Meet Our Team!

  • Paige Borowski - Founder and Director, Collegiate Arts Prep

    “To facilitate the connection of aspiring young artists to the unique and unmatched resources that CAP provides is an honor and responsibility that is ever-evolving and forever humbling.”

    Credentials Include:

    • The Juilliard School, BFA ‘18

    • Ballet Theater Basel, Soloist

    • BODYTRAFFIC, Company Dancer

    • College Preperatory High School Dance Director

    • Balletschule Theater Basel, Youth Program Builder

    • Freelance teacher, performer, and director

    • Collegiate Arts Prep, Founder and Director

  • Taylor LaBruzzo - Dance Consultant

    “I am a firm believer in the personal educational journey that college dance offers young artists, as well as a passionate teacher of the next generation of movers! CAP is the missing piece in this puzzle, bringing these two worlds together in a way that assists high school dancers in developing confidence in their next steps and I am so thrilled to be a part of it!”

    Credits Include:

    • The Juilliard School, BFA ‘18

    • The Juilliard School Dance Division, Assistant Faculty for rehearsals

    • Previous Rehearsal Assistant Apprentice to The Juilliard School Dance Division

    • Brian Brooks Moving Company, Company Dance

    • ChuThis, Guest Company Dancer

    • Juilliard Summer Dance Intensive, 2019 Choreographer

    • Juilliard Career Advancement Fellowship Recipient 2018

  • Matthew Gilmore - Dance Consultant

    “The transition to college is such an exciting, yet daunting time in a student's life. I am excited to help these future artists on this limitless journey with my guidance and support.”

    Credentials Include:

    • The Juilliard School, BFA ‘19

    • Princess Grace Award Recipient, 2018

    • Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Company Dancer

    • DanceAspen, Founding Company Member

    • Walnut Hill School for the Arts Graduate

  • Moscelyne ParkeHarrison - Dance Consultant

    “I’m excited to share information and tools for dancers to carve their own path as an artist. I believe purpose and joy is found in the perfect balance of challenge, support, and curiosity- I am dedicated to helping young dancers on their journey to find the educational institution that will be integral in their journey.”

    Credentials Include:

    • The Juilliard School, BFA ‘19

    • Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Pro, Post Graduate Certificate

    • Joseph W. Polisi Award Recipient for Artist as Citizen, 2019

    • Post:ballet, San Fransisco, Resident Choreographer

    • BODYSONNET Dance Collective, Director and CoFounder

    • Freelance teacher, performer, and social media manager

  • Kalyn Berg - Dance Consultant

    “I am beyond humbled to be a part of the College Arts Prep team as the vision of this Program is to help young dancers carve out their individual journeys - a sentiment very close to my heart. It is my desire to make each young artist feel valued along their path while giving them tools and knowledge to guide them along the way. “

    Credentials Include:

    • The Juilliard School, BFA ‘20

    • Netherlands Dans Theater 2, Company Dancer

    • NASM Personal Trainer

    • Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Health Coach

    • Radio City Music Spectacular, Clara, 2010-2011

    • Alvin Ailey Pre-Professional Program Graduate

    • YoungArts Modern Dance Finalist, 2016

  • Gabe Katz - Dance Consultant

    “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to help the next generation of artists discover their next steps. No one’s dance journey looks the same, and with CAP, I look forward to mentoring and guiding these artists in whatever direction of postsecondary education they are inspired to pursue!”

    Credentials Include:

    • Marymount Manhattan College, BFA in Dance with minor in Studio Art ‘18

    • Trained with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s Professional Training Program, HSPRO, and is an alum of Springboard Danse Montreal, both under the direction of Alexandra Wells.

    • Performed repertoire by choreographers such as Ohad Naharin, Hofesh Shecter, Peter Chu, and more.

    • GAP Denim Commercial

    • Featured dancer in Sir Paul McCartney’s music video “Who Cares?”, choreographed by Ryan Heffington

    • Joffrey Ballet School NYC’s first “Emerging Choreographer” in 2018

    • Joffrey Ballet School NYC Jazz and Contemporary Master Faculty

    • Has worked several years as an assistant and teacher at Revive and Adrenaline Dance Conventions and continues to teach and choreograph at multiple studios and intensives across the country.

  • Rachel Marchica - Application and Writing Specialist

    “I am looking forward to joining CAP as a means to help guide the next generation of dance artists. While college applications for dancers can be confusing and stressful, additional support on the journey can go a long way. I view writing as an extension of the creative process and am eager to assist with the application and writing portions of the application. Similar to my movement teachings, my goal is to simultaneously support and challenge students in order to reach beyond what they envision to be possible!”

    Credentials Include:

    • University of Massachusetts Amherst, BFA Dance with Certificate in Arts Management

    • Dance Training and Arts Management Internship, Jose Limon Dance Foundation

    • Co-Host of Moment Toward Change podcast

    • NYC based writer, dancer, dance educator, and certified GYROTONIC instructor

  • Delaney Finnegan - Dance Videographer

    “I’m so honored to join the CAP team, and to have the opportunity to highlight a dancer’s strengths on camera. I look forward to using my knowledge of dane and cinematography to assist the next generation of dancers as they excel in whatever path they decide to take.”

    Credentials Include:

    • Chapman University at the Dodge College Film and Media Arts, BFA in Advertising

    • Freelance photographer and cinematographer based in Los Angeles

    • Has worked with companies and brands that include Discount Dance, Project 21, Icarus Contemporary Dance Company (UCLA), Chapman Dance Alliance, and Break the Floor

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