We are bringing the Dance Industry’s Top Professional Choreographers, educators, and dancers to YOU at select events across the country. These classes aim to inspire your athletes, improve strength and technique while gaining exposure to the professional world of dance.
Come dance with the best, most prestigious dancers in the industry at one of the 90-minute master classes taught by leading industry professionals followed by photos, autographs, and a meet and greet. See below to learn about this season’s Master Choreographers and at which events to find them.
Ian Mckenzie
Master Choreographer
Originally from Alabama, Ian moved to Boston at the age of fourteen. Although not dancing professionally until his early 20's, Ian always had a passion for music and movement. Ian joined a dance troupe called Phunk Phenomenon from America's Best Dance Crew (ABDC) in 2021. Dedicated to learning the art, he quickly advanced from dancer to lead choreographer. During that time, he choreographed for the Boston Celtics and also work closely with recording artists such as Jordan Knight. Later becoming the assistant director of the company, Ian played an instrumental role in starting ``Lil' Phunk`` - the official kids dance troupe of the Boston Celtics.
Ian has been dancing on tour with Lady Gaga since 2008 and performs in many of her music videos. Ian can also be seen on stage various artists and in numerous TV shows and commercials such as: Beyonce, Christina Milian, Alicia Keys, Janelle Monáe, Super Bowl 51, Gilmore Girls, & Hunger Games.
Hannah Douglass
Hannah Douglass has appeared live and on television with artists such as Beyonce, Jay-Z, Pink, Britney Spears, Big Sean, The Weekend, Snoop Dogg, Future, Kendrick Lamar, and many more. Her notable television credits include Glee, the Super Bowl, The morning show, Dancing with the Stars, American Horror Story, The Late Late show with James Corden, and multiple major award show performances. Hannah can also be seen dancing in the feature films Vice, Lalaland, Valley Girl, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, Footloose, Iron Man2, Dance Flick, and Bedtime Stories. Her commercial and industrial credits include Nike, Hurley, Pepsi Max, Fruit of the Loom, Apple iPad, Chevrolet, and Guitar Hero. For the past seven years she has toured the world with Beyonce on her four major tours “The Mrs. Carter Show”, the “On the Run” tour with Jay-Z and Beyoncé, “Formation World Tour” and the “On the Run II” tour. Hannah is now working as a recurring dancer on the TV show “Soundtrack”. Her career thus far has allowed her to travel around the world doing what she loves, and to work with some of the most inspiring people in the entertainment industry. She is excited to pass on the wisdom and knowledge she has gained from her many years as a professional in both the commercial and the touring world of dance as a Master Choreographer at Varsity All Star Dance events and The 2022 Dance Summit.
Ferly Prado
Ferly Prado was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she began dancing at the age of 3 at her mother's academy, Ballet Elza Prado. Once she moved to the United States to pursue her dream, she studied at the Kirov Academy of Ballet (Washington, D.C.), at the Souther Ballet Theatre under the direction of Fernando Bujones (Orlando, FL), and at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (Los Angeles, CA).
Ferly can be seen on stage various artists and in numerous TV shows and commercials such as: Tina Turner Tour, Justin Timberlake's music video “Suit and Tie”, Billboard Awards with Beyonce, Latin Billboard Awards with Chayanne, Katy Perry in “Rock in Rio”, Mariah Carey in Las Vegas, GLEE, Two and a Half Men, & Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Master classes are free for registered dancers at these select events.
Louisville, KY February 11-12, 2023
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