Effie Tutko is a well versed Los Angeles based professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She’s represented by MSA talent agency, and has worked commercially in both Los Angeles and New York, as well as internationally. Effie has danced for artists such as Billie Eilish, Jennifer Lopez, Sia, Ben Platt, Dove Cameron, Hailee Steinfeld, as well as toured with Unity LA for World Of Dance and performed in television shows and movies such as American Music Awards, Jimmy Kimmel, and Mean Girls – The Movie Musical.
Along side dancing professionally, Effie has been working as an assistant
to Choreographers and Directors. She has worked on various television shows including SYTYCD, Jimmy Kimmel, and live shows such as Latin AMAs, iLuminate Vegas Residency, and Co-Choreographed the new show “Awakening” for Greystone Creative on Celebrity Cruises.
Effie has been working professionally in the industry for 14 years. She is a seasoned professional with a lot of experience and knowledge of the industry under her belt. While loving the entertainment industry, Effie also holds a strong passion for educating dancers of all ages. She brings her experience from the stage and set to the classroom and has the knowledge to help future dancers fulfill their dreams and goals.
Effie started teaching at her home studio, Allegro Performing Arts Academy in Seattle WA, and went on to teach at numerous studios as well as conventions such as Hollywood Vibe, Radix, NUVO, Wild, PowerPak. Effie feels incredibly lucky to teach kids of all ages around the country and does not take the importance of being an educator lightly. She encourages her dancers to dig deeper with their intention, performance, musicality, and technique. It is guaranteed you will leave feeling empowered and inspired to continue training.