Philadelphia's Koresh Dance Company, founded in 1991 by artistic director Ronen Koresh, remains a vital force in the dance world; touring across the nation to perform Koresh's explosive choreography while promoting dance throughout communities. The Koresh School of Dance is a dance training hub located in Philadelphia; offering exceptional dance training for adults and children, from beginner levels through professional.
Koresh Dance – Board & Management
Koresh Dance Company Management

Executive Director
Alon Koresh

Artistic Director
Ronen Koresh

Assistant Artistic Director
Melissa Rector

Director of Development
Deborah Crocker

Company Manager
Cheryl Carson

Education & Outreach Director
Emily O'Rourke

School Director
Nir Koresh

Lighting Designer
Robb Andersen

Web & Graphics Designer
Danya Henninger

Booking Agent
Joanne Rile Artists Management

Accountant
Samuel Limor, CPA

Board of Directors & Affiliations


Steve Lazin
President, Board of Directors
Vice President, Bongiovi Entertainment

David Cooper
Vice President, Board of Directors

Cary Borish
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Part Owner, Marathon Grill Restaurants

Joni A. Bishop
Member, Board of Directors
Development, Mastery Charter Schools

Leslie Baker Boris
Member, Board of Directors

Cecily Craighill
Member, Board of Directors

Gerald Kaloi
Member, Board of Directors

Ronen Koresh
Member, Board of Directors
Artistic Director, Koresh Dance Company

Alon Koresh
Member, Board of Directors
Exec. Director, Koresh Dance Company

Alessandra H. Nicolas
Member, Board of Directors
Exec. Dir., Wealth Solutions for Women

Advisory Board


Ellen Baker Ghelardi
Arts Consultant
Executive Director, Dexter F.
and Dorothy H. Baker Foundation

Samuel Limor, CPA
L. Goodman Associates, P.C.

Catherine Recker
Legal Adviser
Partner, Welsch & Recker Law Firm

Charles Isdell
Director of Aviation, Philadelphia International Airport