Kickstart Your Commercial Dance Career

Monica began her dance journey in Washington DC in 2005 with the youth dance company, Future Shock DC. During that time she trained in several street styles including Popping, House, Locking, Klump, and Beat ya feet. At the age of 15 she began teaching and choreographing for the local studios and companies, then starting her own company shortly after. Since moving to LA in 2019, she has taught at several studios like Debbie Reynolds, Movement Lifestyle, Eighty-Eight, Millennium, and Fuzion Force. As well as dancing for artists like Lizzo, Janelle Monae, Da Baby, and Ozuna. She loves to share her passion for dance, and hopes to continue to create a positive learning environment for dancers of all ages.

Originally a neuroscience major from UPenn, Luam is a choreographer, director, and creative director for clients such as Travis Scott, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Nike, Rihanna, Kelly Rowland, Robin Thicke, Britney Spears, Kanye, Janelle Monae, Moncler and more. She has obtained cult popularity among the global dance community with her teachings & passion for spreading inspiration as the first ever choreographer on YouTube. with a following in the millions.

A storyteller at heart, she had her directorial debut in 2020 with Kelly Rowland’s hit music video “Hitman” and continues to direct for tv and live stage as well as serve as Senior Producer for Dancing with the Stars. Luam also works with award winning design & production house, Traskhouse, as an in-house Creative Director for clients and tours such as Rosalia, Blink 182, and Fear of God.

Personally selected and endorsed by Maestro Seth Riggs to be his Associate in 1991, Greg Enriquez is regarded by several Entertainment Professionals to be the most effective and commercial Vocal Technique Instructor in Las Vegas.

He has successfully coached hundreds of singers, dancers, and actors in every aspect of musical performance.

Though Enriquez maintains an active teaching schedule at his private studio in Las Vegas and at Maestro Riggs’ studio in Los Angeles, he travels throughout the world as a Guest Lecturer and Teacher in Vocal Therapy and Singing Technique.

He has conducted clinics and private instruction for L.I.P.A. (Paul McCartney), A.C.M. (London, England), the Queensland Conservatorium/Griffith University. (Brisbane, Australia), Green Institute of Voice (Munich, Germany), National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. (National Grammy in the Schools Career Day) featuring Clint Black, Jimmy Jam, Monica, Phil Ramone, Robi Rosa, Jose Behar, Desmond Child, and Deborah Cox, the Kennedy Center Alliance of Arts Education Network, and Ann Reinking’s Broadway Theatre Project with Gregory Hines, Tommy Tune, Joel Grey, Pat Birch, Marily Henner, and Julian Stein.

He was a special contracted Vocal Consultant for Solange Knowles (Columbia Records), the Tommy Hilfiger Britney Spears…Baby One More Time Tour, HardRock presents Hole…Celebrity Skin Tour (Courtney Love), BLAQUE (Columbia), Creations du Dragon (Celine Dion), as well as for the multi-million dollar productions Mystere (Cirque du Soleil) at the Treasure Island, Starlite Express at the Las Vegas Hilton, Legends in Concert at the Imperial Palace, Zumanity (Cirque du Soleil) at the New York-New York Hotel, Splash at the Riviera Hotel, Notre Dame de Paris at the Paris Resort, the Penn & Teller Show for FOX, the Havana Night Club, We Will Rock You at the Paris Resort, and LE RÊVE at the Wynn Resort.

In the area of Popular Music, many of Greg’s students are currently working Production Deals with industry giants such as David Foster, Quincy Jones, Mike Post, Humberto Gatica, Mercury Records, EMI-Latin, and Sony-Japan.

He also has assisted numerous physicians who specialize in organic and functional disorders of the voice in Vocal Therapy. Greg holds the highest level of certification (5) and is a founding member of the Instruction Management Team for Speech Level Singing International overseeing teacher certification.

Greg far exceeds the required standard through continuous weekly one-to-one study with Maestro Riggs acquiring more than 600 hours of individual instruction and well over 7,000 hours of Master Class participations.

Christophe Filippi is a French filmmaker, composer, music director & producer based in Los Angeles. His work is an expression of his versatility and love for both music and visual arts. He composes and produces music in a variety of genres spanning classical, instrumental, pop, EDM, rock, jazz, and metal. As a filmmaker, he writes, directs, edits, and scores films that are musically driven. His debut film Nowhere Near has received multiple awards in the US and Europe, including Best First-Time Director, Best Screendance, Best Original Music, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing.

Christophe’s original music has been heard on hit TV series such as So You Think You Can Dance and Révolution. He is the music director for the Las Vegas hit show Fantasy, and he has composed and directed music for various shows in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and China. Christophe has scored award-winning films, and composed original music for award-winning choreographers and film directors.

Outside of the art world, Christophe Filippi is a scientist with a Ph.D in immunology. He has worked in academic and pharmaceutical research, where he has contributed patents and peer-reviewed, high-impact scientific articles.

Carley Flinn is a Los Angeles native Casting Director who has spent over a decade in commercial and live production. In 2009 she had the opportunity to work on the Grammy’s with John Cossette-a gig that quickly led her to work with Emmy Award winning producer Greg Sills and his partner Bob Bain.

Carley worked full-time as the SAG-AFTRA Manager and Casting Director for Bain-Sills Productions, Inc. from

2009-2016 when she began working freelance on shows across the U.S. She has built a trusting relationship with the SAG-AFTRA union over the years, as she ensures compliance on-set to all union laws and regulations, payments, and talent contracts.

Within her first two years of casting, Carley’s business has grown to include such commercial projects as Pepsi, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Hulu Ads, the Matilda Broadway Musical, Degree, Bud Light, and the Grease LIVE! television event, among other high-profile clients. Carley casts union or nonunion talent for commercials, promos, live television specials and award shows.

Bettis is a hybrid talent, possessing a skill set that covers an extremely wide spectrum. His experiences and credits have developed an unparalleled roster of diversity as a performer and an educator. As a dancer, he has made appearances on Dancing with the Stars, the Oscars, America’s Got Talent, Glee, How I Met Your Mother, Mike and Molly and has featured in movies such as: Bring it On: In it to Win It and The Muppets. He has also danced for artists such as Ricky Martin, Paula Abdul, Aloe Blacc, David Guetta, Fergie, and LMFAO. As a choreographer, he has 20 years experience choreographing and teaching youth athletes to collegiate level. He has won national and global awards and recognition for Allstar Cheer and Dance teams. Notably, he was also the “in house” choreographer for one of the most prolific cheer gyms in the world – Top Gun Allstars out of Miami, Florida in 2007. As a singer who was a top 32 finalist on American Idol: Season 2. Bettis has toured internationally promoting his original music and as a songwriter has ghost written for producers and artists. As an actor, Bettis has completed a few short films, internet projects, voiceover work for video games, and has also made an appearance on CSI;NY. After touring with Bring It On: the Musical he debuted and completed a run on Broadway with the original cast of the same show. As a mentor and teacher, he has been integral in opening doors for competitive cheerleaders and dancers crossing over into the entertainment industry. His focus is on nurturing the use of skills and experiences learned on the competitive level and translating that to future opportunities and growth in the film, television, and theater world. He also takes time to give back to developing cheer gyms and dance studios by mentoring and offering consultations for business development as well as education on how to make training environments safer for athletes and dancers all over the nation. “To share knowledge is to share armor and experience for greater gains in knowledge and experience.” — Bettis Richardson Jr.

Nolan Padilla, is a Creative Director/Choreographer. His work spans the many different avenues of the entertainment industry from, Tours, Television, Commercials, and Film, to Producing, Directing, and Choreography. Recent credits include, Supervising Choreographer of Awakening at Wynn LasVegas. The Jonas Brothers’ The Tour(2023); Remember This Tour (2021); Lauren Daigle Kaleidoscope Tour (2023); Taylor Swift’s 1989 Tour & Reputation World Tour along with her music videos “Bejeweled” (2022), “Think About Me” (2021), “Willow”(2020), and “Lover”(2019); Sebastian Yatra’s Dharma Tour; Selena Gomez’s Revival Tour; UEFA Champions League featuring Imagine Dragons; Meghan Trainor’s Untouchable Tour; The Backstreet Boys; Larger Than Life residency in Las Vegas; as well as collaborations with Kimie Miner and Mary J. Blige, among others. Mr. Padilla’s television credits include Performance Producer on NBC’s American Song Contest (2022) and Choreographer for Tyler The Creator’s Grammy performance (2020); The Disneyland’s “60th Anniversary Special” with Derek Hough; ABC’s Greatest Hits with (Boys II Men, Nelly and FLO-Rida)(2016); Dancing With The Stars featuring Pitbull; and ABC’s Greatest Hits with Boys II Men, Nelly, and FLO-Rida. His film credits include Step Up: All In and Cirque Du Soleil’s World’s Away.

Jonathan Redavid was born in Milan, Italy in 1985. As young as two years old, he started working in show business. The young actor divided his time between cinema, television, fashion and print. Redavid started dancing at the age of 5. In the following years he was representing the Italian Swing Dance team, winning multiple national championship. By 10 years old, him and his dance partner were the first Italians to win the European Swing Championship. His dance career began at 16 performing in theaters all over Italy. A few short years later, he was already choreographing for television, films, commercials, music videos, live events, and concerts. Throughout his teenage years, going into his young twenties, he traveled back and forth to New York and Los Angeles to train in many different dance styles, but was mostly self-taught. After years of experience in Italy, he moved to Los Angeles in 2011 to follow his dreams in the entertainment industry. Redavid has worked with Recording artists like JENNIFER LOPEZ, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, SELENA GOMEZ, KATY PERRY, NICKI MINAJ, JASON DERULO, RICKY MARTIN, NE-YO, MARIAH CAREY, P!NK, KELLY CLARKSON, ELLIE GOULDING, FERGIE, JUSTIN BIEBER, JESSIE J, WILL BUTLER, CAPITAL CITIES. He has choreographed for many outstanding tv shows, films, commercials and brands including THE TOURIST with (Johnny Depp & Angelina Jolie) , SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, THE MASKED SINGER, DWTS Live, FLIRTY DANCING on Fox, PREMIOS JUVENTUD AWARDS, L.O.L SURPRISE, GARNIER, NESTLE’, and PUPA. He has worked as associate choreographer and personal movement coach for JAVIER BARDEM, who starred in the film “LYLE LYLE CROCODILE”.

As well as for Tom Hiddleston in the upcoming drama film “THE LIFE OF CHUCK” directed by Mike Flanagan. Redavid’s choreography can be seen also in Live concerts and shows like LAURA PAUSINI – Simili World Tour, GWEN STEFANI Tour , “Spiegelworld” ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, The HUMAN NATURE Live in Las Vegas. AMICI Rai Television Italy, RAF – SONO IO Tour, ELISA Heart Tour. He was the contributing choreographer for the REMY MARTIN Commercial Featuring USHER as well as for a CHANEL short film/ Commercial starring PHARRELL WILLIAMS and CARA DELEVINGNE directed by the legendary KARL LAGERFELD. Jonathan Redavid played the role of the Three Legged Man, “Frank Lentini”, in the 20th Century Fox musical drama film THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. He collaborated on the choreography development and co-designed some previs sequences for the film, (he was not credited). Redavid won best Digital Content Independent at the WCA, World Choreography Awards 2021. In 2017, he was nominated for International Choreographer of the year by WOD “World of Dance”. Redavid recently directed Sara Diamond’s Ep Visual Album SARA X. He also directed 3 music videos for latin artist, Tiago Raul, BAMBA, EN OTRA VIDA & LAGRIMAS SECAS Redavid’s style of work is strongly based on story telling. He prioritizes imagery, composition, sounds, body language, and the psychological journey between the subject and the camera, often crossing the line of realism. He finds filmmaking the most fascinating way to express his story telling. ” We can say lots of things without actually saying it. “ “Let the imagination travel beyond expectation. ” JR

Jillian Schmitz is a highly skilled and versatile artist, known for her exceptional talents in dance, teaching, choreography and acting. Jillian’s natural stage presence and deep understanding of storytelling has allowed her to successfully transition from live performances to scripted television and film. She recently appeared in the award-winning Amazon series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as Philomena, the Angel, Window Washer and Plumber, and as Sharon Greenstein in the critically-acclaimed FX series Better Things. Jillian’s work has also been highlighted as Bella Bliss in the short, The Gesture and The Word, Gloria in the play Benches, Erica in the film Babysitter Wanted and Edna in the film Nina and The Mystery of the Secret Room.

Jillian’s additional film credits include Behind the Candelabra, Tropic Thunder, TED 2, What Just Happened, Meet Dave, Music, Gone with the Bullets, Hotel Noir and Barry Munday. Her television performance credits include Physical, GLOW, Dancing With the Stars, American Horror Story, True Blood, the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Ricky Martin, The Kroll Show, Garfunkel and Oates, The Jim Jefries Show, Baby Daddy, Bunheads, Scrubs, Ugly Betty, Rebel, Matador, Vegas, The Wedding Bells, Andy Barker P.I., Heist, Warren the Ape, Viva Loughlin, Ally McBeal, Boston Legal, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss Universe, MTV Movie Awards, The Scream Awards, Your Mama Don’t Dance, The Pack and The Singing Bee. Jillian has also served as the resident dance expert on the popular reality series Bar Rescue.

Jillian’s stage credits include tours such as USO Europe and Blazed & Confused along with commissioned performances for corporations such as Apple, Sony Playstation, Nike, Toyota, AT&T, Adidas, Petco, Home Depot, Prudential, Intel, Asics, American Dental, Paul Mitchell and Virtuoso Travel.

Jillian’s dedication to her craft is evident in her continuous growth and pursuit of knowledge, a commitment to excellence and an unwavering passion for the arts, which serve as a driving force in her career. Beyond her own artistic pursuits, Jillian is actively involved in her community, sharing her knowledge and experiences to make a positive impact. She volunteers her time and expertise to mentor aspiring professionals and is committed to educating, and inspiring, the next generation of creatives and performers.

Ezra started his career and training at Center Stage Performing Arts Studio in Orem, Utah. During his time at the studio, he then went on to Compete on NBC’s hit shows ‘America’s Got Talent’ and ‘World of Dance Shortly after he was fortunate enough to share the cover of ‘Dance Spirit Magazine’ with his sister Stephanie. They both made history being the first sibling pair to make the top 10 of FOX’s summer hit show ‘So You Think You Can Dance’. After being eliminated from the Top 6 of the show he went on touring the country with ‘So You Think You Can Dance LIVE!’ as well as booking two other national tours with the ‘Bachelor’ Franchise and JOJO SIWA. He has recently joined Dancing With the Stars family with the TROUPE! Ezra loves his dancing family above all else and hopes he can spread joy and prosperity throughout his career.

Yoe Apolinario is a Commercial Dancer and Movement Artist born and raised in Tampa, Florida. After moving to LA in 2015, she booked commercial work with companies like Sprint, Hyper Volt, and Nike. She’s also had the opportunity to dance for artists like Taylor Swift, Madonna, Usher, Cardi B and many more. Yoe is trained in multiple styles of dance, from Ballet, Popping, Memphis Jookin’ and Clown Dancing, but she is mostly known for her mix of freestyle exploration and contemporary movement.

She is apart of an all female collective called The Council. Together, The Council aims to thrive in sisterhood and community while making space for their art in this industry.

Outside of dance, Yoe is a published author of two works, “Cafe Con Leche” and her newest book “So You Wanna Move to LA.” As her career continues, Yoe hopes to continue to further her movement artistry, continue writing and remain a bright, positive role model for young women in the industry.

Brandon Sierra discovered his passion for the entertainment industry at an early age. Years of dance, vocal and formal musical theatre training led him to Niagara University where he earned his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts and Dance and had the honor and privilege of working with the legendary musical theatre duo, John Kander and Fred Ebb. Working and performing in New York City for seven years provided him numerous career building opportunities and professional experience, including his years of service to The Broadway Dance Center, where the foundation of his career, network and relationships were formed. Brandon is honored to continue growing his many years of agency experience alongside his MSA family while continually providing the leadership, work ethic and a – list service that the industry has come to expect from him.

Originally from Winnipeg Manitoba, Alyx Andrushuk is a versatile choreographer, dancer and educator with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She’s a skilled leader on set and stage and excels at giving performers of any skill level the confidence to succeed.
Alyx’s choreography can be seen on programs such as Fox’s #1 reality show The Masked Singer, “The Magicians” on Netflix and she most recently completed a national commercial for Smirnoff.

Alyx has had the opportunity to choreograph, movement direct and dance for artists such as Selena Gomez, Gwen Stefani, Camila Cabello, Rita Ora, Shania Twain, Florida Georgia Line, Ricky Martin, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jason Derulo, Zendaya, Pitbull, Leona Lewis, Empire of the Sun, Backstreet Boys, Jake Scott, Keyshia Cole, John Oates, Bishop Briggs.

Additionally, Alyx’s dance work can be seen on programs such as: Dancing with the Stars, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, American Idol, Gilmore Girls, The Voice, American Music Awards, Billboard Awards, People’s Choice Awards, MTV VMA’s, SYTYCD and more.
Alyx believes expressing joy through movement is one of the greatest gifts she’s been given and hopes to share a bit of that feeling with everyone she is fortunate enough to work with.

Sammye Alix is a celebrity fitness trainer and professional dancer with a passion to succeed. Sammye moved to LA from his hometown of Houston, Tx in 2006 and had major goals set! Through persistence and perseverance- Sammye has worked with companies like Nike , Adidas , Fabletics , and Reebok. He’s been featured on E! News , Good Day LA, Pop Sugar , and MTV. He’s worked with artist like Nicole Scherzinger, Wayne Brady, J Lo, and Kat Graham to name a few. He’s also trained Traci Ellis Ross, Jenna Dewan, Jamie Chung , Paula Patton, and many others . Most recently Sammye can be seen in the movie “Bad Hair” starring Usher, featured on “The Masked Dancer” with his celebrity partner Jordin Sparks and also on the hit FOX show “The Masked Singer”. Being a father of 3, Sammye’s life goal is to show his children that everything is possible! His mom’s favorite quote is “Delay does not mean denial” and that has resonated throughout his career . Sammye believes that If you can dream it you can achieve it!

Gustavo “Suavo” Vargas is a Choreographer based out of LA. He has Choreographed for Jennifer Lopez’s Residency Show in Las Vegas-“All I Have – Latin Section”, Justin Timberlake, Romeo Santos, Karol G, Becky G, Justin Bieber “Changes Tour”, Karol G for Coachella, Maks and Vals “Our Way” Tour, Derek and Julianne Hough’s “Move Beyond” Tour from Dancing With The Stars, Prince Royce “The Bad Man Tour” and Dream for the “MY2K Tour” with 98 Degrees. He has also Danced, Choreographed, and Toured with Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, MADONNA, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Will Smith, Usher, Pink, Mya, Alicia Keys, Paulina Rubio, Roselyn Sanchez, Enrique Iglesias, N’Sync, Jessica Simpson, and Eva Longoria to name a few. Television shows include World Of Dance, Jane the Virgin, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance-Canada, So You Think You Can Dance-USA, Lips Sync Battle, Bruno and Carrie Ann’s Dance Wars, America’s Best Dance Crew, True Blood, Eve, 7th Heaven, Drew Carey, Boston Public, Nikki Cox, American Music Awards, The Grammys, The Latin Grammy’s, Guys Choice Awards, Marry Me, and Janet Jackson MTV-Icon. He has worked on movies such as Lala Land, The Bachelor, Be Cool, Dirty Dancing II-Havana Nights, Spanglish, Master of Disguise, Along Came Polly, Jackass II, Rent, and Indiana Jones. He has also made his acting debut on the TV show “Strong Medicine”.

Karin Tatsuoka was born and raised in Shiga, Japan. She is a professional dancer currently living in LA and primarily working in music videos, TV, live shows, and commercials in the States. Karin fell in love with Voguing when she used to live and study many different dance styles in New York.

After arriving in the U.S. 12 years ago, Karin trained for a year at many different known dance studios in Los Angeles, California. After she moved to New York, she continued to train to pursue her dreams as a professional dancer in the U.S. Her training under various instructors gave her plenty of professional opportunities. She got signed with America’s top agency, MSA, in June, 2016.⁠
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Karin has worked in national and international commercial ads such as Facebook Messengers, Samsung, Harper’s Bazzar, Jonathan Simkai x Carbon 38, Nike NYC, and etc, huge stage productions, taught for professional classes and has been blessed to work with artists such as Busta Rhymes, 50 Cents, The Weekend, J Balvin for Grammy’s and his music videos, 2 Chainz, Ariana Grande, The Weekend, David Guetta, Babe Rexha, Billy Porter, Dram, Chromeo, Luis Fonsi, Demi Lovato, Major Lazer, Carlos Vives, and many more.

Marlynda, a San Diego native, started working as an intern on Season 3 of The X Factor while attending Cal State University San Marcos. After switching her major from medicine to TV/Film production with an emphasis in Digital Media, she graduated in 2013 and moved to LA for her first full-time production gig with Fox. Being at her current company (NEO Studios) over the past decade, she’s escalated through the ranks from coordinator to Sr. Digital Producer, and is currently NEO’s Sr. Director of Content and Strategy.

Client relationships, identifying core audiences, talent management, content creation, and knowing how social/digital media works across platforms are some of Marlynda’s main strengths – excelling through the areas of Television (broadcast and streaming), Film, Recording Artists, Film Festivals, Awards Shows, and Professional Athletes. She also contributes to NEO’s development team on their growing slate of originals focusing on sport, music, crime, and lifestyle.

Her producing experience includes: Fox’s Utopia, The X Factor, The X Factor UK, Showtime At The Apollo, The Voice, America’s Got Talent, Love Island USA, The Traitors, and 13+ seasons leading a social/digital team on Dancing With The Stars. Award shows include: Young Women’s Honors, Nickelodeon’s Kid Choice Awards, Critics Choice Awards and the inaugural Geena Davis’s Bentonville Film Festival.

Teaching Experience:
With a passion for ballet deeply ingrained since her early years at the Giacobbe Academy of Dance in New Orleans, Lisa has dedicated decades to honing her craft and sharing the beauty of ballet with aspiring dancers. Her journey in teaching commenced in 1980 at the Giacobbe Academy and has since traversed prestigious institutions, leaving an indelible mark on the dance world.

Lisa’s teaching journey includes significant roles at renowned establishments such as the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC, Stanley Holden Dance Center in Los Angeles, and the Conjunctive Points Dance Center, where she seamlessly took the reins from Stanley Holden upon his retirement. Her commitment to nurturing the next generation of dancers has been a constant, evident in her impactful stints at Dance Arts Academy, Murrieta Dance Project, Dana Foglia Dance Programs, and her ongoing role with Tmilly Studios and Movement Lifestyle.

In addition to these notable contributions, Lisa is the founder and teacher of “Commercial Heels Ballet,” an innovative class designed to elevate dancers with a working knowledge of ballet. This unique class not only enhances the artistry of dancing in heels but also aims to increase career longevity. Through Commercial Heels Ballet, Lisa imparts her wisdom, enabling dancers to seamlessly transition between classical and commercial styles, further expanding the horizons of their artistic expression.

Professional Experience:
Lisa’s journey in the professional realm is a testament to her artistry and versatility. Having commenced her professional career at the age of 16 with The Jackson Ballet, she later joined the prestigious Delta Festival Ballet, gracing principal roles in iconic ballets such as “La Fille Mal Gardee,” “Don Quixote,” and “Swan Lake.” Her artistic pursuits led her to New York City, where she danced for Michael Kraus and collaborated with New Choreographers on Pointe.

Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Lisa’s talent transcended the stage, as she portrayed Snow White in Disney’s Symphonic Fantasy national tour and captivated audiences as Anybodys in “West Side Story” at the Sacramento Light Opera. Her magnetic presence extended to the realms of film and television, showcasing her multifaceted abilities.

Teaching Style and Aspirations:
Step into Lisa’s class, where ballet becomes a transformative journey for dancers of all backgrounds and experiences. Lisa invites you into a space where the joy of movement transcends boundaries, and the art of ballet becomes a universal language. Her teaching style is a fusion of technical precision and inclusivity, creating an environment where you, as a dancer, no matter your background, not only feel welcomed but truly celebrated.

In Lisa’s class, the traditional meets the contemporary, and the result is a unique dance experience that goes beyond the confines of classical ballet. As a testament to her commitment to the longevity of her students’ careers, Lisa imparts more than just steps – she shares a philosophy. “My goal for you in class is to have the longest career you can possibly have. I’m not here to create ballerinas; that’s not my job. I want you to be as strong and dance as long as you possibly can.”

Drawing from her extensive knowledge and years of cross-training with Gyrotonic, a method promoting strength, balance, flexibility, and efficiency of movement, Lisa seamlessly incorporates these principles into her teaching. As someone deeply knowledgeable about dance kinesiology, she demystifies the complexities of movement, making it applicable and accessible to dancers at all levels.

Lisa’s approach removes the elitism often associated with ballet, fostering an environment where you feel included. She works with individuals of varying mobility and ability levels, understanding that the beauty of dance lies in its ability to inspire and uplift all who are passionate about movement

Sienna Lyons is a well versed choreographer, educator, and dancer based out of Los Angeles, CA. She has danced for artists such as JLo, Taylor Swift, Pharrell, and Selena Gomez, choreographed for Gwen Stefani, The Masked Singer, Kidz Bop, and assisted in choreography for Janet Jackson’s Vegas residency, just to name a few. Sienna is a seasoned professional with twelve years in the industry under her belt that brings her experience from the stage and set to the classroom. She has the knowledge to help future dancers and choreographers fulfill their dreams and goals.

While loving the entertainment industry, Sienna also holds a strong passion for educating dancers of all ages. Her teaching journey began at sixteen years old at her home studio, Elizabeth’s Dance Dimensions in Seattle, Washington, where here mentor, Elizabeth Lanning, saw that choreographing and teaching was something she could do well from a young age. Sienna began teaching in LA in 2012 at the famous Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio. She currently teaches at Movement Lifestyle and TMilly Studio in North Hollywood, CA and is known for her versatility as a choreographer and teacher.

Coming from a technical background, Sienna runs a focused, hard- working class consisting of conditioning the body, intricate clean movement, understanding and enhancing musicality, and pure performance elements. She does not take her duty as an educator lightly and finds pure joy when seeing your growth as an artist. Although her classes are challenging, it is guaranteed you will leave feeling empowered and inspired to continue training.

Steven ‘Guero’ Charles is a professional dancer and upcoming choreographer in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from Houston, TX, Guero began dancing at the age of 16, training solely in Latin dance; more specifically, Salsa. In 2012, Guero was selected to be a part of the Monsters of Hip-Hop Show, providing him a direct opportunity to work with the industry’s leading and most sought after choreographers. This accomplishment was the catalyst to Guero’s move to Los Angeles, where he’s since gathered the knowledge and experience needed to thrive in the commercial hip hop dance industry.

Since moving to Los Angeles, Guero has danced on some of the biggest stages, alongside some of the industry’s most iconic and world renowned artists including Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Backstreet Boys, Demi Lovato, Tate McRae and many more. Most recently, Guero was fortunate to be a part of Rihanna’s SuperBowl 57 Halftime performance and is currently on the ‘Together Again’ tour with legendary pop superstar Janet Jackson.

Additionally to live performances, Guero’s dance career has expanded into Music Videos (Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Sam Smith), televised award shows (MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards, BET Awards, Latin Billboard Awards), TV series (The Masked Singer, The Masked Dancer, The Voice, America’s Got Talent, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon) and doesn’t show signs of slowing down any time soon.

Guero continues to push himself beyond past limitations and is a leading example in the industry, both inside and out of the dance studio. His talent and creativity truly knows no bounds, and it is always a treat for current/aspiring dancers to train under him. As he begins branching more into the choreography and creative directive spaces, I’m sure we will continue to witness Guero break barriers and elevate any and every project he’s a part of.

JJ was born and raised in Japan. After moving to LA in 2006 she immediately signed with a dance agency and received her work visa. She has worked for artists such as Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Pink, Paula Abdul, EVE, T-Pain, Logic, Chemical Brothers, Q-tip, Chromeo and more for award shows, music videos, and tours. She was on Emmy Award-winning show “So You Think You Can Dance” season 12 on FOX as a finalist, and also on “Dancing With The Stars” She has appeared in numerous commercials and TV shows such as, Target, Old Navy, Minute Maid, Toyota, Lexus, Tide, Knott’s Berry Farm, Disney American Idol Experience, Ellen, Jimmy Fallon and more.Being half Japanese and half English, she uses the unique look for modeling. She has modeled for Levi’s, 7UP, Lyft, Danskin, Roxy, Quick Silver and more. She is trained in Hiphop, House, Waacking, Locking, Popping, Ballet, Jazz and Ballroom. Her unique style comes from all the different styles mashed in together and thats what makes her special.