Dario
J. Moore is
an educator, humanitarian, and passionate artist. Mr. Moore holds an M.A.
degree in Dance Education from American University and has
taught dance of all disciplines at various colleges throughout
Central Florida. In
addition to overseeing The
Center’s dance
programs and performance companies, he directs U-Turn Dance Company
and UTD2.
Mr. Moore founded The
Center to
develop an active and stable culture of contemporary dance in
Central Florida. E-mail Dario
J. Moore
Craig W. Johnson, Co-Founder & Executive
Director 
Craig
W. Johnson is a writer, director,
producer and advocate for the arts. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of
Rollins College and, with more than twelve years of arts
management experience, he is primarily responsible for developing
and implementing The Center for Contemporary Dance’s
programs, performances and marketing strategies. Mr. Johnson founded The Center to provide
artists a platform to express their voices as they work in
collaboration to expand our Community’s access to the arts. E-mail Craig W. Johnson
Kim M. Johnson,
Director of Development & Student
Relations 
Kim
M. Johnson is responsible for overseeing the financial
administration of The
Center. In this
capacity, she provides the leadership, strategic direction and
coordination for The
Center’s
fundraising
efforts, including research for grant opportunities,
grant solicitation and gifts from foundations, corporations and
individuals, as well as special projects, fund-raising events and
marketing assistance.
Her work is driven by a commitment to increasing Central
Florida’s access to the traditions of contemporary dance. E-mail Kim
M. Johnson
Linda Eve Elchak, Director of Residency
Programs
Linda
Eve Elchak is a dancer, choreographer, and educator. Linda has trained with
teachers from the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, the
Mark Morris Dance Group, the American Ballet Theatre, and the New
York City Ballet. She
also performed for 2 years with Alvin Ailey’s second company, Ailey
II. Linda uses her
talents to teach dancers how to access their potential and is
responsible for overseeing the Resident Artist
Program. She
is also a teacher for The
Center’s Pre-Professional Program.
E-mail Linda
Eve Elchak
Christy Pryor,
Director of Corporate Sponsorship & Community
Giving 
Christy
Pryor is a passionate arts supporter with an extensive background in
theatre. She is a
graduate of Southern Illinois University with a degree in Business
Administration and has 24 years of experience in event management,
community relations and corporate planning. Ms. Pryor is
dedicated to fostering the traditions of contemporary dance in
Central Florida and is responsible for marketing to potential
sponsors and securing relationships with corporate
donors. E-mail Christy
Pryor
Sherrie Flack, Director of Volunteer
Services
Sherrie
Flack is a mother, wife and dedicated arts supporter with a passion
for dance. Prior to
joining The Center for
Contemporary Dance, Ms. Flack worked in the public school
system as a Behavior Assistant, managing students with autism and
related disabilities.
Ms. Flack oversees The
Center’s volunteer program and is responsible for recruiting,
training and managing The
Center’s volunteer staff. Ms. Flack also teaches for
The Center’s Nia
program, which combines dance, yoga and martial
arts. E-mail Sherrie Flack
Jeré James, Rehearsal
Director 
Jeré
James
has been dancing for the past 20 years. She trained under the
direction of Joan Miller with the Palm Beach Ballet Center. Ms. James attended Alvin
Ailey American Dance Theatre’s summer intensive program and was
asked to join their second company, Ailey II. She decided to continue her
education and received a B.A. from the University of Central Florida
in International Business with a minor in Dance. In addition to her role as
Rehearsal Director, Ms. James is a teacher for The
Center’s Pre-Professional Program. E-mail Jere James
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