Feb. 23-26: Leslie Scott, Candace Brown, and Sonny Pedersen

FEB 23-26: Leslie Scott, Candace Brown, and Sonny Pedersen

MEET LESLIE SCOTT
Leslie Scott is currently represented by MSA and stands behind numerous television, film, and commercial credits. This past year Leslie worked closely with recording artist Ciara and Missy Elliot's choreographer, Hi Hat, on the "The Choreographer" and was also a finalist for Bravos' "Step It Up". She has danced for recording artists Beyonce, Ee-De, Angel, Latin Froz on camera and in live performances and performed at both the Billboard Music Awards and the Radio Music Awards. Leslie is not only known for her fierce stage presence but has proven herself as a unique choreographer and Artistic Director. She was the Artistic Director, Choreographer and Lead Dancer for The Audio Club signed by Interscope Records and single handedly transformed lead singer Ashley Allan Lee into a bonified DIVA! Leslie has a natural talent for Artist Development due to her approach which utilizes her unique philosophy of addressing the mind/body connection of the performance persona! Leslie created a crowd stopping 20 minute set that has opened large venue concerts featuring Omarion, Rihanna, Maroon 5, Akon and Fergie. This past year she developed up and coming artist Sinful Blush for RMI records and Choreographed and Performed at the Bay Area Bash Concert featuring E-40, Mistah Fab and Federation. She has been featured 9 times at Hollywood's Carnival Choreographer's Ball and was invited to choreograph for the prestigious anniversary shows from 2004 thru 2008 where her work was performed alongside Brian Friedman, Shane Sparks, Mia Michaels and Wade Robson to name a few! She is a faculty member at BOTH of Hollywood’s top dance studios, EDGE Performing Arts Center and Millennium Dance Complex and tours with the L.A. Dance Force National Convention. Leslie's style is in demand on a global level as well! She has instructed in New Zealand, Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Latvia, Italy, Vienna, Germany and Canada and has taught in 42 of the 50 United States! Leslie is well known not only for her talents but her unwavering work ethic and contagious, positive energy! She is well respected, she is real and she always brings dedication, heart and a smile to all that she does! You can read more about Leslie's rise to the top, her personal opinions and experiences within the entertainment industry in Nylon Magazine, where she will be featured in the June/July issue!

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MEET CANDACE BROWN
Candace Renee Brown has been only dancing for only a short time according to the dance world, but has such a passion for it. She has experienced amazing things, and has been presented with great opportunities that have enhanced her as a dancer, and as a person. She has danced on Funkanometry LA and Expressive Doubt, and she is currently Director of Choreography for Team Boogiezone Breed (Director:Elm Pizarro), Artistic Director of Essence Dance Company (Director:Gigi Torres),and company member of Boxcutters (Director:Lando Wilkins). Candace has had the opportunity to dance in various shows such as "Carnival" in LA, Vibe, Body Rock, Traffic, Monster's of Hip Hop, and more. Some credits also include MIMS and Snoop Dogg. Candace currently teaches at Impact Dance Academy located in Azusa, Ca and enjoys the opportunity to share her passion for dance with her students. Candace has been greatly inspired by so many amazing and talented dancers that surround her everyday. In her journey with dance, she hopes to pass along that same inspiration to others. "Life is what you make it, always be true to yourself."

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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 too playing lead in big theater/musical productions.

Currently residing in Hollywood, he is working on his upcoming european album release and the launch of his "International Dance Academy (Copenhagen-Los Angeles)"

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 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 looking forward to teach at Boogiezone and is glad to have been given the opportunity to do so. 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"

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