MAY 19 TO 22- Alexis, Shannon, Greg

MEET ALEXIS AVILA

Alexis Avila started dancing when she was 16 years old at Artesia High School. As a child, Alexis was involved in Beauty Pagents and acting classes, but never took a dance class till after high school, when she took a Funks LA master class taught by Daniel Cruz. Immediately addicted, Alexis was overwhelmed and inspired because it was so different than the dancing she learned in high school. Artesia was full of booty dancing, crip walking, and clowning, which she loved, but the experience of learning new aspects of dance ignited a thirst in her that she couldn't deny. A friend from Team Millennia advised her to audition for their upcoming tryouts, and although scared, Alexis knew she was up for the challenge. Alexis made the auditions that year, and remained on the team for three more years. It is here where she began to craft leadership experience as the Captain of TM Juniors, thriving as their leader for 2 years. Alexis eventually left TM and tried out for Team Boogie Zone Breed, dancing with them for a year, and even becoming a cast member of EVE: A Dawn of A new horizon. Alexis has since returned to her roots, rejoining TM for a 4th year. She has also made the jump from leader to Director, starting her own team of girls called Sheroes, a team of strong-minded women, focused on helping the community both in and out of dance, donating all funds they earn directly to various charities, among which include The Take A Stand foundation, and The Jennesse Center, a program dedicated to women who've suffered domestic Violence, whose main sponser is Halle Berry. Alexis has taught at various workshops such as Si Summer Intesive, Free Dance Days, and Workshops all held by TM and TM juinors.

ALEXIS' VIDEOS

Usher - Make Love In This Club



Aaliyah - Come Over



Snoop - Candy



MEET SHANNON RUDOLPH

Its been a while but I'm making my way back home to Boogiezone! This Breed Forever started dancing at her church at the age of 6. She started her technical training in jazz, ballet, and lyrical at age of 12 at Los Angeles Southwest College. In 2002, during her first semester at Chapman University, she joined her first hip hop dance team, Pulse Dance Troupe, then went onto be a part of Breed OC/LA. During her time with Breed she performed at Vibe, Ultimate Brawl, Prelude and a series of other shows. She has performed at two Carnival Showcases and currently teaches dance for the City of Los Angeles department of Recreation and Parks. Its been a while since she's taught or taking class- between full-time work, full-time school, and raising a 2 year old......there just isn't enough hours in the day!- but she's greatful to be welcomed back to the Boogiezone Community class!

SHANNON'S VIDEOS

BZ Class


MEET GREG CHAPKIS

In 2003, Greg (with the help of his family-Natasha and Dixon Clark) established his own studio-Dance Unlimited-located at 510 Georgia Street in Vallejo, CA. Dance Unlimted is now well established and acclaimed as the largest dance complex in Northern California, with a reputation of bringing in top Hollywood and world-class level choreographers.

Shortly after the grand opening of the studio, Greg was overwhelmed by the talent of the local dancers attending the classes that he formed a dance crew widely known as Impact.

Greg is constantly looking for ways to provide professional dancers with the opportunity to get employment at high status performances, shows, concerts and other engagements, to gain experience and build their resumes. Greg works with many artists, singers and performers by assisting them with their choreography and performing skills and by also providing them with dancers when required.

Greg produces several major shows and events. Dance Unlimited is the home company of the Collaboration Showcase, which has made a name throughout California.

Another well known DU production is the hip-hop/breakdancing competition "Gift to Gig" and the Annual "Halloween Hip-Hop Dance Extravaganza" at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre. This year, "Halloween Hip-Hop Extravaganza" was featured at the Six Flag Marineworld Jungle Theatre during the entire Frightfest season.

GREGS'S VIDEOS:

Boogiezone Class One



August Carnival



Mecca Convention


Dance Performance/Steppin