BZ Contemporary – Donyelle Jones – Groups
MEET DONYELLE
Donyelle Denise Jones is a talented and successful dancer, choreographer, director, teacher, singer and actress. She was born July 3, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, to Charles and Mary Jones. She is the youngest of three children of a military family. Ms. Jones chose her dance career at the age of six. Her love of dance and interpreting stories through movement was cultivated by her mentor, Broderick Wilson, until his death October 10, 1997. Following Mr. Wilsons death, Ms. Jones began her formal dance training under the direction of Lara Arnaiz at Extensions Performing Arts Academy in Lancaster, California at the age of eighteen. She studied ballet, jazz, modern dance and hip hop as well as acting and sing. Currently, Ms. Jones is choreographer for the new spectacular Las Vegas Show at the Venetian starring Wayne Brady. During 2006, she received national attention as a finalist on the show, So You Think You Can Dance. She has been featured in musical theatre productions such as Hair, Nutcracker, and many more. Ms. Jones taught and directed the dance program at Palmdale High School for three years. Additionally, she taught at Orange County High School of the Arts. Ms. Jones teaches at Millennium Dance Complex, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio, Golds Gym in Hollywood, Extensions Performing Arts Academy and at various dance conventions in the United States as well as Canada. Additionally Ms. Jones has been featured in music videos, movies and award shows. Her accolades include working with Missy Elliot, Shanice Wilson, The Game, Black Peas, and Master P. Ms. Jones has appeared in movies such as Be Cool and Beauty Shop. Emphasizing body movement, use of space, facial expressions and costume design through creative choreography continue to define Ms. Jones passion.
DISCLAIMER
For Inspirational purposes only. Please respect the creative work of this choreographer. Duplicating or recycling these moves in any shape or form for your own use (without permission) is prohibited and “shameful.”
Duration : 0:9:56
[contemporary dance choreography] If (Love, that story of ….) – Kiaro Dance Company
Choreographer : Soon-cheon Jeon
Kiaro Dance Company’s Lyrical Dance
Duration : 0:2:19
BZ Contemporary – Sonya Tayeh Groups
MEET SONYA TAYEH
Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Sonya Tayeh is a highly accredited choreographer and teacher. HeR repertoire in contemporary funk and progressive contact are the new choreographic styles in the dance world. She has a powerful artistic force and a unparalleled knowledge of dance, which is evident in all of her works. Sonya’s pieces have been seen in many competition routines, dance conventions, dance companies, professional shows, and recently on So You Think You Can Dance. With her passionate love of dance, Sonya inspires numerous students, which is her ultimate goal as a teacher. Sonya Tayeh is the future of dance. She is excellence.
Personal Interests:
Sonya’s personal interests include educating dance students around the world, arts and crafts, and being with her friends and family. Her personal inspirations in life are her family, Jiri Kylian, Frida Kahlo, Twila Tharp, and any other innovative artist. Plus, she’s got a killer sense of style!
DISCLAIMER
For Inspirational purposes only.
Please respect the creative work of this choreographer. Duplicating or recycling these moves in any shape or form for your own use (without permission) is prohibited and “shameful.”
Duration : 0:9:59
[Dance] Lyrical Contemporary dance – Palpittion
source : Kiaro Dance Company
Director : Se-yang Jung
Dance : Kiaro Dance Company
Duration : 0:1:22