
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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Trained in hip hop, with influences from liturgical, contemporary, and majorette styles
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Worked with artists such as loretta Merritt and Fatman Scoop
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Influenced by New York’s culture, KD brings her diverse background to dance, and aims to thank God for the gift of dance by bringing music to life with her movement

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

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)