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