Jeffrey Boom Louizia  was born and raised in Boston, MA. Jeffrey Louizia discovered his love for dance right in the middle of his home. Being a part of a culture where dance is the center of everyday life. He knew that it was written in the stars that dance was going to be a massive part of his life. Attending a performing arts high called Boston Arts Academy, he became proficient in many styles of dance. Jeffrey has studied extensively in ballet, tap, modern jazz, modern, hip hop, and  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,  The Disney Show, The Andi Mac show, Kia, doTERRA, and to co-choreograph for one of the top hitmakers in pop named Poo Bear who wrote major hits for artists like Justin Bieber, and to choreograph for a national touring band called The Salamanders. Jeffrey is the director for the Millennium Dance Complex Hip Hop Boom Crew in Salt Lake City.  Since moving to Los Angeles he has been in many music videos and industrials including Featured Dancer in the movie Dear Dumb Diary, Sketchers, Black Eyed Peas “Rock Your Body,” Taio Cruz “Dirty Picture,” Ace Hood ft lil Wayne and Rick Ross "Hustle" and American Idol winner Alexandra Burke’s “Start Without You.” He also performed with Odyssey Dance Theater for 5 years performing productions Thriller and Romeo and Juliet, touring the US and Europe. Jeffrey Louizia's ultimate passion is to teach, motivate and inspire as well as being inspired by all who share and do not share his love for dance. He truly believes that by using the platform of dance, we can practice believing in ourselves and really discovering our capabilities to maximize on our life and embrace our infinite worth! Unapologetically being ourselves and vibrating to our max, revealing what he calls the realest version of you!!

Martina Jorgensen is a recent graduate from Utah Valley University with a BFA in Modern Dance Performance. While pursuing her degree at UVU, Martina performed for Synergy, CDE, and Mos.A.I.C dance companies where she had the opportunity to work with many incredible guest choreographers including Mike Esperanza, Carl Flink, and Kumiko Kashiwagi. Martina was chosen to be a part of the re-staging and performance of Doris Humphrey’s masterful work, Passacaglia, by Jennifer Scanlan and Nina Watt alongside members of Repertory Dance Theater as a guest, student performer, and has also performed with Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company as a guest in Daniel Sharon’s work, Aberrations of Light. Since graduating she has choreographed and performed nationally and internationally, most recently traveling to China to perform with the Sino-American Cultural Exchange Program with Hip Hop Crew, FWD. Martina has taught for RDT’s Dance Center and choreographs for studios and companies throughout the state. She is so excited and grateful to be back home at UVU, now teaching Hip Hop courses and having the opportunity to build and direct a new Hip Hop Crew, Esprit d.c. Martina has always had a passion for creating and sharing meaningful art, and she is excited for the chance to make artistic opportunities more accessible to many populations, to help build dance in academia, and endeavor to connect cultures with dance as a bridge.

Utah born and raised, Tonga started his dance journey with cultural Polynesian dances with his family and later started training in Hip Hop styles such as Popping, Breaking and Hip Hop Freestyle. Battler, teacher and choreographer representing Blowup KingZ and Hybrids crew, Tonga has danced as a Jazz Dancer and had the opportunity to act as the Jazz Break team captain. He currently choreographs across Utah and teaches at Millennium Dance Complex SLC.

Since her first introduction to Whacking in 2012 and Heels in 2014, Tia Aiono (aka "Tiacakes") has been a creator, dancer and pillar to the Salt Lake City dance community for over a decade. Within her journey of Whacking, Tia was adopted into the International House of Artistic Punking (IHOAP) under the wings of OG Punk Viktor Manoel, Piotr Jeziorowski and Lorena Valenzuela. Indulging herself further into the culture through the years, she has attended renowned events such as Waackfest, Strike With Force, and endless local and national jams where she's left her mark. Tia is the Creator and Co-Owner of Utah's first heels specific program, Heal In A Heel. This started as a vision in 2016 and has grown into a movement. This is an all-level heels dance program centered in healing, body confidence, sensuality and community. Choreography credits include Latin AMAs, Odyssey Dance Theatre, Gus Giordano Professional Company and others. Tia has a passion for femme styles which have allowed her to externally express her internal experience. These styles have allowed her to fall in love with herself over and over again, and she is passionate about creating spaces for others to do the same for themselves.

Tristan Gray began his training at 6 years old with the renowned Furious Styles Crew under B-boy House in Phoenix, Arizona with an emphasis on Funk and Hip Hop styles. During this time, he also gained formal studio training in various genres of dance including Contemporary, Ballet, Musical Theatre and Jazz. In Arizona and in his later home of Seattle, Washington, Tristan had the opportunity to perform regularly in the commercial field for companies and teams including Radio Disney, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Suns, and the Seattle Supersonics. In Seattle, Washington under Breaking Point Dance Company, Tristan was able to participate with his crew in Hip Hop International’s USA and World Competition for 2 years and achieved a preliminary national title. This was all before 12 years of age. At the same age, Tristan moved to Salt Lake City, Utah and worked as a guest performer with Odyssey Dance Theatre for 3 years, all while continuing his formal dance and Hip Hop training whilst traveling across the country, or at Center Stage Performing Arts Studio in Orem, Utah. By this point, Tristan has spread his scope of work to film, television, stage, and music video. At 17 years of age, Tristan’s passion fell into the realm of teaching and facilitating the next generation of dancers, with having even participated in the direction of a non-profit organization for youth, Utah Urban Dance Organization, from 2015-2018. With 20+ years of dance training and 10 years of teaching experience, he has been able to share his knowledge at prestigious organizations and institutions such as Cornell University, Ballet West, and Brigham Young University. Tristan is passionate about culture, history, and ingenuity, as he focuses on the true meaning and beginnings of Hip Hop and Funk styles, while pairing that with heavy focus on individualism and creative opportunity for each dancer. His teaching scope has also extended past Hip Hop and has merged into Contemporary styles as well, exploring with new movement and musical development. He currently holds a directorial position at American Expression of Dance in Draper, Utah, a teaching position at SLC Herc in South Salt Lake, Utah and has also coupled his dancing with a passion in architecture, having received his Bachelors of Science in Architectural Studies from the University of Utah in May of 2023. He now not only wants to facilitate dancers and their talents, but also create space, shelter, and opportunity for all people to experience, enjoy, and collaborate.

Maryland native Megan Adelsberger began training at Elower-Sicilia Productions and continued to develop her artistry in Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York, and Los Angeles. She attended The University of the Arts and spent two years traveling the world while performing on Holland America Cruise Ships.

Megan is an accomplished artist and choreographer in both the commercial and concert world of dance. She can be found dancing on So You Think You Can Dance during Season 6 of “Vegas Week” and the LA Results Episode. She was selected for a Nigel Lythgoe Productions T.V. series on Ovation called A Chance To Dance where she had the opportunity to study under Michael Nunn & William Trevitt formerly of The Royal Ballet in addition to David Dorfman of David Dorfman Dance at Jacob’s Pillow.

Megan was featured in a Hallmark film entitled Dear Dumb Diary and has performed live at the Capezio ACE Awards in New York City, Jazz Dance World Congress, and in the 1520 Arts performance of They Reminisce. Megan spent 5 years touring internationally as a professional company member with Odyssey Dance Threatre and was a producer, director, choreographer, and principle dancer in Urban Fairytalez production of “Who Are You?” Her creative work has been showcased in The Eureka Dance Festival in Washington D.C., RAW Artists Salt Lake City, Creators Grid, Usana Amphitheater, and Odyssey Dance Theatre's 2017 European Tour.

Megan taught in Haiti for Lovolution’s Outreach Program, at Pioneer Performing Arts Highschool, was a faculty member for the I’m Training Dance Convention in Chihuahua, Mexico, and was an instructor for Millennium Dance Complex SLC.

She is Founder, Owner & Artistic Director of JUNCTION DANCE STUDIO + JUNCTION DANCE CO whose mission is “Connecting Lives Through Movement.” JUNCTION is best known for their explosive fusion of street and contemporary styles, diverse youth and professional programs and their involvement in the Salt Lake City community! Megan continues to share her passion teaching, dancing, and choreographing for industrials, workshops, intensives, dance companies and in studios across the nation!

Jon Slajer, a choreographer hailing from Los Angeles, California, boasts an impressive resume collaborating with renowned artists such as BTS, Ciara, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, and many others. Despite spending most of his childhood in Utah, his journey into dance faced an initial setback when he was rejected from his high school dance company for "poor technique". However, Slajer persevered, emphasizing the importance of work ethic and instilling in his students the belief that with dedication, there are no limits to what they can achieve.

From choreographing TV shows to dancing on stage with global stars like Justin Bieber, Lilly Wray's journey epitomizes versatility and community-rooted training. A product of Utah and the Millennium Dance Complex, Lilly now thrives in Los Angeles, CA, where she continues her professional career.

Ofa Vahe, a Polynesian dance artist, has been in the vibrant Utah dance scene for over a decade. With 11 years of dedicated experience, Ofa has woven a tapestry of cultural expression through movement.

Specializing in hip hop choreography and the electrifying art of Whacking, Ofa's performances exude passion, rhythm, and raw energy. Beyond mere steps, Ofa infuses each movement with a rich tapestry of cultural heritage and personal flair.

However, Ofa's artistry extends beyond the stage. With a heart devoted to sharing the joy of dance, Ofa finds immense fulfillment in teaching. Through workshops and classes, Ofa imparts not just technique, but a sense of empowerment and self-discovery to all who seek to explore the world of dance.

Yet, Ofa's aspirations reach even further. With a deep commitment to community upliftment, particularly within the Polynesian youth, Ofa strives to be a guiding light, inspiring the next generation of dancers to embrace their roots, express themselves boldly, and reach for their dreams.

In every step, every movement, Ofa's mission remains clear: to spread the transformative power of dance, to empower others, and to illuminate the path for a brighter, more inclusive future in the world of performing arts."