FEB. 25 - FEB 28

MEET ANTHONY LADAO (AKA LIL' TANAKA)

At 11 years old he walked in to his first dance class in Issaquah Washington with his future mentor Bryan Tanaka as his teacher……..That was it……The day Lil’ Tanaka was born!

Anthony Ladao became the youngest member of Breed in 2005 showing the dance community in Seattle that a 12 year old could make well trained dancers and choreographers stand up and take notice. His professional experience includes dancing and choreographing for the Seattle WNBA/NBA dance teams, a dance role in Nickelodeon’s “Re-animated” movie, and continually teaching workshops and classes for Breed, Cruz Control and Westlake Dance Center in Seattle Washington.

In 2006, at the age of 13, Anthony was invited to audition for Janet Jackson in Los Angeles along with 2500 other talented dancers. Anthony eventually made it into the group of top 25 finalists getting the attention of Janet Jackson and her management team, Kenneth Creer and Johnny Wright. Currently, Anthony is working with Wright Creer Management on a project that will not only showcase his talent in dance but also introduce his abilities to sing, act and write…. Stay tuned!

Anthony has been blessed to experience more with his dance at the age of 14 than most will in a lifetime….

“My gift of dance is my passion… and there is no better feeling than sharing it with others”

~Anthony Ladao
AKA Lil Tanaka

ANTHONY'S VIDEOS

Shoulda Let You Go



Freestylin'



[b]MEET KOLANIE MARKS[/b]

Kolanie Marks AKA Dancer Boi is one of Seattle's top Hip Hop Choreographers. His goal is to shock the world with his innovative style of choreography. At the age of 23 Kolanie Marks founded his dance company Phyzikal Graffi-T with two of his good friends Amy Lee & Andrew Faulkner, with hardwork and dedication they came up with the perfect team that continues to bring the NW entertaining pieces... He has opened for many artist such as Russell Simmons, D12, Jon B, Koffee Brown, David Hollister and many more! He has taught many workshops, and has performed over 70 shows!! Kolanie Marks is currently working with Adriane Owens aka AO Capitol Records Newest recording artist, He is currently choreography her performance for the NBA All Star Celebrity Charity Pre-Game Show.... Right now you can find Kolanie teaching at Exit Space School of Dance every Wednesday 8-9pm for more info: www.exitspacedance.com and Westlake Dance Center Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm go to www.westlakedance.com also if you are interested in booking Kolanie for Shows/Choreography/Private Dance Lessons please email him @ kolanie_marks@yahoo.com

KOLANIES'S VIDEOS

Teach Me



You Should Be With Me



Wall To Wall



[b]MEET DAVID ROSS[/b]

David Ross is an amazing energy on stage, you can't stand to not watch him captivate the audience. We are sure you've noticed him, and now he is teaching his second Boogiezone Class This Thursday. David was a member of Urban FX based out of San Diego and Tessandra Chavez' Unity Dance Ensemble. He recently just completely his own project "The David Ross Project" which has set fire to several San Diego Club stages. On that alone, you should know that David is going to bring some heat. Tell a friend about class, be there!

DAVID'S VIDEOS

The Project at 4th and B

FEB. 18-21

This Week FEB 18-21, 2008

MEET PHILLIP GENIZA

Phillip Geniza was born and raised in San Diego, CA. Since a very young age, he enjoyed performing for talent shows and basically anyone that wanted to watch. During high school he continued his love for performing at a local high school competition called airbands. Along with the end of high school, came the end of airbands. With his desire to perform still burning, he sought out a new platform and found it. He was invited to FORMALity's private auditions by his good friend Dennis Phermsin. In the fall of 2003 he found a new home under the direction of Erik Saradpon. Since then Phillip continued to train at Culture Shock Dance Center under teachers like Sammath Orm, Sherman Shoate, and the wonder duo Sammie Cross and Julie Dismukes. In 2005 he was named Artistic Director of FORMALity's all-male junior team, fLipside. Along with directing fLipside, Phillip also teaches regularly at Studio429 and Mystic Stepper. He directs two more junior groups(RIOT7403 and pg-13) and is also the current Artisitic Director for EKetc's co-ed group, Mass Appeal.

When auditioning for FORMALity I did not at all expect what was to come. Dance has truly become something I PASSIONATELY eat, sleep, and breath. Everyday that God blesses me with, is another day to continue to improve my craft. I enjoy sharing my gifts and everything that I have learned with other people. I will always be a student and will always continue to push myself for my students, for they are my true inspiration.

PHILLIP'S VIDEOS

Can You Handle It



Day Break



Umbrella



MEET JOE DE LA ROSA

Representing Chicago, Joe began dancing in the spring of 2004 at the University of Illinois with the collegiate dance team, FIA Modern. Less than a year later, he joined the international dance troupe known as Dance 2XS, which was founded by Patrick Chen. He has performed in various shows around the Midwest including Dance Chicago, and has had his work featured in the semi-annual choreographer showcase, Urbanite. Joe credits most of his training to Dance 2XS, but in particular Lee Daniel, who currently teaches at Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio. He now resides in California where he continues his training, while directing his crew back home, 312.

JOE'S VIDEOS

Debbie Reynold's



MEET KRISTINE "WOBZ" BUETA

kristine 'wobz' bueta is the co-director of sheroes and is and has
participated in various projects and carnivals including lando wilkins, gigi torres, shaun evaristo, and jed florano. she started her training technically @ the age of 3. she trained in ballet, jazz, and lyrical modern till the age of 17 at MKR Dance Productions. she then joined team millennia in 2003 and became tm jrs. captain in 2004. at the end of her training with team millennia, in 2005 she became a part of mavyn. in 2007, she went on haitus for a few months and is now back coming with full force. she has choreographed for tm jrs, barkada modern, haluan, mavyn, sheroes, monrovia high school, and mkr dance productions.

WOBZ' VIDEOS

Project in Norcal



Bmod Workshop



MEET BRYAN TANAKA

For the past 3 years now I have been living in LA working as a professional dancer, teacher, and small time actor. My first love is dance and it has taking me on a journey around the world numerous times. I have toured with artist such as Mariah Carey, Destiny's Child, and am currently on tour with Rihanna. Perfomring in front of hundreds of thousands of people around the world has been the most amazing experience ever. Along with traveling the world I have began to teach throughout the world. Teaching is another huge passion of mine. Being able to share your own creativity and being able to inspire people is an amazing feeling. I take my classes serious but in a fun and relaxed class environment. Meaning I'm a good teacher but am kind of a dork sometimes. On the other tip, acting, I still have yet to really pursue it. Although I had my acting debut on one of the coolest shows out right now, Entourage (season 3 episode 11). I still have soooooooooooo much too learn. But thats next. For now I still have alot of dancing, teaching, and choreographing to do.

BRYAN' VIDEOS

What's So Different



Love Stoned - Tokyo


Make Me Better

Feb. 11 to Feb. 14

This Week: Feb 4,5 and 7

ABOUT SHAUN EVARISTO

Comin Straight from the bay area, now residing in North hollywood. Shaun Evaristo is a choreographer continuing to make his mark wherever goes. He travels consistently to share his style with anyone willing to learn, and is continually growing as an artist. Always working on his craft, he hopes to inspire people the way dance has inspired him. you will definitely leave his class knowing that you learned something new and refreshing.


He is the Co-director and founder of the camp, a triad of dance crews in northern california. GEN2, the family based crew, THE COMPANY a professional team based out of the Westlake school of performing arts , and the Junior group APT. All which have won competitions up and down the westcoast, and are internationally known.


more recently, Shaun is an instructor at Millennium Dance Complex, has taught at Debbie Reynolds, and Debbie Allen’s dance academy. aside from teaching in LA, he also travels worldwide for conventions and workshops. signed as one of DDO’s top hip-hop choreographers he has been able to work with many artists, such as Fergie, MIMS, Mario, and many more...


a big achievement for him has been working with NLT. (not like them) a new r&b pop sensation who are quickly climbing the charts. Shaun is the Choreographer to their music video “she said i said,” (produced by timbaland) which has been debuted on TRL, and he has choreographed for their radio promo tour. working along side NLT has opened many working relationships for him, as he is now a dancer from Omarion. working with O is a dream come true and hopes to continue the growth of his career from where he’s at. Eventually Shaun hopes to give back to dance what dance gave to him and he’s going to do what he does best....share his talent with anyone willing to appreiciate it.

SHAUN'S VIDEOS

Choreography Reel 2006



Teaching Boogiezone at Hype



Teaching at Millennium



Settle Down



MEET JOHN GILLETTE

John Gillette was born on an Airbase in Germany. He came to the U.S. when he was three and lived in Michigan until he was ten. Due to his father being in the Air Force, John moved to Montgomery, Alabama. While hanging out at a teen club when he was thirteen, john met Stephen "Twitch" Boss, and they battled in dance for 30 minutes straight! From then on, they teamed up and decided to form a crew called "Dream Team". They adopted moves from the inspirational movie "Breakin'", and ended up dancing together for the next few years until Stephen went to college. Motivated to leave the small town as well, John graduated high school one year early to enlist in the military. At the tender age of 17, he enlisted in the Air Force for 3.5 years as an F-15 jet engine mechanic. During his tenure serving our country, John was given the opportunity to sing the National Anthem on a weekly basis for all of his commanders. Realizing his potential in entertainment, the Air Force released him. John then settled down in Florida. While John was working hard in the military, his friend Stephen was working hard in Los Angeles on the Wade Robson Project airing on MTV. John went to L.A. to visit his friend and that motivated him to start dancing again. Once returning to Florida, John called every dance studio in the area in search of a teaching gig. Finally, he got his chance and he made the most of it. After teaching for about a year he learned about a competition called "Fashion Rock" headed up by Lou Pearlman and Trans Continental Records. John entered the competition and ended up winning first place. Although he received a scholarship to "Broadway" in NYC, John decided to put all his dreams on the line: He sold everything he owned, packed his car, and moved to Los Angeles with $500.00 in his pocket and a dream in his heart. After living the L.A life for 6 months, John realized he could not get enough income to support his outcome forcing him to move back to Florida. Returning to his teaching job, he honed his singing and dancing skills even more. An opportunity to dance for an up-coming artist in NYC came along and John did not hesitate. While in NYC, he met his future manager and returned 2 months later to record three demo tracks.

Currently, John is still working his production team and now resides in Denver Colorado. He teaches at the biggest hip hop studio in the state….Motion Underground. As well as teaching and performing in numerous industrials in the local market, John also co -chreographs for the Denver Nuggets.

JOHN'S VIDEOS

Icebox Remix



Dedication Class to Gary Kendall




MEET VINH NGUYEN

Keone Madrid and Vinh Nguyen started their training in hip hop dance a few years back with KJ Gonzales. Since then they have danced and trained with San Diego hip hop troupes such as Future Shock, Formalilty, Urban FX, Culture Shock San Diego, and Super Galactic Beat Manipulators. Having taught other dance troupes, they teach at various studios in San Diego at Studio 429, Culture Shock Dance Center, Rising Star, Danceology, and Studio FX, including other master classes in places such as San Francisco, Washington D.C., etc. Now at age 19 they accomplished their first side project, "The assiGnment", which won 1st place at Maxt Out. Representing San Diego, they strive to share the passion and talents God has blessed them with. Yay.

VINH'S VIDEOS

BZ Class with Vinh and Keone



Jay Z



The Assignment - 1st Place Choreography