MSA LA Job Update (November, 2009) / MSA Pressroom

DANCE DEPARTMENT

--MSA ON TELEVISION--

MSA dancers have been all over ABC'S hit show Dancing with the Stars! Allie Cohen and Jersey danced with Shakira (choreographed by Hi-Hat), Kevin Stea with Nora Jones, Desi Jevon with Alicia Keyes, Karla Andrade with the Ballas Hough Band, and Dominic Chaiduang and Jessica Reely with Rod Stewart.

Valerie Raistalla Moise, Tiana Brown and Kelly Connolly can be seen in Britney Spears' new music video, Wynterland. Other MSA dancers that booked music videos are:

Puff Daddy - The Beatfreaks dance crew
Beyonce - Bryan Tanaka and Cassidy Noblett
Janet Jackson - Ed Moore and Mark Kanemura
Timbaland - Ryan Bosco Baker
Chris Brown - Transform You - Ed Moore and Mariela Artiega (lead dancer)
One Republic - All the Right Moves - Shannon Holtzapffel, Kelly Connolly, Stefan Raulston, Ben Allen, Nick Drago, and Samantha Lee (choreographed by Lance MacDonald)
Lady Gaga - Bad Romance - Rais, Amanda Balen, Molly D'Amore, and Tye Mohawk
David Guetta feat Estelle - Wizdom
Laura Scandar - Desi Jevon and Gus Carr
Girls Generation - Rino Nakasone Razlan
Asia - Samantha Abrantes

Napoleon and Tabitha choreographed for the Emmy Awards, featuring MSA dancers Tera Perez, Ryan Confreido, Amanda Balen, Katee Shean and Mark Kanemura. They also choreographed a Carrie Underwood TV Special, featuring Lee Daniel, Lauren Gottlieb, and Mark Kanemura.

Aubrey Morgan danced on an episode of 90210, choreographed by MSA client Becca Sweitzer.

The MSA dancers featured in Carried Underwood's 2009 Country Music Awards performance (choreographed by Cati Jean) are Tracy Shibata, Michele Martinez and Tia Robinson.

Guitarist Ron Benise's PBS Special includes MSA clients Ruthy Inchaustegui, Kelley Parker, Paul Barris, Julius Rubio, Neena and Veena Bidasha, Arleen Hurtado, Pablo Pizano and singer Storm Lee. Storm is also recurring as a back-up singer on The Singing Bee.

MSA dancer Lamesha Vine choreographed an episode of NBC's Parks and Recreation. Also on NBC, Alicia Wheeler appeared on the new comedy Community.

Tracy Ulman's show State of the Union featured Veena and Neena Bidasha, Katie Rustowitz, Bryan Anthony, Matt Rustowitz, Marissa Gutierez, Michelle Elkin, Kevin Stea, Jerry Evans, and Stefan Raulston.

Choreographer Fred Tallaksen is actually playing a choreographer in the Untitled Scott Fellows Project.

Singer Amerie will include Britt Merrill and Annika Inhat on her upcoming television appearances and spot dates.

--MSA ON FILM--

Christina Aguilera is starring in Burlesque

Several MSA clients have been busy working on Burlesque, starring Christina Aguilera. On camera talent includs Sean Vanderwilt and Loriel Hennington, while Aisha Franics is part of skeleton crew and is one of the assistant choreographers. Other MSA clients include choreographer Denise Faye, co-choreographer Joey Pizzi, and associate choreographer JaQuel Knight.

Wade Robson recently choreographed a sizzle reel for the upcoming Footloose remake, featuring dancers David Blyss Ezell, Mariela Arteaga, Bj Das, Laurel Thomsen, Zac Brazenas, Ashton Grant, Ivan Koumaev, Lauren Gottleib, Travis Wall, and Amanda Balen.

Congratulations to Stephen "tWitch" Boss, who booked the lead role of Taz in the upcoming Stomp the Yard 2. The film is expected to hit theatres in 2010.

Stephanie Renz and Nick Drago have been working on the soundtrack for The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure, set to release in 2010. Renz and Drago also danced in the film, choreographed by Mandy Moore.

Davi Lorenzo and Teresa Espinosa will be dancing in the feature film Beat the World. Espinosa is also the assistant choreographer on the film.

Kathryn Burns is the choreographer as well as the lead in the independent film Freak Dance. Other MSA clients involved include Peppa Yuan (as a lead role), Rachel Collins, and Michele Martinez.

--MSA ON STAGE--

A Christmas Carol will soon oepn at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Dancers include Mandy Korpinen, Tammy Laframboise, Jen Lamberty, Jenelle Lancaster, Kelley Parker, Dani Wylie, Jaayda McClannahan, Kraig McLaughlin, Rosanna Rizzuto, and Dawn Lucky Manning.

Julius Rubio, Dan Domenech, Laura Karklina, and Stefan Raulston are dancing in the musical Wonderland, opening in Tampa this December. Wonderland is choreographed by Marguerite Derricks.

Miley Cyrus recently performed at the City of Hope Show in Los Angeles, along with MSA dancers Myke Dizon and Christina Glur, who are also featured on her tour.

Jillian Schmitz is a dancer on the Mickey Avalon Tour. Both Schmitz and Steph Spanksi are also performing various spot dates. Other MSA dancers performing on tour are:

Chris Brown Promo Tour – Brandon Shaw
Beyonce Tour – Bryan Tanaka and Cassidy Noblett
Pink Tour – Nikki Tuazon
Paulina Rubio Tour – Melissa Garcia
Kristinia DeBarge spot dates – Karon Lynn
Sun Promo Tour – Derrell Bullock
Lolene Promo Tour – LaShaun Price
Leehom Wang Tour – Brandi Oglesby and Chanelle Laurence

Cher Live in Vegas (directed by Doriana Sanchez) features dancers Jackie Dowsett, Mam Smith, Max Tordall and Kevin Wilson. Also in Vegas, Saleemah Knight is dancing in The Lion King, Ramon Del Barrio in Jersey Boys, and Monica Klus in Peep Show (directed/choreographed by Jerry Mitchell).

Dancing on Broadway, Easton Smith in Billy Elliott, Vivian Nixon in Memphis, and Dominique Kelley and Daniel Cruz in In the Heights. Off-Broadway, Christopher Fox is cast in Wicked in San Francisco, while Bryson Connolly is in Black Nativity in Seattle.

MSA dancers have also been working with musical artists on various one-off performances, such as Steph Spanski (Jane's Addiction Halloween Performance), Mark Kanemura (Keri Hilson Scotland show) and Yoda Jones and Katie Orr (coaching singer Amerie).

Leo Gallo is currently performing at Tokyo Disney. Also in Tokyo, Jeremiah Tatum performed with Endless Shock.

Congratulations to the following dancers who book a Nuskin Industrial – Nick Drago, Dominic Chaiduang, Sergio Carbajal, Shannon Beach, Melissa Emrico, Lisa Byrnes, Tracy Shibata, Carlton Wilborn, Rachael Markarian, Britt Merrill, Danielle Acoff, Mimi Karsh, Julia Bantner, and Jupinko.

COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT

Congratulations to the following MSA clients for their commercial bookings:

Toyota National Commercial – Katie Joy
Gap 2009 National Holiday Campaign – Shannon Holtzapffel and Tracy Shibata
Gap Interactive Campaign – Shannon Holtzapffel
JokeyPhone.com commercial – Adrian Hamlin, Anton Starkman and Hannah Yorke
Chrysler National Commercial – Stefan Raulston, Kelly Connelly, Paul Barris, and Danny Davalos
Cox Communications Commercial – Teresa Lee
Atlantis Commercial – Rachael Markarian, Laurel Thomson, Tracy Shibata, Bryan Tanaka, and Andrew Pirozzi
Kayak.com National Commercial – Dawson White
Old Navy 2009 National Holiday Commercial – Richard Vazquez, Lauren Gottlieb and Katey Weibring (choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha)
US Census National Commercial – Evan Adrian
Gain National Commercial (to air in Canada and US) – Carol Borjas
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter National Commercial – Shannon Holtzapffel, Bryan Anthony

Andrea Hope booked an EZ Shopper Infomercial, while Abby LaDuke booked a SAG Industrial.

Mariela Arteaga is featured in a 2009 Skechers Holiday Campaign in both the United States and China.

PRINT / BRANDING / TEACHING DEPARTMENTS

MSA client Kimberly Wyatt is a celebrity judge on the Sky 1 TV show, Got To Dance, airing in the UK.

Congratulations to the following clients who are featured in magazines:

Travis Payne in a Movmt Magazine specialty article
The Groovaloos highlighted in Dance Spirit
The Beat Freaks in Dancer Magazine

Marguerite Derricks will be teaching in Seattle, Orange County, Denver, and Chicago with LA Dance Force.

MSA celebrity client Joanna Krupa made an appearance at the Lauren Hildebrant release party at Les Deux in Hollywood. Celebrity client Holly Montag made an appearance at The Bank in Las Vegas.

Bethany Frolich just returned after doing various modeling jobs in South Korea for the last two months.

Berglind Icey made an appearance as a Trophy Girl on Spike TV.

Nadine Ellis booked a Joan Rivers Hair Infomercial.

Janae Rosebud was a stand in for Janet Jackson for a Harpers Bazaar shoot.

Rebecka Birgersson recently appeared in an Esacda Campaign.

Kaeli Carr worked on the Miss Vinyl Project.

Brittane Phillips just booked a Jadore Magazine Shoot.

Celsetina and Lorena Ortiz worked Gigi Jeans Campaign.