Chuck Maldonado is a four-time award-winning choreographer for his work with Stomp the Yard, The NAACP Image Awards, Chris Brown’s 2007 Grammy performance, and Brighthouse’s Network Commercial. Currently, Chuck is working with the Backstreet Boys on their Las Vegas Residency at Planet Hollywood. His major motion picture credits for choreography include Stomp the Yard, Stomp The Yard 2: Homecoming, Bewitched, Shark Tale, Step Up Revolution
Four time MTV Video Award Nominee for Best Choreography in a Music Video, and Winner of the 2007 MTV VMA for best choreography for Justin Timberlake's music video, My Love. Marty is Justin Timberlake’s exclusive choreographer and artistic director, having choreographed numerous performances such as Timberlake’s performance for the 2013 Grammy Awards and 2013 Brit Awards, the 2008 ESPY Awards, along with Justin’s 2005, 2006, 2007 MTV Video Awards.
Christian Owens has been dancing professionally since the tender age of 13. Christian was signed to the Bloc Talent Agency at the age of 14, and throughout his career has trained under and worked with notable choreographers such as Rhapsody James, Marty Kudelka, Gil Duldulao, Chuck Maldonado, and Dave Scott… just to name a few.
Bobby Newberry is renowned for his talent, innovation and drive in the dance industry. He paves the way with his inventive choreography and is in constant demand to teach master classes worldwide, including Europe and Asia. His credits include Pussycat Dolls, Girlicious, Missy Elliott, Kelis, Pink, Eminem, Jody Watley, Eva Longoria for Bebe, Strawberry Blonde, Aaron Kwok, Jenie Tracy, Flava, Taylor Dane, and many others.
Bobby's choreographic ingenuity continues to fire on all cylinders as he continues to challenge himself and his students here and abroad!
Whether he's performing on stage, creating for it, or teaching the new generation of young artists, Noel Bajandas is a man with a mission: To leave a LEGACY.
Laurieann "Harlee" Gibson started her career by training at the prestigious Alvin Ailey dance company. She then segued from theater dance to Hip-Hop as Director of Choreography for Motown and Bad Boy Records. Blending Hip-Hop with her extensive training, Gibson has been instrumental in taking Hip-Hop to the next level.
A multi-talented maestro of song, dance, and creativity, Jonte is entertainment personified!
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Jonte began training at The Oregon Ballet Theater School before attending Jefferson High School. There, he became a member of the nationally-acclaimed dance group, The Jefferson Dancers. He was distinguished as one of the youngest members in the history of The Northwest African American Ballet, which afforded him the opportunity to travel the world.
Dana Alexa was born in Brooklyn, NY, and started her dance training at two years old. She quickly fell in love with dance and began training seriously and pursuing a professional career at the age of 21. She has trained with the best instructors in the world in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Street Jazz, Tap and Ballet on both coasts. She has taught Hip-Hop and Street Jazz to students of all ages and levels, for HS and college dance teams, studios, pro teams, semi-pro teams and more. Dana now teaches at regularly in Los Angeles, and travels the world teaching master classes.
Jose De La Cruz has danced for Rock/Alternative artists Limp Bizkit, Korn, Evanescence, Linkin Park, The Prodigy, Marilyn Manson, Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Jose has been featured in dance magazines around the world as the model for BLOCH Dance World.