8/31-9/3: DEARLY DEPORTED WORKSHOP, JAY CHRIS, PHARSIDE AND TKSPIN

8/31-9/3: DEARLY DEPORTED WORKSHOP, JAY CHRIS, PHARSIDE AND TKSPIN

The Dearly Deported Workshop - Banned in UK
Monday Aug 31st. @ JV
$20 for 3 or $12 per single class

Details
7pm registration begins
730-845 first class with mariel martin
850 elm starts 850-1005
1010 jaffar starts
1125 jaffar ends


MEET JAY CHRIS AND PHARSIDE
Jay Chris Moore

Credits:

Tha Skool Distrykt
Tha Acadamee
Chill Factor
GRV
Mavyn

Bio:

Represented by DDO Artist Agency Jay Chris has been a part of the dance community for going on 8 years now. He first started back in 2000 with Pulse and Culture Shock LA he then joined the street dance scene by dancing with PAC Modern. Jay has since danced for Funkanometry La , Mavyn Entertainment and his own crew Chill Factor. Currently Jay dances for GRV and directs. in 2009 Jay Chris and Jesse Trinidad linked up to start Tha Acadamee which then led to forming one mass bi coastal family of crews called ThA Skool Distrykt which includes Academy of Villans (San Francisco) Acadamey of Phresh (Philadelphia) Acadamey of Hype (Hawaii) and Tha Acadamee (Los Angeles).


PHARSIDE

Credits:

Academy of Villains
Supreme Soul
Machne Gone Funk
Soul Sector
Tha Skool Distrykt

Being one of the top free style dancers in northern california,
Has accomplished being one of the renowned Red Bull Beat Riders, as well as being sponsored by red bull.
Pharside has grown to become one of the top tutters in the united states. Recruited by Bionic Man, Pharsides popping crew
Machine Gone Funk, has become one of the strongest popping crews representing the untied states. Winning competitions around the world. Pharside being the main choreographer and director of Americas best dance crew, season 2 Supreme Soul. Has
now opened up a dance studio in Northern california, called House Of Mayhem. Now having his own dance company, Academy of Villains (2nd gen supreme soul). Pharside has collaborated with j chris, and the Academee in Los Angelas. To build a branch of Academies in different areas such as philly, and hawaii. Recently Pharside has stepped into the choreography scene, building his credibility for others to see, to teach his creative flow, and his original styles of dance.





MEET TK SPIN

TKSPIN are UK based choreographers and founders of "MASTERS OF MOVEMENT" Dance Company. They meet in 2003 and have worked since as In-House choreographers for Sony Music UK in Artist Development projects and Tours, Choreographers for K-Swiss Adverts, and West End Shows such us "Fame" "Daddy Cool" and now at present in High School Musical 2". Founders of the International Hip-Hop Summer School in the UK and also the "IDC" International Dance Connection Event that happends in summer in the UK every year with WORLDWIDE choreographers such as ELM PIZARRO, KEONE MADRID, KYLE HAGANAMI, ELLEN KIM, APRIL RODRIGUEZ + more. At the moment they are concentrating on getting MASTERS OF MOVEMENT to another level and working on very interesting projects for the future of the Dance Industry. They want to thank everyone that believe or not believe on them specially Angie Bunch (CSSD), Elm Pizarro (BZ USA), their family and of course MASTERS OF MOVEMENT for their hard work over the years.

AUG. 17-20: KRYSTAL MERAZ & MIKEY CONOL, KYLE HANAGAMI & ELLEN KIM, AND JANENE GARNER

AUG. 17-20: KRYSTAL MERAZ & MIKEY CONOL, KYLE HANAGAMI & ELLEN KIM, AND JANENE GARNER

MEET KRYSTAL MERAZ

Krystal Meraz is a dancer who devotes her time to learning and excelling in the dance industry/community. She was first introduced to the expressive form of Ballet at the age of six. With ten years of training under her belt, she auditioned and was accepted to the School of the Arts in San Francisco in which she graduated with the Class of 2003. As a student in this artistic disciplinary school, she was introduced to other styles of dance such as Modern, Afro-Haitian, and Lyrical. Upon graduating she ventured out of the traditional and sought to train in as many styles as possible, of which include International Latin, Salsa, and the one that kept her hooked: Hip Hop (New Style). Since the age of eighteen, she has been an active member of companies such as, Xplicit ('02-'03), Culture Shock Oakland ('04-'05), Khamai (2005), Funkanometry SF ('05-'08), and currently The Lost Kids ('08-Present). Just last year, she was chosen for the female role in Disney's High School Musical 3 the video game. This was a tentative three month long process of re-creating scenes, both acting and dancing, for video motion capture. She has also done freestyle performances for artists such as Mya, Fabulous, Bun B of UGK, and DeLaSoul.Krystal has a strong passion for dance and an undeniable love for music. She is ready and willing to learn and continue growing as a dancer.

Xplicit (Clint Calimlim) '02-'03
Culture Shock Oakland (Kim Sims-Battiste) '04-'05
Khamai (Lee Lee Brewster) 2005
Funkanometry SF '05-'08 Dancer
The Lost Kids '08-Present Dancer
High School Musical 3 Video Game/Motion Capture January-March '08

School of the Arts C/O 2003 Ballet/Modern Director: Elvia Marta

Evenodds' (Local artist) "That Swagg" Music Video- Choreographer/Dancer
Netta Brielle's (Local Artist) "Dirty Boyz" Music Video- Dancer


KRYSTAL'S VIDEOS:


MEET MIKEY CONOL

Born and raised in the Philippines, Michael Conol moved to San Francisco in September of 98. He got his first dose of the everyday expanding craft when he attended his first dance class at the age of 16. After that he became hooked. He was thirsty for more and was willing to do whatever it took to be better. Michael who turned a simple class into a passion, began feeding his desire to dance by back up dancing for various Filipino artists. However that wasn't enough to satisfy Michael and his growing talent. So he decided to join his first dance group which was called "FUSION DANCE TEAM". After fulfilling his personal endeavors with that group, he then found himself joining a group called "FUNKANOMETRYSF". Michael has performed at several dance showcases and challenging competitions such as BATTLEFEST LIVE/360, VIBE, BODYROCK, COLLABORATION SHOWCASE, HIPHOP DANCEFEST, URBAN PARADISE, ELE8, and many more. As of the moment he's currently dancing with THE LOST KIDS.


MIKEY'S VIDEOS:


MEET KYLE HANAGAMI

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Kyle Hanagami began dancing in 2005 with the hip hop team from University of California at Berkeley. Soon after, he joined Funkanometry SF as 2006 company member where he quickly excelled in creating unique and innovative choreography. In 2008, he said his goodbyes to Funkanometry SF and moved on to start his own company with Ellen Kim called The Lost Kids as co-artistic director. In his four short years of dancing, Kyle has taught classes across the U.S., at studios such as Debbie Reynold's Dance Studio in LA and Broadway Dance Center in New York, as well as in Canada, South America, Australia, and Europe. You'll be sure to see more of him and The Lost Kids in the years to come. GET LOST!

KYLE'S VIDEOS:


MEET ELLEN KIM

Ellen Kim is a passionate dancer and choreographer from the Bay Area, training independently in dancing and choreographing for over 6 years. She began dancing with City Shock SF under the direction of Darnell Carroll when she was a sophomore in high school. After dancing with City Shock for five years, she later became a dance captain and contributing choreographer for the group. Ellen has also danced with other groups such as No Label (Yusef Nasir), Khaotic (David Collier), Culture Shock Oakland (Kim Batiste), Khamai (Leelee Brewster) , and Funkanometry San Francisco (Emerson Aquino). After joining Funkanometry SF in 2004, Ellen's passion for dance, as well as her amazing performance abilities, earned her a spot on the Funks SF Artistic Circle as one of their leading Dance Principals. She has since choreographed many pieces for the company, and continues to inspire and set a high standard for her fellow company members through her leadership and dance talent. She has performed with LL Cool J, Amerie, Christina Milian, and has opened up Snoop Dog’s concert in Las Vegas. In 2008, she was motivated to start her own company with Kyle Hanagami called The Lost Kids. Six individuals from the Bay has come together to use their love for dancing to help out their communities by holding workshops to raise money for different charities.
Ellen Kim has been blessed to share her passion for dancing with people from all parts of the world covering cities from the Bay Area, East Coast, Canada, Australia, UK, and all the way to Oslo, Norway. These amazing opportunities to share her love for dancing and choreographing keeps her motivated and very inspired. Teaching and spreading her passion for dancing to all different kinds of dancers keeps her going strong!! Being able to share something so fun and special with others is all Ellen wants to do!!! LIVE IT UP!! God Bless!!

ELLEN'S VIDEOS:


MEET JANENE GARNER

JaNene first discovered her love for dance at an early age. At the tender age of 2 she took her first ballet class. It was then that JaNene had found her passion. The following years brought classes in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. By the age of 9 JaNene was taking point and was part of “The Performers” group at the prestigious Academy of Dance Studio in North Hollywood, California.
JaNene’s dancing was interrupted after a sudden move to the Bay Area. Unable to find a dance studio that suited her, she stopped attending classes. However, she never LOST her passion for dance, often memorizing choreography from music videos for fun. In 2005 while living in Atlanta, Georgia JaNene was introduced to Gotta Dance Studio, where she took advanced hip hop from some of the top industry dancers in the area. A move back to the Bay Area left JaNene once again in search of “dance”. She has since been a member of Funkanometry SF, UFO movement, and most recently (and permanently) The Lost Kids.
JaNene’s dance style is a mix of many things and has been described as explosive, groovy, technical and even rough at times. She has performed all over the states in various dance showcases, competitions, and workshops; most recently, dancing alongside bay area based artists Zion I, Netta Brielle, and Ariel. JaNene aspires to continue professional careers in the work she loves, both dance and physical therapy.

JANENE'S VIDEOS:

AUG. 10-13: MIGUEL ANTONIO, SONNY PEDERSEN, AND DENNIS CAINDEC & KARLA GARCIA

AUG. 10-13: MIGUEL ANTONIO, SONNY PEDERSEN, AND DENNIS CAINDEC & KARLA GARCIA

MEET MIGUEL ANTONIO

Born and Raised in Chicago IL, Miguel started dancing at the age of three, in front of the TV with his sisters old dance recital videos. At six years old, he joined his first children's dance company in Chicago, "The Happiness Club", where he discovered his love for performing. He danced with the Happiness Club until the age of twelve, then it was back in front of the television set watching and learning choreography from Music Videos and Concerts. In High School, Miguel danced with his schools Dance Team for all four years, and became Co. Captain his Junior Year. Miguel finally took his first actual Hip Hop Class at the age of 16 at Hubbard Street Studio in Chicago with Trae Turner. Trae took him into his company after his second class, and he is still currently a member of Hip Hop ConnXion Chicago. Today, he trains in all fields of dance trying to absorb and discover as much movement as possible. As of May 15th, 2009, Miguel has been a resident of Los Angeles California and he has loved every minute of it. Living 3 blocks away from Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio is seriously one of his biggest dreams come true. He's been in LA for 2 and a half months now and can not wait to see what's next.

MIGUEL'S VIDEOS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwcsaW4snfc

MEET SONNY PEDERSEN


Sonny Fredie Pedersen is an artist from Copenhagen, Denmark.

Sonny is the third generation of the famous showbizz family "Fredie Pedersen"

His work spans from being a chart topping European recording artist, an actor, to being a
World champion dancer.

He has been in show-business ever since childhood and has done everything from having his own national TV-Show, chart topping albums
too playing lead roles in big theater productions.

Currently residing in Hollywood, he is working on his upcoming European album release
and the launch Boogiezone-Denmark which he is the director of.

Sonny started dancing a the toddler age of 3 years old. Ever since childhood he has studied many styles of dancing. From Hip Hop, Jazz and Ballet to Tap and Ballroom dancing. At the age of 7 he won his first National championship in Latin & Ballroom and later went on to win it 16 times, also winning the World Championship. Sonny's style of dance is very diverse as a direct effect of him being taught different styles since childhood. One choreography rarely has the same feel and is said to always challenge the dancer in a new and fun way.

Sonny is glad to once again being able to teach at Boogiezone. He is the most humble and friendly person you will encounter. As-well as looking forward to teach he always look's forward to learn whatever he can from student's. His life philosophy is to always educate yourself

"A winner has a plan, a loser has an excuse"


SONNY'S VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeqdZBKbmDs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhxQR0YbKMQ

MEET DENNIS CAINDEC

Originally from Los Angeles, California, Dennis now resides in New York City. Currently signed with MSA Talent Agency in New York, he is training and studying various club styles of what NYC has to offer. He served as the Artistic Director of Culture Shock Los Angeles from 2003-2006, and directing Heaven Sent and the Color of WE are among his proud accomplishments. In addition to his exposure and appreciation to the street dance styles during his years with Culture Shock LA, his commercial dance training in Los Angeles at the Millenium Dance Complex and the Edge has helped him develop his own high energy and creative choreography. Among the other hip-hop dance groups that he has danced and/or choreographed for include DVS, Samahang Modern, UCLA ACA, and Under A Groove. He has received multiple recognition and choreography awards for his work in the competitive studio and scholastic dance scene. Believing in supporting various hip-hop dance communities, Dennis has also been a guest master class hip-hop dance instructor for Funkanometry SF Dance Company, Boogiezone New Jersey, Rhythmology, Project D Workshops, FR3SH Dance Intensive, Culture Shock Dance Troupes in San Diego, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Oakland and Canada as well as Orange-County, CA based Mavyn Dance Company and Team Millenia. He has served on staff/instructor at Temecula Dance Company, Chapman University, Jimmy DeFore Dance Center, and Mission Viejo Performing Arts Center to name a few. Among his credits include Nike Industrials, Nike Rockstar feat. Rihanna, Carnival NY and LA, SF Hip Hop Dance Fest and Matisyahu’s Festival of Lights Tour. His piece entitled Bridezillas was featured in the World of Dance Tour NY and will be showcasing his new project for Carnival NY this November.

DENNIS' VIDEOS:
Boogiezone NJ: Get Involved by Ginuwine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGZj08qyq4g

Funkanometry SF: Cherry Pop by Olivia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKSxU-talW8

MEET KARLA GARCIA

Karla Garcia is part of the top 14 dancers in Season Five of Fox's So You Think You Can Dance. The 24-year-old was born in Oxon Hill, MD. From learning traditional Philippine folk dances, she went on to dance for the National Tour of Wicked, the Broadway run of Hot Feet, and was part of the ensemble for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. She has a BFA in dance and a minor in Journalism from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She is a member of the Boogie Bots crew (from MTV's America's Best Dance Crew show, Season 2). Other credits include performing in Carnival NY and LA and a series of Lucille Roberts Fitness commercials. Now residing in Brooklyn, New York, she teaches and choreographs at select studios all over the east coast and continues to perform. Karla constantly strives for creative growth, as she aims to combine influences from her technical background with different textures of contemporary, jazz, and hip hop. She believes that dance is an evolving art, with room for new ideas, bold innovation and a myriad of cultural influences.

KARLA'S VIDEOS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKwrn-ZkRp0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwmmSG5zC0A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ICewLnqqc

AUG. 3-6: FUNKBRELLA WEEK: MARK DAN PABLICO, GLORYZEN MENDOZA & PAYMANEH "BIBI" KHAILILI, AND EMERSON AQUINO & KYLE SHEA

AUG. 3-6: FUNKBRELLA WEEK: MARK DAN PABLICO, GLORYZEN MENDOZA & PAYMANEH "BIBI" KHAILILI, AND EMERSON AQUINO & KYLE SHEA

MEET MARK DAN PABLICO

Mark Dan Pablico is the newly appointed Artis=ic Director of Project EM, the all-male dance company under the Funkbrella=Dance Academy. He is a young bay area dancer and choreographer who loves to share his creative style with the community. He started out by founding and directing a local San Francisco dance team called ‘Aftaskoo’ in 2005. He then joined SF State’s dance team, F.U.S.I.O.N., and contributed to their training program, Junior Fusion.
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In 2007, Mark really started to expand his knowledge of dance and choreography when he became an Artistic Director at Wilson’s Dance Studio in Pittsburg and joined the all-male dance collective, Project EM, directed by Emerson Aquino. Mark was soon promoted to Dance Captain.=A0 He was exposed to many new styles of choreography and his creativity expanded, as was shown through his choreography. Recently, Mark has been appointed the new Artistic Directo= of Project EM, and he is also a Company Dancer and contributing choreographer for Funkanometry SF, as well as Groove Against the Machine.


MARK'S VIDEOS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGJggSqfFRQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVJZDXJwgQ4


MEET GLORYZEN MENDOZA

Glory started dancing at a young age at the Westlake School for the Performing Arts in hip-hop and jazz. She excelled quickly in hip-hop, where she found her greatest passion, and she later joined Funkanometry SF, becoming the youngest member of the professional company at age 17.


Glory developed her leadership abilities with the company and later went on to direct the first Funksters youth dance company, along with Mariel Martin. She led Funksters to win numerous awards and to perform at the acclaimed Body Rock dance competition, as well as nationally in Chicago. She later stepped down from Funksters in order to take on a leadership role with Funkanometry SF & De La Femme, the Funkbrella's all-female company, and she currently serves as one of the Artistic Coordinators of Funkanometry SF. She also leads one of Funkanometry SF’s afterschool programs at Burton High School in San Francisco. Glory is committed to teaching youth and bringing out the best dancer in each person.

Credits: Black Eyed Peas-Bebot Music Video, Evenodds-That Swag Music Video, Back-up dancer for local artists Ryan Duarte, Evenodds, Simone and various filipino artists, Wild 94.9 Boo Bomb Concert

GLORYZEN'S VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tdBJSOHvBQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5FFsK_YMoY


MEET PAYMANEH "BIBI" KHAILILI

Bibi is currently the Artistic Director of De La Femme, the all-female comp=ny under the Funkbrella Dance Academy. Bibi's initial training came=from watching popular music videos and mimicking the movements in front of her living room mirror. In high school, her interest for dance led her to choreograph for her high school Hip Hop dance team. College served as her introduction to the Bay Area Hip Hop scene, leading to her dancing with Idiom & Mind Over Matter before finding a home with Funkanometry SF.


In 2008, Bibi began directing the Funkbrella=;s all-female dance company, De La Femme. Her pieces have been performed by Culture Shock Oakland, Prophecy, VIP, Groove Against the Machine, Funkanometry SF, De La Femme, Funksters and The Odds. She has also choreographed and danced in videos for TamKidd, Netta Brielle and EvenOdds. Her style can be best described as groovy & sexy.


Credits: Ryan Duarte, America’s Best Dance Crew Tour (Stilettos - Oakland), UFO, VIP, Jay Jun Project, No Label, MC Hammer (promo), Carnival (LA), JUMP Convention – GOLD level choreography.


PAYMANEH'S VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tdBJSOHvBQ

MEET EMERSON AQUINO

Emerson Aquino has been dancing for the pa=t 15 years and is most recognized as the Co-Founder and Executive Artistic=Director of Funkanometry SF Dance Company. Throughout the years,=Emerson has trained and danced with groups such as 220, Anarchy, Culture Shock Oakland, and SWC, and his dancing and directing skills continue to grow through his work with Funkanometry SF. In 2005, Emerson founded Project EM, the all-male dance company under the Funkbrella. Project EM is known for their sexy, stylized dance moves and entertaining performances. Today, Emerson acts as the Executive Artistic Director of the Funkbrella’s five dance companies, through which he continues to give back to the community that he was first inspired by.

EMERSON'S VIDEOS:
Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic4Xs-nGSZY

MEET KYLE SHEA

Kyle Thomas Shea is a native resident of=San Francisco, California. He started dancing at the age of 2 with his old=r brother watching Janet, Michael, and TLC music videos and learning on hi= own. In high school he got his first taste of choreography and he loved c=eating bits and pieces of choreography to his favorite music. In 2005 he j=ined the Funksters Summer Intensive camp which was led by Mariel Martin, G=oryzen Mendoza, and Emerson Aquino. From there on he pursued dance and cho=eography with Funksters, the youth training company of Funkanometry SF, up=until 2008.

As a member of Funksters, Kyle learned the history of this amazing danc= community, became a more well rounded dancer, and made choreography for t=e company as well. Mariel Martin and Gloryzen Mendoza played a huge role i= shaping him as a dancer and as a human being and he could never ever than= them more. In 2009, Kyle became an Artistic Coordinator for the Funkbr=lla's collegiate competitive team, The Odds. Working with The Odds =as pushed him to be a more conscious leader and choreographer and he is tr=ing to better his team everyday through his love and passion for dance and=music. He is also MAD excited to teach Boogiezone and is so honored for th= opportunity! His style incorporates whatever he's feeling, a littl= bit of Kylie Minogue, and maybe some old 80's rock or maybe some boot= shaking and hard ish. You never know...Kyle always tries to have fun i= what he does.

KYLE'S VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v==GD1nOED6bw

JULY 28-30: KEELEY, RINO AND LINDSEY B

JULY 28-30: KEELEY, RINO AND LINDSEY B

MEET KEELEY "LOCKIN' KEY" KAUKIMOCE

Keeley was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. A legend in the Hip Hop dance community, Keeley “LockN' Key” took her name from the dance style that made her famous, Locking. She is the only mother in the crew and her talent and experience has been inspirational. She can be seen in movies such as You Got Served and Legally Blonde and in a number of music videos for artists such as Missy Elliot and the Black Eyed Peas.

KEELEY'S VIDEOS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rXqwCf7P30

MEET RINO NAKASONE RAZALAN

Rino Nakasone Razalan grew up in Okinawa, Japan. She became interested in dance after watching music videos by Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson and mimicking their moves. At the age of nineteen, she went to Los Angeles to study dance. She is now a world-renown dancer, teacher, and choreographer whose potential seems to be endless. She is best known for her role as ‘MUSIC' from Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Girls. She has also worked with Missy Elliot, Britney Spears and Chris Brown and is a current member of the Beat Freaks as featured on MTV's America's Best Dance Crew Season 3.

RINO'S VIDEOS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW2gSfwZ1VQ

MEET LINDSEY "OUT THERE" BLAUFARB

LinsdeyB was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She started off in musical theater and athletics, then later started hip hop dancing at the age of 16. She is inspired by her own members of the BEAT FREAKS, having admired them before joining the group. She has been on tour with Pink and choreographed/danced for Avril Lavigne. Because Lindsey pulls her randomly genius creative ideas from a wide range of experiences she has been called ‘Outthere' by many of her peers. This makes her an outstanding choreographer, dancer, singer and teacher.

BEATFREAK'S VIDEOS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYtBokzc0Dg

July 20-23: Ian Eastwood, Audrey Benson, Sayquon Keys

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JULY 20-23: IAN EASTWOOD, AUDREY BENSON, SAYQUON KEYS

MEET IAN EASTWOOD

Ian Eastwood,aka ICON began dancing at age 10. In 5 1/2 short years he has been a dancer and/or choreographer, member of the following companies:312-(Dance 2xs L.A.)Redefinition,I.CAN.D,ICON Ent., Dance 2Xs Chicago, IGNITE, Throwdown Entertainment, Giordano Dance (youth performance group)and One World Dance Theater. He has been awarded numerous extended scholarships to the Millennium
Dance Complex/LA, and Broadway Dance Center/NYC,Alvin Ailey Extension and Debbie Reynolds. Other scholarships include: 4 from Monsters of Hip Hop, and WCDE . Currently he is a VIP tour pass winner for Monsters of Hip Hop and was selected for
Monsters of Hip Hop/The Show 2009 in L.A.. Winner of many competitions, including the Hall of Fame Nationals Solo Showdown Champion, Ian has appeared in Perkin's "Seafood Stomp" National TV ad, received an invitation thru Gil dUdulao to a private audition for Janet Jackson, performed as backup dancer toFeenix Fenom,and is a frequently requested solo performer in many showcases,including DanceChicago. Ian has taught at the Boogiezone Community Class and The Millennium Dance Complex,hosted and taught a 3-class collaboration /workshop with Nick DeMoura,taught/performed at St Peter's College in New Jersey with Taeko(ABDC's Fysh n' Chicks) collaborated with JaffarSmit(Omarion, MariahCarey, Brandy, Ashanti, ABDC's Boxcuttuhz) on a 3-class workshop in Chicago and taught a series of workshops in the Boston/Providence area.Just recently,Ian was selected by recording artist Trish and choreographer Luther Brown from over 130 videotape submissions to perform with Trish at the Monsters of Hip Hop Finale Showcase in Orlando.Besides his own line of clothing,Ian is sponsored by The Other Duck.

Ian's Videos:

Diamonds



Little Bit



MEET AUDREY BENSON

Audrey Benson has been dancing since the age of 5 in many styles such as jazz, lyrical, ballet, tap, modern and hip hop. President of her High School dance team “One Image” she got to explore her creative side through choreography. She realized after graduating at 17 that her original plan at Arizona State University was going to be changed to moving to California to pursue her career as a dancer and choreographer. She is thankful for that wonderful opportunity which has allowed more to flow in her life. While being in California she has danced for Team Millennia and is currently Directors Assistant for Breed OCLA, member of Essence Dance Company, and is Artistic Director for Boogiezone’s Jr. Exhibition company “Offspring.” Audrey has recently taught workshops in Hawaii, Canada and throughout the US. She is represented by MSA and is excited to continue staying inspired by doing what she loves, performing, training, teaching, traveling and directing. You find her teaching weekly at Team OC and Hype Studios. One of her favorite quotes is, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.”

Live your Dream.

AUDREY'S VIDEOS:

Carnival



Ricky/Audge collabo bz



La la la



MEET SAYQUON KEYS

Born and raised in the City of Baltimore, Quon has been dancing since the tender age of 5. Starting out in small talent shows around the city, he quickly adapted and later began choreographing & performing in his middle/high school Talent&Fashion shows! After Graduating Baltimore City College High and attending Morgan State University for 2 years, QUON Moved to Atlanta for a Year then he to moved to California in 2005 to pursue his Dreams to be a Worldwide Hip Hop Choreographer. Now currently residing in North Hollywood CA, Quon has been blessed to have worked with artist such as Britney Spears, Britney Murphy, PussyCat Dolls, Omarion, Leela James, Angela Winbush, Black Eyed Peas and for his latest achievement QUON Choreographed and Danced for AMA's Female artist of 2008 - FERGIE! He Assisted FATIMA Robinson with the GLAMOROUS VIDEO and later went on a WORLD TOUR as Dancer/asst Choreographer!! Quon has introduced a new Style of hip hop dance to the world - BALTIMORE DANCE!!!!!B-MORE DANCE is a High Energy, Hard Hitting, Clean & Precise Street dance Style for ALL AGES!!

SAYQUON is now Launching his new Company 'DANCE DA DREAM' which Takes him all over the World to teach B-More Hip hop Workshops - London, JAPAN, Australia08/09!! You can also find QUON Teaching his unique style of Dance Class at Debbie Reynolds Studio and The Basement dance Studio in Hollywood CALIFORNIA!!!

SAYQUON'S VIDEOS:

Choreographers Reel:



Imma Be:

July 13-16: Tony Tran, Gigi Torres, and Nikki Stanek

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JULY 13-16: TONY TRAN, GIGI TORRES, AND NIKKI STANEK

MEET TONY TRAN

Tony is a member of Kaba Modern who were featured on ABDC. We will let his videos speak for itself!

Tony's Videos:

At Hype Studios


At SI5



MEET GIGI TORRES

Gigi Torres is originally from Irvine, CA, she has been training in all areas of dance from the age of 3. She is an international and domestic instructor, sharing her knowledge and love for dance from the East Coast to the Westcoast and overseas in Europe and Portugal.

Gigi is known for her work in Choreographer's Carnival Hollywood from 2005-present, The Highlands of Hollywood, Funkanometry LA, SD, and SF, Breed OCLA, Kaba Modern, Hip Hop Kidz, Kat Jimenez, and many high schools and studios in the LA and OC areas. She is the Director and Founder of the All-Female Dance Crew "Essence" that consists of ladies working in the entertainment industry.

She has danced in many shows including Jack Rabbit Flash's "Ladies in Lace," Monsters of Hip Hop the Show directed by Tabitha and Napoleon, Asia Entertainment San Jose, Dance 2xs' Project Element with Marty Kudelka, etc. Represented by Bloc Talent Agency, you could also see her as the Principal Dancer and Lead Girl on the Lee Hom ft Jin's Music Video "Heroes of the Earth" and a 2 Michael Jordan Commercial's - "Second Generation" and "Fist."

GIGI'S VIDEOS:

Pump it Up:



Best Friends:



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MEET NIKKI STANEK

Nikki Stanek has been teaching hip hop for 8 years. She started dancing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with Dance2XS UIUC. She was Director of Dance2XS UIUC in 2005. After graduating she continued dancing with their Chicago branch, Dance2XS Chicago, where she is currently the Artistic Director.

Aside from teaching Dance2XS Chicago, she has danced and taught around the world. In November 2008, she went to Ukraine as a guest choreographer on the hit TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” She has also taught in Algarve, Portugal, and Kiev, Ukraine, at Nike Conventions.

Nikki is also the Founder/Director of a girls’ crew called, “The Misses.” This is a group of women that is taking the dance community by storm. Each “Miss” holds an identity true to her personality and characteristics. Nikki, who is known as “Miss Madam”, hopes that The Misses can show the true power of females through dance.

It has been a big dream of hers to come to Los Angeles and teach Boogiezone and wants to thank all who have helped her get to where she is today! You can check out videos at www.youtube.com/dance2xschicago or www.youtube.com/nikki2xs.

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