Tyler hails from Orlando, Florida where he trained at New Dimensions Dance Academy under Dawhone Perry and his mother, dance instructor Billie O'Hara. Tyler’s father is a football coach in the National Football League for the Tennessee Titans.  Tyler's athletic background led to a football scholarship to play quarterback at Waldorf University, where he received his bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology.

Since graduating, Tyler has been pursuing his dreams of dancing and acting.  Tyler recently was featured with a leading role on Netflix’s “Dance Monsters” as “Chester” where he placed Runner-Up on the show.   He was signed by MSA and Maximum Artists Group out of Los Angeles, CA leading to appearances on Netflix’s “Colin in Black and White”, the CW’s “All American” and ABC’s “Young Sheldon.”  He additionally is a national award winning choreographer on the competition circuit, winning multiple first place and choreography awards. Tyler tours and works with Showbiz National Talent’s Dance Competition as a backstage manager.  Tyler also is a weekly instructor at Underground Movement, New Dimensions Dance Academy and Emerging Artists Dance.

Tyler is excited to join the faculty of "The Next Step" and work with and inspire dancers across the country. 

Advice

Be yourself! Don’t try to be who you think casting directors/choreographers are looking for. Be yourself because that, in itself, is unique!

Get used to being told “NO” and being okay with that. This industry is hard, however, it can be very rewarding. All that “NO” means to me is “Next Opportunity” because there will be plenty!

Be a good and genuine person always. You never know who is watching! That could be the difference between you booking a job or casting going in another direction. 

Grace Hilarides grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan where she danced competitively from the ages of 6-17.  Grace went on to attend Western Michigan University and graduated in 2018 with a BFA in Dance. Currently, Grace is living in New York City where she dances professionally, working with choreographers such as Hayden Frederick, Steven Blandino and Moriah Markowitz.  Grace is also fortunate to be able to travel the U.S teaching and choreographing for different studios, as well as working with Showbiz National Talent and The Next Step. Grace can't wait to be inspired by those she works with and create space for every dancer!

Kenya is a professional dancer and actress residing in Los Angeles, CA. She has worked alongside artists Nicki Minaj and Yung Bleu. She has performed in numerous live performances and shows including Carnival, Club Posers, and Vegas live performances with Pop Singer, Conrad Sewell. Kenya has also toured and taught for conventions and workshops, including Force Dance Tour, as well as assisting the industry’s top choreographers.

Her most recent work in the acting industry can be seen as a featured cheerleader for ABC’s hit show “Modern Family” as well as Awesomeness TV’s “Foursome”. Kenya has also recently worked alongside Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba for FOX’s new hit show “L.A.’s Finest.”

With all of her experiences in the industry, Kenya hopes to lead young aspiring dancers to reach their fullest potential and strive for greatness in whatever journey they choose to pursue!

Kira has immersed herself in the dance culture for over 30 years. Studying relentlessly, she moved through Dance Connection Scottsdale, Ballet Arizona, Ballet Etudes, Edge Performing Arts Center California and Millenium Dance Complex, mastering all styles of dance, as well as incorporating a fierce history in the theater arts. 

Professionally, Kira performed with Justin Timberlake and the N'Sync Reunion Special and was a member of the Phoenix Suns Dance team.  She also performed on Royal Caribbean, Super Bowl XXX, No Authority music videos, as well as modeling and dancing for Matrix Hair industrials and local commercials for Toyota and Fiat.

However, Kira’s true passion has always been with teaching and choreography.  She has taught students across the country, including well-known dancers such as Dance Moms alum Kalani Hiliker, Zach Torres, and So You Think You Can Dance winner Lauren Froderman.  Currently, she teaches at The Next Step Convention, One Rhythm Dance Convention, and Danzetica Dance Convention, and is a guest master teacher for West Coast Dance Explosion.  

Her advice for students today is to know your worth and know your level of passion.  If you have had a deep desire to dance since you were young and you have worked every single day to make this dream come true then it absolutely can, but the truly amazing part of training is that the beauty and discipline of dance will carry you through every level of life, starting with the confidence of eye contact to a future employer, to the confidence of public speaking to an entire arena. Stay Humble and at the same time intensely fierce.