Showbiz Presents: The Next Step
Classes To Help Take You From Competition to Career
Showbiz is very proud to offer a one day accelerated training program that focuses on the opportunities for a dancer off the competition stage. Each and every dancer will gain insight on what "The Next Step" truly can be!
Showbiz: The Next Step gives dancers a realistic look into stepping into the professional world by presenting each class as an audition. A Casting Director, Industry Professional, or our very own seasoned instructors will observe dancers in class throughout the day and at the Awards, present a list of dancers who should return to the private callback. The question becomes... will you make it to THE NEXT STEP?!
This convention and experience is like no other. It has been specifically created to show dancers that you can actively excel in this business by working hard and understanding the audition process. This all-day immersive audition will provide useful training as opposed to regurgitated choreography.
Your classes will be led by instructors who are professional dancers and choreographers actively working and persevering in today's industry across the nation. Dancers will receive classes similar to what is taught in professional auditions. Our faculty, who grew up dancing at Showbiz, are now fully booked dancers and choreographers in the industry. This faculty takes great pride in knowing how to work with children and presenting a class experience that is educational, informative, and fun!
We look forward to providing a day of training that will help dancers better understand the process of making that leap into the professional world. Come join us and become better prepared to take THE NEXT STEP!
2024 Class Dates
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Instructors
Eric WIlliamsDirector
There is no better backstage atmosphere than when Eric is around! With over 30 years in the industry, Eric has garnered a reputation for his unwavering humor and kind soul. He is a favorite with the dancers, teachers and parents wherever he travels.
Eric has studied all forms of dance and taken classes at some of the most prestigious schools in the nation. He studied under Michael Tidwell and was a principal dancer at the Tidwell Project. His performance credits include LA Culture Shock, a Nike Sponsored Hip Hop Dance Team in Los Angeles, and Nathan Burton's Comedy Magic Show in Osaka, Japan. He also has performed at various shows and pageants in his home state of Arkansas.
Eric is also known for his award winning choreography at different studios across the country. In his spare time, he enjoys giving back to his community while sharing his talents with the local Boys and Girls Club.
Kenya LardJazz
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!
Rose MeyersMusical Theater
Rose Meyers, an NYC-based performer, is passionate about both teaching and entertaining. She is a proud Dance Performance graduate of Oklahoma City University. Her recent credits include: Dancing Queens: The Ultimate ABBA Tribute (Palace Theatre), Bobble to the Beat (Littlest Pet Shop Global Campaign), Pump Up Pep Rally, Shrieks! and 150th Night Show Spectacular (Cedar Point), Oklahoma!, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Highlands Playhouse), and Francesca Maria & Drooid - “The Bombay”, and Nick Hagelin - “I Don’t Wanna Know” music videos (Brian Thomas Films/CDI).
Originally from Daytona Beach, Rose discovered her passion for movement, art, fitness, and dance at a young age. As an entertainer and teacher, she aims to share love and light through the art of movement and personal connection. She looks forward to training dancers across the country and promoting her positive motto of "Love & Light Always!"
Tyler O'HaraContemporary Fusion
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.
Brain DavisHip-Hop
Brian Davis grew up and trained in Miami before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the commercial dance industry. Brian has performed with Janet Jackson, FKA Twigs, Anitta and Luis Fonsi and has toured the world as a dancer with the rock band MUSE. Brian has also choreographed for Alyson Stoner and has taught master hip hop classes at Broadway Dance Center, Millennium Dance Complex, and studios across the country.