Brynne Billingsley received her BFA in dance from the University of Southern Mississippi. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, she moved to New York City in 2003 and began collaborating with other artists making dance, photography, and other creative projects in and around the city. Brynne currently teaches Pilates and continues to pursue her interests in learning, teaching, and making dance.
Jennifer C. Harmer is a founding member of Misnomer Dance Theater. Since graduating from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, she has worked with Sara Pearson/Patrik Widrig & Co., Mark Dendy, Tina Croll, Axis of Eve, Dance Anonymous, the Kinesis Project, and was a senior company member with Murray Spalding Movement Arts for four years. Jennifer is a certified Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis instructor, as well as a Bagua practitioner and enthusiast.
Coco Karol grew up in Boston where she trained and danced with her friend and mentor Marcus Schulkind as well as The Boston Ballet. She received her BFA from NYU Tisch School of Arts and has performed with Steven Petronio, Jose Navas, and Cherylyn Lavagnino. Coco is thrilled to be working with Misnomer Dance Theater and has her supportive parents, friends, and sisters to thank for giving her courage and love.
Jenny Campbell grew up in Chicago, IL and was a competitive rhythmic gymnast until the age of 17. She received her BFA in dance performance from Ohio State University in 2006 and joined Misnomer Dance Theater in 2009. Jenny currently works with Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance and has had the pleasure of working with Karl Anderson, Jane Franklin, and Amanda Selwyn. She is a certified yoga teacher and teaches privately throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Val Loukiano is from the Ukraine where he graduated with honors from the Zhitomir Dance Academy and was named Ukrainian National Ballroom Champion. After a two-year stint in the Army, where he was a leading performer in its Military Dance Ensemble, he graduated from the Moscow University of Art with advanced degrees in Performance and Choreography. Val has toured Europe and Asia with folk troupes, variety revues, and musicals.
