The Faculty

 

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The owner and creator of LUX…

DJ Guthrie hails from Dallas, Texas and made his way to LA after dancing with the Orlando Ballet for 9 seasons while getting his BA at Rollins College in International Business and his MBA in Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas. Since then DJ has appeared in films such as High School Musical 3, 500 Days of Summer, Shrek Forever After and The Greatest Muppet Movie Ever as well as television performances on Glee, Dancing With The Stars, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Video Game Awards, American Idol, Bones, Better With You, The CMA Christmas Show, America’s Got Talent, The 81st Academy Awards, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team and So You Think You Can Dance. He has also co-choreographed/danced in commercials and live performances for Ford, McDonald’s, Taylor Swift, Leann Rimes, Carrie Underwood and Memorial Hermann. DJ was also a part of the national touring company of CATS. He toured with Glee Live for the first of their two tours and was a featured choreographer for the TV show “Your Chance to Dance” on CMT. He was also on a creative team for the Miss Angola pageant in Africa in 2014 as well as for Nike in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Aside from working commercially, he has traveled with the dance convention LA Dance Magic for 12 years and teaches master classes for studios and professional companies all over the world. His innovative approach to musicality and movement theory, extensive technical vocabulary and blend of several styles into one has gained him a continually growing following. The creation of LUX is something he hopes will bring inspiration, education and innovation to the dance industry and provide the future generations to come with a positive learning environment where they can continue to take strides to reach their potential in new and creative ways alongside his outstanding team of educators.


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Sloan-Taylor Rabinor grew up and trained in Phoenix, Arizona. At the age of 17, she won her first national title at the Dance Convention The Pulse. That is where her dance career really began. With them she started traveling and assisting choreographers such as Brian Friedman, Laurieann Gibson, Wade Robson and Mia Michaels. Sloan’s love for dance took her to Los Angeles in 2009. Starting out fresh in a new place Sloan’s ability took her straight to the top, landing her a spot as a backup dancer for Lady Gaga’s iconic performance on the 2009 VMA’s. In that performance, Sloan is seen as the wild one in the famous “wheelchair moment”. Dancing backup for Lady Gaga Sloan has recently completed her third world tour. She danced in ‘The Artpop Ball’, ‘Born this Way Ball’, and ‘Monsterball”. In terms of music videos she can be seen in ones such as GUY, Applause, Bad Romance and Telephone.
Over a period of time she was also lucky enough to dance for Selena Gomez. Alongside Selena, she is in the music video Come and Get it. She has also danced on Ellen, X Factor (UK), Oprah, AMA’s, Grammy's, Billboard Awards, and VMA’s. One of her more recent accomplishments includes 4 episodes of Glee. In one episode Sloan is seen as a “hardcore” Cheerio dancing to an epic mashup of Janet Jacksons “Nasty” and “Rhythm Nation”. Outside of dance Sloan-Taylor has also always had a love for fitness. In between tours she has received her yoga certification as well as her Pilates certification. After finishing the last tour she was lucky enough to train Gaga in those fields. Sloan is currently studying to be a health coach and a personal trainer. Eventually her goal is to have a life filled where both her passions are being filled to the absolute maximum.

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Alex Fetbroth, a proud native of Woburn, Massachusetts, has 19 years of dancing under his belt. His training in Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, and many other dance styles have made him both a very open minded and versatile dancer.
Alex has worked with many notable choreographers including Luther Brown, Napolean & Tabitha D'umo, Hi-Hat, Tanisha Scott, Jamal Sims, Fatima Robinson, Dave Scott, Kevin Maher, Richard Jackson, Misha Gabriel, Laurie Ann Gibson, Nick Demoura, Tucker Barkley, Laura Edwards, Kenny Wormald, David Moore, Tracy Philips & Dominic Carbone, Hollywood, Antoine Troupe, Willdabeast, Teddy Forance, Chucky Kaplow, Chonique Sneed, and many more. He has worked with artists such as Prince, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Cee Lo Green, Becky G, Mindless Behavior, and many more.
Alex has performed and assisted on X-Factor, So You Think You Can Dance, an Apple Music Commercial, American Music Awards, Cougar Town, Hannah Montana: The Movie, The Today Show, as well as music videos, feature films, and live performances around the world.
Along with pursuing a professional dance career, Alex has his own teaching slots at LA's premier dance studios, Millennium Dance Complex and Movement Lifestyle as well subs at Edge Performing Arts Center, Debbie Reynolds Legacy Dance Studio, Immaspace as well throughout the world (notable: Broadway Dance Center (NYC), Dance Studio 84 (London), Gotta Dance ATL), and more around the globe. Alex's passion for dance is something that's always been present since he was a child and only wishes to continue learning and growing in the craft he loves!


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Renee Ritchie has been dancing for many years starting her dance training in Tasmania (Australia) at the age of 5.  In 2007 at age 17 she made the move to Sydney to pursue her dance career studying full-time at Brent Street Dance Studios. Renee’s career contained further bringing her to the US were she now works as a professional dancer and Choreographer.  Renee has had a very successful journey in her career being a contestant on Season 3 of So You Think You Can Dance Australia, making it to the Top 12. Renee also has worked as a dancer for Artist in Australia and the US such as…J-LO, Major Lazer, MO, J Balvin, Farruko, Wisin, Gente De Zona, Nicky Jam, Omi, Fitz and the Tantrums, Redfoo, Kylie Minogue, Kelly Clarkson, Tina Arena, many more. Renee’s career further brought her to US were she now works as a professional dancer and Choreographer. Renee just recently choreographed on the Paula Abdul Tour ‘Straight Up’. (Associate choreographer)
Renee choreographed Seasons 4 SYTYCD Australia and working closely with many other choreographers and dancers throughout the season. Choreographed Music Video for one of Australia’s biggest pop stars Dami Im. New hit song “Fighting For love”. 
Choreographer assistant to Nika Kljun on the Ellen Show and also recently worked on the New Britney Spears upcoming tour with Kevin Maher. Renee currently travels around the US as a teacher and Judge in multiple states and works as faculty member on in house convention LUX. Renee is a very well rounded and experienced teacher/choreographer that has a passion for teaching, giving and bringing her own style to share with other dancers around the world.


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Sabrina Phillip is an innovative choreographer, passionate dancer and engaging teacher. Sabrina is originally from Canada where she trained intensively in Ballet, Jazz and Modern dance in her early studies and went on to work at the international level in London, England. She taught Master classes at The Pineapple, Danceworks and The Urdang Academy. She has since been asked to travel the globe to work as a teacher and choreographer at countless dance studios, workshops and conventions, most recently in Italy, Mexico, Sweden, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Holland and Singapore. Sabrina is on faculty with Transcend Dance Convention, on guest faculty with Artists Simply Human (ASH) and a proud finalist of the 2016 and 2017 Capezio ACE Awards!
Her degree in Exercise and Health Physiology provides her with a special understanding of the human body and the mechanics of movement. As a teacher, her intention is to challenge dancers; focusing on placement, correct technique, strength, agility and musicality. She is currently on faculty at EDGE Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles and is a guest teacher at Movement Lifestyle and the the prestigious Joffrey Ballet School: West LA. Sabrina has performed with dance companies including Sera Danza, S.H.E., EnCorps, and Unity Dance Ensemble. She appears in commercials for Dex, Hip Hop Abs, Corvel and appeared as a dance expert in Hollywood’s 10 Best Dance Movies. Her choreography has been featured on So You Think You Can Dance as well as a commercials for MoBeam and BCBG, as well as My Fair Wedding with David Turtero. Live performances she’s also choreographed for include the Carnival Choreographer’s Ball, LA Dance Magic’s Final Cut, EDGE scholarship showcase, Jete, and Silverlake Contemporary Ballet’s modern rendition of Swan Lake. Her music video credits include choreography for Stay and Play by Holly Conlan and Jenna Bryson’s Clear.


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Alexa Moffett started her dance training in Burnsville, Minnesota at 10 years old under the direction of the Nelson sisters. At age 12 she relocated with her family to Arizona. She continued her training as a competitive dancer and was awarded multiple regional and national overall titles.
At the young age of 15, Alexa started instructing and creating some of the most well known dancers in the country. Alexa's training is sought after for her precise technique, attention to detail, and ability to showcase stage presence. Alexa has mentored students to work on multiple entertainment programs such as America's Got Talent, So You Think You Can Dance The Next Generation, X Factor, Abby Lee's Ultimate Dance Competition, The Maury Show, Ellen, Dancing with The Stars, Fresh Off The Boat, Disney's Shake It Up, Bunheads and Dance Moms. She has been invited as a guest choreographer for Lifetime's Dance Moms and was featured on a recently aired episode. She is the founder and choreographer of multiple entertainment groups such as Fresh Faces, Complexity, Hairtied, and Trifold. Alexa is the owner and director of Danceplex in Scottsdale, AZ and is also on faculty with The Streetz. Alexa will continue to mentor child stars to accomplish their dreams.


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Kersten Todey grew up dancing in Thousand Oaks, CA and then went on to graduate from the Edge Scholarship Program in Los Angeles. Soon after, she became a member of Myo Dance Company underthe direction of Josie Walsh. Kersten has assisted and danced for some of the most well renowned choreographers in the business, including Michael Rooney, Mandy Moore, Dan Karaty and more. Credits include Disney’s “The Muppets", ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”, Microsoft Surface National Commercial, Nickelodeon “Halo Awards”, “The Voice” for Florence and The Machine, “Glee”, “America’s Got Talent”, a music video for The All American Rejects, the national American Idol Promo Ad, Nickelodeon show “The Fresh Beat Band”, assistant on “So You Think You Can Dance” and more. Kersten is also a master teacher and choreographer in the LA area and around the country. She is a three time finalist for the Ace Awards for her choreography and a two time recipient of the “Emerging Choreographer Award” at Regional Dance America/ Southwest for her work set on Louisiana Delta Ballet. Kersten is incredibly grateful to live out her passion every day as a dancer and choreographer.


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Matt Dorame Warner comes to us from Phoenix, Arizona where he studied and trained at Ballet Arizona, The Dance Connection, and Arizona School for the Performing Arts, all nationally ranked. At an early age, he traveled and toured with the Los Angeles Classical Ballet to China, and later with West Coast Dance Explosion as an assistant. After attending the University of Arizona on full scholarship, Matt joined Odyssey Dance Theater. During his five years with Odyssey, Matt performed principal roles while touring New York, California, and Europe. Along with that, he has enjoyed traveling regularly throughout U.S. cities as a contemporary teacher for L.A. Dance Magic. Some of Matt's most recent credits include featured dancer on commercials for the New York Stock Exchange and Kinder chocolate. Matt can also be seen on MTV's American Mall, lead dancer in the Shawn Borrow music video "Army of Kings", and top 13 contestant on FOX's So You Think You Can Dance. In 2012 Matt was excited to train and perform with the renowned Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet. Matt just finished a season performing in The Christmas Spectacular with the Radio City Rockettes. Matt is currently performing with iLuminate in their off broadway show Artist of Lights.


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Kayla is a native of Dallas, Texas and has studied and performed both nationally and internationally. She is classically trained and graduated in the advanced level through the Vagonova syllabus. She has been instructing ballet for over a decade at various studios in the DFW area. Kayla has had the opportunity to teach and study alongside many renowned teachers and choreographers. Kayla was a member of Metropolitan Classical ballet for a number of years under the direction of Alexander Vetrov of the Bolshoi Ballet and Paul Mejia of NYCB who studied closely under George Balanchine. She was also personally recruited by ballet master Ceyhun Oszoy at the Joffrey Ballet in New York City. She has performed soloist and principal roles in various major ballets and had the honor to be in the US premiere of Anatoly Emelianov's production of "The Time". In 2011, Kayla was asked to instruct and perform in Tokyo, Japan where she lived for a period of time. She performed a soloist role in the ballet Le Corsaire along side performer Andrei Batalov and artists from Staatsballett Berlin. Kayla headlined a performance at the Majestic in Dallas alongside artists from Texas Ballet Theater in 2012 with the company International Ballet Theater out of Southlake, Texas. Kayla currently performs with Contemporary Ballet Dallas. Kayla has modeled since she was a child with such agencies as Campbell and Page Parkes with commercial, acting, print, and runway experience. She frequently models on Good Morning Texas and was featured in a dance documentary in 2010. She was also nominated for 'Best Action Female Talent' in the 2010 Cache awards held in Dallas for her work on 'Chase' and 'Good Christian Belles' on ABC. Kayla has also been a guest judge for the Cinderella scholarship pageant in the US.


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Marcea Lane’s dance career started at the very young age of four years old. Starting off in a small Iowa dance school, she received basic training enough to know that she wanted to be a professional dancer. With a stroke of good luck, her family moved to California. In addition to working side by side with Joe Tremaine for 17 years, Marcea took the dance industry by storm with working with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars: Barbara Streisand, Sting, Janet Jackson, Natalie Cole, Prince and the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. To date, working on Michael Jackson’s music video “Thriller” stands out as her most memorable project. On the choreography side of the dance floor, Marcea worked on projects for both Sting and Prince. Prince was her greatest challenge on “Bat Dance”. Marcea has also worked on numbers for the Academy Awards and on the Emmys. Her third career started somewhat unexpectedly. The beginning of Marcea Activewear began in 1988 and stood strong for 27 years. Marcea has become a role model to tens of thousands throughout the nation. Marcea is a true idol. She has done such an amazing job dancing and has gone on to do other things. "It’s good to let kids know that there is life after dance, it will always stay with you, but you can achieve amazing things when it’s in your heart."


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Victoria Pizzo was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana where she trained, choreographed, and danced competitively until she was 18. She then went to Chapman University where she received a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in English Literature and Creative Writing. At Chapman she fell deeper in love with choreography and truly began to perfect her craft in that avenue of dance. Since graduating in 2015, she has worked professionally as a dancer and choreographer around the country and internationally. She is the first ever winner of the choreography contest Make Your Move LA and has been a member of the Miss Universe choreography team for the past three years. She is also now a judge, teacher, and choreographer for StarSystems Dance Competition and Nationals. She has choreographed and danced in music videos, commercials, films, and live TV broadcasts and is represented by Go 2 Talent Agency. She teaches regularly in Los Angeles and is so excited to work with the young dancers of today.


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Gabriela Barra is an 18-year-old aspiring professional dancer and choreographer who grew up training with Elsa Pardo Dance Center and also West Florida Dance Company in Tampa, FL. Throughout her training, she traveled to many conventions and competitions and trained under JoJo Gomez, Brain Friedman and Tricia Miranda and others at Radix, and was part of the Tremaine Performance Company in 2016-2017, alongside many outstanding choreographers such as Tony Bellisimo, Tiffany Maher, Marty Dew, Meghan Sanett and Keri LaGrand. In 2018, she received MVP of the weekend in Orlando, FL for the Tremaine regional, she received Core Performer at Radix in Anaheim, LA and she also received Female VIP in JUMP. She recently moved to Los Angeles in September of 2018 after graduating high school. She decided to make the move to LA to continue her dreams of becoming a professional dancer. She has done nothing but surpass everything that everyone has expected of her such as music videos for AJ McLean, Jordan McGraw, Christina Ricucci and Josh Dean, etc. She also is spending a month teaching master classes at Millenium in Shanghai and Beijing this summer. Gabriela or what her close friends and family call her “Gabi” just wants to do what she loves which is dance and show her audiences how much her passion can change the world.



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Gerran Reese was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Where he was submersed in Art and culture. He was trained professionally by the best in the Northwest and has sought training with the best on the west/East coast in street­ jazz, jazz, hip-­hop, and contemporary movement. He currently lives in Los Angeles California, where he is signed with one of the nation’s top dance agencies, G.T.A ( Go 2 Talent Agency) and has worked with top choreographers such as Brian Friedman, Tessandra Chavez, Tabitha & Napoleon, Derrell Bullock, Hi­Hat, Andye J, Tony Testa and many more. His credits include: Monsters of Hip Hop show cast 2014, The Jefferson Dancers and The NBA Blazer hip-­hop squad. He has done commercial campaign work for Reebok and Nike as well danced for television for programs such as X­-Factor, America’s Got Talent, The View, Dancing With The Stars, The TV­Land Awards, The Emmy Gala and The Grammy's. In the music industry, Gerran has worked with artists Kelly Rowland, Kevin Stea, Chubby Checker, Daniel Bedingfield, Carmit Bachar of the Pussycat Dolls, Estelle, Muse and many more. In life and dance Gerran believes "art is forever" and wants to continue to inspire and take dance to a higher level of performance, skill, and versatility.


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Nikky Paramo began dancing at the age of 2 years old. She has been trained in many styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, modern, and musical theatre. In 2010, she began to pursue her professional career in Chicago, IL. There she appeared on Oprah's Season Finale with Beyonce Knowles and a holiday commercial for T-Mobile as both a singer and dancer. In 2011, Nikky went on tour as a principal backup dancer for Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” tour for 2+ years. Following tour Nikky moved to LA to further her professional career. Since then she has worked with many major recording artists such as Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato, and Miguel to name a few. Nikky has made appearances as a dancer on multiple award shows including the VMA’s, ACMA’s, Billboard Awards, Mexican Billboard Awards, Latin Grammys, and BET Awards. She has also appeared as a dancer/actress on the tv shows Rosewood, Jane the Virgin, Ellen, Jonathan Ross Talk Show, Today Show and James Corden Late Late Night Show. She has performed at major festivals including CW Iheart Radio music festival, Apple iTunes Music festival, Essence Music Festival and Rock in Rio. Nikky has appeared as herself in Britney Spear's 'E' Network documentary "I Am Britney Jean”. She has also appeared in numerous music videos her most notable roles being : Britney Spears "Work B*tch” Britney Spears “Make Me” Jennifer Lopez “El Anillo” Aside from dancing and acting Nikky enjoys teaching and sharing her knowledge of the industry with the younger generation. She has appeared as a guest judge for both Velocity and LA Dance Magic National Finals. In 2019 she taught as a guest teacher for USC Kaufman School of Dance. Nikky has also worked as a choreographer for the Chicago Luvabulls. Nikky can be most recently seen on tour with Billboards Top Emerging Artist : Ava Max.


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Eldon Johnson has danced professionally all over the world, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, South Korea, China, Costa Rica, Mexico, Haiti and all across the US. Eldon was a company member and associate director with Odyssey Dance Theatre for 18 years and has done guest work with Parsons Dance Project, Mia Michaels RAW and SoulEscape. Eldon also had the opportunity to perform in Andre Kasten’s production, “Gray St.”, at the ACE awards showcase in New York City. Eldon was featured on Nigel Lythgoe’s hit reality TV series, “A Chance to Dance”, where he made it to the final 8 dancers and was able to work with British choreographers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, founders of the esteemed company The Ballet Boyz. He has worked with many choreographers such as Travis Wall, Dee Caspary, Derryl Yeager, Bonnie Story, Andre Kasten and Leah Moyer, Liz Imperio, Mia Michaels, Kenny Ortega, Vince Patterson, and Ronen Koresh, Peter Chu, Brendan Duggan, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Gabrielle Lamb, Banning Bouldin, and Alex Ketley to name a few. His commercial credits include MTV’s 2010 Video Music Awards with Florence + the Machine, “Dear Dumb Diary”, Glenn Beck’s “Man in the Moon”, Disney’s “High School Musical 1 and 3”, MTV’s “American Mall”, Redken, Windows 7, Usana, Xango, Aquabats, and assisting on the hit show, “So You Think You Can Dance”. Eldon was also Utah’s Best of State Individual Dancer in 2010, and is an accomplished choreographer for studios, professional dance companies, music videos, and various industrial projects. Currently Eldon is dancing his 4th season with SALT Contemporary Dance in Salt Lake City, Utah and loving every moment of it.


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Juliette Irons is a contemporary choreographer originally from Toronto, based in LA. After training at the Netherlands Dans theater summer intensive in 2011, Juliette went on to create her own full-length show “Disorder” - a creative work based on having synesthesia, set in Los Angeles. Juliette has choreographed and taught classes at workshops and conventions all around North America, London, Australia, and France and teaches regularly at Edge Performing Arts Center in LA. Juliette choreographed and danced in Purity Ring’s music video “Heartsigh” - as well as their live show at the Shrine Expo Hall. Juliette has also been featured as a choreographer and dancer in music videos with The Brinks and Olivver the Kid. Juliette is also a 4-time finalist for the Capezio Ace Awards.


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After a very rewarding performing career in Ballet, Broadway, Film, Television & video Jeff Amsden decided to dedicate his time & talents to teaching, training & mentoring the next generation of dancers.
In 1990 he co-founded the Professional Dance Center of Tokyo Japan bringing American Style Jazz & contemporary dance to students eager to learn all the newest techniques from NY to LA. While in Japan in addition to teaching, Jeff choreographed for many top recording stars & choreographed numerous Broadway Style Musicals. It was while in Japan that Jeff had the opportunity to teach & choreograph for Carrie Ann Inaba, the judge of Dancing with the Stars. Carrie Ann credits Jeff as being her first professional Jazz teacher. After running the Professional Dance Center in Tokyo for three years Jeff changed his focus to LA & was hired on staff at The Edge Performing Arts Center in Hollywood where he taught on faculty for 10 years teaching ballet, jazz & lyrical. He trained & mentored students in the professional scholarship training program as well as choreographing for their annual production. While at the Edge Jeff met student Sheryl Murakami & was instrumental in encouraging her to keep dancing & performing. Now Sheryl is a wildly successful teacher & choreographer & is best known as Beyonce's choreographer & was awarded an MTV award for best choreography for Beyonce's Run The World video. From LA Jeff went to London to be Associate Choreographer for the West End Production of Saturday Night Fever. The show was nominated for Best Choreography at the Olivier Awards. While in London Jeff was asked to teach master classes at London's famed Pineapple studios as well as at Dance Works. From London Jeff moved back to NYC where he had trained as a young dancer on Scholarship at the Joffrey Ballet School. Jeff launched his own show A Few Good Men Dancin' & also began a long term relationship teaching at Broadway Dance Center. Jeff was honored to also teach at the Joffrey Ballet School and was instrumental in the Joffrey Ballet School jazz & contemporary workshops.


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Kate Jablonski began her professional career training in NYC as a member of Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Program. Under the direction of Wes Veldink, this scholarship allowed Kate to work alongside some of the greatest teachers and choreographers on the East Coast. Kate received the prestigious Gold Leo’s Award through Jazz Dance World Congress. Also in 2009, she was chosen as a finalist in the Capezio A.C.E. Awards for Choreographic Excellence. As first runner-up at the event, she debuted her professional dance show, “Beyond Words,” at New World Stages in Manhattan in July of 2010. Kate founded Beyond Words Dance Company in the fall of 2009. The program, training dancers ages 10-18, has fostered a positive learning environment while instilling values of commitment, responsibility, and work ethic. This youth company has received accolades from prestigious teachers and choreographers in the industry. In 2012, The Kate Jablonski Statement, a professional company, was founded. The company has allowed continuing dancers ages 18 and up to train with Kate and experience a professional atmosphere while performing at prestigious Chicago events and in Kate’s original full-length productions. Performances by Beyond Words and The Statement earned Kate the title of Dance Chicago’s Choreographer of the Year in 2013. Dance Chicago then sponsored Kate’s production of “Tabula Rasa” at the Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago in May of 2014. Due to the overwhelming response, two encore performances debuted soon after at Foundations Performance Center. Kate continues to inspire young dancers and choreographers around the world with movement that transcends all barriers.


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Leona Morimune’s extensive training began at the age of 8 on a full scholarship with the San Francisco Ballet (under the direction of Helgi Tomasson) and continued for 10 years.
Leona studied ballet, jazz, modern, blues, Afro Haitian and choreography under the direction of Elvia Marta at the School of the Arts San Francisco. His training was also with the Dance Company of SF, under the direction of Chris Jacobsen, where he studied contemporary, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, and jazz and studied backup dancing at Push Entertainment under the direction of Denise Lee.
Leo has danced in the San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker from 1994-2002, in 1994 also dancing in Russlan with the San Francisco Opera. In transition of becoming a commercial dancer he has choreographed/assisted/danced for artists such as Carlos Santana, Jackie Chan, Paula Abdul and 50 Cent to name a few. As a company dancer, he has performed for choreographers such as Dee Caspary, Justin Giles & Chris Jacobsen. Currently pursuing a career as choreographer/instructor, he has toured as a convention teacher for LA Dance Magic, NEXUS and iHollywood. Leo is now guest teaching for Hollywood Vibe as well as for Universities and numerous dance events across the country. He has recently just returned from working with dancers in Tokyo Japan and is certified in Yoga.


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