Faculty

Dance Style
Azin founded Born 2 Dance Studio in August 2007.
David has performed at the premier of ‘Dirty Dancing, Havana Nights’ for the Loewe’s Theater in Georgetown.
Chanel has performed at the B2D showcases and Music Video Series since 2016
Shobha is a member of HyperSpace Command Force Dance Company
Victoria was a member of the first resident Born 2 Dance Studio Belly Dance company directed by Azin Mahoozi.
Vinny is the current leader of the DMV Shuffle Circle.
Horizon is a Mutli-Talented dancer, performer, and choreographer. He is the Current Company Artist with Company | E.
Alex founded and led k-pop community and cover groups like BYU K-Pop Club and Golden Hour Kpop.
Jordan has performed works by Twla Tharp, David Parson, Ohad Narahin, Lulu Washington Dance Theatre, and Mark Morris.
S’moia is a current member of HCF and Fingerheartz K-POP dance teams.
Suzana danced in companies and collaborations including Whiplash Curve, Saqqarah, Banat al-Balad, and Troupe Eshveh.
Anson toured with DJ Manilla Killa during his NYC tour.
Nate is the Founder of Natetion Entertainment Company.
Ivana Jane was the president of UPLB Street Jazz Dance Co. and competing team in the Philippines
Aciela is dedicated to helping students find their own voice and style, and build their confidence.
Julia choreographed, directed and performed in dance concept videos.
Chesco performed with Ferocity Dance Company.
Gab has served as the artistic director for Mozaic Dance Team and Visual Distortions Dance Crew.
Kavitha has trained with Urbanknowlogy 101 (GMU’s first Hip Hop team) before stepping up as Head Artistic Director.
Gabby is a three-year member of CultureShock DC, with herself being the current captain for season 22.
Ethan, a cofounder of Comeback Crew, has trained extensively in Hip Hop and Popping, performing with both Comeback Crew and Mozaic Dance Crew.
Ting is a versatile dancer trained in Ballet, Traditional Chinese Dance, Tap, and Modern, who has earned competition scholarships, taught intensives in Taiwan, and currently performs with the Manassas Ballet Theatre in major productions while securing multiple first-place titles in prestigious ballet competitions.
Caroline is a trained ballet dancer with an Artistic Certificate from the Kirov Academy, a B.S. in Dance Management from Oklahoma City University, and has choreographed numerous productions while teaching dance, theatre, and voice in the DMV.
Paola is a Colombian dance expert specializing in Salsa, Cumbia, and Bachata, who teaches styling for social dancing, directs ShinesLab, and has earned multiple first-place titles in competitions across the U.S., Colombia, and Panama.
Erin is a highly certified Acro instructor and James Madison University graduate who brings a lifelong background in diverse dance styles and a decade of DMV coaching experience.
Cameron, trained in Hip Hop and K-Pop, spent four years as a dancer and choreographer with the Syndicate Hip Hop Dance Team at William & Mary and has taught community workshops while directing various dance showcases and local theater productions.
Tamaira is trained in numerous styles since age ten, earned her BFA in Dance with a concentration in Contemporary from the University of South Florida, where she showcased her talent in performances and self-choreographed works, including during her studies abroad in Paris.
Zoe has trained extensively in various dance styles, including Ballet and Tap, and currently teaches and coaches throughout the DMV, where she also pioneered a Tap program at a Loudoun County studio.
V is a versatile dancer with a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography, currently shining as a company dancer with MotionX Dance Co. and exploring their artistry through “The Experiment,” while also pursuing a Master’s degree in Arts Management at GMU.
Mars embarked on her dance journey in 2001, mastering styles from Ballet to Hip Hop, performing at major festivals like Ultra Music and winning competitions, while currently teaching diverse classes in the DMV area.
Liam started dancing at five, training in Hip Hop and Jazz, and has taught since 2016, performing at events like the Wizards halftime show.
Jordan is a dance educator with a BFA from GMU and training in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, and Lyrical, recognized for choreography and performances.

Nylah is a versatile dancer trained in Hip Hop and African Dance, featured in Tierra Whack’s “27 CLUB” and a producer at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
Kay specializes in oriental and fusion belly dancing, focusing on fan veil and sword improvisation.
Leila is a versatile DC-based dance performer and instructor, specializing in contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop, with a rich background in training and teaching across all ages.
Fiona served as the president of Syndicate Hip Hop Dance Team at William & Mary, where she danced for four years.
Khali is a dancer trained in Hip Hop and Krump, founder of Sweet Dolla T, and a 2015 Best Choreography award winner.
Noor is a versatile dancer and choreographer specializing in Bollywood, Bhangra, and Hip Hop, and teaches Bollywood fitness classes throughout the DMV.
Morgan, a BFA graduate from New Jersey University and a Joffrey Ballet School alumna, is a passionate dance educator and performer with experience in various dance companies and festivals, dedicated to fostering community through dance.
Jhalimar has preformed in CIOFF Bolivia festivals for 8 consecutive years.
Aanisah preformed in the New York Arts Studio 2000s Tribute.
Eleni has danced with the Hip-Hop Dance Club at Christopher Newport University for three years.
LayLay is the dance program director for the BGCA.
Destiny has preformed live for RoRo Yone on Filipino rap sensation, Andrew E’s 2023 US Tour.
Rahib was a co-captain of George Mason University’s Bollywood Fusion Team, Mason Ke Rang.
Mikayla is a multi-talented Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip Hop choreographer and dancer.
Amy is the founder & director of The Open Project — a performing film group that does concept dance videos.
Is trained in a diverse range of dance styles, including Bollywood, Bhangra, Hip Hop, Kathak, and Contemporary.
Aisha is one of our talented instructors, who has background training in various dance styles, including; Acrobeats, Amapiano, Coupé-Décalé, etc.
Amber has performed for various types of events including; the Washington Wizards Halftime Show, City Winery, Fox 5 News, and Ladies of Hip Hop Festival.
Held the record for highest-scoring solo act for J-POP battles for a year, and was the runner-up for highest-scoring K-POP act for a year at the Otakon K-pop show-time dance competition.
Sadie taught Step to the youth at her community Church and High School.
Nomar is the founder of the K-pop cover group K-Crew.
Shahana’s career dates back to the 1980s starting with the National Ballet of Finland. She has won national awards.