Meet the Team

Lulu
Current Class: K-POP, Open Style Choreo, Jazz Funk, Dance Technique, Contemporary
Highlights:
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Over 15 years training in Jazz Funk, Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz
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Trained commercial and concert dance at CLI Conservatory under choreographers such as Teddy Forance, Martha Nichols, Riley Watts, Kenichi Kasamatsu, and etc
Achievements:
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Dancer in "Surf Rider" by Martha Nichols
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Dancer in “Midnight Strikes” by Monika Felice Smith
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Dancer in “ADHD” by Christopher Scott (choreographer of "Wicked")

Donovan
Current Class: Dance Fundamental, Open Style Choreo
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Dancing for over 8 years, blending Hip Hop, Breaking, House, and a personal creative approach.
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Teaching for over 4 years, designing classes that challenge students while maintaining a calm, clear, and supportive atmosphere.
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Trianed under Keone Madrid
Leadership:
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Founder of Krew Kudon dance crew​
Achievements:
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DTU HipHop National Champion 2018​
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Competitive Breaking League DC Qualifier 2016​

Trinity
Current Class: Hip-hop
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Started with ballet, tap, and contemporary
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Trained and competed in hip-hop and industry based movement since age 14
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Over 4 years of teaching experience in Hip-hop
Leadership:
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Founder and creative director of RAD​

Dhanzel
Current Class: Hip-hop
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Started freestyle dance at age 12, self-training in popping and animation; now expanding into Krump while continuing Hip-Hop choreography study.
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Over 4 years of teaching experience in Hip-hop and Open Style choreo
Leadership:
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Artistic Director and Choreographer (Filipino Cultural Assc.): 2019-2022
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Culture Show Choreographer: 2022-2023
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External Director (The Architects): 2025-Present
Achievements:
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Award-winning Choreographer: Spring 2025
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Comeback Crew: 2nd place @ Prelude Midwest

Little
Current Class: K-POP, Open Style Choreo
Highlights:
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Over 15 years dancing experience in K-POP
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Over 5 years teaching experience in K-POP and Open Style Choreo, working with all ages and levels
Leadership:
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Founder and creative director of 5678 crew
Achievements:
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K-POP competition judge for Korean Embassy
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dancer of Royal Thai Embassy event

KD
Current Class: Hip-hop
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KD is a dynamic dancer whose movement is based in hip hop, with influences from liturgical, contemporary, and majorette styles.
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Over 6 years experience in commercial hip hop
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Over 4 years of teaching by experience in choreography and hip hop working with students of all ages and levels.
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Completed training programs under Gary Beauford, Monique Watson, and Tweet Boogie
Achievements:
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Worked with artists such as Fatman Scoop, Pharrell, Candiace Dillard, Loretta Merritt, Leikeli, & More

Mars
Current Class: Hip-hop
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Trained in multiple styles for over 15+ years with main focus now on Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, and Shuffle Dancing and Cutting Shapes
Leadership:
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Assisted Choreographer for Ultra Music Festival performer 23’
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Choreographer for “feed your soul” by Reddepo
Achievements:​
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1st place TC battle mode dance battle 22’
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1st place Delicdreamz battle grounds dance battle 23’
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Dancer in “feed your soul” by Reddepo

Yen
Current Class: Open Style Choreo, Footwork
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Over 10 years of dancing and teaching experience in Hip-hop, Open Style choreo, and K-POP
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Teaching dancers of all ages and levels, creating a supportive space to build confidence and refine technique
Achievements:
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Dem Raider Boyz Step Team: 1st place National Championship (2016)
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Major Definition: 1st place Defining Rhythm (2016)
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Phunktions: 2nd & 3rd place Rip The Floor
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Jac
Current Class: Heels
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Trained at CLI Conservatory in commercial styles including, but not limited to: Heels, Street Jazz, Jazz funk, and Hip Hop
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Worked with Liana Blackburn, Kenichi Kasamatsu, and Marlee Hightower

Helen
Current Class: K-POP
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Over 15 years of dance experience, trained in classical ballet before focusing on K-POP choreography in 2018
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Over 5 years of teaching experience, working with students of all ages and levels
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Active member of dance crew 5678, performing at showcases and competitions

Anne
Current Class: K-POP
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Over 15 years of dancing experience, foundations in Jazz funk, Hip-hop, and house
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Trained in Jazz Funk, Hip-hop, and House in New York, Shanghai, and across the DMV
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Over 4 years of teaching experience in K-POP and Street Jazz
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Currently member of Day One, performing at competitions and showcases throughout the region​

Ariel
Current Class: K-POP, Jazz Funk
Highlights:
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Over 10 years of training in Latin dance, over 7 years of jazz funk and hip-hop experience across Los Angeles, Seattle, and China
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Over 4 years of teaching experience
Achievements:
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Advanced to the Women’s Solo WOD Finals in 2016.
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Founder of Max Dance Studio

Rain
Current Class: Jazz Funk
Highlights:
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Over 10 years experience in traditional Chinese and K-pop, over 5 years of Jazz Funk experience
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Over 4 years of teaching experience in Jazz Funk and K-POP, working with students of all ages and levels
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Current member of Konnect DMV (K-POP Cover team)

Michelle
Current Class: K-POP
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Over 7 years of dance and teaching experience in K-POP, place a strong emphasis on stage presence and technique. I love bringing out that confident, powerful energy that makes a performance unforgettable
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Current member of Konnect DMV (K-POP Cover team)