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Board of Directors and Trustees
Steven Crystal is the managing general partner of SUNCLOUD VENTURES LLC. He is also President and CEO of CRYSTAL BALL SERVICES, a trading and investment company specializing in futures trading, and CRYSTAL INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC which owns and operates real estate holdings and retail businesses. He is currently a public Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Village Supermarkets INC. Mr Crystal devotes most of his time to his FAMILY FOUNDATION and various philanthropic organizations. Mr. Crystal received his Bachelors degree from Rutgers University and his Masters from George Washington University.
Steven Crystal is the managing general partner of SUNCLOUD VENTURES LLC. He is also President and CEO of CRYSTAL BALL SERVICES, a trading and investment company specializing in futures trading, and CRYSTAL INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC which owns and operates real estate holdings and retail businesses. He is currently a public Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Village Supermarkets INC. Mr Crystal devotes most of his time to his FAMILY FOUNDATION and various philanthropic organizations. Mr. Crystal received his Bachelors degree from Rutgers University and his Masters from George Washington University.
John Cowles formerly worked at TruGreen LP, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2018 to 2023, Touchstone Wireless LP, as Chief Executive Officer, FXI Holdings, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2011 to 2018, FXI, Inc., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Campbell Soup Co., as Principal, Kraft Foods Group, Inc., as Principal, Bimbo Foods Bakeries, Inc., as President, and Stroehmann Bakeries LC, as President. Mr. Cowles received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University (B.S. in industrial engineering). and MBA from Harvard Graduate School of Business.
John Cowles formerly worked at TruGreen LP, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2018 to 2023, Touchstone Wireless LP, as Chief Executive Officer, FXI Holdings, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2011 to 2018, FXI, Inc., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Campbell Soup Co., as Principal, Kraft Foods Group, Inc., as Principal, Bimbo Foods Bakeries, Inc., as President, and Stroehmann Bakeries LC, as President. Mr. Cowles received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University (B.S. in industrial engineering). and MBA from Harvard Graduate School of Business.
Jordyn Luks is an Account Executive at Google. Co-founder of Performing Hearts, Jordyn is also a fundraiser and advisor to the program. Prior to starting her professional career, Jordyn was a frequent performer at Performing Hearts community service events for organizations including The Children's Aid Society, The Valerie Fund, Kids for Kids, Dancers Responding to Aids, Stand Up to Cancer, Hancock French Woods Arts Alliance, and the Challenger program. Jordyn graduated from the University of Richmond with a degree in Business and is an alumni of Newark Academy.
Jordyn Luks is an Account Executive at Google. Co-founder of Performing Hearts, Jordyn is also a fundraiser and advisor to the program. Prior to starting her professional career, Jordyn was a frequent performer at Performing Hearts community service events for organizations including The Children's Aid Society, The Valerie Fund, Kids for Kids, Dancers Responding to Aids, Stand Up to Cancer, Hancock French Woods Arts Alliance, and the Challenger program. Jordyn graduated from the University of Richmond with a degree in Business and is an alumni of Newark Academy.
Jason Luks is a professional performer, choreographer and teacher. He is currently on faculty at Joffrey Ballet School and New York City Dance Alliance. His choreography has been presented on many stages including Broadway's Walter Kerr Theater, the Kennedy Center, and Symphony Space. Jason's performance credits include “On The Town" (Barrington Stage), “My One And Only” (Stages St. Louis), “White Christmas” (Broadway), Tap Stars (International tour), Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. He performed at the Kennedy Center for Presidents Obama and Bush. Jason received his BFA in dance from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Jason Luks is a professional performer, choreographer and teacher. He is currently on faculty at Joffrey Ballet School and New York City Dance Alliance. His choreography has been presented on many stages including Broadway's Walter Kerr Theater, the Kennedy Center, and Symphony Space. Jason's performance credits include “On The Town" (Barrington Stage), “My One And Only” (Stages St. Louis), “White Christmas” (Broadway), Tap Stars (International tour), Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. He performed at the Kennedy Center for Presidents Obama and Bush. Jason received his BFA in dance from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Curriculum
Elisabetta Spuria is a curriculum advisor for Performing Hearts. She has worked and collaborated with many directors and choreographers including Joshua Bergasse, AC Ciulla, Andy Sandberg, Andrew Goldberg, Michele Assaf, Terry Beeman, Andy Blankenbuehler, and Bill Castellino. Elisabetta was the associate choreographer and assistant director for Mariah Carey's Charmbracelet World Tour and for Michael Bolton's Only A Woman Like You Tour. She was assistant choreographer, dance captain and performer in Footloose, Nights on Broadway III, the operas Carmen, and Candide and Aida.
Elisabetta Spuria is a curriculum advisor for Performing Hearts. She has worked and collaborated with many directors and choreographers including Joshua Bergasse, AC Ciulla, Andy Sandberg, Andrew Goldberg, Michele Assaf, Terry Beeman, Andy Blankenbuehler, and Bill Castellino. Elisabetta was the associate choreographer and assistant director for Mariah Carey's Charmbracelet World Tour and for Michael Bolton's Only A Woman Like You Tour!
Faculty
Dr. Patti Krapels leads classes for the Performing Hearts Program. She is a chiropractic physician specializing in pediatrics. As her children began to demonstrate a love for dance, Patti became involved in a program specializing in children’s dance education -- starting at the beginner level with rhythmic movement, and thereafter, developing skills in ballet, tap, lyrical and jazz. Patti earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University and B.S. in Physiology at Michigan State University.
Dr. Patti Krapels leads classes for the Performing Hearts Program. She is a chiropractic physician specializing in pediatrics. As her children began to demonstrate a love for dance, Patti became involved in a program specializing in children’s dance education -- starting at the beginner level with rhythmic movement, and thereafter, developing skills in ballet, tap, lyrical and jazz. Patti earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University and B.S. in Physiology at Michigan State University.
Kate Nalbandian is the current Performing Hearts Director of Volunteering. Kate is an accomplished student and dancer. As director, Kate recruits, onboards, and oversees the activities of all volunteers. She also works directly with the students in the program on a weekly basis, assists in coordinating the annual performance spring showcase, and performs on stage, side-by-side, with the entire group of Performing Hearts students.
Kate Nalbandian is the current Performing Hearts Director of Volunteering. Kate is an accomplished student and dancer. As director, Kate recruits, onboards, and oversees the activities of all volunteers. She also works directly with the students in the program on a weekly basis, assists in coordinating the annual performance spring showcase, and performs on stage, side-by-side, with the entire group of Performing Hearts students.