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MEET KYLE HANAGAMI

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Kyle Hanagami began dancing in 2005 with the hip hop team from University of California at Berkeley. Soon after, he joined Funkanometry SF as 2006 company member where he quickly excelled in creating unique and innovative choreography. In 2008, he said his goodbyes to Funkanometry SF and moved on to start his own company with Ellen Kim called The Lost Kids as co-artistic director. In his four short years of dancing, Kyle has taught classes across the U.S., at studios such as Debbie Reynold’s dance studio in LA and Broadway Dance Center in New York, as well as in Canada, South America, Australia, and Europe. You’ll be sure to see more of him and The Lost Kids in the years to come. GET LOST!

MEET ELLEN KIM

Ellen Kim is a passionate dancer and choreographer from the Bay Area, training independently in dancing and choreographing for over 6 years. She began dancing with City Shock SF under the direction of Darnell Carroll when she was a sophomore in high school. After dancing with City Shock for five years, she later became a dance captain and contributing choreographer for the group. Ellen has also danced with other groups such as No Label (Yusef Nasir), Khaotic (David Collier), Culture Shock Oakland (Kim Batiste), Khamai (Leelee Brewster) , and Funkanometry San Francisco (Emerson Aquino). After joining Funkanometry SF in 2004, Ellen’s passion for dance, as well as her amazing performance abilities, earned her a spot on the Funks SF Artistic Circle as one of their leading Dance Principals. She has since choreographed many pieces for the company, and continues to inspire and set a high standard for her fellow company members through her leadership and dance talent. She has performed with LL Cool J, Amerie, Christina Milian, and has opened up Snoop Dogs concert in Las Vegas. In 2008, she was motivated to start her own company with Kyle Hanagami called The Lost Kids. Six individuals from the Bay has come together to use their love for dancing to help out their communities by holding workshops to raise money for different charities. Ellen Kim has been blessed to share her passion for dancing with people from all parts of the world covering cities from the Bay Area, East Coast, Canada, Australia, UK, and all the way to Oslo, Norway. These amazing opportunities to share her love for dancing and choreographing keeps her motivated and very inspired. Teaching and spreading her passion for dancing to all different kinds of dancers keeps her going strong!! Being able to share something so fun and special with others is all Ellen wants to do!!! LIVE IT UP!! God Bless!!

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MEET MARISSA OSATO

Marissa eats, breathes, and sleeps Boogiezone. Currently a 4th year Dance and Literary Journalism double major at UC Irvine, Marissa began dancing at age 4.5 as many comp kids do. She trained in jazz, lyrical, ballet, tap, and musical theatre at MKR Dance Productions in Diamond Bar, CA. At UCI, she has worked with several guest choreographers and is a third-year member of modern dance legend Donald McKayles repertory company, Etude Ensemble. Marissa has choreographed for numerous dance studios nationwide and currently performs with Boogiezones exhibition hip hop company BREED. In September 2008, she co-founded the Boogiezone Contemporary Community Class with mastermind Elm Pizarro and intends to expand the class worldwide. She is also in the process of putting together Boogiezones first ever contemporary dance company stay tuned! Marissa is represented by DDO Artists Agency in Los Angeles and plans to audition more after graduating, along with traveling the world and waiting for the economy to improve. She is all about positivity and shared inspiration, and would be honored if you took her class! THANKS BZ!

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MEET MARK DAN PABLICO

Mark Dan Pablico is the newly appointed Artis=ic Director of Project EM, the all-male dance company under the Funkbrella=Dance Academy. He is a young bay area dancer and choreographer who loves to share his creative style with the community. He started out by founding and directing a local San Francisco dance team called Aftaskoo in 2005. He then joined SF States dance team, F.U.S.I.O.N., and contributed to their training program, Junior Fusion. In 2007, Mark really started to expand his knowledge of dance and choreography when he became an Artistic Director at Wilsons dance studio in Pittsburg and joined the all-male dance collective, Project EM, directed by Emerson Aquino. Mark was soon promoted to Dance Captain.=A0 He was exposed to many new styles of choreography and his creativity expanded, as was shown through his choreography. Recently, Mark has been appointed the new Artistic Directo= of Project EM, and he is also a Company Dancer and contributing choreographer for Funkanometry SF, as well as Groove Against the Machine.

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MEET MIKE SONG

As a child, growing up in Torrance, California, Mike Song had lofty aspirations of becoming a jedi master. When that career didn’t pan out, he focused his attention on the most logical substitute, dancing. At first, he only displayed his moves at church alleys, radio show contests, and whenever he was on the losing end of a bet. However, when he entered UC irvine in 2004 as an economics major, he joined Kaba Modern, which changed his life. In a few short years, he became director of Kaba Modern in 2007, and went on to represent the team in the first season of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew. Since then, he has traveled extensively (both domestically and internationally), to perform and teach, and hopefully, inspire others to dance and promote positivity.

Credits: America’s Best Dance Crew, MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show, E! Entertainment’s Asian Excellence Awards, VH1′s Real Chance of Love, FOX Reality Channel Really Awards, Kallusive Dance Crew, Kaba Modern Legacy, Culture Shock Los Angeles

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MEET SAYQUON KEYS

Born and raised in the City of Baltimore, Quon has been dancing since the tender age of 5. Starting out in small talent shows around the city, he quickly adapted and later began choreographing & performing in his middle/high school Talent&Fashion shows! After Graduating Baltimore City College High and attending Morgan State University for 2 years, QUON Moved to Atlanta for a Year then he to moved to California in 2005 to pursue his Dreams to be a Worldwide Hip Hop Choreographer. Now currently residing in North Hollywood CA, Quon has been blessed to have worked with artist such as Britney Spears, Britney Murphy, *****Cat Dolls, Omarion, Leela James, Angela Winbush, Black Eyed Peas and for his latest achievement QUON Choreographed and Danced for AMA’s Female artist of 2008 – FERGIE! He isted FATIMA Robinson with the GLAMOROUS VIDEO and later went on a WORLD TOUR as Dancer/asst Choreographer!! Quon has introduced a new Style of hip hop dance to the world – BALTIMORE DANCE!!!!!B-MORE DANCE is a High Energy, Hard Hitting, Clean & Precise Street dance Style for ALL AGES!!

SAYQUON is now Launching his new Company ‘DANCE DA DREAM’ which Takes him all over the World to teach B-More Hip hop Workshops – London, JAPAN, Australia08/09!! You can also find QUON Teaching his unique style of Dance Class at Debbie Reynolds Studio and The Basement dance studio in Hollywood CALIFORNIA!!!

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MEET GERWYN FRIAS
Gerwyn is a newcomer to teaching but instructs his classes like a veteran. Born and raised in Vancouver BC he aims to bring out the best in any student by carrying on with DREAM’s philosophy, “Keep things positive, Leave the BS at the door… just Dance.” Gerwyn wants to continue his love of teaching and performing and lives life taking whatever opportunities may come his way. Previously with Praiseteam, he now spends most of his time taking class and teaching at DREAM. A natural leader he hopes to bring out the best in people both as a dancer and a person. With training under many Industry and Community personalities his style of hip hop is influenced by more “fierce” movements and even encourages the girls to come to his class in heels!

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MEET GERWYN FRIAS
Gerwyn is a newcomer to teaching but instructs his classes like a veteran. Born and raised in Vancouver BC he aims to bring out the best in any student by carrying on with DREAMs philosophy, Keep things positive, Leave the BS at the door… just Dance. Gerwyn wants to continue his love of teaching and performing and lives life taking whatever opportunities may come his way. Previously with Praiseteam, he now spends most of his time taking class and teaching at DREAM. A natural leader he hopes to bring out the best in people both as a dancer and a person. With training under many Industry and Community personalities his style of hip hop is influenced by more fierce movements and even encourages the girls to come to his class in heels!

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Meet Marty Kudelka

“In only a short time since his move to Los Angeles , Marty has earned the respect and admiration of the dance community. By working with top artists such as Janet Jackson, N’SYNC, Pink, Jennifer Lopez, O-Town, Christina Milian, Justin Timberlake, Mandy Moore & Donnell Jones. Marty has also quickly become one of the most sought-after choreographers working today.

Born in Dallas , Texas , Marty began breaking at the age of eight. By the age of sixteen, Marty began freestyling with his friends and they
would sneak into clubs for an opportunity to freestyle as well as watch. Participation in talent shows soon followed and it was at this point that Marty first realized he had the gift of dance.Choreographing routines and teaching them to his friends progressed into teaching at nearby studios. By the age of 20, Marty opened up his own studio. He eventually transitioned into teaching at the most prestigious dance studio in Dallas where, during his four years. There, he was able to tune his craft and become one of the most popular teachers in Dallas.

In June of 1999, Marty came to Los Angeles with $1,200 in his pocket and plans to only stay for two months. Needless to say, he hasn’t left. Marty spent the next year-and-a-half as a co-choreographer on Janet Jackson’s “All For You” World Tour, which is aired as an HBO special. Marty then moved on to choreograph Pink’s “Get The Party Started” music video and N’SYNC’s “Girlfriend” music video. Most recently, Marty directed and choreographed N’SYNC’s “Celebrity 2002 Tour” as well as their performance at the 2002 Grammy Awards.

Marty took a brief break from music videos to choreograph the Disney feature film, “The Lizzie McGuire Movie,” which starred Hilary Duff. Marty recently served as artistic director and choreographer for Justin Timberlake’s “Justified” World Tour.He isted Justin in launching his solo career by choreographing all of his new music videos, including “Like I Love You,” “Cry Me A River,” “Rock Your Body,” and “Senorita.” Marty also staged a show-stopping live performance at last year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Aside from choreographing, Marty also enjoys sharing his knowledge and inspiring future generations of dancers by teaching at studios and conventions throughout the country. Marty’s commanding emergence in the dance world demonstrates that true talent is always in high demand.” So it is with great pleasure that the Boogiezone Community Class Committee invite you to take class this week.

We just want to thank Marty in advance for serving as an inspiration to us all!

See you in class,
The Community Class Committee

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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 Captain to Director, creating her own team called Sheroes, a group of strong-minded women whose focus is centered not only on dance, but also on service. Alexis eventually returned to the Team Millennia family, competing alongside her teammates (affectionately known as the “TM7”), for both Seasons 2 and 3 of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew. Alexis continues to hone her craft together with her fellow teammates, and enjoys teaching all she’s learned to other dancers.

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MEET ADRIAN CAUSING Adrian Causing began his technical dance training studying Jazz, Modern, and Ballet under the American Repertory Ballets, Princeton Ballet Schools, Kimberly Tam. After a year of tutelage, he earned a position as dance captain in her performance company, the American Dance Theater of New Jersey. While performing and choreographing throughout NJ, Adrian auditioned to become a company member and choreographer for Culture Shock, NY, an international hip-hop dance company with …

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