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Derrick Schrader
Derrick Schrader was born in the small town of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and later moved with his family to Minneapolis, Minnesota. His first inspiration for dance was watching his cousins annual recital. Hearing the crowd cheer over "coffee grinders", Derrick thought... "I can do that!" The cheering helped him realize that dance is what he wanted to do. So at age 9 he began taking tap classes, and by age 11 he had expanded his dance training to include ballet, jazz and lyrical. At age 15, he started traveling around the country to take classes from the best of the best dance educators. Derrick says the only way he was able to make it through the drama of high school was by taking part in a work study program, where he could earn school credits by teaching dance 5 days per week. After graduating high school, he continued to develop his style of choreography. Teaching at 5 studios, he soon became one of the most sought after choreographers in Minnesota. At the peak of Derrick’s popularity as a choreographer, and being a firm believer that a persons dance education is never complete, he decided to pack up his car and move to Los Angelesto expand his career. Since the move, he has appeared on ABC Family’s "Switched! ," the motion picture "The Gift" and the stage show for Disney's animated feature "Bolt." Other credits include: Tappin’ in the Twin Cities with Gregory Hines and Savion Glover, Burnin’ The Floor and Blur featuring Carmen Electra, as well as performing with the Seamless Dance Company, Out On A Limb Ballet Company, In*Formation and Keep It Jumpin’. Derrick has received many honors over the years including more than 300 top choreography awards and more than 100 concept and storytelling choreography awards. However he claims his biggest achievements are being honest, true to his craft and making his Mom proud. Watching numerous students of his compete on "So You Think You Can Dance" was an affirmation for him and his work. Derrick’s teaching methods are based upon embracing your limitations and developing the facility you are given. He believes we are humans first, dancers second, and asks his students to be true with themselves and honest with the art. It’s not quantity, but quality.
Entertainers Derrick Schrader has worked with:
Kenny Ortega
Carmen Electra
Gregory Hines
Savion Glover
The Crystal Method
JT Horenstein
Tony Testa
currently working on :
Tremaine convention
the music video "coexist" by Guy B
Rogue Romeo
Lady Gaga
Entertainers Derrick Schrader has worked with:
Kenny Ortega
Carmen Electra
Gregory Hines
Savion Glover
The Crystal Method
JT Horenstein
Tony Testa
currently working on :
Tremaine convention
the music video "coexist" by Guy B
Rogue Romeo
Lady Gaga
Joelle Martinec
Joelle’s unique style, challenging classes, and ability to inspire have her in demand as a master teacher and choreographer throughout the world. She has been a favorite instructor of dancers and teachers on the dance convention circuit for many years.
Joelle is the founder and choreographer of the new Los Angeles based company Unbound Dance Ensemble, which is in the process of creating their premier show.
She has worked with the likes of: The Cohen Brothers (Fargo) in “The Big Lebowski”, Marguerite Derricks (Austin Powers) in “A Time For Dancing”, Jerry Evans (The Mask) in “Romy and Michelle: In The Beginning”, and Michael Rooney (Kylie Minogue) in the MTV music award winning video “It’s Ohh So Quiet”. Joelle has performed in countless stage shows for Buena Vista Special Events and The Platinum Guild. She has a guest artist for The Wes Veldink Movement and a soloist for Liz Imperio’s Instincts Live Media Dance Company, where Lewis Segal of the Los Angeles Times called her performance "feisty".
Recently, Joelle played “The Prosecuting Attorney” in J.T. Horenstein's production "The Question". Joelle was the assistant choreographer to Denise Leitner on the LA production of "The Who's Tommy" featuring Tony Award Nominee Alice Ripley, Nona Hendryx and "Wicked's" Jenna Leigh Green. As well as a faculty member at the Edge Performing Arts Center, Joelle is a master teacher for the cast of Cirque du Soleil "Le Reve" in Las Vegas. Joelle has been a faculty member at Encore for the past 10 years and is thrilled to be the artistic director of Company E.
Joelle also choreographs for numerous organizations, dance companies, and commercial projects. Her award winning choreography can be seen on many studios and companies throughout the country. She has recently returned from Sarajevo, Bosnia where she worked in part with the non-profit organization Genesis Sarajevo, helping to create outlets and opportunities for dancers there.
Joelle’s passion and enthusiasm is contagious to not only the dancers, but to everyone around her.
Joelle is the founder and choreographer of the new Los Angeles based company Unbound Dance Ensemble, which is in the process of creating their premier show.
She has worked with the likes of: The Cohen Brothers (Fargo) in “The Big Lebowski”, Marguerite Derricks (Austin Powers) in “A Time For Dancing”, Jerry Evans (The Mask) in “Romy and Michelle: In The Beginning”, and Michael Rooney (Kylie Minogue) in the MTV music award winning video “It’s Ohh So Quiet”. Joelle has performed in countless stage shows for Buena Vista Special Events and The Platinum Guild. She has a guest artist for The Wes Veldink Movement and a soloist for Liz Imperio’s Instincts Live Media Dance Company, where Lewis Segal of the Los Angeles Times called her performance "feisty".
Recently, Joelle played “The Prosecuting Attorney” in J.T. Horenstein's production "The Question". Joelle was the assistant choreographer to Denise Leitner on the LA production of "The Who's Tommy" featuring Tony Award Nominee Alice Ripley, Nona Hendryx and "Wicked's" Jenna Leigh Green. As well as a faculty member at the Edge Performing Arts Center, Joelle is a master teacher for the cast of Cirque du Soleil "Le Reve" in Las Vegas. Joelle has been a faculty member at Encore for the past 10 years and is thrilled to be the artistic director of Company E.
Joelle also choreographs for numerous organizations, dance companies, and commercial projects. Her award winning choreography can be seen on many studios and companies throughout the country. She has recently returned from Sarajevo, Bosnia where she worked in part with the non-profit organization Genesis Sarajevo, helping to create outlets and opportunities for dancers there.
Joelle’s passion and enthusiasm is contagious to not only the dancers, but to everyone around her.
Scott Watts
Scott is a dancer, choreographer, musician and composer. He started out as a break-dancer as the style was gaining popularity in the early 80’s. The movement, music and culture would create a life long passion and respect for Hip-Hop. Scott is the owner/director of 2 One Productionz Dance Studios in St.George, Utah. His dance and choreography credits include performing in the innovative dance troupe Culture Shock Las Vegas, the creative and spirited Odyssey Dance Theatre, the Second-generation Osmonds and has had the opportunity to tour and train with Tabitha and Napolean Dumo. For seven years he performed at the world renowned Tuacahn amphitheatre in Ivins, Utah, as part of their musical theatre summer stock seasons. He also worked with the Utah Jazz Dancers, and the Utah Warriors (indoor football team) cheerleaders. He worked as a dancer on the set of Disney’s High School Musical 2, and currently offers hip hop combinations in a workout form at myfitnesspartner.com.
Scott’s busy teaching schedule includes the opportunity to work with youth programs throughout Utah teaching positivity, self-confidence and achievement through music and dance. He has been featured in Fitness and Shape Magazine for his unique style and teaching techniques which are infused with the energy of his creative music mixes and original compositions. Scott has also written and produced music for AJA and TFK United.
Scott’s busy teaching schedule includes the opportunity to work with youth programs throughout Utah teaching positivity, self-confidence and achievement through music and dance. He has been featured in Fitness and Shape Magazine for his unique style and teaching techniques which are infused with the energy of his creative music mixes and original compositions. Scott has also written and produced music for AJA and TFK United.