Alliance Academy of Dance Summer Camp Blast August 16-19, 2021

Pricing

Beginner – $200

Intermediate & Advanced – $350

Schedule

Teachers

Eric Klich

Eric Klich was raised in Phoenix, AZ where he trained under Diverse Elements before graduating and attending The University of Arizona’s dance program. He then graduated in three years with his BFA in Dance. Eric was also awarded the title of Velocity Dance Convention 2017 Senior Male Maximum Velocity Artist, where he got to travel and assist choreographers like Kyle Hanagami, Shannon Mather, Ade Obayomi, Whitney Bezzant and Mark Kanemura. Eric currently is working with Jaci Royal and apart of Royal Flux, all while choreographing for studios across America.

Stephani Sosa

Stephanie’s goal is to be known at the Latin version of Beyoncé. She trained in all styles at the age of 8 but her speciality is Latin Ballroom. She competed Latin competitively and has 2 National titles in Latin Ballroom. She made Top 9- SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE SEASON 16 -and just got off the SYTYCD Live 2019 Tour. She hopes to one day be a Pro on Dancing with the Stars. She’s booked several movies, industrials, and commercials and will be appearing Season 1 and 2 of HIGHSCHOOL MUSICAL THE MUSICAL THE SERIES on Disney+. She’s also appeared on the Ellen Degeneres Show and World of Dance Season 1. She wants to spread her love, knowledge,  and passion for dance with the upcoming generation.

Diego Ballesteros

Diego Ballesteros was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He began his training in dance at the age of 14, being given the opportunity shortly after being adopted in his teen years. He danced under the direction of Mandy Shaw at Infinity Dance Studio in Ogden, Utah. Diego was also a member of his high school’s dance company and drill team. His training ranged in a variety of styles – Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, and other varying styles of dance knowing promptly he wanted to pursue dance as a career.

Diego quickly learned he had a passion for teaching and choreographing. His work was recognized instantaneously and he began teaching throughout Utah creating original and memorable choreography that openly helped expand his network across the nation.

Diego’s training continues as a Principal dancer on Odyssey Dance Theatre under the direction of Derryl Yeager. Going into his 7th season with the company, he has had the honor and privilege to be casted in lead roles such as Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, and Drosselmeyer in the Redux Nut-Cracker. Diego has been fortunate to be casted in original works from choreographers such as Christian Denice, Garrett Smith, Derryl Yeager, Bonnie Story and many more. He has had the fortuity to create original choreography on Odyssey Dance Theatre, which is one of his proudest accomplishments as a choreographer. His work was showcased and performed in the U.S and all across Germany on the company’s European Tour. Odyssey has been a huge stepping stone in his career and he is grateful for the opportunities the company and his Director have provided him.

Laura Brick

Laura Brick is originally from Tampa, Fl. She graduated from Howard W. Blake High School for The Performing Arts in 2010. Laura attended the University of Utah where she attained a BFA in Modern Dance and a minor in psychology. While attending ‘The U’, Laura participated in numerous summer programs such as Northwest Dance Project’s LAUNCH, American Dance Festival, Hubbard Street, Alonzo King’s LINES, and Ballet West. She performed in the Modern Department’s Performing Dance Company from 2010 to 2014. In that time, she was privileged to perform in works created by Andrea Miller, Merce Cunningham, Twyla Tharp, Marc Bogaerts, Eric Handman, Shaun Boyle, and Sharee Lane. As a graduating senior, she was awarded “Outstanding Performer.” Her time at ‘The U’ provided opportunity to travel to Germany and Panama. She trained with the Berlin Sate Ballet School in Germany and taught dance to many different demographics in Panama. After graduating in 2014, Laura joined Odyssey Dance Theatre in Salt Lake City, UT. During her time with Odyssey, she’s had the honor to perform in Europe and the Middle East, create new works on the company and be a part of diverse work that has pushed her boundaries as a dancer. While performing with the company, she has taught at several local studios, high schools, and universities. Laura has been adjunct faculty at Westminster College and Utah Valley University. She has choreographed several pieces for Odyssey Dance Theatre and Utah Valley University. Currently, she is an adjunct professor at Utah Valley University and a full time Company member with Odyssey Dance Theatre. Laura’s recently ventured into creating and producing her own work. This summer she and Repertory Dance Theatre’s Dan Higgins premiered a duet entitled “Fragments Of…” in Salt Lake City, UT. While Laura’s predominate focus is still performing, she’s loved getting to create new works ad teach all over the valley.

Angel Mammoliti

Originally from Buffalo New York, Angel Mammoliti is a dancer/choreographer/educator currently based in Los Angeles and represented by Clear Talent Group. She graduated from the University at Buffalo with BA in Fine Arts in Dance and a BA in Psychology all while training with the Joffrey School of Ballet and The Conteur Academy. She is a member of Entity Contemporary Dance directed by Marissa Osato and Will Johnston. Angel has worked and performed with companies such as The Phoenix Ballet and Conteur Dance. Angel has appeared on televised shows such as the Latin American Music Awards, American Country Music Awards, Lucifer, Stumptown and has worked with companies such as Intel, Paramount Pictures and National Parks Project. She has worked with artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Halsey, Banks, Ludacris, Miguel, The Dixie Chicks, Ingrid Michaelson, Little Big Town, Maluma and toured with Viktoria Modesta. Angel has taught and performed internationally in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Mexico as well Master Ballet Academy, Edge Performing Arts Center, Kinjaz Dojo, and Movement Lifestyle in Los Angeles. She currently is on staff with Hollywood Vibe Dance Convention. Her style blends her technical jazz and ballet training with explorative movement pathways and diverse musicality creating a fusion of styles that can range from contemporary ballet to jazz-modern fusion.

Jeffrey Louizia

Jeffrey Louizia discovered his love for dance right in his home in Boston. Being a part of the Haitian culture where dance was the center of his everyday life, he knew that it was written in the stars that dance was going to be his destinty! Attending Performing Arts Highschool, Boston Arts Academy, he became proficient in multiple styles of dance including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Krump as well as traditional Haitian Folk Dance. He has studied with such dance masters as Dianne Walker of “Black & Blue”, Mark Morris, Bill T. Jones and Mandy Moore. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance from Dean College.

Mr. Louizia’s performances have taken him all across New England & up and down the Eastern US Seaboard, West Coast, and Internationally.  His strong base in choreography has led him to choreograph for MC Hammer, Disney’s The Andi Mac Show, Carnival in Los Angeles and for a national touring band called the Salamanders! Jeffrey is the Director and founder of Lovolution, a worldwide movement where love and self worth are brought to awareness through dance. He also is the Hip Hop Director of Millennium Dance Complex’s BOOM CREW in Salt Lake City.

Since moving to Los Angeles he has been in many music videos and industrials including the movie Dear Dumb Diary, Sketchers, Black Eyed Peas “Rock Your Body,” Taio Cruz’s “Dirty Picture,” Ace Hood ft lil Wayne & Rick Ross’s “Hustle” and American Idol winner Alexandra Burke’s “Start Without You.” Jeffrey has also performed with Odyssey Dance Theater for 5 years performing nationally & touring Europe!

Jeffrey Louizia loves to teach, motivate and inspire as well as be inspired by all, including dancers and non-dancers! He truly believes that by using the platform of dance we can practice believing in ourselves, really understand our capabilities and grab a hold of our lives to not only discover, but own our infinite worth! Unapologetically being who we are and vibrating to our max to reveal our truest selves!