A native of Springfield,Massachusetts.... Nardi speaks conversational Italian.  He is a liscensed Architect and works in New England, Palm Beach, the mid-west USA and Brazil.  He is warmly genuine and imaginative and his music scores reflect sensitivity and a soulfully romantic sound.

He is a pioneer and innovator with over 30 years of experience in the architecture and music industries. As a talented artist, musician, composer and arranger, he is also an Artist and Repertoire Producer for new talent.  He divides his time between New England and Palm Beach, Florida and is a well- known area professional enjoying an established reputation in several business communities.

His interest and creative ability for music began when he was only three years old.  His musical mentors include his proud and devoted father, William, who was also an accomplished musician, Joe Lemme (Springfield) and Dan Perrotta (Juliard School of Music). Enjoy his performances live in the Winifred Arms Studio Theatre at CityStage, Springfield, MA or other live venues  and re-live the excitement on CD.

  Chantal Simpson                                                                   
 "Nouveau" TM Cast - Host & Film/TV Actress

A native of  South Africa, Chantal's credits   include supporting acting in feature films for Productions by Kingstone Entertainment and others. Lead roles in "Conversation 27", "Lucidity", and "Everybody Goes Home" for Live Oaks Entertainment, directed by Scott Bruneau.  Chantal presently resides in Orlando, FL and has  many Television credits including Guest Hosting "Comfort Zone Extreme" and "The Variety Club Children's Charity Video". Her modeling talents have also been  in  "Home Matters", by Banyan Productions.  Her theater experience includes lead appearances as Aphrodite in the Hispanic Theater Project, and as Queen Mab  in "Merlin's Mindtrap"  for the Orlando Science Center. Chantal speaks conversational Afrikaans, is a AFFA certified aerobics instructor, and semipro tennis professional and a graduate of the SAK Improvisational Comedy Lab.It is a pleasure to have Chantal introduce "Nouveau" TM to Audiences this season.

Alisa Bowens                                                          
"Nouveau" TM Cast  - Choreographer, Professional Dancer & Instructor

Alisa started her dancing  journey at the age of 3 years old. Ms. Bowens is a classically trained Ballet, tap, and jazz dancer. In 1998,  she decided to take a Latin "Salsa" dance class. Instantly. Alisa who is an African-American, was assumed to be Latin, either Dominican or Puerto Rican, because she danced salsa and spoke Spanish with a crisp Latin accent. In the fall of 2000, Alisa started teaching at Southern Connecticut State University for the multicultural center.  She originated "Latin Nights" at various nightclubs and restaurants in Southern CT.  She warms her audience with her "Let Me Entertain you", Broadway type of Style, that electrifies when she's on the dance floor.
In the Winter of 2001, Alisa opened Alisa's House of Salsa, Studio Of Latin Dance, in New Haven, Connecticut. Alisa has opened for Grammy-Award Winner "Rueben Blades", She currently is the lead back-up dancer for M&M Recording Artist "Hector-Bonet", she has opened for Jose Albert "El Canario", with "Huey Dunbar" Summer festivals. She has been a  company dancer for "Mi Cata" (Afro-Latin Salsa band) and a  dancer for "Marion Meadows" famous jazz saxophone player.  It is a pleasure to introduce her to "Nouveau" TM audiences this season.

David Polon                                                             
"Nouveau" TM Cast -Professional Dancer / Instructor

David Polon has been dancing professionally for eight years.  His repertoire includes Salsa, Tango, Swing,both American and International style ballroom, and Country-Western. Competitions and showcase performances  are just the beginning of his list of credits. David has been involved in dance-related research projects, community events, art & dance crossover classes.