Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Kiel Tutin began his career in dance after moving to New Zealand, performing and teaching as a co-choreographer of crews 'Sorority', 'Kings' and 'The Royal Family' from The Palace Dance Studio. Kiel's success at the World HHI Championships has resulted in 7 medals, including 4 world titles.
Teaching his signature style in over 30 countries around the globe, he is a positive force at the forefront of the NZ dance industry. He has worked with a number of artists throughout the globe, choreographing music videos, award shows and world tours for music icons such as Jennifer Lopez, Taiwanese superstar Jolin Tsai and arguably the biggest girl group in the world - BLACKPINK.
Kiel is the creative director of the agency '3WJ+boy', providing jobs and building the commercial industry in New Zealand, and founder of 'NZX’, a collaborative team formed of dancers from all over the country.
Teaching/Judging Experience in: Singapore, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Greece, Israel, China, Taiwan, Korea, USA, Philippines
Teaching his signature style in over 30 countries around the globe, he is a positive force at the forefront of the NZ dance industry. He has worked with a number of artists throughout the globe, choreographing music videos, award shows and world tours for music icons such as Jennifer Lopez, Taiwanese superstar Jolin Tsai and arguably the biggest girl group in the world - BLACKPINK.
Kiel is the creative director of the agency '3WJ+boy', providing jobs and building the commercial industry in New Zealand, and founder of 'NZX’, a collaborative team formed of dancers from all over the country.
Teaching/Judging Experience in: Singapore, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Greece, Israel, China, Taiwan, Korea, USA, Philippines
Haeni is a person who loves to explore with what she loves, dance. As a dancer, choreographer, creative director and educator, she has been sharing her knowledge of dance, exchanging movements through numerous classes, projects and events all around the world for the past five years.
Today, her great passion is bringing people, inspiration, and creativity to make the world a better place.
JinWoo Yoon from South Korea is no stranger to the dance world. He started out his career at a well known Dance Studio in Korea and then proceeded to branch out on his own. He has worked with KPOP artists such as Jessi, Jay Park, Gray and Loco and have directed MVs for NCT, StrayKids and Got7 to name a few.
His sub genres include Popping, Hip-hop, Locking and House. He and fellow "Be Mbitious" contestant Tarzan are members of the dance crew AITTY TOO (82). He performed with YGX for Street Woman Fighter's "Men of Women" mission. He is also affiliated with YGX.
His sub genres include Popping, Hip-hop, Locking and House. He and fellow "Be Mbitious" contestant Tarzan are members of the dance crew AITTY TOO (82). He performed with YGX for Street Woman Fighter's "Men of Women" mission. He is also affiliated with YGX.
Kristen Dodgen is a dancer, entertainer, and influencer. She has worked with Parris Goebel as a dancer in the Royal Family Dance Crew from a young age. During her time with Royal Family, she won her first gold medal at the Hip Hop International World Championships at the age of 13.
She has performed live and in music videos with the world’s top music artists including Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj, and many more. Some of her iconic live performances include Rihanna’s Stage Fenty Show, MTV Music Awards, and the Pepsi Super Bowl 54th Half Time Show.
Kirsten dedicates her talent and art form to bring joy to the world and inspire people to recognise self beauty and value their well being. She is currently enjoying her travel around the world to teach and share her love for dance.
She has performed live and in music videos with the world’s top music artists including Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj, and many more. Some of her iconic live performances include Rihanna’s Stage Fenty Show, MTV Music Awards, and the Pepsi Super Bowl 54th Half Time Show.
Kirsten dedicates her talent and art form to bring joy to the world and inspire people to recognise self beauty and value their well being. She is currently enjoying her travel around the world to teach and share her love for dance.
Pat Cruz is a dancer and choreographer for the Kinjaz. Affectionately known to his close friends and teammates as “Coach Pat”, Pat is one of the most integral members of the Kinjaz and is highly valued for his skills and foundations in dance. He is a world renowned dancer and is known for his choreography for both the Kinjaz and competitive community team, The Company. He was trained in ballet in his younger days at West Lake School for the performing arts. This is also the home of his team, The Company.
Akanen is a long standing dancer and prominent choreographer in Japan. In the last 5 years her popularity has skyrocketed and she now teaches all around the world. Outside of dance, she has also performed with Japanese Music legends such as SMAP, EXILE, BoA and Daichi Miura.
Akanen is constantly on tour in Japan so it is quite rare to catch her in classes around Tokyo.
Akanen is constantly on tour in Japan so it is quite rare to catch her in classes around Tokyo.
Audrey is an 19 year old industry dancer based in Los Angeles, California, originally from the Pacific Northwest. She has appeared on Nickelodeon, Disney, NBC’s World of Dance, has choreographed for Disney, and artists like Matt & Kim, as well as worked with companies like Mazda and Samsung.
Audrey is a Monster’s of Hip Hop alumni, and has taught workshops and classes both locally and internationally.
Audrey is a Monster’s of Hip Hop alumni, and has taught workshops and classes both locally and internationally.
Another product of Osaka's amazing talent pool, Yumeri has been dancing for about 10 years now. She started her journey by travelling to America to take class and train herself and she can often be seen assisting Sean Lew in many of his classes around the world. Yumeri is currently working on a few projects back home in Japan and has more recently choreographed a song for ITZY. We are looking forward to seeing more of Yumeri in the coming year!
Bada Lee, is a dancer and choreographer hailing from South Korea. Bada is a powerhouse in the Korean Entertainment scene where she has choreographed for the likes of AESPA, NCT, and The Boyz to name a few. She also dances for Lisa, CL, and Kai. We look forward to seeing more of BADA in the teaching circuit around the globe.
Latrice began her dancing career at the age of 4. Hailing from Australia, Latrice moved to China in 2017 and began her professional dance career under her family’s tutelage. Latrice has worked and danced with artists such as Lay Zhang, Caixu Kun, Wang Yibo, Vava. She also choreographed for TV shows such as Iqiyi Idol Producer, Idol Hits and Rap of China.
Most recently, she was on the Street Dance Of China 4 as a contestant. Now based in Brisbane, we will definitely see more of Latrice in the next few years as she continues to carve her path outside Asia Pacific.
Most recently, she was on the Street Dance Of China 4 as a contestant. Now based in Brisbane, we will definitely see more of Latrice in the next few years as she continues to carve her path outside Asia Pacific.
Rie Hata, aka the Queen Of Swag, is a Japan-based dancer and choreographer.
With an Instagram following of 400k and growing, Rie is one of the hottest choreographers in the dance industry today. Her work speaks for itself as Rie has worked with some of the biggest artists from all over the world.
Rie is currently a brand ambassador for Nike Woman.
With an Instagram following of 400k and growing, Rie is one of the hottest choreographers in the dance industry today. Her work speaks for itself as Rie has worked with some of the biggest artists from all over the world.
Rie is currently a brand ambassador for Nike Woman.
Representing Queen Me, Rie Hata Tokyo and more recently Criminalz Crew. Reina is an all rounded dancer. She has won many battles on top of her choreography accolades. She is a perfectionist and is constantly evolving as a choreographer and a dancer.
Yumeki is Japanese born but currently residing in South Korea. He started dancing when he was 13 years old and was strongly encouraged by his family to pursue dance. At the tender age of 22, Yumeki has already worked with some of Kpop biggest stars such as BaekHyun of Exo and Itzy. Yumeki has also worked with Riot games for their sub unit project K/DA. We look forward to seeing more of Yumeki in the coming years.
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