Riquel Olander made history by being the only female crew to ever winner Randy Jackson presents Americas Best Dance Crew on MTV. She has made many television appearances including The Ellen Degeneres Show 3 times, The Oprah Winfrey show & X box commercials. Dancing for Nike, Disney, Toshiba & many more great companies.
Riquel has also danced for many stars including JLo, Rihanna, Tpain, Omarion, Jamie Foxx & more!
She owns her own company R.O. Studios. Which involves choreographing, hosting, a clothing line, teaching MasterClasses & Judging for World Of Dance & Hip Hop International all over the world from Paris, China, Ecuador, USA. As well as many other great competitions.
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Professional dance educator, choreographer and administrator Joan Pasion uses dance to promote mental health, passion for the arts and community. The Sacramento native graduated Cum Laude from San Jose State University and received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree in Dance. She trained in Ballet, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Jazz, Modern and Contemporary dance techniques and has experience in teaching all skill levels and age groups, ranging from 6 months to adults. Currently, Pasion is a professional Modern-Contemporary and Vertical dance performer for TwoPoint 4 Dance Theatre, in Sacramento, CA and Outreach Teacher Artist for the Twin Rivers, Washington, Natomas, Stockton, San Juan, and Sacramento City Unified School Districts, bringing dance to the classroom of TK to 12th grades. Furthermore, she is a Adjudicator at Team Dance Competition based in Las Vegas, NV, an Instructor/Administrator at Rize All Arts Center in Elk Grove, CA, and Teaching Artist/Choreographer for NorCal School of the Arts and E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts in Sacramento, CA.
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Ryan McKee has been dancing for over 20 years.
He began dancing at his high school with a company called Universal Rhythm. After graduating he continued his training with teams all across California such as Boogie Monstarz, Academy of Villains, and Hijinx all while developing his career as a choreographer. Some of the highlights of his career including winning an award for best music video choreography in India, getting 4th place on the reality show “Jabbawockeez: The Movement” and choreographing a commercial for Apple. He is currently signed and represented by Rae Talent Agency and the director of the dance department of Earth Circus Productions. Ryan also has a passion for working with youth and helping them develop into well rounded dancers. He not only has choreographed competition winning routines, but also works as a mentor for teens wanting to pursue a career in dance by helping them enter the industry.
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Sonnie Sloan Shelton is from Saraland, Alabama. After 16 years of training in her hometown, Sonnie then graduated college from Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) in New York City, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance with a concentration in ballet. Sonnie currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was the lead dancer and aerialist in Criss Angel and Franco Dragone’s production “AMYSTIKA” at Planet Hollywood hotel & casino. She was featured on Criss Angel’s television show “Magic with the Stars.” Sonnie also toured Saudi Arabia as a dancer and magicians assistant, with Criss Angel. While in Vegas, Sonnie does many corporate events and gigs. She also guest teaches and choreographs for a few studios in Las Vegas. Sonnie is so excited to share her passion for dance with the world!
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