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Denise Mazan Owner	In 2000 a friend of mine gave me a book. Although typically we learn from reading books, my lesson has come from the note written inside the book. This is what it said, "...the joy of dance is not about the destination, it is about the beauty in your journey. The pain, the introspection, the constant inspection, the frustration, the achievement, and ultimately finding your" center," all of which gives rise to your unique self expression. Recognize the entire journey as the destination, because although you ultimately will get exactly where you want to go, where you actually end up will be somewhere you don't even know exists yet. " At the time I didn't realize how much of my life would be in those words. While this would be a great time to list my professional experience that information will not show you who I am or why I opened the studio. For me, dance and yoga both offer the opportunity to release, to open, to deal with fears and frustrations. I am not a dancer and I cannot do Hanumanasana (the splits), but I love to dance... and I love yoga... and I love sharing those experiences with people who feel the same way. That is why six years after receiving that note, while driving down Washington Blvd I took a right on Center Street and knew I had found "my center." Now, after three years we have out grown our special place and have moved to the former Debbie Allen Dance Academy, located 2.3 miles East of the current location at 3625 Hayden Avenue in Culver City! The exciting journey continues! Special thanks to Bryan Kest who started me down this road with my Yoga teacher training, Misty Tripoli for opening up the world of group exercise and teaching me how to manage artists, and Kye Bracket for the note... and the book!

Achinta McDaniel Bollywood Bhangra Beats	Achinta S. McDaniel is a pioneer of modern Bollywood dance in the United States, and the founder and Artistic Director of the world renowned blue13 dance company. She is known for her experimentation with international styles and her theatrical, inventive staging of many genres. McDaniel’s choreography appears in feature films, television, commercials, music videos, and live theatrical dance productions from LA to Mumbai, and she has worked with Todd Haynes, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Manasi Scott, and many more. In 1999, McDaniel founded blue13 dance company, the country’s first contemporary Bollywood dance ensemble, since enjoying great success in creating live touring dance productions in her signature Bollywood-Tech™ style. The press describes, “Truly beyond all spectacle [is] the dancing seductress artistic director Achinta S. McDaniel, who brightens up the stage with her presence and brings to the crowd a wave of enthusiasm that leaves them yelling from their seats.” McDaniel is LA’s top Indian Dance Instructor, teaching her famous Bollywood Bhangra Beats™ and many other dance classes with The Blue School all over the city for a decade. For a full list of classes and upcoming Bollywood performances, please visit www.blue13dance.com.

Alicia Stoner Cardio Ballet	Alicia Stoner holds a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography and experience teaching students of all ages the basic and advanced techniquesof Ballet, Modern, and Jazz dance. She has performed with various regional companies as a repetoire dancer in performances as varried as The Nutcracker to Carmina Burana to Sweet Charity.

Alfredo Padilla Zumba	A native from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico and now living in Los Angeles, Alfredo has been involved in the fitness industry for 15 years. He is ACE Group Ex Certified, NASM and AFAA Certified and hold additional certifications in ZUMBA, TRX Suspension Training, ZUMBA Kids, ZUMBA Gold and ZUMBA Toning. His love of dance attracted him to ZUMBA which he has been teaching for four years. Alfredo's teaches an energetic and participant oriented class in order to allow for all levels of students.

Amna Mazin Cardio Bollywood	Amna acquired a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from University of Southern California in in 2006. She always managed to nurture her passion for dance throughout her life by studying it since the age of 8, and teaching & choreographing since the age of 13. It wasn't until after three years of working in the Corporate industry as an Information Technology consultant that Amna finally decided to leave her job in pursuit of a career in Dance - her lifetime passion and love. She has been teaching and choreographing dance in the Los Angeles, Inland Empire and Orange County areas full time ever since. Amna is considered a fusion dancer with a strong background in Bollywood and Latin & Ballroom Dance styles. She has worked closely under the guidance of Nakul Dev Mahajan, STYCD's Bollywood choreographer. You may have seen her work in So You Think You Can Dance and music videos such as 'Teach Me How to Dougie' (See <www.AmnaMazin.com> for additional details).

Angelina Meany Ballet	Angelina Meany began her dance training in Boise, Idaho, where she studied and performed with the American Festival Ballet Company (now Ballet Idaho). In Los Angeles, she attended Loyola Marymount University, where she attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance. Her post-graduate collaborative works in film and video have been screened locally and in Europe. Ms. Meany has danced professionally throughout the Los Angeles area with the groups Sarah Elgart and Company and Katja Beisanz Dance Theatre. Most recently, she was a principal dancer for the regional modern dance company Donna Stenberg and Dancers, who she danced with until 2002. As a teacher, Ms. Meany has studied ballet’s Vaganova technique, most recently at a summer intensive at the St. Petersburg Academy in Russia, as well as Royal Academy of Dancing, and Cecchetti Methods. She incorporates elements of each style and method into her ballet classes. Angelina is regularly invited to teach ballet at UC Irvine’s Annual California Dance and Movement Workshop for Educators. She has taught ballet at many L.A. area studios, including Zeal Studios, The Tap Academy, and Westside Academy of Ballet, in classes and incoaching private lessons. Ms. Meany taught balletfor beginning through advanced levels at Pasadena City College from 2003-2006. Angelinais currently on the faculty at Santa Monica College, where she has taught all levels of ballet since 1997.

Anthony Lee Hip Hop	Originally from Buena Park, Anthony began his dancing career in college after meeting, who would later be brothers for life, Mike Song [ABDC Season 1 Finalist from Kaba Modern] and Victor Kim [ABDC Season 3 Champions Quest Crew]. He began by training in the fundamentals of Bboying and popping and later auditioned to join his first and only competitive dance crew, CADC. After a couple of years, he became one of the team's directors which sparked his passion to put together shows, teach his passion, and pass along any knowledge that he'd received from previous generations. His senior year of college be began to create a name for himself with the debut of his choreography project, "The Revolution" at the dance competition, Ultimate Brawl. After graduating UCI, Anthony joined Culture Shock Los Angeles to be a part of their Poppin' squad and was even fortunate enough to travel to various parts of the country, and even internationally, to teach and perform. In 2010, he and Mike Song created the Anbu Black Ops, a band of brother ninjas who combined storytelling and comedy with dance which would eventually evolve to what is now known as the Kinjaz. Last year alone, he was also the coach of CADC's Hip Hop International select crew and helped bring them to their first ever bronze medal at the USA Finals, placing 8th in the world and also featured in the LXD's [League of Extraordinary Dancers] Season 2 Finale alongside the likes of Josh "Ace" Ventura, Adrian "Lobo" Miramontes, Mike Song, and Madd Chadd.

April Schutte Burlesque	April Showers has been performing all over Los Angeles since 2008. Her brand of burlesque is glamourous, classic and classy with the occasional bit of humor.

Ben Allen GROOV3	Born and raised in Tucson, AZ, it wasn’t until college at Arizona State University that Benjamin found his passion for dance. After receiving his degree in Business and Communication, he took a leap of faith to try his hand at the professional dance industry, Now, after almost 10 years in “the biz” he has worked in film, television, live stage shows and has taught all over the globe. One of the most rewarding experiences he has had to date has been teaching. Getting the opportunity to motivate and inspire people through the gift of dance has been a dream come true. Recently he started a production company called Real Dance Productions (www.realdanceproductions.com) which puts on dance related events and fundraisers throughout the year and aims to Unite communities and change people’s lives through dance. Benjamin has a vibrant personality and fresh originality that will keep you coming back for more. Benjamin’s credits include “RENT” the movie, Eclipse the musical, TV Land, American Music and People’s Choice Awards, national commercials with Miller Lite, Cingular Wireless, xbox and Subway, as well as T.V. shows like Scrubs, AOL’s Gold Rush, NBC’s The Sing Off and VH1’s “I Know My Kids a Star.”

Bizzie Gold BUTI Fitness	Bizzie Gold is founder of the BUTI group fitness program which fuses yoga, dance & plyometrics. A Yoga Alliance E-RYT and ACE personal trainer, Gold draws on years of dance experience and training as a competitive athlete in her signature high-intensity, BUTI-shaking blend of cardio-burn, deep stretch and body sculpting.

Brandon Anthony Pop Video Hot Bod	Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Brandon Anthony dabbled in most types of dance, but grew up really loving and studying Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pop, and Hip Hop. Growing up, he was always incredibly inspired by the Fierce pop moves of Michael, Janet, and Britney, and the jazz Heat of Bob Fosse! At 18, He relocated to Chicago to get his BFA in Theatre and Dance from The Theatre School Conservatory. After finishing school, Brandon remained in Chicago working professionally as an actor, dancer, and singer with top theatres, including Second City and The Goodman, where he had the amazing opportunity to be coached and choreographed by Alvin Alley Dancers who pushed him to be better every day! In addition to performing, Brandon began his career as a recording artist and choreographer, choreographing large scale musicals, music videos and live shows for music artists, and teaching Hip Hop and Sexy Jazz classes at studios around the city.

Brooklin Rogers Burlesque	Brooklin has studied dance for over 25 years. She has studied and performed ballet, jazz, burlesque, funk & hip hop. As a child and teenager she wonnumerouscompetitions and talent shows for her dancing and choreography. During college she continued to study and dance all over southern California in many dance crews. In 2002 Brooklin returned home to Las Vegas where she choreographed for and performed in dance shows at some of the top hotels such as The Palms Hotel, TheVenetian and Mandalay Bay.Since moving back Los Angeles 2004 she has danced in and choreographed for many music videos and stage performances.She has appeared in magazines such as Us, People, andIn-touch for heraudition in the first season of “So you think you can dance” t.v. show. Now she is bringing her funky hip hop and unique freestyle to the studio. Her goal is to teach not only dance choreography but self expression through dance.

Charlotte Richards Ballet	Charlotte Richards is a former dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and Los Angeles Chamber Ballet where she also held the position of Rehearsal Director for 3 years. Ms. Richards privately trains serious young dancers and assists many local choreographers in presenting their work. She is currently a professor of dance at Loyola Marymount University and Santa Monica College.

Chris Bautista Hip Hop	Chris first discovered his passion for dance in high school while dancing in showcases and competitions. He’s trained in hip-hop and jazz. In college, he started dancing and choreographing for teams like UCLA’s Samahang Modern Dance & Spirit Club and Mavyn Entertainment Company, where he was able to further expand his growth as a dancer and as a performer. He’s worked as a parade performer for Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure and most recently, he danced for RAM artist’s “A.D.” in his new music video, “Main Girl.”

Conisha Wade	Conisha is a Group Fitness teacher who hails from the great state of Ohio, where she has been dancing since she was 5. She holds a BFA in Musical Theater from Howard University, where she learned all forms of dance from Ballet to Modern to African and everything in between. Conisha moved out west and discovered Yoga Booty Ballet in 2007 and the rest is history. Not to long after Conisha became a Certified Yoga Booty Ballet Teacher, and has been teaching classes ever since. Yoga Booty Ballet is a great way for you to "Dance as though no one is watching you" and burn calories at the same time. With every class you can look forward to an Awesome Playlist, High Energy, and Tons of Fun!!.

Corey Coombs Cardio Carnivale Cardio Hip Hop	Corey was born in Barbados and raised in Montreal. At the age of eight I began my dance training with the Montreal Afro Caribbean Dance Company and continued his dance training in Montreal with a Hip Hop Jazz Dance company called Fusion. By the age of eighteen he relocated to New York City where he trained under various teachers at the Broadway Dance Center. Here he expanded his resume by taking classes in Jazz, Modern and ballet. Core performed in showcases and events that eventually led to assisting Beverly Brown in her Hip Hop Jazz classes. With this experience he took on the challenge of teaching students at different levels. The locations included New York, New Jersey, Montreal, St. John United States Virgin Islands and California. In Los Angeles he choreographed several student showcases, conducted private lessons and helped in the development of up and coming recording artists.

Deirdra Martinez Zumba	Deirdra G. Martinez is a Fitness Professional specializing in Zumba and Pilates. She has always been a fitness enthusiast, but found a passion for Zumba as she quickly reaped the benefits of weight loss. She became a Zumba instructor because she wanted to help others reach their health goals. A little over a year ago, she quit her full time job in non profit to become a full time Fitness Instructor. She now teaches Zumba and various other fitness programs throughout West Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Deirdra's devoted students share that her Zumba classes are fun, easy, and provide an effective total body workout! In December of 2010, Deirdra added Pilates to her list of certifications completing a program through the Physical Mind Institute. Deirdra holds a Bachelors Degree from UCLA and a Masters Degree in Health Education from CSUN.

Ginger Broussard Strip Hop	Ginger has danced for over 25 years, studying ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and musical theatre. Before moving to Los Angeles, Ginger spent five years as the owner and director of Company One Dance Studio in Baton Rouge, LA, and in 1998 she became the coach and choreographer for the Louisiana State Tiger Girls, where, in her first year, they won the Universal Dance Association National Championship. She has toured extensively throughout the country and taught master classes for over ten years. Her work has been performed from Oahu, Hawaii to Cannes, France, and her choreography continues to win national titles for several dance studios in the south. She has choreographed for and performed in Dancescape, a benefit helping art and music programs around Los Angeles, L.A. Dances, a Los Angeles based non-profit dance company, and recently Ginger co-conceptualized and choreographed for "SLAM", a benefit show featuring original choreography by industry favorites as well as up and coming new talent with all proceeds going to the Passion for Dance Project, a Los Angeles based non-profit organization that grants financial scholarships to dancers who are seeking dance as a professional career. For more information about Ginger and her classes go to www.gingerbroussard.com.

Gisella Ferreira Samba	Gisella Ferreira is a Brazilian American performance artist and instructor specializing in Samba, Afro-Brazilian, Hip-Hop & Street Jazz dance. She has trained extensively and taught in Rio and Salvador, Brazil as well as in Santa Cruz, Watsonville and Los Angeles CA. She enjoys performing around the world and teaching all ages and levels, currently teaching at UCLA, as well as several studios and community centers in the U.S. & Brazil. Her teachers include Gary Kendell of JabbaWockeez crew, Carmela Woll, Joy Smith and Mestre Amen Santo. She dances for company Ballet Folclorico do Brasil (Directed by Mestre Amen Santo), as well as directing and choreographing her own Hip-Hop and Afro-Brazilian company Abeni. She loves sharing her passion for dance as well as knowledge and history through teaching and performance.Come dance with Gisella and learn to celebrate life, release and express yourself through movement. For more information on Gisella visit: WWW.GISELLASAMBISTA.COM

Havic Gregory Urban Hip Hop	Havic was born in the Philippines was raised in San Diego. He began dancing at the age of 13. He decided to persue dance professionally and move to Los Angeles in the early 1990’s. His career took off by dancing in videos for artists such as Micheal Jackson, Aaliyah, Destinys’ Child, Brandy, Maya, Backstreet Boys and many others. Havics’ career eventually transitioned into doing several tours and live performances with highly respected artists including Diana Ross, T.L.C., Toni Braxton, Shanice, Sisqo, Montell Jordan, Chris Brown, Diddy, Madonna, Prince and Monica just to name a few. When Havic was not traveling the world on tour he was shooting several national commercials for companies including General Motors, Coca Cola and Kmart. Havic enjoys passing down all the knowledge he has aquired to up and coming dancers all around the world.

Jason Layden Zumba	Jason Layden athlete, comedian, host motivator and fitness professional, brings his love of fitness and his passion for helping others develop healthy living through fitness and Dance and most important laughter.

Josh "ACE" Ventura Old School Hip Hop	Born and raised in Atlanta, GA Josh Ventura aka ACE learned the way of the Booty Shake and other dance styles such as New Jack Swing (90s dancing), House, and Breaking. After transplanting to Los Angeles, he further expanded his vocabulary in dance after being exposed to the art of Campbellocking, Popping, and Robot. As a member of Tony Tee Dance Company, he was fortunate enough to travel to Japan 4 times teaching and performing. These adventures lead him to his true life mission: becoming the world's finest Hip Hop Foundational Teacher. While continuing to pursue dance and acting, he has started Breakdancedvd.com, where he intends to share the gift of dance via dvd or for free on his youtube channel. As a dance professional, he's worked with Outkast, Goodie Mob, Cuba Gooding Jr., Beyonce, the Ojays, Breakestra, Wyclef Jean, Crystal Method, Maxwell House, Burger King, Groovaloos, Miyavi, LXD, Nike, and Nintendo Wii. From Breaking, Locking, Popping, Robot, House, Wacking and New Jack, Ace has made a name for himself as a talented all-styles dancer. He truly believes dance and rhythmic movement is can be shared by everyone around the globe.

Kamilah Heel Hop	Kamilah has studied musical theatre and dance since the tender age of four performing in annual Christmas plays, musical productions, and heavy intensive summer workshops with Alvin Ailey and the Dance Theatre of Harlem. After graduating from Suitland Dance Department, she was accepted into Towson State University’s Theatre/Dance program. Throughout her life, she has excelled in fitness as a certified instructor for Bally’s Total Fitness as well as more recently, Cardio Barre. Kamilah is also a regular instructor in some of the most popular Fitness DVD projects including the successful Jillian Michaels Body Revolution series. Kamilah relocated to Los Angeles where she continues to follow her original passion, dance and fitness. Kamilah was a top finalist on Fox’s hit show “So You Think You Can Dance.” From there she performed along side Prince, Kanye West, Wyclef Jean, R. Kelly, 50 Cent, Jay Z, Cedric The Entertainer’s HBO special “Taking You Higher”, and a European tour with Missy Elliott. Kamilah created and trademarked her own fitness technique, HEEL HOP - a revolutionary full-body metabolic workout series designed exclusively to lose weight and boost your self image. The slogan for HEEL HOP – “*For A Healthy Sexy You.”* Kamilah has taught HEEL HOP in Tokyo, Moscow, Palm Springs, NYC, Washington DC, and her new residency in Los Angeles at YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD STUDIOS.

Karma Raines Club Karma, Zumba & Cardio Hip Hop	Karma began dancing at two years old, taking lessons in tap, jazz and ballet. With her first dance performance she wowed people with her enthusiasm and infectious personality on stage. Karma’s passion for dance continued to grow with her. She has experience in dramatic stage productions, commercials, and also worked as a credited body-double in the film Pirates 3. Karma not only teaches adult dance classes but has an affinity for the youth and a dedication to developing young women and men by encouraging them to “move their bodies”. She also has worked with new up and coming rap artist " Young D " on his latest music videos as creative director . Karma will make you fall in love with dance and show you how to be confident in your own skin no matter where you come from .

Keishia Kemp Zumba	Keishia would consider Zumba her calling! She has been formally dancing and moving all of her life in one form or another, but what she loves about Zumba is the notion of exercise in disguise. After transforming and sculpting her own body through Zumba, martial arts, and other forms of dance, she decided to share her acquired knowledge of health and wellness with others by becoming a licensed fitness instructor. She takes pride in the authenticity of the Zumba experience she provides while focusing on musical genres that highlight her heritage, personal tastes and dance training: African, Samba, and Caribbean rhythms. Normally, she also throws in Hip Hop choreography straight from music videos to give her students some material for the next time they hit the party scene! And she’s been known to set up dance battles and soul train dance lines to keep it fresh and interactive! When you come to her classes, Keishia doesn’t care if you know how to dance; she just wants students who feel they have to dance! If you want to burn some serious calories and learn some hip and sexy new moves, then let her meet, empower, and inspire you! To keep her life balanced, when she is not teaching Zumba, Keishia is a nonprofit program director, who increases educational opportunities and college access for young people in under resourced communities. She has been an educator for over 14 years and appreciates empowerment in all forms: academic, as well as physical fitness and mental wellness. She holds a BA from Georgetown University and Master’s degree from Harvard University. To learn more visit www.keishia.com.

Kendall Hawley Tahitian	Kendall Kanoa Hawley has been dancing Hawaiian hula, Tahitian and Māori for over 11 years. Having come from a line of respected Kumu Hula, she began dancing Hawaiian hula to stay close to her cultural roots. The discovery of a huge passion and appreciation for the unique combination of strength, grace and storytelling power of the Polynesian cultural dances, she began performing throughout Arizona with Hānau ʻO Hawaiʻi under the direction of Char Scifo, and then studying with Fina and Oliva Schwenke of Tausala Productions. Now, after making the move to Los Angeles, Kendall teaches and performs all over Southern California with the Nani Kai Dancers and Kumu Hula Hiwa Bourne, as well as bellydancing with the Donya Rhythms Dance Co.

Kim Blank World Beat Workout	Kim Blank, Yoga Booty Ballet instructor, and Master movement teacher, has over twenty years of teaching experience, and has been teaching at SWERVE since 2004. Her fitness-dance instructor credentials include teaching for five years at Jane Fondas Workout, as well as at Voight Fitness, Martin Henry Fitness, and in Master Classes and Teacher Trainings in Tokyo, Sapporo City and Yokohama Japan. As a professional dancer, Kim appeared in seminal 80's music videos such as Michael Jacksons Thriller, Lionel Richies Dancin On The Ceiling, and Steve Winwoods Roll With It. As a choreographer, Kim earned an Emmy nomination for her work on Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, starring Halle Berry, and has created dances for Madonna, Keri Russell, Walter Matthau, Shia LaBeouf, and Raven Simone. Kim spices her Yoga Booty Ballet classes with her own World Beat flavor, using moves and music from an eclectic mix of Salsa, Hip Hop, Rock, Reggaeton and Jazz.

Kim Borgaro Contemporary Jazz & Jazz Funk	Kim Borgaro is well-known as a professional dancer, choreographer and instructor who brings a long list of credits to her resume! She has worked with, and appeared in national commercials and music videos for Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Whispers and B.B. King just to name a few. As a member of the Lula Washington Dance Theater, she appeared in the 2000 Emmy Awards among a multitude of nationwide performances. Kim recently performed with famed director-choreographer Zina Bethune in her multimedia production: "Frost & Fire" and has been asked to join Zina again this Jan 2010! She is also known for her partnership with Robert Gilliam whom she both dances for and assists in several performances including 3 Los Angeles Kaleidoscope Festivals and his grant recipient debut “Graffiti” at the El Portal to name a few. Kim has both taught and performed all over the world including Hong Kong for the Hong Kong Arts Festival, Brasillia, Brazil, The Joyce Theatre in New York, The Egg- also in NY, as well as “BAM” in Brooklyn, New York, Vancouver BC, and Brisbane Australia. Kim has also performed at The John Anson Ford Theatre, The Wiltern, The Japan American Theatre and in Billy Goodson's "Reunion" Performance at The House of Blues- all in Los Angeles! Kim currently teaches at El Camino College as well as a couple studios in Los Angeles. She is both a Master Teacher and Adjudicator for Spotlight Events and is in high demand for her Choreography around the world. Kim's high energy classes are known for her balance of strong technique and innovative choreography!

Michele Garman Urban Hip Hop	Michele started dancing in San Luis Obispo, Ca. under her mothers experienced tutelage until she fell in love with hip hop and was inspired to pursue her career as a professional dancer. She has been teaching her award winning choreography all over the U.S. since the age of 15 and has worked with artists such as Rihanna, Will Smith, Young Buck and Kirk Franklin as well as with Nike, MTV, BET, nickelodeon, and disney's "shake it up". Michele has also worked closely with top choreographers including Chuck Maldonado, Swoop, gus bembery, havic and rosero . She is a featured dancer in the upcoming movie "HONEY 2" as part of the juvie crew. Michele aims to create and inspire, keeping real hip hop real. www.youtube.com/mgsoulchild www.myspace.com/soulchildmg Check out Michelle's latest choreography http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2QUnUtSojk&feature=channel_video_title

Mychal McCulley Contemporary	Mychal McCulley born and raised in Los Angeles,CA has been dancing since age 9 has dabbled in many styles including Tap, African, and Hip Hop. Mychal then went on to be trained by dance legend Debbie Allen. Being introduced to such techniques like Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Contemporary. Over his years as a professional he has worked with such dance artist such as Desomnd Richardson, Rasta Thomas,Mia Micheals and Tyce Diorio (Both from So you Think You Can Dance) as well as jobs with Beyonce', Westside Connection, and Chaka Khan. Mychal McCulley is currently in the Process of making his own dance Company.

Pam Heffler Mat Pilates	Pam Heffler was a dancer most of her life. She graduated with a BFA in Dance from Univ of Mass/Amherst and shortly after became a member of a Los Angeles based dance company. For the next several years she danced professionally in films, music videos and television. She moved to NYC and continued performing both as a dancer and actor. To support her artistic endeavors she worked as a fitness instructor and personal fitness trainer teaching a wide variety of fitness including step, body sculpt, stretch.... Upon moving back to LA she took her background in dance and fitness and began teaching both mat and reformer Pilates. She has been teaching Pilates for the last 10 years here in LA at various health clubs and studios. She currently teaches both group and private Pilates. For more info and testimonials about Pam please visit www.PilatesbyPam.com

Peppa Yuan Rockin'	Peipei Yuan, aka B-Girl Peppa the Hot Steppa is dedicated to living her passions an entertainer. Peppa's love for the art of Movement and Dance, has led her to perform, teach, compete, and battle all over the world. as well as be featured in films like "STEP UP 3d", Star Trek 2008, and "GO FOR IT". She has worked with artists like USHER in Justin Bieber's "SOMEBODY to LOVE" Music Video, and co-choreographed with Rino (Beat Freaks) for "TOXIC" on the Britney Femme Fatale Tour. Peppa enjoys directing, choreographing, managing and producing shows with her company Outer Circle Crew, and with her all female dance crew the Syrenz. Peppa also supports Arts in Education, and enjoys performing at Schools and teaching kids dance to inspire them to put their energies in to positive and healthy activities. Peppa has an appreciation for all styles of dance from Lindy Hop/Swing, to Poppin, Lockin, Whacking, Jazz, House, and Latin Dances. Her Freestyle Dancing celebrates her love of the art of movement whether it be from the serenity of Yoga or the fluid and sharp accents in Martial arts. For more info: http://www.breakgirl.com

Rennie Yabiku Yoga Flow	Rennie has been practicing and studying yoga for more than 10 years. She began her journey at Bryan Kest’s Power Yoga Studio in Santa Monica. Since then, she has completed 500 hours of teacher training through Yogaworks, where she studied with Jeanne Heilman, Annie Carpenter and Lisa Walford. She first started practicing yoga purely to exercise the physical body, but soon realized the connection of body, mind and soul through the yoga practice. “I got turned on to yoga because I loved the way I felt after class. It was such a great ‘workout’. But after a few years of practicing, I began to notice a profound change within. There was a stillness and quietness that emerged as I was breathing and moving deeper into each pose. I learned how to just ‘be’ and accept and appreciate the present moment.” Rennie uses a combination of vinyasa flow, breath awareness and alignment of poses to create a challenging class that guides students to move deeper within their own practice.

Rob Vinson Zumba & Zumba Toning	A native of California, Robert Vinson made his mark early in the world of dance and has lead an impressive career. As a teen, he began in the Los Angeles’ famous dance group, the “TEAZERS” and by the time he was twenty-one he was choreographing “Tone Loc’s” show for the American Music Awards. Seasoned dancer and choreographer, Rob has worked with the best in the world - Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Mya, Missy Elliot, Whitney Houston, N’Sync and Destiny’s Child to name a few. As well, he appeared on the big screen in such movies as “Gold Member”, “The Hot Chick”, “Stay Tuned”, and “House Party.” He has built a solid reputation internationally as well. In 1999 Rob was nominated for an Emmy Award for his part of Choreography in the HBO special live performance of the "Velvet Rope Tour” in addition to other various dance awards throughout his career. Rob spent time teaching his own scholarship program and instructed workshops in Singapore. Now Rob has added a fitness career to his portfolio – having earned a black belt in American Shirenji-Te Aki-jujitsu, he leads classes in Zumba,Body Sculpt, Boot-camp Workout, Fight Club, Cardio Burn, Hip Hop and Booiaka.

Sara VonGillern Hip Hop, House & Contemporary Lyrical	Sara VonGillern specializes in Hip Hop dance elements – B-girling, House, Locking and Waacking. She began dancing at the age of four and has formal training in not only Hip Hop but also Jazz, Ballet, Modern and Tap. Her versatility was showcased on Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance: Season 3,” as a top 8 finalist and in the 50 city US tour following the show in the fall of 2007. She also toured with Avril Lavigne as a dancer and vocalist during her “Best Damn Tour 2008.” She has performed on “American Idol,” the “Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Nickelodeon's “Big Time Rush,” and in 2009 choreographed for “Comedy Central Presents: Aziz Ansari.” Some of her other dance credits include: Justin Bieber, Usher, LMFAO and Andy Grammar. You can also see her in the independent film, “Leading Ladies,” with fellow SYTYCD alum Benji Schwimmer, Kherington Payne, Courtney Galliano and Katee Shean. She was a Red Bull Beat Rider in 2006 (only 30 dancers chosen worldwide) and trained with the some of the original B-boys and funk legends in New York City. She danced for the NBA Denver Nuggets and the AFL Colorado Crush. She also is a member of the Fast Break Crew (2009-present) NBA LA Clippers basketball performance team. She is currently working with “The Syrenz,” an all female hip hop crew based in Los Angeles, performing and teaching with the “desire to inspire.”

Seda Aybay Contemporary Jazz & Basic Jazz	Seda Aybay was born in Istanbul, Turkey, and is the founder, artistic director and choreographer of Kybele Dance Theater. Her productions and original works have been performed in Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, Concord, Fresno, Palm Desert, New York and Seattle. Ms. Aybay began her dance training in French, German and Russian ballet techniques in her native country. Subsequently, she trained, performed and choreographed internationally in modern, jazz and tap dance forms, becoming a three-time first place winner in modern form at the Turkish National Dance competition. After coming to the United States, Ms. Aybay graduated with honors from the UCLA Worlds Arts and Cultures department in choreography. After finishing the Alvin Ailey program, she returned to Los Angeles to focus on her company. Aybay has also choreographed for Santa Monica College, Praxis Project, Cerritos Collage, Spectrum, Marina Del Rey Middle School performance magnet, D.A.R.E programs, LACSA and the Why Dance Matters dance series. She has performed with the Synapse Dance Theatre, Folklorico de SMC, Ney Nava, Liliana de Leon Torsiello, Alex De Silva, Praxis Project, Lion’s Pounce Theater, Lula Washington Dance Theater, Brockus Project and Kin Dance. Aybay has also been featured by KTLA Channel 9, Univision Kmex34 and Fox11 as a performer.

Tim Milgram Hip Hop	Tim discovered his passion for dance and began training while attending college at UC Santa Barbara. He quickly started choreographing and performing with several dance groups on campus. After graduation he regularly taught hip hop at local dance studios and choreographed pieces for shows in the area. He recently moved to Los Angeles to share his energy and creativity with the world. For more info and videos: www.tmilly.com www.youtube.com/timmilgram

Tyler Critelli Tap	Tyler grew up in his mother's dance studios around the south bay and wasn't given much of a choice in the dancing matter. By the age of 12 he was choreographing and teaching as well as performing and competing nationally with a company. Focusing on tap and hip hop, Tyler taught throughout college and had the unique opportunity to study music in Cuba where he brought along his tap shoes and began "playing" with a percussionist. It was there that he found new inspiration, not only for his music, but his dancing as well. Nowadays he resides in Manhattan Beach where he surfs daily, works on music, and practices yoga. He is very excited to be working with YNS!!

Willy Souly West African	Wilfried is a professional dancer, drummer and Taekwondo instructor. Born in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso a small country in West Africa, he started to study and perform dance/music/theatre in his young age with the very acclaimed artistic ensemble “ Le Bourgeon Du Burkina” which won many time the national great prize of dance. He was guest teaching artist at the Ucla Worlds Arts & Culture Department since 2007 and faculty in 2010. He also teach for the Fullerton School District, and the LA’s Best after school program, with who he performed many times at the Kodak Theater some events hosted by “So U think U can Dance”. Wilfried performed internationally around the world, and is member of Baker & Tarpaga Dance Project and Dafra West African Dance and drumming ensemble. Wilfried was member of his country’s Taekwondo national team for years. He was best fighter of West Africa in 2004.

Yuki Shundo Hip Hop	Yuki Shundo is born and raised in Nagoya, Japan. She moved to Los Angeles 2006. She has worked with Justin Bieber, Sean kingston, Ray J.. many more. She is also the original member of We Are Heroes (Americas best dance crew season 4 winner). She now travels everywhere for workshops. Her dance style which is HipHop with groovy and lyrical has been loved in the dance industry!