Alexandra Karigan was raised in Dallas, Texas where she began her dance training at Dallas Dance Academy, the official school of Texas Ballet Theater. In May 2007, Alexandra graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance Performance from Southern Methodist University. While attending SMU, she showcased her original choreography in multiple concerts as well as danced works by Martha Graham, George Balanchine, William Forsythe, Marius Petipa, Anna Sokolow, and Alison Chase. Alexandra joined AMDC in August 2007.

Louis Acquisto was raised in St. Louis, Missouri where he studied at the Center of Creative Arts (C.O.C.A). He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2009 with a B.F.A. in dance performance and a minor in Religious Studies. While attending SMU he performed works by Paul Taylor, Eleo Pomare, Alvin Ailey, and Alison Chase. Louis joined the AMDC for their tour of Poland in the summer of 2009.

Kelly McCormick Bangs grew up in Kokomo, Indiana where she began her formal dance training at the age of seven. She is a distinguished graduate of Indiana University with a B.S. in Kinesiology-Dance and a minor in theatre. While attending IU, Kelly performed the works of Ben Munisteri, Elizabeth Limons Shea, Laura Poole, Bill Evans, Paul Taylor, and Martha Wittman to name a few. She has had the opportunity to work with many dance companies and individual artists since arriving in New York City in the spring of 2009, but AMDC has a special place in her heart, standing out in terms of caliber and character among them all. Kelly joined AMDC in summer of 2010.

Michael Bagne was raised in Rochester NY where he studied under the direction of Sandy Stramonine. He graduated from Point Park University with a BA in dance under the direction of Susan Stowe. While attending school he had the opportunity to perform works by Kiesha Lalama-White, Jason McDole, Douglas Bentz, Ronald Tassone. Whitney Moncrief, Cheryl Mann, Daniel Ezralow, David Parsons, and Agnes de Mille. During his senior year Michael was given the opportunity to showcase his work “de Facto” at The American College Dance Festival. Post graduation Michael has performed works by Nathan Trice and Tony Bordonaro and has been apart of the Martha Graham Two Company and Eryc Taylor Dance. This is Michael’s first season with Amy Marshall and is thrilled to be apart of such a wonderful family.

Kimberly Lyons was raised in Plano, TX where she began her dance training under Anna-Marie Ewert-Pittman at Gotta Dance. While there, she was a member of the Plano Metropolitan Ballet from 2000-2006. While in college, Kimberly was asked to perform at the 2008 commencement ceremony, and the 2010 Plano Dance Festival as a guest artist. In May 2010, she graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BFA in Dance Performance. While attending SMU, she performed works by Jose' Limon, Martha Graham, Nathan Montoya, Maurice Bejart, Paul Taylor, and Robert Battle. Kimberly joined AMDC in August 2010.

Shannon MacDowell was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Since moving to New York, she has had the pleasure of working with IsadoraNOW, Glitterati Dance Company, Meagan Woods and Company, Tze Chun Dance Company, and Nimbus Contemporary Ballet. While earning her BFA from Rutgers University, Ms. MacDowell’s dance film, White Flash, Black Rain, was shown at the Wayne Sables International Film Festival in the UK. She also earned the Margery J Turner Award for Choreography and her piece, Timeless, Here, made its New York premier at the Ailey Citigroup Theatre fall of 2009. Ms. MacDowell joined AMDC in August of 2010.