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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!

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.

Talia Seitel

Talia Seitel grew up dancing competitively at Murrieta Dance Project and traveled the country for competitions, conventions and performance opportunities. She graduated with a BA in Dance at Chapman University, where she was also the captain of the Chapman University Dance Team. She is excited to be expanding her love for dance, teaching and choreographing onto the next generation of dancers. She enjoys focusing on jazz technique and turns in her classes and also has a passion for jazz, lyrical, and contemporary movement. She is excited to bring her experience as a competitive and collegiate dancer to her students!