Judges Info














Leah Brandon

Leah brings a unique combination of artistic and administrative talents to her position as Managing Director of NYCDA & Theatrical Events. Her years as a professional dancer in NYC musical theatre include the Lincoln Center production of "Anything Goes", in which she served as dance captain and was the associate in the restaging of the Tony-award winning choreography for London's West End. She additionally performed in many other productions, including "Gypsy", "42nd St." and "Singing in the Rain". Prior to starting NYCDA with Joe, Leah was a principal manager at Steps on Broadway in NYC where she directed the Young Peoples Dance Program as well as Scholarship Program for pre-professional dance students. Leah is a cum laude with honors graduate of Butler University and has two beautiful daughters, Cassidy and Austin.