Faculty

Adam PARSON boasts previous accomplishments including the Power Rangers World Tour, commercials for Pepsi, Shell Oil, Industrials for Fila and Redken and television appearances in 3rd Rock from the Sun and Fame LA. Adam's proud achievements include being founder, director and choreographer of Commonality Dance Company, which is currently in rehearsals for its 2009-2010 season. Adam also teaches and choreographs at many schools, universities and performing arts centers all over the world. In 2009, Adam choreographed for Australia’s So You Think You Can Dance. Adam is also co-founder of a dance networking website called DancePlug.com. The website features great dance resources as well as online dance classes.

Ryan LOHOFF is currently teaching for several local studios in Southern California. You can also find him performing and choreographing for “Tap Sounds Underground”, a Southern Californian based Tap Company. Some of Ryan’s television credits include the FOX television show “30 Seconds to Fame” and also CBS's “Star Search” with Arsenio Hall. Most recently he recorded his tap sounds on the demo track for the movie remake of “Fame” and worked on the pre-production of “Sammy,” a new musical about the life of Sammy Davis Jr. Ryan has taught on numerous conventions including Co Dance, LA Dance Magic, SLIDE, and many other master classes and conventions across the US and the world sharing his love for dance.

Gregg RUSSELL an Emmy nominated Choreographer, has choreographed and danced in numerous projects over the last 20 years, and is founder and Director of 3D Dance Network Inc. Gregg currently tours the US with Company Dance Conventions and has just completed a national tour as guest speaker and teacher for numerous national conventions such as Dance Spirit, Project Motivate and Chicago Dance Teachers Organization.Gregg's choreography and teaching skills have been utilized and highlighted with many greats including Kenny Ortega, Bette Midler, Gene Kelly, Gregory Hines, and the late Michael Jackson.

Barry YOUNGBLOOD dancer choreographer extraordinaire, is the most highly sought-after dancer and choreographer by many superstars. Topping the list are Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Pink, Brian McKnight, Nelly, Baby Bash and Frankie J. His brand of Hip Hop is fierce and ferocious dubbing Barry as the King of Hip Hop in his realm of music videos. Barry has also made an impact on stage at many award ceremonies including MTV, VH1, Soul Train and Miss America Pageants. Recently Barry achieved gold medals as choreographer for the USA Dance Team at the World Championships.

Gustavo VARGAS a well accomplished dancer and choreographer, he has worked with the likes of Jessica Simpson, N’SYNC, Jennifer Lopez (on her world tour), Britney Spears and many more. Gustavo’s choreography can be seen on the 2008 season of “So you think you can dance” - Canada and the current 2009 season. He has also contributed to the Las Vegas show Show in the Sky at the Rio Hotel, and danced on feature films “Rent”, ”Be Cool” and “Dirty Dancing II - Havana Nights”. You may also find Gustavo travelling across the US and abroad teaching all styles from Hip Hop to Salsa.

Alison FAULK recently landed her most significant job as co-choreographer and dancer on Pink’s 2009 “Funhouse” tour . Her choreography can also be seen in independent films ‘Go for it’ and ‘Women in Trouble 2’, and she worked extensively with Miley Cyrus in producing all segments of the M & M Cru Battles featured on the Teen Choice Awards and YouTube. This past year, Alison has also worked on Madonna’s Sticky and Sweet World Tour, performed on the Ellen Degeneres show, and performed for a sell out audience with the Groovaloos. Alison also featured in Step Up 2 and BGirl the movie. Alison is also a member of all girl hip hop crew Beat Freaks, who recently featured on America’s Best Dance Crew.