Street Styles

Ivan Koumaev hails from Russia, coming to the US at the ripe age of 8 years old. He began dancing at age 13 in Seattle, WA where he immediately fell in love with the art. He quickly transformed from student to contributing member of the community, and one of the leaders of Team Boogiezone Breed - Seattle. At age 16, Ivan moved to Los Angeles, CA to pursue dance as a career where he remained an integral part of Team Boogiezone - OC. 

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.

Born and raised in the Boogie Down Bronx, New York City, Future began his pursuit of the elements of the Hip-Hop Culture (1979-80) with the original, true form of Hip-Hop dance, Breaking, but soon fell in love with the style of dance known as Electric Boogie (NY style Popping) at the age of ten in his neighborhood and school gatherings. 

Brian Green a.k.a. "Footwork," is a choreographer, teacher, and dancer, who began dancing at seven years old. He studied Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, and African from Phil Black, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, and Joffrey Ballet.

Some of the music videos Gil Duldulao has been in include: Christina Aguilera's Dirrty, Genie in a Bottle, Janet Jackson's Together Again, You, Go Deep, Got 'Till It's Gone, Tina Turner's When The Heartache Is Over, Britney Spears' I Was Born To Make You Happy, Jennifer Lopez 's Waiting For Tonight, and Feelin' So Good.

One of the most sought after dancer/teacher/choreographers in the country, Dana Foglia has performed and taught dance both nationally and internationally. She trained extensively in ballet and modern with the Seiskaya Ballet Academy and later on a full scholarship to the Ailey School. At the same time she also studied hip hop, pointe, jazz, tap and African. When only a select few were chosen, Dana was honored to perform with the Ailey Company in Memoria. Dana joined Rhapsody The Company in 2001.

“Life ain’t a Rehearsal, It’s a Performance!”- Shernita Anderson

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Shernita Q. Anderson began her training at Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted and Talented and went on to attend LaGuardia HS for Performing Arts and Repertory HS. It wasn’t until she walked into New York City’s Broadway Dance Center that she truly realized she could have a career in entertainment.

Rhapsody James began her career as a choreographer after receiving her BFA Purchase College (NY). Born in Brooklyn, her first job was at Sony Music as an Executive Assistant, which planted the seed for her foray into the Commercial Dance industry. She quickly became a lead choreographer for the NBA New Jersey Nets Dance Team and a principal dancer in the acclaimed, Put You Hands Where My Eyes Can See music video by Busta Rhymes.