Kristina Tuxhorn (Owner/Director/Twinkle Stars/Dance Theater/Lyrical/TOPC Gold/TOPC Silver)has been with BC Discoveries since they opened in 2002 and took ownership July 2009. Tuxhorn graduated from Penn State University in 2005 where she received her BA in Integrated Arts with a focus on Dance & Theater and a minor in Kinesiology. While at Penn State, Kristina was a member of the dance company and acted as a student teacher for 3 years in the dance & theater departments. Kristina has studied both locally and as far as the renowned Bolshoi Ballet in Russia. She is a former member of the Philadelphia Ballet and has performed in, choreographed and directed countless ballets and musical theater productions such as “Working,” “Seussical,” “Joseph and the Technicolor Coat,” “The Nutcracker,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Newsies,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “For Colored Girls” and “Anything Goes.” Tuxhorn also has worked for The University of the Arts, the prestigious Governors School in NJ, The National High School Dance Festival based out of Miami, and the Kelsey Theater of NJ.
Kristen Brown (Twinkle Stars Coordinator/Twinkle Stars/Tap/Lyrical/Dance Theater/Ballet/TOPC Bronze/TOPC Silver) is thrilled to be back for her eighth year at BC Discoveries! She holds a degree in Theatre and Dance from James Madison University with a concentration in Musical Theatre. Following graduation, Kristen traveled to all 48 continental states as Ruth in the musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” She also starred opposite Glee star and Tony nominee Jonathan Groff as Shelley in “Batboy the Musical!” Kristen continues to perform professionally, and has appeared in various productions at the Fulton Opera House, Media Theater, and Walnut Street Theatre to name a few. She is currently the choreographer for Neshaminy High School and served as the choreographer for the Neshaminy Summer Stock and Theatre Workshop programs for five years. Some of her favorite shows to choreograph include “Carousel,” “Les Misérables,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Mary Poppins,” and “Pippin.” Kristen has danced for Broadway greats Donna Drake and Tony-nominated Joey McKneely. Kristen is a proud member of Actor’s Equity.
Gwynne Frischmann– (Scene Study/Acting/Voice/Behind The Scenes/Acting Improv/TOPC Minis) has been the stage manager for BC Discoveries since they opened in 2002. She currently works as the Administrator of Trevose Day School and is the Director of their summer program. At Trevose Day School, Gwynne has worked with the music teacher to bring a performing choral group to the school and runs a theater program during the summer. She also has much experience in Community Theater. Gwynne has performed in numerous productions such as “The Wiz,” “Guys and Dolls “and “Anything Goes.”
Emma Hitchingham-(Twinkle Stars, Ballet, Dance Theater, Turn Technique, Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Stretch and Strengthening)
Ali Urusow- (Twinkle Stars/Ballet Tap Combo/Dance Theater/Hip Hop/Tap/Stretch and Strengthening/Dance Improv) Ali is excited to begin her second year teaching at BC Discoveries! She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Temple University in Theatre: Musical Theater Concentration and has recently completed New York Vocal Coaching’s Voice Teacher Training Program. Her dance training was with Maggie Anderson, Colleen Kreisel, Amy Unks, and the Pennsylvania Dance Institute, taking tap, ballet, jazz and musical theater styles. Some of her favorite performance credits include Anne Marie Disney Dreams,(Disney Cruise Line), Dunyasha The Cherry Orchard, (Bagaduce Theater), and Shelley/Denizen of Baltimore Hairspray (Temple Theater). Can’t wait to dance into the fall with you!
About BC Discoveries
BC Discoveries Dance & Theater Arts Company (BCDTA) is a high energy, performance based program where students receive quality instruction as well as performance opportunities. Offering Classes in Dance (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Dance Theater, Pointe), Acting & Voice. Whether an individual wishes to sing, dance or act, BCDTA Co. has it all.