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Leslie Scott is currently represented by MSA and stands behind numerous television, film, and commercial credits. This past year, Leslie worked closely with recording artist Ciara and Missy Elliot's choreographer, Hi Hat, on the The Choreographer and was also a finalist for Bravos' Step It Up....Read more
Leslie Scott is currently represented by MSA and stands behind numerous television, film, and commercial credits. This past year, Leslie worked closely with recording artist Ciara and Missy Elliot's choreographer, Hi Hat, on the The Choreographer and was also a finalist for Bravos' Step It Up. She has danced for recording artists Beyonce, Ee-De, Angel, and Latin Froz on camera and in live performances and performed at both the Billboard Music Awards and the Radio Music Awards.
Leslie is not only known for her fierce stage presence but has proven herself as a unique choreographer and Artistic Director. She was the Artistic Director, Choreographer and Lead Dancer for The Audio Club signed by Interscope Records and single handedly transformed lead singer Ashley Allan Lee into a bonified diva! Leslie has a natural talent for artist development due to her unique philosophy of addressing the mind/body connection of the performance persona.
Leslie created a crowd stopping 20 minute set that has opened large venue concerts featuring Omarion, Rihanna, Maroon 5, Akon, and Fergie. This past year, she developed up-and-coming artist Sinful Blush for RMI records and Choreographed and Performed at the Bay Area Bash Concert featuring E-40, Mistah Fab and Federation. She has been featured 9 times at Hollywood's Carnival Choreographer's Ball and was invited to choreograph for the prestigious anniversary shows from 2004 thru 2008 where her work was performed alongside Brian Friedman, Shane Sparks, Mia Michaels, and Wade Robson to name a few.
She is a faculty member at both of Hollywood’s top dance studios: EDGE Performing Arts Center and Millennium Dance Complex and tours with the L.A. Dance Force National Convention. Leslie's style is in demand on a global level as well. She has instructed in New Zealand, Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Latvia, Italy, Vienna, Germany, and Canada and has taught in 42 of the 50 United States!
Leslie is well known not only for her talents, but her unwavering work ethic and contagious, positive energy. She is well respected, she is real, and she always brings dedication, heart and a smile to all that she does!
You can read more about Leslie's rise to the top, her personal opinions and experiences within the entertainment industry in Nylon Magazine.
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Class Descriptions
Leslie's classes are not your typical dance class. Her intricate style and attention to detail makes all of her choreography extremely unique. 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. Many students have commented that Leslie's classes have not only improved their 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 not only addresses body movement, but trains her dancers in the art of performing. The feeling of intimidation is never present and the room is always filled with a contagious, positive energy.