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BZ Community Class- KELLEY “KP” PAHAMOTANG (Groups)
21496 days
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Kelley April Pahamotang, also known as “Kp,” is a professional trained hip hop dancer. As a young adult, KP started her dance career back in 2007 when she auditioned for her first dance team called “Teen Groov” who was directed by Former Breed/EDLA & Heavy Impact, Cj Edwards. She then also auditioned for her 1st upper division team called “Main Ingredient,” (Aug. 2008 – Dec. 2009) also directed by Cj Edwards, who became KP’s defined mentor and friend. At the same time, KP also was dancing for Boogiezone’s Jr. team called “Offspring,” directed by Elm Pizarro, Audrey Benson, & Ricky Cole. She wanted more growth, and experience with her career, which then led her to audition for GRV (Jan. 2010 – May. 2010). KP has trained with various choreographers and used Boogiezone as an outlet along with taking different classes at Debbie Reynolds, Millennium Dance Complex, & Jayvee Dance Center. KP is now currently a free lance dancer who continues to train in all different aspects of dance. She is also an intern for Movement Lifestyle helping market what ML is all about. KP continues to share her love of dance by not only chasing her goals & dreams, but as well as helping those around her. DISCLAIMER: For Inspirational purposes only. Please respect the creative work of this choreographer. Duplicating or recycling these moves in any shape or form for your own use (without permission) is prohibited and “shameful.
BZ Community Class – Lil Tanaka (Anthony Ladao)
22497 days
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MEET ANTHONY LADAO (AKA LIL’ TANAKA) At 11 years old he walked in to his first dance class in Issaquah Washington with his future mentor Bryan Tanaka as his teacher……..That was it……The day Lil’ Tanaka was born! Anthony Ladao became the youngest member of Breed in 2005 showing the dance community in Seattle that a 12 year old could make well trained dancers and choreographers stand up and take notice. His professional experience includes dancing and choreographing for the Seattle WNBA/NBA dance teams, a dance role in Nickelodeon’s “Re-animated” movie, and continually teaching workshops and classes for Breed, Cruz Control and Westlake Dance Center in Seattle Washington. In 2006, at the age of 13, Anthony was invited to audition for Janet Jackson in Los Angeles along with 2500 other talented dancers. Anthony eventually made it into the group of top 25 finalists getting the attention of Janet Jackson and her management team, Kenneth Creer and Johnny Wright. Currently, Anthony is working with Wright Creer Management on a project that will not only showcase his talent in dance but also introduce his abilities to sing, act and write…. Stay tuned! Anthony has been blessed to experience more with his dance at the age of 14 than most will in a lifetime…. “My gift of dance is my passion… and there is no better feeling than sharing it with others” ~Anthony Ladao AKA Lil Tanaka DISCLAIMER: For Inspirational purposes only. Please respect the creative work of this …
BZ Community Class – Leslie Group 6
22502 days
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Leslie is one bomb girl, and fierce (sickening fierccceeee…) at that too. This is her first time teaching BZ class and let me tell you, her class was insanely fun and challenging. If you don’t know who Leslie Scott is, she started dancing in Arizona at ASU, where she started the ASU Hip-Hop Coalition Dance Company and directed it for 5 years. She currently teaches at the EDGE Performing Arts Center and Millenium Dance Complex. DISCLAIMER: For Inspirational purposes only. Please respect the creative work of this choreographer. Duplicating or recycling these moves in any shape or form for your own use (without permission) is prohibited and “shameful.”
BZ Community Class- Troy Austria Solo
13504 days
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MEET TROY AUSTRIA Troy Austria discovered dancing in 2002 through a video game called Dance Dance Revolution. Eventually the road led him to hip hop and he has been training since then. He is a freestyler at heart, influenced by funk styles, house, and hip hop. Now he is a part of DDO Agency, Mavyn, Street Family, Boxcutters, and Soul Fresh. He is also a co-director of Goon Squad, and his current focus is Tha Acadamee. Hoping to inspire others to pursue something that they love, and to give back to those that helped inspire him, Troy is introducing himself now as an upcoming choreographer to the dance community. DISCLAIMER: For Inspirational purposes only. Please respect the creative work of this choreographer. Duplicating or recycling these moves in any shape or form for your own use (without permission) is prohibited and “shameful.”
BZ Community Class – Jamille Freestyle
14507 days
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Jamille McGee is originally from the East Coast and moved out to LA to pursue a career in dancing. He was featured on the hit TV show “So You Think You Can Dance?” and was one of the top semi-finalists on the show. Classes are held every Tuesday at 8:30 In Irvine, CA! For more info check out www.boogiezone.com – YOUR online dance community connection! DISCLAIMER: For Inspirational purposes only. Please respect the creative work of this choreographer. Duplicating or recycling these moves in any shape or form for your own use (without permission) is prohibited and “shameful.”
BZ Community Class- Andrea Thomas Groups
25509 days
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MEET ANDREA THOMAS Andrea Thomas is an eighteen year old freshman at San Jose State University where she is majoring in dance. She was born and raised in San Jose. She first started dancing Jazz at the age of four, and didn’t start learning hip hop until the age of fourteen. Throughout the years of her life, she has experienced many different styles such as, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Ballet, Contemporary, Tribal, Tango, Swing, and Hip Hop. In 2005, she joined Future Shock San Jose; a non-profit youth outreach organization that is the youth group to Culture Shock, founded in 1993 by Angie Bunch. At first, she was the weakest member of her team and was always taking critiques from her dance directors and teammates. She took that criticism to heart and pushed herself to grasp the hip hop style aside from her jazz roots. Eventually, Andrea became dance captain of Future Shock San Jose, and joined other teams such as Booftroop and now currently VIP San Jose. In 2009, Andrea was asked to perform with America’s Best Dance Crew’s Season 2 winners, Super Crew, at Kenya Dance and PCN at Santa Clara High school. She was able to work with all of the members of the team and got to know them on and off the stage. Please welcome her as she teaches her very first Boogiezone class!
BZ Community Class- Chanta Mao and Alexis Avila (interview)
6510 days
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MEET CHANTHA MAO Chantha Mao began to dance for Team Millennia in 2004, and in 2006 her outstanding dancing earned her the position of TM Team Captain. She held that position until August 2008, during which time her leadership helped TM capture 4 championships and several top 3 finishes in prestigious dance competitions such as Vibe, Body Rock, and World of Dance. She is also a principle dance teacher at TM’s Under the Bridge Studio in Fullerton, CA. Chantha has taught dance classes ranging from beginning to advanced levels at various studios, schools, and dance camps. Within her four years of intense training with Team Millennia, Chantha has become one of the most highly sought dancer, choreographer and teacher. In 2008, she was chosen as one of the seven dancers to represent TM on Season 3 of America’s Best Dance Crew. Her passion and energy for dancing, fun personality, and blonde hair have caught the attention of thousands of fans all over the world. MEET ALEXIS AVILA Alexis Avila started dancing when she was 16 years old at Artesia High School. As a child, Alexis was involved in Beauty Pagents and acting classes, but never took a dance class till after high school. She danced for Team Millennia for 4 years and began to craft leadership experience as the Captain of TM Juniors, thriving as their leader for 2 years. Alexis eventually explored other groups over time, performing with Breed, EVE: A Dawn of A new horizon, and Boxcuttuhz. She has also made the jump from …
BZ Community Class – Wobz & Alexis Avila – Duet
25511 days
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MEET ALEXIS AVILA Alexis Avila started dancing when she was 16 years old at Artesia High School. As a child, Alexis was involved in Beauty Pageants and acting classes, but never took a dance class till after high school. Immediately addicted, Alexis was overwhelmed because learning new aspects of dance ignited a thirst in her that she couldn’t deny. A friend from Team Millennia advised her to audition for their upcoming tryouts, and although scared, Alexis knew she was up for the challenge. Alexis made the auditions that year, and remained on the team for three more years. It is here where she began to craft leadership experience as the Captain of TM Juniors, thriving as their leader for 2 years. Alexis eventually explored other groups over time,performing with Team Boogiezone Breed for over a year. She has also made the jump from Captain to Director, creating her own team alled Sheroes, a group of strong-minded women whose focus is centered not only on dance, but also on service. Sheroes donates all funds they earn directly to various charities, among which include The Take A Stand foundation, and The Jennesse Center, a program dedicated to women who’ve suffered domestic Violence. Alexis eventually returned to the Team Millennia family, competing alongside her teammates (affectionately known as the TM7), for both Seasons 2 and 3 of TVs Americas Best Dance Crew. Alexis continues to hone her craft together with her fellow teammates, and enjoys teaching all shes learned to …
BZ Community Class- Nash- Groups
10521 days
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MEET NASH ALBIC Nash Albic is from switzerland (basel) and has been dancing 5 years. He’s danced by dance zone and some kazoom crew for 2 years and won some competitions, like Swiss Urban Dance. After this he wanted start to teaching by himself and create Aprash Dance Company in Switzwerland. He did a tour with Shaun Evaristo and Lando Wilkins.He started to travel last year in europe and did some workshops in Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and France!
BZ NJ Community Class – Toybox – Solo
25592 days
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MEET TOYBOX Jonathan Bronner.. (AKA).. Toybox was born in Pomona, California in 1986. He was introduced to raves and underground house music parties at the age of 17. Toybox was inspired by the dancers at these events and fell in love with the music and house dance right away. After a year of practicing only house, Toybox then decided to try something new, choreography. Joining teams such as Groove57(GRV), Common Ground, Mavyn, Chill Factor and Team Millennia, heexpanded his knowledge not only in house dance but in staging, performance, teaching and Hip-Hop. From that point on Toybox knew he wanted to take things to another level. After graduating High School, Toybox then spent two years training(developing his style) and choreographing for several teams in the dance community. Toybox’s choreography began to stand out at numerous dance shows and could be described as something new/different and refreshing! He now currently dances on Team Millennia as a freshmen and plans to further his dancing skills. Toybox’s house-influenced choreography has opened many teaching opportunities for him to pursue his dancing career. TB is eager to help better others as well as himself to become a stronger person as well as a stronger dancer. DISCLAIMER: For Inspirational purposes only. Please respect the creative work of this choreographer. Duplicating or recycling these moves in any shape or form for your own use (without permission) is prohibited and “shameful.”