Kobi Rozenfeld’s professional reputation and heightened demand in the dance industry have led him to work with some of the best entertainers and most notable celebrities in Hollywood such as Beyonce, Britney Spears, Natasha Bedingfield, Macy Gray, and “Wonder Woman’s” – Gal Gadot. His most recent television credit featured himself, as World Judge and Expert for CBS’s new hit talent show “The Word’s Best”.
Kobi is also credited for directing and choreographing the world tour of “Barbie Live” – The Musical, produced by “Mattel” and EMS. In addition, Kobi has choreographed for the British singer and songwriter, Natasha Bedingfield, at the “LifeBall” concert in Vienna and Macy Gray with her hit “Beauty in the World”.
In the summer of 2006, Kobi began working with Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble upon his arrival in the United States as a dancer and as the lead choreographer.
Topping this list is Kobi’s work with Britney Spears during her 2009 comeback and choreography for the incredible pop sensation, Beyonce, in her “I AM…” World Tour. That same year, he performed alongside Beyonce as one of the dancers at the Grammy Awards. Kobi has also choreographed for Israel’s “So You Think You Can Dance”
Kobi was born in Israel and had been dancing and choreographing from a very early age.
As a choreographer, Kobi is represented by Go2Talent, one of the top choreography and dance agencies in the industry. Kobi travels the world as a freelance choreographer. He has taught master classes at the Broadway Dance Center in New York and Pineapple Dance Studio in London. He has instructed workshops around the world in Israel, Guam, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, France, Slovakia, Spain, Croatia, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Cyprus and the United Kingdom.
As of 2020, Kobi has undertaken the mission to train the next generation of dancers as creator and artistic director of HEAT Convention & Competition, a convention that bridges the gap between the overall care of dancers and career dance industry opportunities.
HEATHER MORRIS is best known for her breakout role as series regular Brittany Pierce on FOX’s hit series, GLEE. She has appeared on shows such as CBS’ HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and Netflix’s GLOW, and recently starred in the feature films MOST LIKELY TO DIE and FOLK HERO & FUNNY GUY. She also appeared in Harmony Korine’s feature SPRING BREAKERS, opposite Ashley Benson and Selena Gomez. In addition to acting, Heather is an incredibly established dancer who joined Beyoncé’s “I Am…Sasha Fierce” world tour right after college, and competed on the 24th season of DANCING WITH THE STARS on ABC.
Nigerian American Comfort Fedoke is a multi-talented, choreographer, actor, singer, and Emmy award winning dancer. Known for competing on So You Think You Can Dance Season 4, and was invited back for several years as an All-Star , choreographer, and mentor.
On stage, Comfort has worked and performed live with talented artists such as H.E.R, John Legend, Florence and the Machine, Harry Styles, Kanye West, LL Cool J, Chaka Khan, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Wale,Jason Derulo, JLo, Travis Scott, Drake, Gwen Staffani, lizzo, Missy Elliott, and Etc
Her work doesn’t end on the dance floor, she also worked alongside legendary Sway Calloway for Red Bull TV as a commentator and host. Comfort continues to be a host and voice for numerous events for Redbull Tv and radio, as well as judge on a hit Nigerian TV show called Maltina Dance All.
Commercially Comfort has done numerous amounts of work. She was a solo feature in Nike’s 30-year celebration of Air Max, promoting the new VaporMax shoe as well as Michael Jackson’s Pepsi generation super bowl commercial. As well as having sponsorship and features in Cheetos and Apple Ads.
She has acted and choreographed in a number of films TV, and Stage shows . Such as films like Footloose, Step Up 5 All In , The Mindy project, The Funny Dance show on E, Blind Spotting, High Strung, That 90’s show, The Big Leap, The Santa Clauses, and you can now catch Comfort on Disney plus as “DrosselMeyer” on the new family film “ Hip Hop Nutcracker”
Comfort currently resides in London working as an associate choreographer on the new film “Wicked”, directed by John Chu
Choreographer, Creative Director, Master Instructor
Five time MTV Video Award Nominee for Best Choreography in a Music Video, and Winner of the 2013 and 2007 MTV VMA for best choreography for Justin Timberlake’s music videos, “Suit & Tie” and “My Love”. Marty is Justin Timberlake’s head choreographer and artistic director, having choreographed numerous performances for Timberlake such his performance in the 2018 Superbowl LII, the 2017 Oscars, the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, the 2013 Grammy Awards, the 2018 & 2013 Brit Awards, the 2008 ESPY Awards, along with Justin’s 2005, 2006, 2007 MTV VIDEO AWARDS. Marty is Timberlake’s head choreographer for music videos, television performances and his four solo World Tours; Justified, Future/Sex/Love/Sound, the 20/20 Experience, and Man of the Woods. His resume also includes choreography for Mariah Carey, JLO, Pink, Janet Jackson, One Direction, The Jacksons, The Backstreet Boys, JLS, Sean Kingston, Jason Durelo, Joe Jonas, Bebe Rexha, Tinashe, AJ Mitchell, The Thunder from Down Under and New District. Check out Marty’s latest work in Calvin Harris’s MV “Stay With Me” featuring Halsey, Pharrell and Justin Timberlake.
Marty has also choreographed for numerous feature films and commercial ad campaigns for Target: Back to School, Coca-Cola, Wild Turkey, Badoit, Tommy Hilfiger, Old Navy, McDonald’s, Citroen, Stuart Weitzman and Dreamworks’ Trolls & Trolls World Tour and the upcoming Trolls 3. His choreography has been featured on the MTV Video Music Awards, The MTV Movie Awards, The Brit Awards, The Espy Awards, The Kids Choice Awards, The Billboard Awards, The Oscars and the GRAMMYS, in addition to appearances on DANCING WITH THE STARS, and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. Marty has just completed work as co-Director on the DWTS Live Tour, which just concluded its tour of the US.
Angelica Stiskin is internationally recognized for her versatility as a choreographer, director, performer, and dance educator. She proudly earned her BFA in Dance at Marymount Manhattan College under the direction of Katie Langan, performing works by Robert Battle, Shen Wei and Lar Lubovitch to name a few. Angelica is honored to have assisted the Emmy Award winning Mia Michaels across the U.S.A. and Canada. She has performed with Justin Bieber and The Disney Channel’s Shake It Up Girls, as well as a guest artist in ASH Contemporary Dance Company and American Dance Artists, Adrienne Canterna’s former company, with performance artists such as Rasta Thomas and Travis Wall.
Other privileges include working for Benoit-Swan Pouffer (Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet Gala), Marlena Wolfe (Rehearsal Director), Ballroom Marfa, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble (Rite of Spring/Detroit Opera House). Angelica works as a répétiteur for Robert Battle, representing “The Hunt” in the Netherlands for world-renowned company, Introdans. Angelica directed and choreographed a piece for NY Fashion Week in collaboration with Louis Vuitton and Parsons School of Design. She has also recently been commissioned by Christian Dior Couture to choreograph in honor of the new Spring/Summer 2019 collection inspired by dance.
She has traveled with VIP Dance as a National Director, and also served as Brand Design Director/Choreographer for luxury comforts brand, Move Society. Miss Stiskin is part of the adjunct faculty at Marymount Manhattan College, and was positioned as Artistic Director of Joffrey Ballet School’s Jazz and Contemporary Trainee Program in September 2017. She was one of the first faculty members of the program over 10 years ago and is now humbly in charge of the program’s trajectory. Angelica is honored to have this responsibility of guiding the future generations of dance while continuing to design high-level concepts for fashion, editorial, and entertainment.
Pamela Yasutake is a Seattle Native Performer, Choreographer and Instructor. Widely known as a member of the hit Female Tap Sensations, Syncopated Ladies, Pamela has wooed audiences around the world performing live in sold-out concerts and in viral videos accumulating over 100 million views online.
In 2016, Pamela made her Broadway debut in the original cast of “Shuffle Along, Or , The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed”. Directed by George C. Wolfe and choreographed by Savion Glover, the critically acclaimed production received ten 2016 Tony Award Nominations including Best Musical.
Pamela’s television credits include The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS), The 70th Annual Tony Awards (CBS), Maya & Marty (NBC), So You Think You Can Dance (FOX) and Good Morning America (ABC).
In her hometown of Seattle, Pamela has performed and choreographed for Seattle Theatre Group’s production of “Dance This…”, eight seasons of the Black Nativity Play of Seattle in which she performed the lead dancer role of Mary for two consecutive seasons, and various appearances and performances with Northwest Tap Connection. Pamela also continues to be a sought after faculty member on countless tap festivals and dance conventions. She will be appearing in the new Apple TV musical film, “Spirited” starring Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer, set to release during the 2022 holiday season.
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Kavita Rao, Karmagraphy’s director/owner, produces distinctive contemporary dance styles. Internationally and regionally renowned for her choreography and teaching abilities, she conjures out of her world travels characteristics of eastern and western dance. Signed with one of LA’s top dance agencies, MSA, Rao has been featured in numerous lives shows, music videos, films, commercials and television shows during her dance career. Her choreographic work can recently be seen in episodes of “Got Talent Israel,” “Angie Tribeca” on TBS, Youtube Red’s “Buddy System,” WeTV’s “David Tutera’s Celebrations,” Dancing with the Stars,” and “Tengo talento Mucho Talento”. She is the choreographer for YouTube sensation Vidya Vox and has choreographed 4 of her most recent videos including “Tamil Born Killa,” “Diamonds,” “Minnale,” “Home,” and her 2017-2018 world tour “Kuthu Fire.” Rao was also honored to be an associate choreographer for world-renowned designers Loubioton and Sabyasachi’s ”Deep Sleep for Beauty” launch. Asst. choreography projects, with famed choreographer Mary Ann Kellogg, completed and awaiting release are a new pilot for NBC and a “Like Father,” starring Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammer. Rao is also creative Director for Esther Anaya, and the DJ duo of Atmsphre
Rao is a current faculty member of The Studio School in LA and had the privilege of creating her own curriculum as being the first to teach her course – “World Cultural dance ” in her specialty of the Indian Arts. A 7-year faculty member of Dupree Dance Convention, Rao was the first master instructor to bring Bollywood dance to the national convention circuit. Her choreography can be seen all over the US in the dance competition circuit. Some master class credits include: Joffery Ballet, Dance and Dialouge, Dance Connection, Harvard Westlake as well as public and private schools all over the US. She has judged many national Bollywood competitions, including Just Dance (India’s SYTYCD), Jhoomti Sham, Bollywood America and Nachale Deewane. She created artistic works in Guam, Israel, India, Mauritius, S. Africa, Los Angeles and across the US. Choreographing for multiple artists, Rao has a long list of Indian and Western music videos to her credit.
She is also the resident choreographer for the commercial production company Contagious and some past and current studio residencies include Millennium Dance Complex, Dance Dimensions and International Dance Academy Hollywood — and master classes across the country. Along with teaching multiple dance styles, Rao uses her public relations and entrepreneurial background to teach a business for dancers class to help prepare young dancers for the industry.
Along with teaching and choreographing, Kavita directs and owns the dance entertainment company Karmagraphy, a full service entertainment and production company based in Los Angeles and New York. As the Artistic Director of Karmagraphy, she produces work weekly to fit her client’s needs and exceed their expectations.
Recent clients include: IFFA (International Fashion Film Awards), International Indian Film Academy (IIFA), IFFLA (Indian Film Festival LA), Disney/Pixar, Dreamworks, Kaiser Permanente, Intuit, Gita Anjali Diamonds, GO Campaign, Pratham, INDUS, TIE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), South Asian Bar Association, Arpen Global Charities, and SDM Cancer Relief Fund, Chopra Foundation, Red Roof Inn, Morongo Casino and LA Fashion Week.
Creator of “AAJA, A tale of Karmic Destiny” and Co-creator of “Bollywood Rise”, both full-length dance/cirque spectaculars featuring interdisciplinary performance arts and high scale production, Rao pushes the envelope when creating live stage shows. Both shows are currently touring and obtained rave reviews from media outlets as KTLA, India West, India Journal, LA Times and more. Rao has such a wide range of choreographic styles due to years of experience creating both live experiences and on camera work.
Orialis Ashley, a Puerto Rican native, is a Los Angeles based Dancer, Choreographer and Instructor. She has been seen tap dancing on Good Morning America, BET music awards, and at the London launch for Beyonce’s IVY PARK clothing line. She is currently a member of Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies and teaches full time at Murrieta Dance Project in Southern California.
Orialis earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from The Florida State University. There she was honored to work under master ballet and modern teachers such as Suzanne Ferrell, Ronald K Brown and Alonzo King. Following her college graduation, Orialis joined the Denver based Cleo Robinson Dance Ensemble in 2003. She toured nationally with the company as featured soloist in works by Talley Beatty, Christopher Huggins and Alvin Ailey
After leaving the company in 2005, she expanded her dance career from concert to commercial work and moved to Los Angeles. She has been seen dancing at such venues as the Hollywood Bowl, Top Hats at the Grove, New York Fringe Festival, Glamour’s Woman of the Year Summit, Essence Festival in New Orleans, Ford’s Man of Honor in Detroit, Vail Dance Festival, Jazz Dance World Congress in Chicago, DC Tap Festival, Music Videos and various Stage Shows.
With over 15 years of teaching experience, her students and choreography have been seen on many TV shows including So You Think You Can Dance, Dance Moms, Little Big Shots, Abby Lee’s Ultimate Dance Competition, Ellen, and the Late Late Show with James Corden and also at Tokyo Disney.
Emmy nominated choreographer and director, Helene Phillips is a true visionary with an incredible talent for keeping her body of work passionate, committed, and most importantly, “real.”
Whether she’s directing Michael Jackson or choreographing Madonna, Helene’s input ignites every area of a project. “I can see how I want the final images to look, and then backtrack to make that vision come to fruition.”
As a pivotal director and choreographer, Helene Phillips is known for lighting fires—creating the culture, setting the spark, and managing the resources to keep herself and her team focused, prepared, motivated, challenged, and consistently successful. Her shows are goal-directed: she creates the vision, executes it, and brings it to fruition. Sir Richard Attenborough called her tireless. Michael Gill, the renowned producer who brings Broadway shows to Las Vegas, calls Helene’s visions Revolutionary. She possesses more boundless energy than anyone else in the room, as well as the drive and knowledge to create visions from beginning to end. Helene is connected to the most influential people in the industry.
Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas, while working on the largest production of its time, a 3-D film called Captain EO with Michael Jackson, turned the direction and the choreography over to her because they felt she was the only one who knew what she was doing. Anjelica Houston requested Helene to direct her for the same reason. Helene was handed over the microphone and would yell Action and Cut. She collaborated with every department working on this project and directed Michael Jackson in the recording studio. The team knew they could count on her.
In a progressively challenging career, she has worked with legendary performers and directors for the past 20 years, among which were Madonna (Who’s That Girl Tour), Miley Cyrus (The VMAs), John Travolta (Stayin’ Alive), James Brown and Dan Aykroyd (Dr. Detroit), Michael Douglas (A Chorus Line – the film), John Candy (Going Berserk), Rosie O’ Donnell and Penny Marshall (all Christmas holiday spots for K-Mart), Christina Applegate and Jay Mohr (Mafia), Charlie Sheen and Anna Faris (A Spelling Bee), Peter Gabriel and Sting (life benefit concerts), Denis Leary and Elizabeth Hurley (Dawg), and the list goes on and on.
Helene has been nominated for an Emmy for her work on Papa’s Angels starring Scott Bakula and Cynthia Nixon. She has been a key directing and choreographing force behind such artists as Karyn White’s Love the way you love me, Klymaxx’s Meeting in the ladies’ room, Jack Wagner’s The Weatherman Says, and Was Not Was’ Walk the Dinosaur. She has also conceptualized, directed, staged, and choreographed Main Showrooms for such cruise ships as the QEII and the Oceania Riviera.
Helene has created shows across broad industries. Her modus operandi is to first envision the entire project and then she backtracks so she knows how to involve the lighting and wardrobe people, as well as the editor. Helene’s expertise in music and editing is unique as a result of a lifetime of connecting sound, movement, and storyline.
Helene has been a consistent top director/choreographer who sets the vision and motivates her team to extraordinary achievements. She has an international family and professional experience that spans the world. She is comfortable in a wide range of cultures and geographies. She brings not only a sharp intelligence, but a powerful leadership style that is inclusive, collaborative, and motivational.
Jenna Laspiñas is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher based in the southern California area. She has extensive, well-rounded training in styles such as contemporary, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and tap, to name a few. Currently, Laspiñas is signed with Go2 Talent agency and is touring with Heat Dance Convention as a pro. Additionally, she holds the title as the National Teen Honored Dancer ‘19 with both Adrenaline and Revive dance conventions and can be seen working as an assistant on Season 17 of Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance. Alongside her teaching,
choreographing, and dancing professionally, Laspiñas also works as a traveling assistant for Julia Harnetiaux, Mandy Korpinen & Elizabeth Petrin, and Kersten Todey.
Konnor Kelly was born and raised in Cornwall, NY where he grew up training at his mom’s dance studio; Step By Step. Throughout his years of training, Konnor decided to pursue dance as a career. He can be seen in the Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular and will be returning back to the Hall this holiday season. You also may know Konnor from being a featured contestant on Season 17 of So You Think You Can Dance. Currently, Kelly is pursuing a professional career as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer and is touring as a Pro Assistant with Heat Convention and Competition. Additionally, he is a member of the contemporary company; Marinspired.
Arielle Bash has been dancing since the age of 2 and has trained in various dance styles, including Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Modern, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Heels, and more. Growing up in Denver, she was immersed in the dance world as her mom owned a competitive dance studio; Centerstage Starz.
She recently graduated high school from Denver School of the Arts, where she majored in dance. During her time there, she had the opportunity to work with incredible choreographers and fellow dancers, which really helped her develop her skills as a mover, learner, and choreographer. Throughout her years of dancing at a competitive dance studio and arts school, she has received various awards; a few being the National High School Dance Festival Finalist Award in 2023, KAR National Future Star Award in 2019, and Miss Spotlight Title Winner in 2023, 2017, and 2015.
In terms of her work experience, she has taught dance classes and choreographed for the past several years in Denver. She believes in creating a positive and inclusive environment where dancers can grow, express themselves, and flourish their passion for dance. Currently, she is touring as a Pro Assistant at the Heat Dance Convention and Competition and pursuing a professional dance career in Los Angeles. Additionally, she is represented by Go2Talent Agency.
Auden Martinez was born and raised in Colorado and began dancing at the age of 6. He has trained in various dance styles including Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theater, Jazz Fusion, and Modern. He is a former competitive company dancer awarded multiple national solo, duo, and group titles.
In terms of his work experience, Auden started assisting classes at his local studio at 15, and has had the opportunity to work with incredible choreographers and dancers coast to coast developing skills as a student, teacher, and choreographer. Auden has choreographed solos, duos, and groups for elite company teams since 2021. He has been an assistant with Heat Dance Convention since 2023 and has recently been promoted to a Pro.
Auden graduated from Arapahoe Community College in May of 2023, where he was invited to multiple honor societies and received an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology. He is currently teaching multiple levels of Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, and Turns and Jumps at two Denver, Colorado studios developing recreational and competitive dancers. He believes in training and educating dancers in an environment that supports their growth, self expression, and passion
Maggie Doty was born and raised in Southern California where she began training in dance at a young age. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from California State University, Long Beach where she studied Modern, Ballet, Floor Work, Countertechnique, and Improvisation, to name a few. She has trained with many Contemporary dance companies in the LA area such as BodyTraffic, Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company, Backhaus Dance, Royal Flux, and more.
Doty is currently represented by Got2Talent Agency and works professionally as a dancer, dance teacher, and choreographer in the Los Angeles area. She tours with Heat Dance Convention as a Pro and is a member of the dance entertainment company Karmagraphy. Additionally, she is a certified fitness instructor through the National Academy of Sports Medicine where she coaches classes in weight lifting, HIIT cardio training, barre, indoor cycling, and more. Doty is a huge advocate for strength training with dancers and is passionate about injury prevention and sharing her anatomical/physiological knowledge with her students in a practical, functional way.
