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Dancers Under Construction 2011
October 29th & 30th @ Holiday Inn City Centre Sioux Falls South Dakota
Luam - Luam is a global sensation in dance and choreography. Though her choreography has brought her to artists such as Beyonce, Rihanna, Kelly Rowland, Britney Spears, Dawn Richards, Kanye, John Legend and more she has obtained cult popularity among the dance community all over the world with her teachings and passion for spreading inspiration. Luam recently starred in and choreographed the first film music video in the history of China with acclaimed director Andrew Lau and top selling female artist Chris Lee. You can see Luam on Beyonce's new documentary special 'Year of 4'. Luam is currently on staff with Monsters of Hip Hop and Broadway Dance Center as well as guest faculty with Milennium Dance Studio, Edge Performing Arts Center, NYCDA and Dance Teacher Convention. Luam encourages others to pursue their dreams with determination, humility and hope in the face of difficult life decisions and choices.
Check Luam out www.luamworld.com/Luam.net/VIDEO.html
Mike Peele – Mike is a native of Detroit Michigan. He attended Wilberforce University in Ohio studying film and telelvision as well as Morris Brown College. Mike currently teaches at Dance 411 Studios, Atlantas number one dance studio. He has and still maintains one of the lagest dance classes in Atlanta and around the world. Students pack Mike's classes to learn, have fun and feel his energy, knowing that they will receive 150% from him. Mike continues to stretch himself toward greatness by taking new challenges and learning valuable lessons along the way. He is working hard daily to always take himself and his talents to the next level. Mike's credits include most recently Step Up 3 as brother "BASS" of Mu Gamma Xi Frat, Stomp the Yard, Michael Jackson’s This is It, The Wade Robson Project andDrum Line. His music video credits include Ciara’s - Oh, Livvi Franc – Now I’m that chick, Destiny’s Child – Loose my breath. Mikes live/stage performances include BET Hip Hop awards – Young Gezzy, Ludacris to include a few. Mike has danced with Chuck Maldonado, Dave Scott, Jamie King, Wade Robson, Nappy tabs, Jamal Sims and Michael Rooney.
Check Mike out at www.mikepeeleonline.com and www.youtube.com/michaelpeele
Talia Favia - Talia began dancing at age 7 and credits her formal training to her sister Christina Nelson. While growing up in her home town of phoenix Arizona she received scholarships from Monsters of hip hop and Contemporary, Jump, Co dance, LADF, and Encore Division III Performer of the year. In 2009 Talia was invited to perform and choreograph for Automatic Response Professional Jazz Company Show “conversations of lust.” Talia was an invitee and attendee to Brian Freidman’s intensive for three consecutive years and received the pulse protégé scholarship two year in a row with “The Pulse” artistic directed by Brian Friedman and Mia Michaels. . Talia was honored to receive the prestigious title of 2009/2010 Elite Advanced Pro Protégé with the Pulse on Tour. She is so grateful to have had the opportunity to train with such truly inspiring Choreographers such as Brian Friedman, Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, Tyce Dioro, Laurieanne Gibson, Chris Judd, Dave Scott and many others. Talia was put straight through to Las Vegas callbacks for season 6 SYTYCD in phoenix Arizona. She has been a behind the scene presence on the show having had the privilege to assist Mia Michaels with her Emmy award winning pieces “Bitter Earth” and “When we Dance” and assisted Tyce Diorio with his work on SYTYCD Season 7.She just returned from work as assisting choreographer on SYTYCD Canada with Blake McGrath. Talia is on staff for Motive8 dance convention and The In10sive. Talia believes versatility is key in the dance industry and is committed to growing as an artist in every dimension. Talia continues to train and work with Los Angeles leading artists and her national award winning choreography has put her in high demand across the country and Canada.
