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Dance America presents… 2013 Summer Slam Dance Camps!!! Come join the fun and get INSPIRED with the newest and innovative dance moves, styles, and technique. ALL SKILL LEVELS |
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Salt Lake Valley Camp – Juan Diego High School
JULY 25-27, 2013
(due to year-round school schedules, the Salt Lake Valley Camp will begin at 4:00 pm on Thursday & Friday, and Saturday will be a full day.)
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Pocatello Camp Registration – Century High School
August 1-3, 2013
Inquiries can be directed to Lauralyn Kofford at lakofford@yahoo.com
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Don’t miss this year’s…
RAP IT UP
HIP HOP WORKSHOP!
October 12th, 2013
Juan Diego High School 300 E. 11800 S. Draper, UT 84020REGISTRATION FORM COMING SOON!!!
Rap It Up instructors
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A returning favorite!!!! Chonique Sneed began her entertainment career at the young age of 8. A Los Angeles Native, born smack in the center of Hollywood, she was destined to entertain with a natural passion for performing. Beginning her career as a child actress, she worked on commercials, kid variety specials, and television shows in her early years. Always having a natural ability and interest in dance, she went on to dance in movies, world tours, and countless music videos; working with artists such as: Missy Elliott, Eve, Gwen Stefani, PDiddy, and Janet Jackson, to name a few. Chonique also shines in the choreography and Artistic side of things. Chonique has choreographed for artists such as Christina Milian, Britney Spears, Pink, Jennifer Lopez, etc…. Always a writer and artist at heart, Chonique has collaborated with up-n-coming producer “K.O.”, who together have developed her sound and passion as a hip-hop artist. They have created a sound that is unique to her own, expressing her animated personality and exposing her trials and triumphs growing up in the entertainment industry. With Chonique, be prepared for an In-Your-Face personality; bold, yet witty and fun! |
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Todd Flanagan knew from an early age that the small town of Genoa, Arkansas couldn’t accommodate his big dreams. After high school he attended college at Southern Arkansas University where he studied the art of Theatre. While in school he received many awards for his work on the stage. His most prestigious was his Irene Ryan Nomination and Directors Choice Award for his role as Hally in the production “MASTER HAROLD”…and the boys in a state-wide competition. Before making his move to LA, he had the opportunity of working alongside Denzel Washington in the film “The Great Debaters”, where he was featured as an Oklahoma Debater. Since his move in 2007, Millennium Dance Complex has opened new doors for him to explore the art of dance and teaching. While in LA, Todd has filmed the pilot for ABC’s Dance Machine, and performed alongside and for many famous Choreographers such as: Michael Jackson’s dancer/choreographer Lavelle Smith, Chonique Sneed & Lisette Bustamante, Phlex, Shane Sparks, and Carey and Paulette of Carnival Choreographer’s Ball. He just recently co-choreographed a video for the famous Korean girl group “Girls Generation” with the guidance of the talented Lisette Bustamante. Recently, he just returned from Africa on a 10 day tour with Jermaine Jackson. He is signed as a choreographer with MSA agency and is on staff at IDA Hollywood and Millennium Dance Complex. |
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Mike is an inspiring and highly sought after hip hop instructor and choreographer!! He comes to us from Atlanta, GA. However, he is a native of Detroit, Michigan. Mike has established himself as a pioneering choreographer/dancer/actor/model!! He has been dubbed the “Historian,” of dance due to his pioneering efforts and innovative style of dance!! Mike has choreographed for Disney, Phoenix Awards, Jamfest (Master Choreographer), Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food, etc…. He helped choreograph, and was a featured dancer and actor, for Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” film as well as “Step Up 3D”. Mike has danced and performed in movies including: Stomp The Yard, Drum Line, Beauty Shop (starring Queen Latifah), Jack Ass 2, This Is It, Step Up 3D – principle role as brother “BASS” of the Mu Gamma Xi Frat, and more!!! He has been featured in commercials including Kodak, Rooms 2 Go, I am Commercial, Freeway Auto Credit, and most recently the new Coca Cola ad. Mike has worked with multiple artists in the music & dance industry. He has a real passion for acting, choreography, and teaching. Mike’s innovative style stands out above the rest. He is highly sought after! Eager students pack Mikes’ classes to learn, have fun, and feel his energy!! He is currently teaching at the number one studio in Atlanta – Dance 411 Studios. He is a “creative visionary that knows how to bring things to life!” You’re in for a treat with Mike Peele!!! |
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Lindsey is a hip hop favorite and you may have seen her take things to a new level as she performed on TV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew” season 3 with The BEAT FREAKS!! Lindsey is also a member of the re-known GROOVALOOS featured on So You Think Can Dance. Lindsey has so much talent and is a very innovative choreographer with her unique style and moves. She lives in LA and continues to dance with numerous artists. Some of her Credits are: Lady Ga Ga, Pink, Missy Elliot, Avril Lavigne, LL cool J, I-Pod, You Got Served, The Veronicas, Blondie, Black Eyed Peas, Mariah Carey, Omarion, Lil MaMa, Miley Cyrus, Beat Freaks abdc 3, Groovaloos, Jurassic 5 and many more….. |
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Kiara Nicole Ely, better known as “Kiki” is our newest addition to the “Rap It Up” team!!! Kiki began dance at the age of 6, and went on to study all styles of dance from Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, and African at Spelman College and Ballethnic Dance Academy in Atlanta, GA.Kiki has toured with Christina Aguilera, Crunk-n-B singer Ciara, Christina Milian, & Brooke Valentine just to name a few all over Europe, Asia, & Australia, even visiting the country of Nigeria in Africa. She has performed on THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW, America’s Got Talent, Nickelodeon’s THE FRESH BEAT BAND, Lopez Tonight, Dancing With the Stars, Greek, So You Think You Can Dance, Grammy’s, MTV VMA’s, MTV Movie Awards, Regis & Kelly, 106th & Park, Good Morning America, Mad TV, MTV TRL, Jay Leno, Dick Clark’s Rockin New Years Eve, Soul Train, Vibe Awards, American Music Awards, The Today Show, BET Awards, NRJ Awards, with artists ranging from Diddy Dirty Money, Ester Dean, Ludacris, Mariah Carey, Keri Hilson, John Legend, Fergie, Usher, Gnarls Barkely, Snoop Dogg, Ashanti, Chingy, Ricky Martin, Lil Kim, Ja Rule, Missy Elliott, Blaque, Joe, Ne-Yo, Nelly, Tami Chynn, Craig David, Paula Deanda, & Kevin Lyttle. Other films include Dance Flick, 17 Again, Stomp The Yard 1 & 2, & Drumline. She just finished filming movie “FOOTLOOSE” & “A CINDERELLA STORY”. She also just toured AUSTRALIA & SOUTH AFRICA with superstar CIARA as Asst. Choreographer & Lead Dancer.Aside from Videos, television, commercials, and movies, her other dance credits include choreographing for 20th Century Fox Film “Drumline”, Asst. Choreographer for STOMP THE YARD 2 HOMECOMING, Associate Choreographer for DANCE YOUR ASS OFF. She has also choreographed for Ciara, Ludacris, Khalil, Cherlise, Niajae, Nelly, Mike Epps, B.O.B, Hi-Riz, OMG Girlz, Tomi Jones, Marques Anthony, & Tatiana, as well as the Atlanta Hawks Dance Team, the Southern University Dancing Dolls, dance studios across the country and overseas in Australia & Japan. She just choreographed 6 Jack’s Hamburger commercials, 3 Commercials for MADAGASCAR 3 PROMO spots, GA Lottery, & toured with Christina Aguilera in Spain & Hong Kong.Kiki has a combined 23 years of dance training and experience in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, pointe’, Pas De Deux, African, and Hip Hop. |
Chonique Sneed
Todd Flanagan
Mike Peele
Lindsey Blaufarb