Jackie Sleight

Jackie Sleight is fearless. Her dedication to education in the dance industry has been endless. Dance Magazine quoted Jackie as being “the teachers’ teacher,” and she has received numerous awards honoring her commitment to the industry. She spent years choreographing and directing film, television, commercials, and live performances, all while training some of the biggest names in the industry.

Her work with young people in competition goes unchallenged. Her teen dancers, A Sleight Touch, won the Star Search Teen Championship, and her group, Boys Club went on to win $100,000 as the Star Search Dance Champions. Those two young groups have been touted as being part of 80’s pop culture.

Jackie became active in the fitness industry just as aerobics was taking off. She was featured in several magazines including New Body and Fit where critics raved about her revolutionary fitness program, Freedance. She soon became staff choreographer for the National Aerobic Championships. The fitness sensation eventually took Jackie to Miami where she wrote and published an exercise manual and system which was used by health clubs all over the country. She worked to help usher in what was to become the industry’s hottest craze, “low-impact” aerobics.

Still after a remarkable career, Jackie will say that her greatest blessings are sons Joshua and Aaron.

Sienna Lyons

Sienna Lyons was born and raised outside of Seattle Washington where she began her dance training at the age of 3 years old. While training at dance studio Elizabeth’s Dance Dimensions staring at the age of 12, she quickly realized dance was her deepest passion.

Lyons began teaching at the age of 16 once her dance teacher saw her love to create.

Sienna made the life changing decision to move to Los Angeles at 18 years old to begin her dance career. She has danced for artists such as JLo, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Pharrell, Janell Monae, Jennifer Hudson and TV shows such as America’s Got Talent, Glee, Billboard Music Awards, Grammys, Real Husbands of Hollywood and many more.

Soon after making the big move, the creative side became second nature to Sienna as she began to work as assistant choreographer under some of the most highly acclaimed choreographers in the industry. It was during these experiences and opportunities she realized she had what it takes to become a choreographer herself. She has choreographed on TV shows such as American Song Contest,The Masked Singer, The Jimmy Kimmel Show and for artists such as Gwen Stefani, Selena Gomez and Sebastian Yatra. Sienna is currently the head choreographer of the Kidz Bop brand.

Being that Sienna is trained in many different dance styles, she is able to adapt to whatever is thrown in her direction from classical styles to today’s commercial style. Sienna is always up for the challenge and is committed to creating epic work!

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 in High School Musical 2. Kenny would later have a hand in hiring Ryan for his 1st of 3 world tours and three films with Miley Cyrus.

His versatile style has proceeded to land him work with top recording artists Rhianna, Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, & Mary J. Blige. He’s been featured in 75+ TV shows, commercials and films. Credits including The Voice, Glee, Apple, Lululemon, 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. The two 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 is beyond excited to be on faculty with LA Dance Magic, where he started his own journey in dance as a student!

Brandon Leffler is a dancer, choreographer and educator currently based in Los Angeles. 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 and Broadway Classroom as well as private studios nationwide. Brandon is also an ABT certified teacher in Pre Primary – Level 3. Since moving to Los Angeles, Brandon has immersed himself in the Ballroom Dance community and is specializing in International Latin and American Rhythm.

Broadway and Off Broadway credits include: On The Town (Tom, u/s Gabey), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Dance Captain), Wicked (Lover), Trip of Love (George), Fanny (Dream Marius), The Golden Apple and Anyone Can Whistle. Brandon has also been seen across the United States with the National Tours of My Fair Lady (Charles), Wicked (Lover), A Chorus Line (Larry), and Cats (Tumblebrutus, u/s Mistofelees).

Dance Labs and pre-Broadway workshops have given Brandon an inside look at the creative process of many Broadway shows including: The Cher Show, Clueless: The Musical (Christian), Carousel, On The Town and Cinderella.

Concert dance has been a huge part of Brandon’s journey, working with companies such as Ballet Austin, Verb Ballets, Collage Dance Collective, The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Dancing Wheels and dre.dance.

T.V. and Film credits include: National Broadway Promo commercials for Wicked: The Musical and Chicago: The Musical, Goliath (Amazon Prime), 30 Rock (NBC), Saturday Night Live (NBC), Gossip Girl (CW), Jackass Forever (Paramount), Miracle Workers (TBS), The Tony Awards (CBS), and The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC).

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 included it’s Broadway company and the 25th Anniversary company at Radio City Music Hall. For three 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, a New England native who moved to NYC in 1986 with a dance bag, 250 dollars and a dream has performed on BROADWAY in six shows as well as three national tours. 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.

Feature films include VICE, TED2, LUCKY STIFF (associate choreographer), ROCK OF AGES, GANGSTER SQUAD, BOOGIE NIGHTS, GNOMEO & JULIET, BEDTIME STORIES, JEFFREY, THE PRODUCERS, GUESS WHO, GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE, INSPECTOR GADGET, MIGHTY APHRODITE, ANASTASIA , FROZEN (bonus musical theater number on DVD) and his personal favorite…..the BEST PICTURE OSCAR winner CHICAGO!!!

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, TONY BENNETT….AN AMERICAN CLASSIC t.v. Special. Award shows include the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Billboard awards, MTV music awards, VHI fashion awards and the Tony’s.

Scott,who also danced early in his career with the NEW YORK CITY BALLET (1994) as well as the BOSTON BALLET (where he trained and danced with company as student from 1981-1985) has been in over 30 national commercials from NISSAN to 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 their CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR.

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

Scott is very proud of the longevity and variety of his dance career and honored to have worked with so many legendary, iconic 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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Julie Kay Stallcup

Julie Kay Stallcup is a nationally recognized leader in dance education. She is a beloved teacher at dance conventions and conferences. Her captivating keynote addresses and seminars including her own platform JULIE KAY MASTERMIND LLC, are sold out across the country. Julie Kay’s magnetic personality and creative teaching methods spark new inspiration in teachers. Her commitment to mentor each and every dancer with integrity and compassion makes her a favorite with all!

Julie Kay’s dedication to these principles extended to her ownership of a dance company and its affiliated studio, Revolution Dance Center, which she co-founded in 2006 alongside her husband Darrell and her dedicated business partner.  During their ownership of fifteen years, they assembled a faculty and staff that shared exceptional ethics and commitment  to dancers and to the art of dance. Graduates of Revolution Dance Center have gone on to achieve stardom on Broadway, in television, film, and the music industry.

In 2020, it was with these same values that together they decided to sell the studio and move back home to  Julie Kay’s hometown in Arkansas. Surrounded by her brothers, Julie Kay and Darrell raise their three beautiful children Jett, Gage and Zeta.

Most recently, they embarked on a new venture, JULIE KAY MASTERMIND LLC, encompassing distinct platforms catering to teachers, studio owners, and businesses. TEAM JULIE KAY empowers teachers worldwide with inspiration, knowledge, and education, while JULIE KAY STUDIO OWNER MASTERMIND guides and supports studio owners on their business adventure. As a certified Life Coach, Julie Kay offers invaluable assistance in both business and personal matters. Her latest project, Tap Roots, is scheduled to launch in Spring 2024.

Close to her heart are her many service projects including “ican” of Arkansas, teaching dance for differently- abled dancers and an advocate for Luv Michael, a virtual volunteer program for autism. Every month you will find the Stallcup family volunteering and feeding hundreds of families at the Ronald McDonald House. Anyone who knows Miss Julie Kay would agree, her arms are always open and she is ready to give back 100%

During the week you will find her at Dance Dynamics in Little Rock Arkansas. Weekly she shares her enthusiasm and love of dance to students of all ages and teaches “ican” for differently-abled dancers through the certification of Rhythm Works Integrative Dance.

Professionally, Julie Kay performed as a Las Vegas showgirl at the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino in the hit show “American Superstars,” a magician’s assistant in the Kirby Van Burch Magic Show in Branson, Missouri. She was a  member of the Dance Team for the American Basketball Association and a dancer in the Latin American Music Awards for Maluma.

Today, she is a renowned adjudicator at competitions and conferences across the country including LADM, Encore Performing Arts and others. Julie Kay is on the boards of United Dance Merchants of America, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Arkansas Dance Network and a member of SAG/AFTRA

Julie Kay is deeply appreciative of all the gifts that God has graced her with. Her ambition is to guide and support teachers and studio owners to create joy within their life, find balance, share the gift of dance and remember to always “Hold the Vision and Trust the Process.”