Black Mcgrath

Blake McGrath originally hails from Toronto, Canada, now residing in Los Angeles and continues to take the dance world by storm. At the young age of 21, Blake had already danced beside superstars including Madonna, Britney Spears, Ashanti, Pink, Jewel, and Destiny's Child to name a few. Most recently, he's danced with Janet Jackson and J-Lo. Of the most notable superstars Blake has worked with, in 2003 Blake was chosen to perform on Michael Jackson's televised 20th Anniversary Special, featuring Usher and Chris Tucker. Blake has shot major television campaigns for iPod, Gap, Old Navy, Hummer and more! He is widely known for his appearances on the first season of the FOX smash hit, "So You Think You Can Dance," and most recently on J-Lo's MTV show, "Dance Life." Blake's film credits include the Oscar award winner Chicago, and the 2005 movie musical RENT. Be sure to check out his performance/instructional dance video, Dance Driven that was just released this past May.

Mia Michaels
"So You Think You Can Dance"
Judge/Choreographer

Mia Michaels' unique style turns dance into inspired works of passion and beauty for artists such as Madonna, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada and Prince. On television, Mia is the ever-popular judge and contributing choreographer for Fox's hit TV show (and touring company) "So You Think You Can Dance". "Friends" Creator and Executive Producer, Marta Kauffman, has also tapped into Mia's talents as consulting producer and choreographer for a new, dance-driven television series "STEPS", now in development at Warner Bros. Television.

Mia's breathtaking acrobatic choreography ignites arenas around the world, in Cirque du Soleil's "Delirium", as well as Celine Dion's "A New Day" at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and also recently graced the stage of the Paper Mill Playhouse's production of "Hello, Dolly!" starring Tovah Feldshuh. Other credits include: Cool Women for AMC/DreamWorks Television and award-winning commercials for Coldwell Banker, Ziploc, the WNBA, Star TV and VISA.

Mia continues to co-direct and choreograph artistic extravaganzas for Greek superstar Anna Vissi and Mia's body of work has been profiled in the Smithsonian book, "Masters of Movement: Portraits of America's Great Choreographers". She is also the founder, artistic director and choreographer for RAW, the acclaimed New York-based dance company, and has been commissioned to create works for Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal, Jazz Dance Chicago and Oslo Dance Ensemble. Mia has held faculty positions with such prestigious dance institutions as Alvin Ailey, the Joffrey Ballet, and the International Dance Festival of Italy, and continues to teach master classes around the world.

JP San Pedro

JP San Pedro, originally from Laguna Beach California, now resides in LA where he continues to share his art in the dance industry. JP recently worked with, Justin Timberlake's Choreographer, Marty Kudelka and Patrick Chen on tour with Asian pop artist "Elva."

He not only danced but choreographed a live stage concert for her. JP also recently worked with High School Musical star, Corbin Bleu in his current "Push it to the Limit" video. He was featured in "You Got Served" and his credits, to name a few, are: NIKE, Elva, Corbin Bleu, Jasmine Trias, B2K, Marques Houston, and Omarion. Through his dance career he has worked with choreographers such as Dave Scott, Shane Sparks, Cris Judd, Eddie Garcia, Teresa Espinosa, Rino Nakasone, and Marty Kudelka. He has worked choreographically with Teresa Espinosa and Rino Nakasone.

JP San Pedro is represented by one of Los Angeles' top talent agencies, CTG (CLEAR). You may recognize much of his choreography and work with Funkanometry LA and many southern California based dance troupes. As an international Hip Hop instructor, he has taught Master Classes in Lisbon Portugal, Zurich Switzerland, Manila Philippines, Melbourne Australia, London England, Hawaii, and most recently Tai Pei Taiwan. Check out his weekly classes, Mondays at 4pm and Thursdays at 8:30pm at Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio..

Marty Kudelka
"Justin Timberlake's Choreographer"

Marty was the choreographer for Justin Timberlake's Justified Tour and the Future Sex/Love Sounds Tour.

He has choreographed all of the Justin Timberlake videos

In only a short time since his move to Los Angeles, Marty has earned the respect and admiration of the dance community. By working with top artists such as Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, N'SYNC, Pink, Jennifer Lopez, O-Town, Christina Milian, Justin Timberlake, Mandy Moore & Donnell Jones, Marty has also quickly become one of the most sought-after choreographers working today. Born in Dallas, Texas, Marty began breakin' at the age of eight. By the age of sixteen, Marty began freestyling with his friends and they would sneak into clubs for an opportunity to freestyle as well as watch. Participation in talent shows soon followed and it was at this point that Marty first realized he had the gift of dance. Choreographing routines and teaching them to his friends progressed into teaching at nearby studios. By the age of 20, Marty opened up his own studio. He eventually transitioned into teaching at the most prestigious dance studio in Dallas where, during his four years there, he was able to tune his craft and become one of the most popular teachers in Dallas.

In June of 1999, Marty came to Los Angeles with $1,200 in his pocket and plans to only stay for two months. Needless to say, he hasn't left. Marty spent the next year-and-a-half as a co-choreographer on Janet Jackson's "All For You" World Tour, which is aired as an HBO special. Marty then moved on to choreograph Pink's "Get The Party Started" music video and N'SYNC's "Girlfriend" music video. Then on to directing and choreographing N'SYNC's "Celebrity 2002 Tour" as well as their performance at the 2002 Grammy Awards. Marty took a brief break from music videos to choreograph the Disney feature film, "The Lizzie McGuire Movie," which starred Hilary Duff. Marty recently served as artistic director and choreographer for Justin Timberlake's "Justified" World Tour. He assisted Justin in launching his solo career by choreographing all of his music videos, including "Like I Love You," "Cry Me A River," "Rock Your Body," and "Senorita." Marty also staged a show-stopping live performance at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards. His current credits include Mariah Carey's "The Emancipation of Mimi" promo tour and the Disney/Touchstone feature film "Stick It". Look for him as a guest choreographer on the FOX television series "So You Think You Can Dance". Aside from choreographing, Marty also enjoys sharing his knowledge and inspiring future generations of dancers by teaching at studios and conventions throughout the country. Marty's commanding emergence in the dance world demonstrates that true talent is always in high demand.

Brian Friedman
"Top Judge/Choreographer for the FOX hit show SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE"

Brian Friedman was nominated for a MTV 2003 VMA for Best Choreography for Mya's My Love is Like...Wo video! Brian has also choreographed Britney Spears' videos I'm a Slave 4 U, Overprotected, I Love Rock 'n' Roll, as well as her Dream Within a Dream tour. His other video credits include *NSYNC's Pop (assistant to Wade Robson), Fatboy Slim's Weapon of Choice, (assistant & Christopher Walken's dance double), Samantha Mumba's Baby Come On Over, Monica's Just Another Girl, Pink's Most Girls, Chayanne's Boom Boom, M2M's Don't Say You Love Me and Prince's Betchabygollywow. Brian's film credits include "Rockstar," "Rat Race,"> "Charlie's Angels," "She's All That," "Metal God," "Bubble Boy," "I'll Do Anything" and "Newsies."
You may have also seen Brian on television on shows such as VH1 DIVAS Live 2003 with Beyonce, Jewel, Ashanti, and Queen Latifah, The Billboard Awards, HBO specials, MTV's Total Britney Live, MTV Making the Video, MTV VMAs, MTV Diary, MTV Becoming Britney Spears, MTV Icon Janet Jackson (assistant choreographer as well as dancer with Pink, Mya & Usher), MTV 10 with Michael Jackson, The Grammy Awards, Moesha, The Parkers, Viva Variety, Fame LA, Power Rangers, Kids Incorporated, Grown Ups, The Nikki Cox Show, Happy Hour, Tonight Show, Radio Music Awards 2000, Soul Train Awards, Kids Choice Awards, Today Show, Fox?s No Place Like Home with Britney Spears, Nickelodeon Birthday Bash with Jordan Knight, Regis & Kathie Lee, and Good Morning America.
Summer of '05 Brian can be seen on the new Fox hit, "So You Think You Can Dance," as well as choreographed an episode of the FOX series, "That 70's Show!"
Brian has also done the MTV Movie Awards featuring Pink, Mya My Love is Like Wo video, Hillary Duff So Yesterday video, Aaron Carter's latest tour, Taiwanese artist 'Saya' (Music Video Solo), and he recently danced in the iPOD rock commercial. Brian also choreographed for Britney Spears' ABC special and 2004 Tour!

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Tabitha and Napoleon D'umo

Tabitha & Napoleon D'umo work together to provide movement staging, conceptualizing, and direction. The two have performed with such popular recording artists as Beyonce, Missy Elliot, Destiny's Child, Toni Braxton, Timberland, Monica, and Sisco. They have choreographed opening acts for the Justin Timberlake and B2K tours as well as numerous music videos and award shows with artists Solange Knowles, Aja, Kristine W, and Ramiya. Their choreography skills are not limited to working with Artists. Their Television and Film credits include "Legally Blonde", "Resurrection Blvd", UPN's "One on One", Oprah's "Mr. Romance" and MTV's "Becoming" as well as numerous Award shows including The Grammy's, The Billboards and Soul Train Music Awards. Recently the two choreographed the feature film "Mr. Fix It" starring David Boreanaz and Directed the Las Vegas Show at the Aladdin Hotel & Casino with Steve Wyrick. Many popular companies including Nike, Ipod, MasterCard, Matrix, Hard Rock Hotels, and Redkin, have also invested in the duo's choreography and entertainment skills. In between their busy schedule, Tabitha & Napoleon can also be found in Hollywood teaching at the Edge Performing Arts Studio, Millenium Dance Complex and for Monsters of Hip Hop.

Kevin Maher

Kevin Maher was born and raised in West Covina California. He graduated from Don Bosco technical institute where he studied in architecture and design. At the age of 19, Kevin moved to New York City where began training at Broadway dance center. He further trained with "culture shock N.Y." (a non profit hip-hop co.) and "la Santa Luz" (founded by "drown world's" Anthony Rodriguez.) he landed his first gig with Michael Rooney and Fatboy Slim for the MTV VMAs. Since then Kevin has appeared in such film and television shows as the Grammy's, American music awards, TRL, 106th & park, Good Morning America, MTV VMAs, Regis & Kelly, SNL, Dr Pepper commercials and "you got served." He has since performed with such artists as Nelly Furtado, Missy Elliot, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Omarion, Paulina Rubio, Eve, Whitney Houston, MYA, Alicia keys, and more. Recent choreography projects include Kelis MV, the feature film "bring it on, all or nothing", Natalie & Frankie j, promo, Machi MV, Jolin MV, Mariah Carey promo & world tour, Basemnet Jaxx MV and George Michael MV. Kevin currently resides in North Hollywood, California where he teaches hip-hop/ jazzfunk at the edge performing arts center and Debbie Reynolds dance studio. He can also be found touring the U.S. with NYCDA and monsters of hip-hop.

Dave Scott
"Choreographer for STOMP THE YARD and YOU GOT SERVED"

Dave Scott was the head choreographer for the movie "You Got Served" and currently the new upcoming blockbuster "Stomp The Yard" to be released this January. Dave Scott was the main choreographer for B2K and Marquis Houston. Currently working on "You Got Served 2" Dave Scott is a faculty member of Monsters of Hip Hop.

Dave Scott has danced his way out of Compton into a multi-faceted career encompassing choreography, artist development, music and film that has him at the top of his game. Scott has worked with the best and the hottest from B2K to Tyrese to Ginuwine and Brian McKnight, Bow Wow and Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski, in all areas of entertainment: TV, film, stage and video. Scott has also completed choreographing his third feature film, the number one movie in America "You Got Served" and is working on several more major motion pictures. He also has completed an instructional DVD, "Take it to the Streets." The workload has forced him to reduce his teaching, but he still teaches Master Classes across the U.S. when he can. A self-taught dancer who cites Michael Jackson as his biggest inspiration, Scott began imitating the moves he saw in videos and films like Breakin' and Beat Street when he was a teenager. The stubbed toes and bruised shins from break dancing in his bedroom and on sheets of cardboard spread out on the front lawn of his parents' home help him empathize with the youngsters like B2K that he trains today. But as an athlete who played football and basketball, he viewed those as only minor injuries. At six-foot-four, Scott was on a basketball scholarship at Weber State University in Utah when he got his first break. A local dance troupe that was doing a 10-minute show before a concert by a known rapper invited Scott to replace one of their dancers. It was his first public performance. He began to find work dancing in videos and on tour with Ginuwine. But he discovered that because of his height, there weren't too many people he could dance with. He explains: "People who are my height or close to my height who can dance really don't dance the same. I kind of dance like I'm short. I really didn't have that frontline thing going on. I wanted to be more creative, behind the scenes. Now I do both." Scott choreographed and co-directed shows and tours for Brian McKnight, Tyrese, Jon B and IMX among other artists when he began to think about putting together his own group. He wanted to create a group in the tradition of New Edition and Another Bad Creation, teen idols that would appeal to young fans like 'NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys. He ended up creating two groups, one of which was B2K. It proved to be the right mix of energies. Scott gave B2K their name, style, hot dance moves and all out sex appeal and took them to impresario Chris Stokes to handle the music. Scott, who choreographed the features "House Party 4" and "Good Burger," decided the next logical step was a feature film debut for B2K. "You Got Served" starring B2K brings Scott full circle because it contains some of his own personal experiences as he was coming up. The film follows the competitive world of street dancing where crews battle each other for money and respect. As master choreographer, Scott led them into battle. "Hip Hop is very aggressive and is all about freestyle and getting into the circle. A lot of people feel they can't freestyle but freestyle is Yo Style so bring it to the table". "I gave a challenge to them and a challenge to myself," he says, noting that that is something he always does, whether it's a live performance, video or a master class. "I always want to impress and to always be top notch. I try to take myself outside of myself, try to become the audience and think what's going to make people go 'oooohhh', try to give them that wow factor."

Sky Hoffman

Born and raised in Las Vegas where his father produced and choreographed shows, Sky (born Sky Makor Hoffmann) was always around the industry. With an extensive background in the martial arts and equal experience in classical and jazz piano, Sky, as he explains it, "indirectly developed the skills necessary to pursue a career in music and movement", or more simply, ". . . [has] a great ear and eye for things". As with most children growing up in the 80's and 90's, Sky was apart of the ever-growing MTV generation. Such artists as Michael and Janet Jackson, New Edition, MC Hammer, and the like, were dominating the airwaves, and, like many other teenagers, were emulating their idols by doing what else, impersonating them. Sky was no exception. In result, his "indirect development" ended him up in a whole new world called Culture Shock. A hip-hop dance troupe with a focus toward inner-city youth. With no prior formal dance training, Sky flourished along a new path of unfathomed dreams. Beginning in 1995, he trained consistently with the troupe for 3 years, was casted in a show, Splash, at the Riviera in Las Vegas as a chorus dancer/M.C. and performed in various conventions and industrials throughout, all the while teaching and choreographing for Culture Shock. In 1998, he made the big move to Los Angeles to see if he had what it took to be successful in the entertainment industry. Eight years later and multiple tours, commercials, videos, stage performances and awards shows running the majority of his resume, not to mention his teaching roster that includes nearly 20 different countries, Sky has done and is still doing what every person dreams of--doing what you love. Aaliyah, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake, Aerosmith, Britney Spears, and even his childhood idols Michael and Janet Jackson are just a select few artists that he has worked along side with. A cool laid-back character that has the reputation of being an exceptional performer, Sky has always been considered a professional amongst professionals. Time will tell what this unique and rare talent will transform into. Currently, he has completed filming for the film version of Dreamgirls (12/06 release) staring Jaime Fox, Beyonce and Eddie Murphy; Pepsi commercial campaign with Mariah Carey

Jesselee Santos

Since the beginning of Jesselee's dance career in 1999, he has become one of the top requested dancers in LA as well as an accomplished choreographer. Most recently, he toured throughout the world with pop icon, Britney Spears. He has also toured with top artists such as Mandy Moore, Pink, and Jessica Simpson. Jesselee has also been seen performing on the Grammy Music Awards with Britney Spears (2000), Madonna (2001), and Alicia Keys (2002), as well as the Soul Train Awards with Blaque and Usher. Performing in over 25 music videos, his most notable ones include "Wild Wild West", "Crazy", "Most Girls", "Irresistible", "A Lil' Bit", "Slave 4 U", "Overprotected", and "Pass the Dutch". He has also been seen performing on MTV's Janet Jackson Icon Show, Pop Stars with Eden's Crush, HBO Live from Vegas with Britney, as well as a national Pepsi and Sony commercial. Jesselee has now branched out to the big screen and can be seen in "Austin Powers 3", "Hot Chick", "Honey", and "Malibu's Most Wanted".


Jesselee has also made a plunge into the world of choreography, choreographing for such artists like Jessica Simpson, Pink, and Angelina. He also choreographs for Jonathan George, which includes his music video "Ooh Mama Mia". Jesse is also known for his National Title's for "Best Choreography" in National and International Competitions.

Leslie Scott

Leslie Scott is currently represented by MSA and stands behind numerous television, film, and commercial credits including projects with major networks such as VH1, MTV, FOX, HBO, UPN, TNN and the WB. This past year she has choreographed up and coming artist Sinful Blush for RMI records, Choreographed and Performed at the Bay Area Bash Concert featuring E-40, Mistah Fab and Federation. She has choreographed for films such as Hyde Park and has worked with recording artists Beyonce, Ee-De, Angel, Latin Froz on camera and in live performances, just to name a few. She has been featured 8 times at Hollywood's Carnival Choreographer's Ball and was invited to choreograph for the prestigious anniversary shows from 2004 thru 2007. She has performed at the Billboard Music Awards and the Radio Music Awards. She is a faculty member of the EDGE Performing Arts Center and Millennium Dance Complex tours with L.A. Dance Force. Leslie's style is in demand on a global level as well. She has recently taught in New Zealand, Korea, Brazil, Mexico and Canada.

Leslie is well known not only for her talents but her unwavering work ethic. She is well respected, she is real and she always brings dedication, heart and a smile to all that she does. Leslie's classes are not your typical dance class. Her intricate style and attention to detail makes all of her choreography extremely unique. Her class environment is always nurturing and positive. She is known for inspiring her students to strive for the best within themselves in and out of the classroom. Her ability to teach musicality, explain transitions and the feeling of the movement is remarkable! Leslie always makes time to talk with her students, addressing their concerns and giving constructive critiques. It is not uncommon for her to willingly take time out of her schedule to work one on one with a student, showing up early or staying late to give extra help. Many students have commented that Leslie's classes have not only improved there skills in dance and ability to hear music but have helped them build confidence and self-esteem in other aspects of their life, especially in the arena of auditioning. She constantly makes the effort to make sure her students are comfortable no matter what ability level or stage of learning they are at. She confidently communicates her choreography with any number of students from one to several hundred and has a disarming style and energy that will allow the mind to open so the body will follow. The feeling of intimidation is never present and the room is always filled with a contagious energy! Leslie is readily available for creative projects and Master Classes.

Chris Barlan

Chris Barlan is a native of the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. He Started his intensive training in the city of Naperville near downtown Chicago at Dance West Ballet Academy.

He started with the art of Hip Hop and soon began his training in Jazz / Street Jazz, Ballet, and Modern. At the age of 17, Chris became a part of the number one Hip-Hop Troupe in the Midwest also known as Xtreme Dance Force (XDF). He studied under the direction of Samuel Renzetti, founder of XDF. Shortly after, due to his extraordinary skills, he became choreographer/dancer for XDF and assisted Sam  Renzetti in conducting classes and with artistic direction of the company. "Without his help with choreography and teaching I do not know where XDF will be to this day", said Sam Renzetti.

After three years of contributing as one of the head choreographers/dancers for Xtreme Dance Force, Chris made his big move out to Los Angeles, California where he has excelled in his craft in dance performance. He trained at the top studios such as Millinnium Dance Complex, Debbie Reynolds, and Edge Performing Arts Center and then was appointed as head dance captain for JLS Entertainment, under the guidance of Jesselee Santos, President/Director. It took no time for the intense training and dedication to land Chris such peak jobs as the Nickelodeon Show for Global Village Records recording artist "Adrienne", "Stars to the Stage" for Warner Bros. and CSB, and then the featured principal rolls for the debut music videos "You Make Me Hurt" and "Please Love Me As Much As You Can" for the Chinese Pop Star "Rollin" (Wang Rong). Shortly after, Chris was promoted to the premiere faculty for th JLS International event "L.A. Dance Session" in Lyon, France.

Through these many accomplishments, Chris Barlan has now been promoted to a new roll in the JLS Entertainment Family as the Co-Director for the JLS Global soon to launch in the near future in Beijing, China.

Roman Vasquez

Television credits include Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, ABC Christmas Special, VHI Music Awards 2000, Radio City Music Awards 2000, Latin Grammy Awards 2000, MTV Video Music Awards 2000, Billboard Music Awards 1999, Billboard Music Awards 1997, Billboard Music Awards 1997, ALMA Awards 2000, Days of Our Lives, and MTV Becoming.

Video credits include Tina Landon's Instructional Hip-Hop Video, Anastacia "Why Would You ~ i e ", Christina Aguilera "Come On Over", Backstreet Boys "Everybody", R'Angels "I Need to Know", N' Deep "She is She", Trinitee "Belong to God", and Hazelden "Building Trust".

Stage/Tour credits include Christina Aguilera USA and Canada Tour 2000, Jessica Simpson Japan-Teen People Magazine, Joy Enriquez Australian Promo Tour, Kim Possible Disney- Hollywood Parade, EFX with Michael Crawford MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, and EFX with David Cassidy MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas.

Industrial credits include FUBU, JNCO, Adidas, Nike, Paul Mitchell, Redkin, Polaris, Capezio Warner Bros, Chrysler Jeep,Tamilflu, Tanqueray, House of Moves Motion Capture, Inner-City Games, and Extreme wheels live.

Last but not least, Special Skills include Professional dancer (Jazz, ballet, hip hop, breaking), choreographer, and salsa

Joe Krausz

Joe Krausz, a former member of Xtreme Dance Force, is now working professionally in LA. Some of his credits include music videos for "Going Crazy" by Natalie, "Caught Up" by Usher. Film credits include "Days of our Lives" by NBC, MTV's "PUNK'D", Dreamworks Pictures "Red Eye" and Columbia Pictures "Grid Iron Gang", Adriene Promo Tour, Nickelodeon Performance for Adriene, Lil, Bubba Tour, and a national commercial for KSwiss. Since out in LA, Joe has performed in the "Choreographer's Carnival Showcase" 2004, 2005. Joe has worked with Choreographers such as Tabitha and Napoleon Dumo, Leslie Scott, Nick Zborowski and Sam Renzetti. Joe's style of choreography has been critically acclaimed across the country. Joe will continue to set choreography for Xtreme in the coming seasons.

Laurie Ann Gibson
"MTV's Making The Band Choreographer"

Having worked her way up from being a FLY GIRL to one of the most sought after choreographers in the entertainment industry, Laurie Ann Gibson knows about survival. Her work can be seen in more than three dozen music videos and televised shows. She has been the driving force behind artists such as Diddy, Brandy, Alicia Keys, Usher, Dido, and Mary J. Blige. Her own personal blend of hip hop, discipline, and technique has also helped to transform new, young artists like Clay Aiken, JoJo, Mario, and Hilary Duff into superstars!

After training with the famed Alvin Ailey dance company, Laurie Ann started her television experience dancing alongside Jennifer Lopez on "In Living Color". While dancing on Mary J. Blige's tour, she was given the opportunity to choreograph for the up and coming artist, and continued to choreograph her subsequent albums. Drawing from her different experiences Laurie Ann went on to serve as Director of Choreography for Motown and Bad Boy Records. She now continues to act as a Consultant for Artist Development.

Laurie Ann's reputation as a master of artist development has led to her participation in "Making the Band". The show, produced by Diddy, allows her the opportunity to assist in hand-picking the next multi-platinum all-girl group. A perfect assignment, given her extensive experience and passion for the development of the style and careers of new and promising young artists! While surely a breakout experience for Laurie Ann, working alongside Diddy is certainly not new for her; he personally requested for her to choreograph the opening of the 2005 MTV "Video Music Awards".

You can see Laurie Ann's story come to life in the Universal feature film "Honey", which she not only choreographed, but also portrayed the role of Katrina. Director and writer Billie Woodruff has said Laurie Ann embodies the spirit of Honey, and "serves as the reference point for the character".

The culmination of her experience led her to produce "Breakin' it Down," an instructional DVD package that allows Laurie Ann to share the keys to being a successful choreographer with people everywhere. It features testimonials from clients such as Alicia Keys, Diddy, Brandy, and Missy Elliott.

Through her dedication, unique style, and un-paralleled skill she has had the opportunities to work with the biggest superstars of the music industry.

Laurie Ann Gibson is leading us toward the next level of hip hop dance!

Meghan Way

Television credits include Carvel Ice Cream Commercial. Industrial Credits include Redken Hair Industrial, Tarbell Realty Industrial, and Harrah's New Year's Eve Show. Meghan currently is an assistant for Company Dance ,a member of Gregg Russell's Tapsounds Underground, and a teacher for 3D Dance Network and in-studio convention. Meghan has assisted Gregg Russell, Doug Caldwell, Nichelle Bane, Mandy Moore, and Liz Imperio. She wants to grow up and be a choreographer/ teacher/ performer, possibly on a convention.

Nick Pupillo

Nick Pupillo trained in Northwest Indiana under the direction of Amy White Hanas and Laura Gallardo Brand. He danced in several Nutcracker performances, including various roles with the Ruth Page Foundation. Nick also toured and performed with Brass Theater featurung the Star Of Indiana. Nick trained for four years on scholarship with Indiana University Ballet Theater under the direction of Jacques and Virginia Cesbron, Leslie Peck, and Violette Verdy. He graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Ballet and also concentrated in teaching and choreography. Nick is a former member of Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago where he toured worldwide for three years. He has worked with such choreographers as Lynne Taylor-Corbett, Ron DeJesus, Randy Duncan, Mark Godden, Jon Lehrer, Eddy Ocampo, and Davis Robertson. Nick continues to perform in various Chicagoland performances through Dance Chicago, Dance For Life, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He was recently named as a recipient of the Dance Chicago 2005 Outstanding Choreography Award. He worked with the Cavaliers, an award-winning DCI champion drum corps, providing them with dance training and choreography. Nick currently works as an independent instructor, dancer, and choreographer.

Jennifer Meek

Jennifer Meek graduated magna cum laude from Point Park College where she received a BFA with a concentration in jazz and modern dance. Throughout her four years there she had the privilege of working with and performing the works of many world-renowned choreographers, including Sean Curran, David Parsons, Robert Battle, Daniel Ezralow, Joseph Mooradian and Margo Sappington. Upon returning to Chicago she had the opportunity to dance with various independent choreographers and became a Thodos Dance Chicago ensemble member in 2002, where she has had the privilege of working with Anne Reinking and Lar Lubovitch. She now also enjoys teaching and choreographing many different styles of dance at several studios, middle schools and high schools. Jennifer is grateful to be entering her fourth season with Thodos Dance Chicago.

Tokyo

Kevin Inouye a.k.a. TOKYO - Entering his way into dance through the  competition scene, Tokyo has been fortunate to receive many regional and national awards including several national titles. Taking the step from a competitor to a professional status has been an exciting adventure for him.  Tokyo has done several musical theater tours, many industrials and guest appearances internationally. Although Tokyo admits he loves the stage, his true passion lies in teaching and choreography. His positive, high energy in the classroom has been the major reasons for his success as a teacher and choreographer. Tokyo has taught master classes and choreography nationally and internationally for many studios, high schools, colleges, companies, artists and clubs. Recently, Tokyo has been offered to choreograph for several recording  artists in Germany, Russia, Cuba and France.  Another recent notable recognition, Tokyo set a senior piece at the prestigious Juilliard School, his  Lyrical/modern/contemporary piece performed in May 2006 at Juilliard’s Centennial Senior Showcase.  Tokyo recently accepted the position as Co-Director with a national dance competition (Hall Of Fame Dance Challenge). He is extremely enthusiastic about  sharing the love, passion and education of life through the art of dance!

Jayson Wright

Originally from Dallas, Texas Jayson was inspired by the culture of Hip-Hop surrounding him at an early age. Captured by the stylings of Breaking, Popping, and Locking, it wasn't long before he knew it would be part of him forever. Competitions, talent shows, malls, night-clubs, sidewalks and street corners, Jayson was consumed by his passion to dance. He soon caught the eye of local singers who called on him not only for his talent as a dancer, but also for his unique brand of choreography. He performed non-stop in everything from music videos, theme parks, commercials, and was the opening act for headliners Jay Z, Monica, L L Cool J, Dru Hill, Tyrese, and K-Ci and Jo Jo among others. Having established himself locally Jayson's next move was to Los Angeles in spring of '99. He quickly began work as a dancer and choreographer along side some of the biggest names in entertainment including Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Pink, Paul Oakenfold, Marques Houston, Blink 182, Donell Jones, and Tweet. He has appeared on the MTV Video Music Awards, Nickelodeon's Teen Choice Awards, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and twice on the NBC series American Dreams. His talent can be found in commercials for Sony, Sprite, Coors Light, and Bacardi, as well as collaborations with famed music-video/feature film directors David LaChapelle and Chris Robinson. In addition, Jayson is most proud to add Instructor to his list of credentials. His tireless dedication to helping dancers achieve their goals is, by far, the most rewarding part of his career. Jayson continues to be an influential figure throughout the dance community, and one of the most highly requested instructors around the world!