Guest Faculty
Christina Grady
Christina Grady was born and raised in a small suburb of St. Louis, MO. Her love of entertaining started with her first dance class at age 2. From there she grew to develop a love for all the arts: singing, acting, dancing, and musical theatre.
Christina has toured the world dancing for artists like: Lady Gaga, P.Diddy, Mariah Carey, Nicky Minaj, Will.I.Am, Ne-yo, Enrique Iglesias, Space Cowboy, Keri Hilson, Cassie, Avril Lavigne, Jody Watley, many Disney/Nickelodeon stars & more.
Christina can be seen in countless TV performances such as the Super Bowl 51 Half Time Show, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, MTV VMAs, Saturday Night Live, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, American Music Awards, David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Voice, America’s Got Talent, Teen Choice Awards, VH1 DIVA’S Live, BET Awards, So You Think You Can Dance, BET 106 and Park, George Lopez, NBA All Star Game, Kids Choice Awards, Monique, The Disney Channel, Toyota Commercials, & many others. You can also see her in videos such as: Lady Gaga "John Wayne", “Applause”, “Bad Romance”, “You and I”, “Marry the Night” , “Applause”, Enrique Iglesias “I Like It”, Keri Hilson’s “Pretty Girl Rock”, “Lose Control” and “Love Me”, and All American Rejects “Beekeepers Daughter” to name a few.
Christina is also a recording artist, formerly in the band “The Nuckleheads” and the girl group known as “Nikki 16” . She enjoys performing, singing and recording. Her former group performed on E! with Missy Elliot and made many other TV and press appearances and shows. She has worked with artists/producers such as: Chris Brown, Missy Elliot, DJ Felli Fel, the late HeavyD, and many more.
She was assistant choreographer for the Disney TV show “Shake it Up” as well as numerous Disney videos. She worked in the country of Colombia filming many commercials that have aired worldwide! She assists choreographer Richard Jackson for several projects including artists Jojo and Matisse. Christina has also been assistant choreographer on countless TV shows such as ABC’s Castle, MTV’s ABDC, ABC’s Cristella, NBC'S THE SING OFF, award shows, commercials, and Disney Channel. She assisted the legend Michael Rooney, as well. She also was asked, along with choreographer Rosero McCoy, to teach and dance with First Lady Michelle Obama for a promo tour !
Christina also has a passion for teaching and to spread her knowledge of the entertainment industry and “What it Takes” to be a part of it and maintain success. She feels passionate about bringing back what it “really” means to dance, the benefits knowing the history of dance brings, and what “true” performing as an individual entails. After working with Christina you will be left with a better understanding of dancing with individuality and confidence and really understand the feeling you should have when performing. She conveys this not only through teaching but through working as a judge at competitions as well.
Christina looks forward to spreading her knowledge of the entertainment industry to both the existing and upcoming generations!
Brooke Lipton
Brooke Lipton’s energy is contagious. A native of Phoenix, AZ, Brooke was a rising star in the LA dance scene at the young age of 12. She spent her summers dancing at the LA studios and conventions and was highly sought after by the industry’s top choreographers. Brooke moved to LA to pursue her dream of being a professional dancer, and has worked with artists such as Madonna, Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Paula Abdul, to name a few. Brooke toured the world with Britney Spears for over eight years, including the “Dream Within A Dream” Tour, “The Onyx Hotel” Tour and “Circus” promo tour.
She choreographed for six seasons on FOX’s hit TV show Glee, which had over 750 musical performances. Glee’s phenomenal success also included two world tours, “The Glee Project” Season 1 and 2, and Glee Live 3D The Movie. On Glee, Brooke worked with such iconic stars as Shirley Maclaine, Carol Burnett, Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristen Chenowith and Ricky Martin. Brooke’s choreography can be seen on shows like “Lucifer”, ”Bones”, “The Goldbergs”, “Chasing Life”, “American Horror Story”, and “The New Normal”. Hard at work in the dance world, she is also a mother of two children.
Brooke continues to teach internationally, giving back to the community that she loves so much. She can be found on Faculty with Hollywood Vibe Convention.
E.J. Fernacek
At the age of sixteen, EJ had the distinct honor of bringing home the bronze medal for the U.S.A. in the IDO World Dance Championships. Some of his professional credits include appearing in such feature films as “Adventureland” and “The Dark Knight Rises.”
EJ also performed with Aaron Carter at the International Children’s Games, had starring roles in episodes of Amazing News filmed by KEI of New York and appeared as a finalist on Fox’s hit TV show "So You Think You Can Dance.” In 2010, EJ was ranked 8th in the world at the IDO Hip Hop Championships. He also stays busy teaching master classes for colleges, dance conventions, and national dance competitions.
Most recently, EJ’s choreography can be seen in the new hit show “Luminosity: Ignite the Night” powered by Pepsi. Also, he has been working with teen pop star Spencer Kane and can be seen in three of his music videos. Specializing in tap and hip-hop, EJ’s choreography has gained national recognition in “Dance Magazine."
Some of his work can be seen in TV commercials and halftime shows for the NBA and WNBA. EJ loves traveling the country to work with dancers of all ages, spreading his knowledge and passion for the art of dance. To sign your child up for classes with any one of our guest faculty, call Star Seekers Production today at 763-972-3201.
Chris Moss
You can find Chris in the Academy Award Nominee motion picture "La La Land." He’s appeared in "Gangster Squad,' 'The Muppets,' 'Did You Hear About the Morgans?,' 'Bring It On: Fight to the Finish,' 'Bring It On: In it to Win it,' 'Bring It On: All or Nothing,' 'Meet the Spartans,' 'The Comebacks,' and 'Music and Lyrics.' He’s trained actors for their dance roles including Tom Cruise (Tropic Thunder) and Rob Schneider (The Hot Chick).
He’s been seen on the Academy Awards, The Emmys, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, CMA Country Christmas, TV Land Awards; popular TV shows like Dancing With The Stars, Glee, Bunheads, Community, The Office, 2 Broke Girls, How I Met Your Mother, Mike & Molly; in commercials for Pepsi, Coke, Ford, Visa, RumChata, Direct TV, Time Warner, Oreo’s; and was the lead actor in Metallica’s video "The Day That Never Comes."
Chris has danced and worked with such artists as Britney Spears, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Kelli Pickler, Jennifer Nettles, Raven Symone, Leann Rhimes, Whitney Houston, Brian McKnight, Chayanne, Lionel Richie, Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Winona Ryder, Joe Mchale, Donald Glover and Ken Jeong.
Tyler Muhlenkamp
Tyler Muhlenkamp’s career officially started out of Los Angeles, CA. His dance credits include: “The Cleaner” on A&E, “90210” on CBS, Norwegian Cruise Line, Jean Anne Ryan Productions along with Disney Cruise Line, and Odyssey Dance Theatre.
Tyler has found home in Orlando, FL performing as a dancer at the Walt Disney World Resort. Local Disney credits include: performing as a “Newsie” in ABC’s Walt Disney World Christmas Parade with Neil Patrick Harris, Metropolis Productions, In Motion Dance Productions, and the Equity lead of the Castle Stage Show, Dream Along With Mickey and Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire.
Tyler is also a faculty member on Dance League dance convention, focusing on technique in Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Lyrical. His main focus on teaching is to inspire dancers of all ages and skill levels. His motto: Never give up!
Desiree Robbins
Her real expertise is taking dancers and fine-tuning their technique, style, and movement to create a more refined, professional product. Desiree has well over 25 years of experience in the field and continues to grow with and focus on teaching what is needed in dance today. In 2014, Desiree founded her own convention and competition, Dance League, which will begin its fourth season in 2017.
Desiree’s goal with Dance League is to create an event where competition showcases the classic fundamentals and training incorporates the rudiments (basics) she feels have been lost over the past years. For quite some time, the feedback she has consistently received from clientele revealed a need to return to the basic skills, movement and technique that is required of sound dancers.
Throughout her career, Desiree has taught for Tremaine, Dance Teachers’ Summit, iHollywood, Artists Simply Human, Doug & Friends and many more convention workshops and tours. Each year Desiree travels to more than 40 cities worldwide to work with individuals and groups to help improve their training and performance to be the best dancers they can be.
Throughout her career, Desiree has taught for Tremaine, Dance Teachers’ Summit, iHollywood, Artists Simply Human, Doug & Friends and many more convention workshops and tours. Each year Desiree travels to more than 40 cities worldwide to work with individuals and groups to help improve their training and performance to be the best dancers they can be.
This past year, she had the pleasure of working with dancers at Canadian competition Be Dance and their American national finals ONE. Desiree is always working on new and upcoming projects and has many exciting ventures ahead.
Madeline Graupmann
Madeline Graupmann is a passionate dance teacher who is versatile in all genres of dance. She has professionally trained at Reif Center Dance, Orlando Ballet and Houston Ballet Ben Stevenson Academy.
Madeline has also danced professionally with Lexington Ballet and Houston Ballet. She has a strong passion for ballet and enjoys sharing her love with others. Her teaching experience includes teaching at Lexington Ballet, Houston Ballet and was the Ballet Director at Diamond School of Dance, just to name a few. As a teacher, her first priority is to encourage students to work at their highest ability, while creating a class that will help them grow as a dancer as well as personally.
Tasha Werbowski
Tasha Werbowski has been in the dance industry for 20 years. She began her dance training with Dance Fever Studio Inc. at the age of 7 training in tap, jazz & ballet. When she became older she began more training in pointe, hip hop and lyrical/contemporary. As a dancer she performed in many regional/national award-winning routines both in groups and as a soloist.
After she graduated high school she stayed in the dance community as a teacher/choreographer first with Fancy Dancin' in Coon Rapids and then returned "home" to Bravo Dance Company (previously Dance Fever Studio Inc.) She now is the co-owner of Vogue Dance Company in Andover, MN. Along with running the studio, she is also a lead choreographer for their Performing Lines and has also been a guest teacher for other studios & conventions.