Speakers

Drew Burgess

Ohio native, Drew Burgess, made his industry debut on Live with Regis during Amazing Kids Week. Upon relocating to California, he trained at L.A.’s best studios including EDGE, Millennium, Fusion, and the PAC Annex. Drew is highly sought after as a performer, choreographer, guest teacher, dance supervisor, & dance captain. Drew has been on adjudication panels for NexStar, Headliners, American Dance Awards, Dance Educators of America & 10 different regional DMA chapters. A former competitor himself, Drew’s titles include Jr. Mr. Dance of America, 2002, and Mr. Dance of America, 2017. Drew is certified by test to teach in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Acrobatics through Dance Masters of America & Dance Educators of America, is an active member in both organizations, and often serves as a member teacher on their faculty.

Drew’s passion for dance circles the globe with platform convention classes, performances, & choreography, year-round. His corporate and live entertainment credits include: GMC, Nestlé, Reebok & American Greetings with Taylor Swift. Drew’s students have accolades including: Teen Miss Dance of Arizona, Male Dancer of the Year, Miss Dance of Ohio, & Mr. Dance of America. Drew’s national choreography merits include the Sherry Gold Memorial Choreography Award at DMA & Best Group Choreography at NexStar. In 2016, Drew was the choreographer of 3 out of 8 titleists for Ohio Dance Masters, and also the newest Mr. Dance of America, 2017. Drew has also toured worldwide with Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance as a Swing in “ROCK the Ballet” & “Romeo & Juliet”.

Sessions

Jump & Turn Progressions Int/Adv
Jazz Progression Madness
Choreo vs Curriculum in AcroDance
Stretch & Flexibility Workshop
Children's Jazz Ages 7-9 Progressions & Combo