We honor our clients and friends who have passed on. They brought so much passion and joy to their life and their work.
Russell Clark
Russell Clark was a well-known teacher and choreographer in Hollywood, California. A Philadelphia native, he was the son of celebrated tap dancer Steve Clark of the Clark Brothers.
Michael Peters
Michael Peters was an extraordinary talent and inspiration in the world of dancemaking. An innovator in the field of music videos, and a Tony Award and multiple Emmy Award winner, Michael excelled as a director and choreographer.
Fayard Nicholas
Russell Clark was a well-known teacher and choreographer in Hollywood, California. A Philadelphia native, he was the son of celebrated tap dancer Steve Clark of the Clark Brothers.
Michael Peters
Michael Peters was an extraordinary talent and inspiration in the world of dancemaking. An innovator in the field of music videos, and a Tony Award and multiple Emmy Award winner, Michael excelled as a director and choreographer.
Fayard Nicholas
Fayard Nicholas, with his brother Harold wowed the tap dancing world with their astonishing athleticism and inspired generations of dancers, from Fred Astaire to Savion Glover. Known as "The Show Stoppers" the brother team went on to Broadway and Hollywood.
Michael Kidd was an award-winning choreographer for Broadway shows like "Guys and Dolls" and "Can-Can" as well as Hollywood musicals like "The Band Wagon" and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." He was the winner of five Tony Awards and a special Academy Award for his services to the art of dance for the screen.
Dancers know that movement is language – through which the deepest of chords can be struck, stories told, and communities built. Thus we mourn the passing of one of Los Angeles’ own prolific and legendary teachers, dancers, and choreographers. An innovative explorer within her craft, Jacqui was a dancer whose devotion to studying the body in motion enabled her to create a legacy of expression that will be carried forward by the students she cherished.
Merce Cunningham was one of the most widely influential contemporary choreographers of the past half-century. His pioneering work in video and film, collaborating with filmmakers Charles Atlas and later Elliot Caplan, enlarged the possibilities of choreography for the camera.
Michael Jackson
MSA celebrates the life of Michael Jackson. We thank him for providing two decades of unforgettable opportunities for our clients. He will remain an inspiration to dancers and choreographers for generations to come.
