leighanna kennett
founder, CONTEMPORARY
LOS ANGELES, CA
Leighanna Kennett is a Professional Dancer/Choreographer/Convention Teacher signed by The Movement Talent Agency in Los Angeles.
She grew studying all styles of dance and acrobatics in upstate NY at The United Academy of The Performing Arts and The Mohawk Valley Ballet. Before moving to Los Angeles, Leighanna attended The University of The Arts, in Philadelphia, with a "Promising Artist" Scholarship and received her BFA in Dance with honors. Some of Leighanna's credits include, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Disney Channel, NBC's This Is Us, ABC's Localish, Freeform's The Twins, The Mindy Project, So You Think You Can Dance Vegas Finalist, Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Sarah Silverman, Amber Rose, Brooke Fraser, DJ Mustard, LA Philharmonic, Adidas, Onzie Fitness Apparel and More. Besides being a performing artist, Leighanna is also the Artistic Director and creator of Impavid. Dance Company which has caught the eye of various Choreographer's showcase and TV Shows.
MARIAH HILLIARD
JAZZ FACULTY
LOS ANGELES, CA
cHRIS SMITH
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ
LOS ANGELES, CA
Chris Smith (King Chris) attended the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. While in school he danced in two major companies in Philadelphia: Eleone Dance Theatre and Smoke, Lilies, and Jade Arts Initiative.
After college Chris was determined to become one of the most ionic creatives of his generation. He later began touring all over the country performing in musicals such as The Wiz and Hairspray. After that Chris began doing commercial jobs performing in movies such as "Friends with Benefits”, Old Navy commercials and many more. Since he has been in Los Angeles he has been working constantly with numerous artist such as Mc Lyte, Lil Mama, Justin Timberlake, Nicki Minaj, Justine Skye, Tamar Braxton and many more. Currently Christopher has been creating all over the world. Making his movement style and choices stand out from anyone else in the dance industry. While teaching contemporary and hip hop world-wide he has continued to work along trailblazers like that of Laurieann Gibson and her team BoomKack. Choreographing major awards show like BET, Teen Choice Awards, Coachella and iHeart Radio tours.
Taking the world into his own hands he has created iconic sets for award nominated and winning artists like, French Montana, Omarion, Koryn Hawthorne, Tamar Braxton, Camila Cabello, and Rae Sremmurd. ADIDAS reached out to Chris to be the face of several launches nationwide since 2017. With his knowledge of dance and creative expression he has been asked by executive producer and mogul Diddy to showcase his skills on the hit television shows “The Four”.
Currently has branched out of the New York & Los Angles dance market to different corners of the world. He will begin another Europe tour over the summer hosting workshops in London, Paris, Manchester, and Dublin. Later on this year can look forward to seeing his second trip to New Zealand where we was called upon to not only challenge but elevate dancers there.
You can find more of Chris’ works with his trending hashtags. #KingChrisTaughtMe #LetsDance #TheZone
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JAIME DEROCKER
BALLET, POINTE
LAS VEGAS, NV
Jaime DeRocker is originally from Oneida, New York and started dancing at The United Academy of the Performing Arts with Sandra Fukes and Wende Warne. At age eleven, she began her formal Ballet training with Delia Foley at Mohawk Valley Ballet and studied at various Summer Intensives around the country including the School of American Ballet, Chautauqua, Boston Ballet School and The Harid Conservatory in Boca Raton, FL. In 2007, she was accepted into The Harid Conservatory as a full-time student, where she graduated with the Level Three Dance Award. Upon her graduation, she joined The Colorado Ballet Studio Company under the direction of Gil Boggs before dancing with Ballet West, NBT and Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. In 2015, she received a tuition scholarship to the Nederlands Dans Theatre Summer Intensive. Jaime joined Festival Ballet Providence in 2013 where she performed a varied repertoire of Ballets including Études, George Balanchine’s Agon, The Nutcracker and Jorden Morris’ Peter Pan among others. Since returning to NBT, Jaime has performed the lead roles of “Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Winter Fairy” in NBT’s production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by James Canfield, as well as lead roles in Ben Stevenson’s Swan Lake and Dracula. She has also danced in Paul Taylor’s Company B, Matthew Neenan’s World Premiere, Until December, and Ballets by George Balanchine including Serenade, Western Symphony and Slaughter on Tenth Avenue.
lorena kichik
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latin jazz, latin heels
los angeles, ca
Mexican born Lorena Yahaira Kichik is a (dancer-choreographer-creative director--actress-host), she began her training in ballet, tap, tumbling, and jazz at the tender age of 10 in her hometown of Los Angeles. By age 13 she was invited to join Joe Tremaine’s Dance company which was directed by Michael Rooney and Marguerite Derricks. It was at this time that she began her training in hip-hop, modern, and salsa dancing. By the time she graduated high school Lorena was also trained in latin ballroom, mexican folk, belly dancing, flamenco, west african, afro-cuban, bollywood, and samba. At 18 years old Lorena launched her professional career with her first music video for the superstar Luis Miguel. Since then, Lorena has appeared in numerous films, television shows, award shows, commercials and music videos. Currently in a national tour with Disney called “Disney Junior Dance Party” and “Disney Junior Holiday Party “. Some of the top artists she has danced for are Shakira, PitBull, Far east movement, snoop dog, Luis Miguel, Hilary Duff, Toni Braxton, Stevie Wonder, and Britney Spears. She is also blessed to have won various dance competitions in addition to her win on the WE channel’s reality show “Dirty Dancing.”
Aside from her work in front of the camera, Lorena works as a choreographer and instructor. Currently Choreographed a world tour for Marco Antonio Solis . Plus a US tour for Paulina Rubio. She has choreographed for shows like “Chuck” on NBC, The Latin Billboards, and “Buena Fortuna” on Telemundo. She has been choreographed tours for artist’s like Chiquis Rivera, Christian Chavez, and pop artist DEV. Also choreographing live tours like Calibash at the staple center.
sean rozanski
jazz
new york city, ny
Sean Rozanski, born and raised in Queens, New York. He received his BFA in jazz dance, at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia , PA.
Later, Sean danced with america’s original jazz company, Giordano Dance Chicago. He recently completed working on Evita, Jerome Robbins Broadway, Chicago, The Bodyguard and Dirty Dancing the musicals.
mike bautista
hip hop
los angeles, ca
Mike Bautista was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico. He has always had a passion for dancing, but he didn't start training professionally until he was 22 years old. After training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, funk etc. In one of the best dance schools in Mexico City, he began his professional career dancing with some of the greatest artists in Mexico and Latin America. Then, in 2013 he moved to New York at age 24 to fulfill more dreams. After training at Broadway Dance Center Peridance Capezio Center and other renowned dance studios in the city, he decided to go to Los Angeles to pursue his dance career. He currently live in Los Angeles working with artists such as Ricky Martin, Hailee Steinfeld, Luis Fonsi, Cardi B, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, J Balvin, Nicky Jam, Karol G Farruko, De la Guetto, Victor Manuel, Mrka Akme, Don Omar, Gloria Trevi, Yuridia Ninel Conde, Mariana Seoane, Maribel Guardia, etc. His work credits include Super Bowl Halftime Show, Latin Billboards, VH1, Latin Ama's, Lip Sync Battle, Radio Awards, Ricky Martin, residence in Las Vegas, Cali Bash, Somos Live, etc.
jean schroader
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ballet, pointe
los ANGELES, CA
Jean Schroeder is a professional dancer born and raised in Boise Idaho. She began training at the age of 3 and joined the professional company Idaho dance Theatre at age 16. After high school jean attended the university of Arizona on scholarship where we was able to perform several soloist roles and also receive a minor in communications. After college Jean danced with Ballet Austin and after an injury moved to Los Angeles to follow her dance dreams. Jean has been in la for 6 years and has had the opportunity to work with some of the best choreographers and directors, appeared in several musicals, a Mac cosmetics campaign, commercials, This Is Us and Greatest showman. Jean is so very excited to share her love of dance with her students and loves combining technique artistry and grace in every thing that she does!!
RICHARD VILLAVERDE
BALLET
PHILADELPHIA, PA
He received most of his early ballet coaching from Maria Eugenia Lorenzo, trained at Dancetown under the direction of Manuel and Lory Castro, and graduated from New World School of the Arts under the direction of Daniel Lewis. In 2009 Richard won the national title of “Senior Male Outstanding Dancer” at New York City Dance Alliance, and he was also awarded a full scholarship to The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, where he trained with Douglas Becker, Michael Sheridan, Ronen Koresh, Scott Jovovitch, and Christine Cox. In December 2011 Richard was selected to study abroad at La Biennale de Venezia for six months under the direction of Ismael Ivo. While there he worked with world-renowned contemporary artists, and upon returning to the United States, he began his first season at BalletX. Since joining BalletX in 2012, Richard has been in over 30 world premieres by choreographers including Matthew Neenan, Nicolo Fonte, Jodie Gates, Trey McIntyre, Kevin O’Day, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, and Cayetano Soto.