Rustin Matthew, NRG Creator / CEO ...Versatile in all styles, with a focus on technique. Rustin's classes push the limits both Athletically & Aerobically... Past dance fun: The A.M.A.'s w/Aerosmith, Jimmy Kimmel Show, Guys Choice Awards, Vanilla Sky. Commercials: IPOD, McDonalds, VISA, Motorolla, NBC Olympics, ZIMA, Blockbuster, Kirin Beer, A.A.R.D'urban, Adidas. Video and Performance Credits: Jennifer Lopez, Cher, Matchbox 20, Barenaked Ladies, LIT, Powerman 5000. Industrials: Harley Davidson, IBM, Camel, Debeers Diamonds, Dadda Shoes, Arbonne Cosmetics, Puma & The El Capitan Theatre Disney Pixar Movie Premieres... Book: Prodigy Performance Habits

Mallauri Esquibel, NRG Faculty, Scholarship Director...Mallauri has done it all! You've seen her in the movies LALA land,Valley Girls, Behind the Candelabra, The Greatest Showman live commercial, FAME, Princess and the Frog, High School Musical 1, 2, 3, & Frozen Commercials & TV appearances for Amazon, Google, DWTS, Gilmore Girls, The Academy Awards, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Bunheads, The Mindy Project, CSI, Grammys, 2008 Beijing Olympics, Billboard Music Awards, Much Music Awards, AMA's, VH1Divas Live. Broadway & stage credits include: "Shaping Sound", "Wonderland", "Come Fly Away" & Odyssey Dance Theatre. AR Rahman "Jai Ho" & Taylor Swift's RED world tours. Camilla Cabello, JLO, Joss Stone, Florence & the Machine...& More

Ava Mitchel, NRG Faculty..... Ava brings a unique NRG to everything she's a part of! You've seen her on Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveShow, Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears' Circus and Femme Fatale world tours. Other credits include Usher, Chris Brown and Nikki Minaj. Choreographing for Khalid at Coachella and Billboard Music Awards. Resident Assistant Choreographer on The Late Late Show with James Corden. She is an integral part of Dancers Alliance and on the Dancer's Committee at SAG-AFTRA, participating in contract negotiations for the betterment of the community.

Favorite quote:
"Why Walk, When You Can Dance?"

Tre Holloway, NRG Announcer & Faculty... Tre brings an electrifying vibe to every project he undertakes! Credits: Gwen Stefani, Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Eminem, The Weeknd, Whitney Houston, Meghan Trainor, Rosalia, Pharrell, Nicki Minaj, Will.I.Am, Justin Bieber, Robin Thicke, Fergie, Black Eyed Peas, Carly Rae Jepsen, Kylie Minogue & Little Mix. Billboard Music Awards, AMA's, Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, American Idol, SYTYCD, AGT Rhythm + Flow, DWTS, The Voice, X Factor, Step Up 3D, Rizzoli & Isles. Assistant choreographer, dancer, & actor in NBC's "THE WIZ LIVE, drummer in Coming to America 2, & featured in "This Is The End" with the Backstreet Boys. While relentlessly pursuing excellence he has found the fountain of youth by implementing fitness & nutrition into his coaching. Favorite quote: "Stretch, hydrate, & be kind to people."

Rachael Markarian, NRG Faculty.... Rachael has Traveled the world touring & dancing with Rihanna, Katy Perry, Beyonce, Kanye West, Cher, Justin Timberlake, Pink, Kelly Clarkson & Panic at the Disco, 2 Super Bowlsw/ Beyonce & Katy Perry. Acting & Dance Film/TV credits: Top Gun: Maverick, Captain America: Brave New World, Magnum PI, Glee, Sweet Magnolias, The Walking Dead, The Descendants, All American, The Morning Show, CSI, Gilmore Girls, True Blood, Rush Hour 3, Parks & Rec., Behind The Candelabra, First Wives Club How I Met Your Mother, Pretty Hurts, It's Not Like That . Live TV: DWTS, SYTYCD, MTV Awards, AGT, The Masked Singer, American Idol, X-Factor, Billboard & American Music Awards, The Grammy's. Commercials: AFLAC, Target, Microsoft, MAC, H&M, Honda, Farmers Insurance, Blackberry, Toyota... Industrials: Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Asics & Big & Sexy Hair. Choreographed for Target, Taco Bell, Sebastian, Redkin, Cabi Clothing, Wella Hair... Author of The Dancer's Edge: Mastering Mindset Artistry, & Opportunity on and off the Dance Floor

Ryan Maw, NRG Faculty & Co ElectroTap Director.... Ryan is A Leo Award winning Chor., Director & Performer! His work spans television, film, live performance & the music world. Ryan is the Chor. of Netflix's upcoming Victorious spin-off Hollywood Arts. Credits include Ast. Choreo for Disney+'s A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, Co-Chor for A Week Away: The Series, & LEGO's new live-action musical TV special w/ Kenny Ortega & Paul Becker. You can see his work on Disney, Paramount, Hallmark, Netflix, & stages nationwide. He won Best Music Video at festivals worldwide. for MV "Drive You Like A Cadillac", Ryan has appeared on Ellen, The Emmy Awards, Julie & The Phantoms, S.Y.T.Y.C.D., World of Dance & High School Musical: The Series. A lifelong tap dancer & passionate educator, Ryan brings storytelling, rhythm, & purpose to every room he steps into.

Emma Bradley, NRG Faculty... Emma challenges dancers musicality & helps them explore individuality while incorporating technique in new & inventive ways. She teaches & choreographs across the US, Australia and Canada & has been featured in Dance Spirit Magazine for both her dancing & choreography. Aside from dance, she holds a Graphic & Digital Design Certification from Parsons & is Fluid Yoga Certified. Credits include: Conteur Dance Company- Toronto, American Ballet Theater, BodyTraffic, The Kirov Academy of Ballet, Exploring Ballet w/Suzanne Farrell, Cedar Lake Contemp Ballet 360 Installation, Sidra Bell Dance NYC, Capezio 125th Anniversary Gala, Dizzy Feet Foundation Gala, Bright Lights Shining Stars Gala

Ashley Traber, NRG Faculty & Assistant Scholarship & Prodigy Director... Ashley earned numerous top awards & titles at comps, conventions, & the prestigious YAGAP. A former NRG National Prodigy, she quickly became an integral part of the NRG family-traveling nationwide to assist, teach, & work behind the scenes. She continues to travel across the country, teaching & choreographing with purpose & passion, deeply committed to educating, inspiring & training the next generation of dancers, sharing both technical expertise & her love for the artform every step of the way.

Jacki Ford, NRG Faculty... Jacki grew up at The Dance Club in Utah. Upon graduation she received the prestigious Willam Christensen scholarship & attended University of Utah, graduating with a B of A degree in ballet in 3 years. She danced as a world famous Radio City Rockette & her credits include concert work, Off Broadway, theater and commercials but her biggest passion has become choreography & teaching. An Ace Awards choreography finalist, Jacki has won awards across the country for her work & as a great technician, she is well known for bringing out the most in students of all ages. She taught Ballet & Jazz for 10 yrs at PACE University in the commercial dance department & is currently on faculty at the Utah Valley University dance department. She continues to travel the country as a guest teacher & choreographer.

Ioana Alfonso, NRG Faculty ... Ioana is a multifaceted artist with an extensive career as a performer, director, choreographer, and producer. Associate Director (Broadway): The Balusters (5 Tony Nominations), Othello (starring Denzel Washington/Jake Gyllenhaal), Purlie Victorious (6 Tony nominations), Topdog/Underderdog (3 Tony nominations), American Son, Kiss of the Spiderwoman (wkshp), Trading Places (wkshp), plus NBC’s Hairspray Live! (7 Emmy nominations) and The Wiz Live! (6 Emmy nominations); Choreographer: Amahl and the Night Visitors (The Met/Lincoln Center), created a solo for NYCB’s Tiler Peck to an original piece by Black Thought; Associate Choreographer: Holler…Hear Me (Broadway), Bare (Off-Broadway), and multiple of projects with Mia Michaels including as original member of her company R.A.W.. As a performer, Ioana was a member of the original Broadway companies of Wicked and 9 to 5, as well as the Broadway revival of Bob Fosse’s Dancin’. She toured nationally and internationally as “Slim” in Twyla Tharp’s Come Fly Away and as "Shirley" in Saturday Night Fever. Her film and television credits include Orange Is the New Black, Broad City, Nurse Jackie, Master of None, Smash, The Big C, Law & Order: SVU, The Binge, In the Heights, Winter’s Tale, Across the Universe, and Going the Distance. She currently has a recurring role as Solmari on AMC+ in The Walking Dead: Dead City. Recent: performed in Ariana Grande’s music video Petal, directed Culture Shock at the Black and Latino Playwright’s Festival, and worked as Associate Dir for The Conversation. Proud Tony nominated co-producer of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway. Ioana also serves on the artistic council of the new The People’s Theater in NYC and on the executive board of Stage Door Foundation’s New Next Now program. Alum of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and New World School of the Arts.”

Brittany Parks, NRG Faculty & Co ElectroTap Director.... Brittany made her Broadway debut as Jazz Jasmine in Shuffle Along. Choreography for "Encore" on Disney +, Associate Chor. for films "Annie" & "A Christmas Story Live", & she served as Assist. Chor. for Glee & can be spotted in numerous episodes as a Cheerio! Notable film & TV credits include: Teen Beach 2, LA LA Land, D.W.T.S, Crazy-Ex Girlfriend, She's Gotta Have It, & more. Other creditsd include: Beyonce's-Coachella & many others including, Janelle Monae, Rihanna, Kayne West, Taylor Swift & Katy Perry. Currently at the top of her game as both a dancer & choreographer, Brittany is our ElectroTAP Director & is grateful to share her experience & pass her wisdom to the next generation.

Katie Sneed Gates, NRG Faculty, Competition Director, Lil Spark / Mini Co-Director... A former NRG PRODIGY, she grew up in the NRG family. Katie has enjoyed dancing with many artists including Janet Jackson, Michelle Delamor, Ashley Brinton, Sofya Wang, Bow Wow/Young JT, GSnaps, and Farrah Fitzhugh. TV/Video: The Ellen Show, iCarly, Good Morning America and Good Morning Memphis. The Amplify NYE show at Aria Las Vegas & is Creative Director/Choreographer for international recording artist Damian McGinty. Other credits : Pronamel toothpaste, Date Night (Ashton Kutcher, Elan Gale), Autozone Liberty Bowl, St Jude Benefit Gala, Hot House Gruv & Memphis Redbirds.

Laila Hardman, NRG Studio Management Consultant & On-Site Manager... Laila specializes in teacher classes sharing her expertise with Studio Owners and Directors focusing on best business practices & safety in dance. Laila has owned and directed several studios in the US & Europe. ERYT 500hr certified yoga & biomechanics, director of e ducation for mUvmethod & YPAD certified. She has choreographed for the NFL & NBA, many college & national winning high school teams. Credits include: Hartland Emmy Awards, Extreme Makeover UK choreographer, faculty at Pineapple Studio in London, Dance educator at Dance Teacher Web & Dance Teacher Summit & featured in Dance Teacher Magazine for technique classes. Her true pride is her former students who can be seen on Broadway, music videos, TV, Movies, commercials & with NBA & NFL dance teams...

NRG Guest Faculty

Quinton Peron, NRG Guest... Quinton is a Pro Cheerleader breaking barriers & making history as one of the 1st male cheerleaders in the NFL with the L A Rams & was a Captain during his 4yr tenure, redefining traditional cheer norms. Credits: Nike, Coach, RuPaul, Megan Thee Stallion, Mariah Carey & Ellen, Good Morning America,ESPN & The GLAAD Media Awards. Nickelodeon's "Game Changers" Collegiate Choreography: 2025 UDA D1 Pom Nat Champs, Cal State Fullerton Dance Team 3-time consecutive D1A Jazz Nat Champs 21-24 ASU Dance Team. Standout D1A jazz routines at the The Amazing Race season 34! Performance Director NFL Pro Bowl, Over 15 NBA and NFL teams & NCAA programs including: Texas Tech, Miami, SD State, Rutgers, UCSB, Butler, Cal State Fullerton,Oregon & USC 40 high schools and dance studios across the country & internationally. Quinton isn't just present in the culture, he shapes it. Whether he's leading a creative team, mentoring the next generation of performers, or commanding a stage himself, he brings an irreplaceable blend of innovation, professionalism, and heart.

Remi Geiser, NRG Faculty, Backstage Competition Coordinator, Prodigy Assistant Coordinator ... A former National Prodigy & NRG Apprentice, Remi assists with classes & choreography for NRG Creator Rustin Matthew as well as working hard as our Backstage Competition Coordinator & Prodigy Program Assistant. Her passion for dance began at a young age & has grown through years of competitive training & performance experience. Remi loves traveling with NRG & visiting studios across the country to connect with dancers & create meaningful work. She is excited for her ever-growing opportunities to share her love for dance and inspire young artists at NRG!
Remi attended Utah Valley University, continuing her education through the Dance Education Program and further exploring her passion for both movement and teaching.
She has performed and choreographed with Automatic Response in Whitney and Stand Up, both directed by Krista Barker, where she had the opportunity to work alongside talented peers and mentors throughout Arizona. Additionally, she trained with Kyn3ct, a fusion dance company directed by Taylor Shultz, gaining valuable experience as both a collaborator & a performer.

Anthiny Curley, NRG Guest... Anthony is back after taking last season off while performing as the resident “Mike” at the Magic Mike Live show in Las Vegas for the past year. Growing up he’s had an extensive convention/competition background, and of course is a former NRG National Prodigy. He has assisted many well known teachers and choreographers, using those experiences to develop his own unique movement quality. With an athletic yet detailed contemporary fusion style his class is always a hit!
With MML he performed on the Today Show and The Drew Barrymore Show, alongside Channing Tatum in New York City. Prior to this, Anthony claimed the title on season 18 of So You Think You Can Dance, where he got to work with many world renowned choreographers and artists. He then proceeded to tour the United States with Paula Abdul in the Magic Summer Tour, and appear in music videos such as Dermot Kennedy’s “Innocence and Sadness” and Doechii’s “Anxiety”. 
Aside from dance, Anthony has always had a passion for music. Recently, he released his latest EP “While you Wait” and also produced his own music video to his single “Messy”. Anthony continues to fuse his love for music and dance together, with the end goal of becoming a major recording artist.

Jordyn Chhay, NRG Faculty, Backstage Competition Coordinator, Prodigy Assistant Coordinator... Jordyn is a passionate dancer, choreographer & teacher from Gilbert, Arizona who grew up training & competing at NRG Dance Project for over 12 yrs, where she had the opportunity to develop her artistry, technique, and love for dance. 
Jordyn was a National Prodigy and NRG Apprentice, learning all facets of what goes into a convention weekend. She has become an important part of NRG lending her talents coordinating everything from set up to running backstage during Competition, assisting Faculty with Classes, Choreography & working as a Prodigy Program assistant.  Jordyn has traveled to studios across the US, choreographing & teaching classes to dancers of all ages and experience levels. She is passionate about continuing the NRG tradition of creating an environment where dancers feel inspired, challenged & confident while encouraging them to find their own individuality & artistry. 
Get ready have fun! Jordyn brings a fresh twist to her choreography pushing boundaries with a fusion of styles. She incredibly excited to join the NRG faculty this season with classes in select cities & is happy to give back to the organization that played such an important role in her dance journey. 

Tyler Lankston, NRG Faculty, Social Media Manager & Photography Team... Ty grew up an NRG Prodigy & is currently the NRG Social Media Manager & also on our Photography team. A man of many talents - since moving to LA he's been busy! You've seen him on the Late Late Show with James Corden, CW's All American, Mean Girls The Movie, Disney's Shuffle of Love, and Kylie Cantrall's "Boy 4 A Day" music video Amazon "Back to School", Sony X PESO PLUMA, Snapchat, and ESPN Monday Night Football w/ Snoop Dogg. He also rocked the Kids Choice Awards & headlined a float in the iconic Rose Bowl Parade. He recently went international with C-pop artist Jolin Cai, performing at the HITO and TMEA Music Awards & World Tour.

Mia Maxwell, NRG Guest... Originally from Denver, Co, Mia has had the opportunity to perform at Coachella with headlining artists Billie Eilish & Karol G, as well as music videos for Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg, Teyana Taylor, Ravyn Lenae, Adéla, Mark Tuan & others. She shared the stage with Demi Lovato & most recently performed with Tate McRae at major festivals Lollapalooza and Osheaga. 
Mia’s commercial credits include  H&M and GAP, appearances in Netflix films & live performances on Dancing with the Stars. In addition to performing on the show, she has had the privilege of working behind the scenes on DWTS for the past 5 seasons, further expanding her experience within the professional dance industry. Beyond performing, Mia is deeply passionate about teaching and mentorship. She has taught a variety of styles at studios throughout Los Angeles, including Millennium Dance Complex. Once an NRG Prodigy herself, Mia is thrilled to connect with dancers across the country through NRG and is passionate about sharing the knowledge, experience, and artistry she has gained throughout her career.

Elle Dimos, NRG Guest...  Elle  is originally from Australia & now LA based.  Her international career spans live performance, music videos, commercial campaigns, touring and dance education. She recently performed alongside J Balvin at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City... viewed by more than one billion people worldwide!!!
Elle has appeared in videos and performances with Cobrah, Melody Thornton, Guy Sebastian, Huda Mustafa, Alice Chater & Izzy La Reina. She also worked as a stand-in artist for Becky G’s 2025 AMA's. Commercial credits: Sony, Lululemon, Vacheron Constantin, Longchamp, Patek Philippe, Warner Music AU, Instagram, Culture Kings and Hourglass and has performed in Google’s major multi-city, arena-scale production at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
She has toured Australia and Singapore in several productions with Australia’s leading dance company, The Dream Dance Company, as well as having worked as a dancer in pre-production rehearsals for a variety of projects, collaborating with creatives and companies including NappyTabs, Derek Hough, So You Think You Can Dance, Formula 1 and A Week Away: The Series. She also performed in the opening production of the World Choreography Awards in Hollywood.
Throughout her career, Elle has assisted numerous renowned choreographers and currently serves as Brian Friedman’s main assistant. She has travelled teaching and choreographing for numerous studios and conventions, including Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles.

Elle is excited to inspire, encourage and make a meaningful difference in the development of NRG dancers.