Ryan Novak

RYAN NOVAK 

From film, television, print, and commercials, to live theater, operas, and world concert tours; Ryan Novak has done it all.

As a kid, Ryan found his love for dance after seeing the film Newsies, directed and choreographed by the great Kenny Ortega. Never could he have imagined, the first film he would work on would be for Kenny Ortega in High School Musical 2. Kenny Ortega would also later have a hand in hiring Ryan for the first of 3 world tours, and 3 films, with Miley Cyrus.

His versatile style has proceeded to land him work with top recording artists: Rhianna, Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, and Mary J. Blige. He’s been featured in 75+ TV shows, commercials, and films. His credits include: Apple, Lululemon, The Voice, Glee, Fame, and the highly acclaimed La La Land. 

Ryan resides in Los Angeles with his wife, and former Miley Cyrus tour-mate, Jeni Novak, along with their daughter Lola. They are co-owners of a production company, where they have been able to apply their acquired skills and vast knowledge of the entertainment industry to create for high profile clientele such as: Lululemon, Nike, Starbucks, Microsoft, and of course, LA Dance Magic.

Brandon Leffler

BRANDON LEFFLER

Dancer | Choreographer | Educator

Brandon is honored to serve on faculty with LA Dance Magic: the very convention where he first began his journey as a young dancer.

Currently based in Los Angeles, Brandon is a versatile artist whose career spans Broadway, concert dance, television, film, Latin Ballroom, and education. He most recently appeared in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, starring Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert.

As a Broadway dancer in New York City for many years, Brandon taught on faculty at Broadway Dance Center, The Male Dancer Conference, Broadway Connection, Broadway Classroom, as well as private studios across the country. He is also an ABT Certified Teacher (Pre-Primary – Level 3). Since relocating to Los Angeles, Brandon has immersed himself in the ballroom dance community, specializing in American Rhythm.

Broadway & Off-Broadway Credits:

• • On The Town (Tom, u/s Gabey)
  • Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Dance Captain)
  • Wicked (Lover)
  • Trip of Love (George)
  • Fanny (Dream Marius)

• The Golden Apple

• Anyone Can Whistle

National Tours:

• My Fair Lady (Charles)
• Wicked (Lover)
• A Chorus Line (Larry)
• Cats (Tumblebrutus, u/s Mistofelees)

Workshops & Dance Labs:

• The Cher Show

• Clueless: The Musical (Christian)

• Carousel

• On The Town

• Cinderella

Concert Dance:

Brandon has performed with Ballet Austin, Verb Ballets, Collage Dance Collective, The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Dancing Wheels, dre.dance, and most recently, the Los Angeles Jazz Company.

Television & Film:

• Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
• Fallout (Amazon Prime)
• Physical (Apple TV)
• The Goldbergs (ABC)
• Goliath (Amazon Prime)
• 30 Rock (NBC)
• Saturday Night Live (NBC)
• Gossip Girl (CW)
• Jackass Forever (Paramount)
• Miracle Workers (TBS)
• The Tony Awards (CBS)
• The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC)

Commercials: 

Wicked: The Musical, Chicago on Broadway, and various national campaigns.

Jason E. Bernard

JASON E. BERNARD

Jason E. Bernard is a native New Yorker from the Bronx. At the young age of 6, Jason began Tap dance training. By the time he was 17, Jason made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning musical Bring In Da’ Noise, Bring In Da’ Funk. In 2000, Jason made his feature film debut in the Spike Lee Film, Bamboozled as “J. Bunny”. Jason had the honor of performing with the late great Gregory Hines in the Showtime original movie Bojangles. Jason toured the world for 10 years with the international dance show Riverdance, with its Broadway company, and with the 25th anniversary company at Radio City Music Hall. For 3 years, while living and dancing in Ireland, Jason was featured in two productions for Cois Ceim Dance Theatre, Dodgems and Boxes. Most recently, Jason was part of the original company of Cotton Club Parade For City Encores! (Tony Award winning After Midnight on Broadway). Jason served as the Director, Choreographer, and Wardrobe Supervisor for Kris Johnson’s original musical Jim Crow’s Tears. Jason has had the honor to learn from the masters of the art of Tap dance. He is truly grateful to be a faculty member for LA Dance Magic, and for the opportunity to share the gift of rhythm all over the world.

Scott Fowler

SCOTT FOWLER

Scott, a New England native, moved to NYC in 1986 with a dance bag, 250 dollars, and a dream. He has performed on Broadway in 6 shows, as well as 3 national tours. His credits include: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Swing (Associate Choreographer), 42nd Street, The Tap Dance Kid, Sophisticated Ladies, The Red Shoes, Ain’t Broadway Grand, Brigadoon (Harry Beaton), and Twyla Tharp’s Movin’ Out.

His feature film credits include: Vice, Ted 2, Lucky Stiff (Associate Choreographer), Rock of Ages, Gangster Squad, Boogie Nights, Gnomeo & Juliet, Bedtime Stories, Jeffery, The Producers, Guess Who, George of the Jungle, Inspector Gadget, Mighty Aphrodite, Anastasia, Frozen (DVD bonus musical theater number), and his personal favorite…the Best Picture Oscar winner Chicago.

Scott’s television appearances include: Lucifer, The Goldbergs, Bunheads, The Neighbors, So You Think You Can Dance, Star Search (1992 Grand Dance Champions “Boys Back East”), Dancing with the Stars, Glee, Will & Grace, Swingtown, Ellen, Suddenly Susan, Cinderella, Annie, Caroline in the City, Eli Stone, Tracy Ullman: Live and Exposed, and Tony Bennett: An American Classic. His award show appearances include: The Oscars, The Emmys, The Grammys, The Billboard Music Awards, The MTV Video Music Awards, The VH1 Fashion Awards, and The Tony Awards.

Early in Scott’s career he danced with New York City Ballet (1994) as well as Boston Ballet (where he trained and danced with the company as a student from 1981-1985). 

He has been in over 30 national commercials including: Nissan, Old Navy, Gap, Diet Coke, Oral B, and Dr. Pepper to name a few.

He has performed in live concert shows with the iconic Cher at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and was also lucky enough to dance on the stage at Radio City Music Hall in the Christmas Spectacular.

Lately, Scott has focused his attention on paying it forward with teaching, choreographing, and spreading his love of dance around the country.

Scott is very proud of the longevity and variety of his dance career, and is honored to have worked with some of the most legendary choreographers of this century.

Scott is grateful and gives thanks to his mentor, dance teacher, and Uncle, Bill Fowler for this life and love of dance. 

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