DOUG CALDWELL
Artistic Director of Tremaine Dance Conventions, he is also an international dancer, teacher and choreographer. Doug recently worked on the movies"The Sweetest Thing" starring Cameron Diaz and Christina Applegate and Austin Powers 3 - Goldmember". He has choreographed a variety of TV shows from "Charmed" to "Days of Our Lives". live stage shows for such stars as Rita Moreno and Kiki Shepard, plus various commercials and videos. As an invited master teacher in many countries; Japan, Sweden and Brazil to name a few, his love of dance and passionate style of choreography is known the world over. His students can currently be seen dancing with Britany Spears, Christina Aguilera and Janet Jackson. And over the past ten years Doug has produced his benefit concerts entitled "Love is All That Matters" and has raised thousands for various charities.
DESIREE ROBBINS
Desiree Robbins is an internationally recognized dance educator, choreographer, and performer. Along with her association with Tremaine Dance Conventions, her choreography credits include the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, the NBA Sacramento Kings Dancers, "Gypsy" Awards, TV segments including work with Merv Griffin, Jay Leno and LA based dance shows (National Dance Week with Debbie Allen). Recently in New York, she worked with Hal Sparks (Queer as Folk) and Haley Eisenberg (Pepsi commercials) at the Michael Awards to raise money for children's cancer research. Her performer highlights include TV's Eerie Tales, 24/7, Star Search, Eye on LA, KTLA News and Disney' Videopolis Show. Her newest venture is her highly successful website, DEZ-WORLD.COM
Nick Drago, a native Texan and graduate of Oklahoma City University, now resides in Los Angeles as a professional dancer and actor. He has appeared in music videos including: Jessica Simpson’s “Boots,” My Chemical Romance’s “Helena,” Finger Eleven’s “Paralyzer,” and most recently Duran Duran’s “Falling Down.” Some of Drago’s television credits include Scrubs, The Hollow Men, Viva Laughlin, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. He has appeared in Zombie Prom the movie, Alvin & The Chipmunks (as Theodore’s Dance Double), and various other spots on The History Channel, Comedy Central, VH1, The Idea Network, and NBC. In addition to his film and television work, Nick has appeared with Adam Parson’s Commonality Dance Company, as well as performing for national and international audiences in Jeff Amsden’s A Few Good Men Dancin’, and earlier this year as Gene Kelly in “The Good Steno” with Paul Ben-Victor. His interest in health and nutrition has given him the opportunity to model for Men’s Fitness Magazine and XM Radio. Drago can also be seen in Jillian Michael’s (The Biggest Loser) Fitness and Training videos. Commercially, Drago has worked with Exxon gasoline, Jagermeister, MBNA, and San Miguel Beer. A dancer in such industrials for Harley Davidson and Liberty Mutual, he has also worked with, music and film stars, Ru Paul, Brittany Murphy, Mariah Carey, and Jem. Excited to continue his career in film and television, Drago also enjoys teaching and choreographing as the co-founder of Flow 40 Dance Workshops. (www.flow40dance.com).
KERI LEGRAND
Keri is a native of Los Angeles whose extensive dance training covers many areas of the art. She has been working in the business since the age of 18, and has been featured on many projects including The American Music Awards in 1998 with Toni Braxton, and again in 1999 with Cher. Most recently she performed with J-Lo on the MTV Awards and also in her recently televised concert on NBC. Her credits also extend from Courtney Love’s “Celebrity Skin” video, to commercials for Sony, 7-up, and the MGM Grand Hotel. In 1996, Keri was the assistant choreographer for Gloria Estefan’s “Evolution” world tour, and most recently assisted Liz Imperio on the Disney movie “Gotta Kick It Up”, and J-Lo’s NBC special. She’s also choreographed for the Laker Girls, SKIP Entertainment Company in Guam, and she currently travels across the country as a choreographer and master teacher. Please help us welcome Keri to the Tremaine touring family!
TELEVISION
Positively Texas Featured Dancer Kristy Ulmer, Choreographer Commercial
“It Could Happen to You” Featured Dancer Matt Tinker, Choreographer
Music Videos
“Low” - FloRida Dancer Jamal, Choreographer
STAGE/LIVE PERFORMANCE
“The Dorothy the Dinosaur Show” Swing The Wiggles, US Tour
“Flashback” Soloist/Dancer Sovereign of the Seas,
Royal Caribbean
“Rock on Broadway” Soloist/Dancer Sovereign of the Seas,
Royal Caribbean
“Love Notes” Featured Dancer Soulescape-Justin Giles, Choreographer
SoulEscape Featured Dancer The Eisemann Center, Richardson, TX
PDS Show Featured Dancer Joe Tremaine and
Desiree Robbins
Tremaine Breakdown Video Featured Dancer Tremaine- Desiree Robbins
Tremaine Progressions Video Featured Dancer Tremaine- Desiree Robbins
PAC Show Featured Dancer Gustavo Vargas, Choreographer
“Shades” Featured Dancer Majestic Theater-Dallas, TX
Magic Company Featured Dancer Performing Arts Center-Los Angeles, CA
Christmas Show Ensemble The Civic Center- Oklahoma City, OK
Plano Arts Festival Featured Dancer The Plano Repertory Theater-Plano, TX
Mary Kay Convention Ensemble Dallas Convention Center-Dallas, TX
Plano Balloon Festival Soloist Collin County Community College
Diffa Ensemble The Anatole, Dallas TX
TRAINING
Ballet Kristy Ulmer, Christy Weaver, Jeff Amsden, Keith Clifton, Jo Rowan, Cindy Ricalde, Nicole Harlan
Jazz Kristy Ulmer, Audrea Ulmer, Doug Caldwell, Mark Meismer, Jackie Sleight, Desiree Robbins, Justin Giles, Joe Tremaine, Jeff Amsden, Jason Parsons, Keith Clifton
Tap Kristy Ulmer, Keith Clifton, Robert Reed, Tish Morris
Pointe Kristy Ulmer, Christy Weaver, Jeff Amsden
SPECIAL SKILLS
Tumbling, Hip Hop, Partnering, Suit work, Salsa, Pointe Work, Ribbon Dance, Dance Instruction, Choreography, Athletics
FRANCES MANZO