MDP GUEST FACULTY

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Ashley Valerio

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Haley M

HALEY MESSICK

HALEY MESSICK is a professional dancer and choreographer based out of Los Angeles, California. She began training when she was 2 with a focus in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, jazz funk, and hip hop. Haley has had a very successful competitive career receiving many elite awards, titles, and scholarships.

With an interest in the industry at a very young age, Haley had agent representation at the age of 7 and began auditioning and working soon after that. She quickly learned how to conduct herself in a professional setting and established lifelong connections with sought-after choreographers. As soon as she came of age, her career truly blossomed. She booked her first international tour when she was 19 and had the pleasure of dancing in sold out arenas with audiences up to 90,000 people.  Haley continued to prosper dancing for many artists’ such as Rihanna, Charlie Puth, Chloe Bailey, Nicki Minaj, J Balvin, Justin Bieber, and more. Haley has also danced with Jennifer Lopez on many occasions and was fortunate enough to be beside her during her 2020 Super Bowl performance. You can spot Haley in JLO’s Netflix special as well!

While growing her resume as a professional dancer, Haley discovered a passion for teaching.  She is on faculty at Millennium Dance Complex, one of the most prestigious studios in Los Angeles and has traveled domestically and internationally to teach over the past 4 years, making her heels and jazz funk empire worldwide. On top of teaching other professionals and aspiring adults, Haley has found joy in teaching and guiding the next generation of dancers into the industry.

Knowing what it takes to make it, she is ready to share her knowledge with your future superstars!

Lyndsay May

Lyndsay May

Lyndsay May grew up a competitive dancer out of Juliana’s Academy of Dance attending many conventions winning regional/national titles and was given the opportunity to assist multiple organizations. Credits include NYCDA, West Coast Dance Explosion, Shock, Star Systems, 2 Day in OC, Break the Floor, modeled for Tina Caspary’s line Ktrna, LA Dance Magic’s full time assist, along with a summer of training with Alvin Ailey. She danced in Doug Caldwell’s company, and has had the opportunity to assist choreographers such as Mark Meismer, Tony Gonzalez, Dennis Caspary, Justin Giles, and Jackie Sleight. Lyndsay moved to LA where she signed with MSA. She has danced for artists such as Beyonce, Nick Cannon, Eminem, and Enrique Iglesias. She was on tour with Radio Disney and Jordan Knight. Her live television credits include ProBowl, Billboard Music Awards, and Super Bowl. She was in the Comebacks, and a reoccurring dancer on ABC’s TV series Mobbed with Nappytabs. Lyndsay has judged for multiple organizations including In10sity, Energy NDC, The Countdown Competition, Act 1, and Legacy. She trained her own dancers out of OC, 11 seasons. Currently, she travels teaching master classes in Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, placing choreography on studios, high school dance teams, is a faculty member on Energy National Dance Convention, and choreographed the opening number for 5 season both at the West Coast and Midwest.

Peyton Albrecht

Peyton Matthias Albrecht was born and raised in Southern Louisiana and has been dancing ever since he could walk. He grew up as the third generation dancer in his family. He began competitive dance training when he was 7 years old. In 2010, Peyton was awarded Tremaine Dance Convention’s National Title, “Teen Male Dancer of the Year’’; He then continued to travel with Tremaine for 5 years as part of their Performance Program. As Peyton was graduating high school as Valedictorian, he debuted his first big break as a featured contestant on Season 12 of So You Think You Can Dance.

Later that year, Peyton made his first big move to Las Vegas where he landed a spot performing in Steve Wynn's Showstoppers. After a year in Vegas, he believed it was time to make a move to Los Angeles. During his 5 years of living in Los Angeles, his career most notably includes Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Paula Abdul, Derek Hough, Royal Flux Dance Company, So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Got Talent, Wienerschnitzel, Burger King, and Wonderful Pistachios.

Alongside working as a professional dancer, Peyton shares his passion and knowledge for dance through teaching and choreographing at various studios in Southern California as well as across the nation. Growing up, Peyton was trained in all different styles of dance, however, his passion for teaching specializes in the Jazz and Contemporary genres. He wants to continue to inspire and educate the upcoming generations by helping them follow their dreams as he did his.

Ryann Alvarez

RYANN ALVAREZ started dancing at the 7 years old and has trained in all forms of dance. She trained and at Murrieta Dance Project under the ownership of Erin Babbs as well as Academy of Ballet Arts. Ryann is represented by one of the most exclusive agencies in Los Angeles, MSA where she has danced along side some of the industry’s best. During her extensive training, Ryann was awarded many scholarships along with bringing home regional and national titles throughout her elite competitive years. During her dancing career, she found a passion for teaching and choreography and started teaching at the age of 15. Since then, Ryann has used her knowledge and education to push future generations in their dance training. From coast to coast, her students and choreography have won countless Regional / National/ International awards making her one of Southern California’s most sought after Instructors. In 2018, Ryann had the opportunity to travel to Australia as a judge and teach, where she was able to share her love of technique and choreography with hundreds of dancers from across the country. Ryann is currently living in San Diego, and is very excited to be coming home to her studio as part of the Murrieta Dance Project faculty.

Victoria Albee

Victoria Albee started training as a dancer at the age of 8 years old. Victoria trained in all styles of dance including, but not limited to: jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet, lyrical, acro, tap, and musical theatre. 

While attending San Diego State University, Victoria spent time as a USA Dance Staff coach, training high schools in dance team camps/choreography. 

Victoria has attended numerous trainings relating to dance. Victoria became a YPAD certified instructor, attended physiotherapy in dance workshops, concussion awareness trainings, child development in dance trainings, as well as sports therapy and nutrition trainings. 

Victoria loves to share her knowledge for the arts and performance to children of all ages. She focuses in on technique, flexibility, and mobility. Victoria has a passion for creating and placing choreography. And most importantly, helping each child to achieve their highest potential.