Oct. 20-23: Candace Brown, Beto "Nico" O' Connor, Joey Cooper

THIS WEEK OCT 20-23

MEET CANDACE BROWN

Candace has trained under some of LA’s top choreographers at both Millennium Dance Complex and Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio, as well as phenomenal choreographers in the dance community. She has had the opportunity to teach throughout various parts of the world, and hopes to continue to inspire others by simply doing what she loves. Credits include MIMS, Snoop Dogg, Assistant Director next to Gigi Torres for Essence Dance Company, principal dancer/choreographer for Team Boogiezone Breed under the direction of Elm Pizarro, and company member of Boxcutters under the direction of Lando Wilkins. Dance is life, so keep livin’.

CANDACE'S VIDEOS:

War in Me


You Make Me Better


How You Do That There


MEET BETO O' CONNOR
According to his grandmother Nico has been dancing since the age of three, moving to the latin rhythms of salsa and merengue. With a background in latin dance, jazz, music theatre, and hip hop, Nico has not slowed down since the age of 16 realizing his dream of becoming a
professional dancer. A culture shock oakland alumni, Nico moved to LA from the bay area in 2006 and has been living out his dream ever since. Inspired by his peers, Nico is contantly training and working on several dance projects within the community. He is now signed to DDO Artist Agency and currently dancing on Breed. Nico is excited to teach his second BZ class and invites u to bring in the new year with a dance class celebrating love, life, friends and fun, don't miss out!

CREDITS

Lia
Noelia
Kristy Frank
Kim Del Fierro
Disney Itunes
Walmart/Latin Grammy commercial
Sean T's Rockin Body Infommercial
NLT "That Girl"
Finger 11 "Paralyzer"
Stephy Rae "Chelsea"
Kim Del Fierro "Dj Song"


NICO'S VIDEOS:

Just Dance - Lady Gaga


BZ Community Class- Beto and Candace


Apologize


MEET JOEY COOPER

Stylistically an imaginative choreographer 27 year old Joey Cooper is a proud new resident of the greater Los Angeles area. A current member of team boogiezone breed oc/la Joey has had the pleasure of continuing his pursuits in dance at a pace that consistently elevates his skills.

Joey has done work on one of the largest dance community/industry shows called "EVE Dawn of a New Horizon," as a principle dancer and segment choreographer. Alongside his good friend Jaret Hughes. he produced the Janet Jackson Tribute segment of the show, a ground breaking piece for the duo. Recently he just wrapped work on another boogiezone production called Project Feedback, which he had the pleasure of writing, collaborating, and artistically directing a cast of immensely talented dancers for a video that won't be forgotten.

Looking to start out on the right foot now that he is an LA resident he will be working on his next big long term project. along side fellow washingon native jaret hughes the duo will introduce a new so-cal group the likes of which has not been seen called "Twisted Elegance."

He has worked and trained with industry choreographer Fusion, assisting on his first industry audition for sisqo. he has artistically directed stage shows, and television appearances for the san diego artist Lauren Silva, and is now setting his sights high on working for m.s.a as a choreographer/artistic director.

Joey says about his style:

"it can be sort of ****y, sexy, and always intricate. the musicality is always dead on, and the movements involve very much precision...oh and its fun to rock when u get it."

He is looking forward to teaching his third class for the community that has done so much for him.


JOEY'S VIDEOS:

Community Class – The One


Jayvee Class


EVE Slow Medley

Oct. 13-16 - Ricky Cole, Matt "Dumbo" Nguyen, Lawrence Devera & Josh Espinosa

THIS WEEK OCT 13-16

MEET RICKY COLE

Meet Ricky Cole Ricky Cole ..(A.K.A)....B-Boy Rick-Rawk Ricky was born in Clarksdale Mississippi in 1985, He moved to Goleta, Santa Barbra, when he was three, and then moved to Oxnard when he was 13. He now is currently residing in Orange County where he does his thang... Before leaving Santa Barbara, Ricky was inspired by the boy next door who began to teach him how to break. After two years of practicing only breaking, Ricky then decided to try new things, Choreography. Joining Channel Islands High School Dance teams, he expanded his knowledge not only in breaking but in acting, jazz, salsa and Hip-Hop. From that point on Ricky knew he wanted to entertain. After graduating High School, Ricky then spent two years coaching and choreographing for Valencia High School who went onto winning numerous competitions including Nationals. To further his training, he moved onto the college dance scene where he spent two years dancing and choreographing for Cal State Long Beach, Pac Modern, which won and placed at many competitions. He also danced for Super Friends, Non-Stop Sick Step, and Chill Factor. He now currently dances on Team Boogiezone "Breed." Being on Breed has opened many opportunities for Ricky to pursue his dancing career, his most recent appearance was on Mad TV where he got to show off his bboy and acting skills alongside some of the well respected bboys in the industry. Ricky is eager to help better others as well as himself to become a stronger person as well as a stronger dancer. Credits Include: Breed, Chill Factor, Valencia All-Male, Sick Step, and MadTV.

RICKY'S VIDEOS:

Boogiezone Class-Ricky and Audrey


ITS2 Jed vs. Ricky Cole


Ricky Cole & Stephen "Twitch" Boss Exhibition



MEET MATT "DUMBO" NGUYEN
Started dancing in 2005 where he fell in love with popping. Futureshock LA alumni 2006 - 2007. Cultureshock LA alumni. Currently dancing for Sickstep, Poreotics, and Pac Modern. His goal is to bring the foundation of popping into the community. Style consists of: Animation, Tutting, Waving, Botting.


DUMBO'S VIDEOS:

Poreotics at world of dance 2008


Dumbo Freestyle



MEET LAWRENCE DEVERA

I am 20 years of age. I have been dancing for about 3 years now and have grown from being a bboy at heart to become an aspiring commercial hip-hop artist. Through my years of dance i have done dozens of live performances and competitions as well as taught a few hip-hop classes prior to this one. I have danced multiple styles and have choreographed routines for the professional teams that i work with. I look forward to this boogiezone experience and am grateful for the wonderful opportunity!

-2003-Present: Began bboying in highschool
-2006-2007: Joined the Future Shock LA team as a dancer/choreograhper
-2006-Present: Recruited into the SickStep Crew as a dancer/choreographer
-2007-2008: Signed with DDO Artist Agency along with the SickStep Crew
-2007-Present: Joined the Culture Shock LA as a dancer/choreographer
-2007-Present: Joined the PAC Modern Dance Troupe as a dancer/choreograhper
-2008: Made the Top 20 on NBC's America's Got Talent with the SickStep Crew

LAWRENCE'S VIDEOS:

Lawrence Devera - Bring Back Double by Doey Rock feat. E40



MEET JOSH ESPINOSA

Josh is 19 years of age. Born and raised in Orange County, CA. Started bboying 2006 in high school with local orange county bboy crew, Sanity. Throughout high school, Josh was inspired by Kaba Modern to start dancing commercially. In 2006 he joined junior team, Kaba Kids. After high school, Josh was recruited into the SickStep Crew as a dancer. In 2007, Josh was signed with DDO Artist Agency along with the SickStep Crew but now currently signed with TRIO Agency. Recently made the Top 20 on NBC's America's Got Talent with SickStep Crew. Today, Josh is currently dancing with Kaba Modern and SickStep. Also you can find Josh competiting in local bboy compeitions with Sanity Crew. Josh is truely blessed and inspired by many of his friends and people from the dance community to strive to become a better dancer as well as a better person. =]


-2006: Began bboying in high school with local orange county bboy crew, Sanity.
-2006-2007: Joined junior team, Kaba Kids as a dancer.
-2006-Present: Recruited into the SickStep Crew as a dancer/choreographer.
-2007-2008: Signed with DDO Artest Agency along with the SickStep Crew
-2008-Present: Joined Kaba Modern as dancer/choreographer.
-2008: Made the Top 20 on NBC's America's Got Talent with SickStep Crew.

JOSH'S VIDEOS:

KABA MODERN AUDITION 2008 - JOSH AND JENNY

Oct. 06-09 - Tony Testa, Sarah "Shack" Schachterle, and Lando Wilkins

THIS WEEK OCT 06-09

MEET TONY TESTA

Tony Testa recently relocated to Los Angeles from his hometown of Wellington, Colorado. He started dancing at the age of eight and later went on tour with the original cast of "TapKids" and Aaron Carter's Jukebox World Tour. Since moving to Los Angeles, Tony has Choreographed for Janet Jackson throughout her "20. Y.O." project as well as Sony's Las Vegas consumer show, and danced with Beyonce in "Dreamgirls" and with Britney Spears for MTV.Tony Testa, is the current choreographer on Nickelodeon's Dance on Sunset series.

"I'm not trying to use a whole bunch
of dancer lingo; I'm trying to use the
most basic terminology and I'm giving
the steps new names so people can
easily follow," said Testa. "I'm
teaching this mostly for people who
have never danced - because I want to
inspire kids to get off the couch and
dance." --Tony Testa

TONY'S VIDEOS:

Inside Boogiezone Class


Busta Rhymes


MEET SARAH "SHACK" SCHACHTERLE

Sarah Schachterle (“Shack”) has been a professional choreographer for over 10 years. She is currently featured on WWW.JIGTV.COM. this site features Shack along with such well known talent as Brian Friedman, Travis Wall, Mandy Moore, Tony Testa, Trent Dickens, and more!
Sarah has choreographed for, and performed with, well known national recording artists such as Ciara, Eve, M.C. Hammer, Kelly Clarkson, Rob Base, Ace Young and Young M.C. to name a few. She has choreographed for countless industrials including companies such as Everlast, Jacques Moret, Redken, and Eufora. She choreographed for the NBA Jam Van appearance in Hang Zhou, China and the NBA All Star game in 2005. She has choreographed and directed two European Armed Forces Entertainment tours.
Shack is currently signed with Fluid Dance Conventions and is scheduled to kick off an 11-city tour throughout the US in November 2008. She has been featured on television shows such as “30 Seconds to Fame”, and commercials for Pepsi, Fox Sports, Toyota, and more.
In 1999, Shack moved from the East coast to Denver to be the exclusive choreographer for the NBA’s Denver Nuggets (NBA). During that time, she also did choreography for many other NBA dance teams as well as AFL, and NLL dance teams. Shack has been a judge for the annual National Dance Team Competitions featured on ESPN for many years. She has done choreography for dancers and groups from all over the world including Turkey, Italy, China, Bosnia, and Germany. She continues to teach master classes all over the world and is currently in collaboration with choreographer Kenny Jimenez and his studio, Motion Underground.
Sarah is proud to be a part of the Boogiezone community.



SARAH'S VIDEOS:

SHACK TEACHING CLASS


SHACK TEACHING MASTER CLASS FOR MOTION 303


Shack with Kenny Jimenez in marketing video for “Fluid” Dance Conventions


MEET LANDO WILKINS

Lando Wilkins continues to prevail being a student of life and dance thru the work God. He was born on February 13, 1983, in San Diego, California. His feelings for dance started at around age 7, and took movement more seriously at age 13. After coming from the world of dance competitions in 1999, Landizee soon met a good friend and mental mentor Kevin Brewer in 2003. From there, the meaning of musicality and dance took a twist for the better. It lead him to the Super Galactic Beat Manipulators in 2006 where he met two more fellow brothers in christ, Ben Chung and KJ Gonzales, and from there another twist of fate occurred.

During the end of 2006, Gary Kendall encouraged Lando to start a goal to eliminate the process of auditions and just dance for a committed show. Having known dancers and choreographers share the stage with people who look up them and want to learn. That goal goes by the name of Boxcutterz. Using physical methods and mental analogies, he likes to see students break their mental blocks for learning new discoveries in dance.

Present day, Lando is now a known choreographer for wherever travel leads him. He has traveled for the passion of teaching to Brazil, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Taiwan, Japan, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia, Canada, Mexico, and various domestic states.

Credits: Snoop Dogg, Elizabeth Carew, Urban Dance Camp, The Vibe, The Other Duck


LANDO'S VIDEOS:

Lando Wilkins: Fun and Foolishness in Norway


The Vibe classes - Lando Wilkins week 1


The Vibe classes - Lando Wilkins week 2