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Sulé-Joel Adams
Founder/Executive Producer
A native of New Orleans, Sulé is a talented dancer, choreographer, and performing artist trained in African, Modern, and Contemporary dance styles. He received his B.S. in Community Arts Management from SUNY Empire State College, and an MA in Leadership in the Arts and Entertainment Industries. He brings years of experience, both as a professional artist and as a teacher and choreographer, to the WHP team. He founded WHP to better fulfill his goal of encouraging dancers to fulfill their potential and reach their dreams.
Margo Upson
Brand & Marketing Manager
Margo is an Ithaca, New York native with a knack for communication. She is a small business marketing consultant and content specialist who also works within the arts community, helping creatives to blend artistic passion with smart business strategy. Margo is currently pursuing a degree in marketing and small business management from SUNY ESC, and brings seven years of experience in digital communication to the WHP team. In addition to marketing for Whole Heart Productions, she also manages the artist brand management services.
Francine Ott
Resident Choreographer & Teacher
Also a native of New Orleans, Francine is a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher with a long list of accomplishments. She has a BFA in Dance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and has studied at many dance intensives, expanding her craft. Her teaching credentials include work as a Studio Assistant and teacher at Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance and as the Rehearsal Director of Camille A. Brown and Dancers. As a choreographer, her work has been showcased as a part of E-Moves 10-9/Harlem Stage, Universal Dance Movement at Aaron Davis Hall, Black Expressions: Dance at Dance Place in Washington, D.C. in 2008, and This Woman’s Work in 2007. In 2016, she earned her Masters in Mental Health Counseling.
Marrio Bargainer
Designer & Event Coordinator
Marrio Bargainer was born and raised in New Orleans. A talented interior designer, seamster, and event coordinator, he is Whole Heart Productions’ go-to guy for all things design. His fashion design work placed first in several local and international pageants, and his work was featured in WHP’s 2006 production of Dreamality.
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