Justin Conte

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Justin Conte was born and raised in New York. He began dancing at the age of 15, soon realizing he had found a safe place to learn and grow. Over the past 9 years he's been directing, choreographing, and teaching around the United States as well as internationally. After studying concert dance for six years, Justin was exposed to a variety of street, freestyle and native movement, sparking inspiration....Read more

Justin Conte was born and raised in New York. He began dancing at the age of 15, soon realizing he had found a safe place to learn and grow. Over the past 9 years he's been directing, choreographing, and teaching around the United States as well as internationally. After studying concert dance for six years, Justin was exposed to a variety of street, freestyle and native movement, sparking inspiration. He began training and working with world renowned movers and choreographers in New York City and worldwide. For Justin, exploring new movement and a deeper sense of self became necessary.

Justin began his professional career at a very young age understudying Tyce Diorio in the final regional production of A Chorus Line before it returned to Broadway as the role of Mike. He has most recently been seen dancing and performing with FKA Twigs in her recent US Tour as well as in her interactive theatrical event ROOMS in London. He is currently Choreographing / Movement Directing for Lion Babe - which includes their latest tour which debuted at Coachella 2018. He also Choreographed and Movement Directed their music videos Rockets and Honey Dew. He was a part of a very special runway performance for Alexander McQueen's NY Fashion Week, as well as playing a reoccurring performer on the hit Fox TV series Glee (Season four and five). Also, Justin Directed and Produced both of Ivy Lab’s latest Music Videos - Jet Lag and Cake. He has worked with many other recording artists such as Paula Abdul, Miley Cyrus, Jordan Sparks, Nova Zef, LVDF, and Elle Pierre. Within the past few years, Justin has traveled internationally to Japan to work with Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka Schools of Music and Dance as well as recent European teaching tours, sharing at famous studios in Berlin, Vienna, Gothenburg and Zürich. His newest endeavors include directing, choreographing and performing with the unstoppable force that is Pendulum People.

Justin’s versatile creative skills paired with his new age perspective, knowledge of street styles and unique musical flow set him apart from Artists in our age. He is currently working in both New York City and Los Angeles - choreographing, directing, and performing professionally, as well as teaching. He is also traveling the world sharing his knowledge and passion for movement with organizations specializing in dance education like RIPPLEFFECT, BellaMoxi Dance Convention, and Wind Up Dance Tour.

Justin is determined to inspire change and positive growth in the world through honest, fresh, and innovative art.

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Class Descriptions

In our time together we will balance physical training, rhythm training, body awareness, and exploration of self. Movement derived from the soul of native roots, the flow of street styles, and the dynamic of experimental dance: all inspired by a New Age perspective. Similar to a Yogic flow, we strive for constant motion in breath and intention, all while strengthening fundamentals and technical form. This safe space of encouragement, empowerment and truth allows the moving artist to activate their highest self. A passion for music, connection to music and storytelling drive this class