THE ULTIMATE COMMERCIAL DANCE TRAINING PROGRAM
The Gift Is Nothing Without Work...
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FOUNDER / ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: RHAPSODY JAMES
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF MEDIA ARTS: NICCO ANNAN
ABOUT M.E
Marking over a decade since 2010, Motivating Excellence (M.E) remains at the forefront of attracting top-tier talent in the dance industry. With M.E Alumni shaping the landscape of dance to this day, Motivating Excellence maintains its reputation as the premier destination for aspiring dancers seeking unparalleled training. Committed to setting the standard in commercial dance, M.E is dedicated to equipping dancers with the requisite skills and expertise for success in the entertainment industry through rigorous and professional instruction across Live Stage, Film & TV. Our comprehensive programs include our flagship Season Program, immersive Week Intensives, and targeted 1-3 Day Workshops.​
SINCE THE INCEPTION OF 2010...
2010
Amandy Fernandez
Michelle Mitchenor
Tia Rivera
Mel Charlot
Alyx Steele
Aurelia Michael
Nekai Johnson
Adaku Utah
Rachel Naval
Ashley Layfield
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Micheal Ramos
Jared Jenkins
Frankie Gordils
Noel Frias
Fefe Burgos
James Marino
Alexander Gomez
Jemel McWilliams
Brian Henniger
Alan Robert
2011
Luz Remigio
Lauren Cox
Shoey Sun
Hayley Bochner
Michelle Montana
Delijah Franklin
Candace Maxwell
Bebe Nahim
Ashley Amrull
Chavie Fishof
Steffi Schirling
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Raphael Thomas
Jeremiah Haynes
Julio Marcelino
Brian William
Jason Santana
Olutayo Bosede
Keenan Cooks
Michael Cheng
Denone Issacs
Kevaughn
2012
Miki Scott
Natalie Ortiz
Tiffany McPhearson
Mariana Vivas
Melany Centeno
Stephanie Scull
Martina Hamin
Jennifer Arias
Dejanah Claiborne
Jana Krumholtz
Maria Cheniske
Sara Espinosa
Danny A. DeMatos
Kris Seto
Muata Langley
Mark Cruz
Zach Hudson
Brian Jones
Alain Lature
Ryan Miller
Pierce Cady
Antonio Jefferson
JP Dube
Guapo Clarke
2014
Ashley Cruz
Jasmine "JB" Badie
Paris Jackson
Kaity Martinez
Alicia Williams
Katherine Diaz
Sarah Steben
Tiffany Jenkins
Annemarie Lindfors
Miesha Moore
Starley Anne Carrington
Keke Martinez
Jessa Doll
Torri Rivers
Leana "Levi" Hill
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Keenan Washington
Gab Robert
Steven Norfleet
Quran Branker
Gabriel Ash
Peter Chrastina
Fred Romano
Wilfredo Munoz
Dom Ruiz
Christopher E.Smith
Nelson Matti
Kristian Dalisay
Cedric Reboya
Al-Rafiq Calder
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2015
Keisha Hughes
Shayna Wheatley
Liz Morrero
Lindsay Messina
Symone Williams
Meg Buzza
Rachel Autumn
Vianka Winborne
Jolanta Urbanowicz
Norbert Reyes
Darnell White
Dylan Cheek
Charles Wiggins
Alan Richard
Quran Chamberlain
Steven Fischer
Terrence Beckles
Gabe Mishach
Ivan Costillio
2016
DIVISON ONE
Alexsia Lexi
Tina Rusin
Daniella Beltrami
Jamie Joseph
Amanda Grind
Kiana Logan
Holly Hunter
Maria Aviles
Victoria Cote
Angel Garcia
Kerrynton Jones
Michelle Stroffolino
Vanessa Avery
Nikki Keeshin
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DIVISON TWO
Lina Nunez
Clarysse Sigere
Biana Tammaro
Ashleigh Nichelle
Anna Sporri
Jontae Claiborne
Melissa Katz
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DIVISON ONE
Sammy Soto
Armando Cruz
Miles Keeney
Jobie Battle
Eric Hiraldo
Joel Fridman-Rojas
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DIVISON TWO
Callum Sterling
Carlos Kidd
Edward Louis Charles
Destin Ntugoku
Andres "Pepz" Javier
Earle Garnette
Ryosuke Igarashi
Chris Byrd
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2017
De'Lisha Williams
Aieyla Santaella
Halima Dodo
Divinity Gaines
Celine Edmundson
Kai Yarborough
Tierra Strike
Emma Langston
Amber Baker
Anna Spörri
Alysia Douglas
Omaris Del Rosario
Shannon Walter
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Tyquise Holbrook
Alexis Vazquez
William Miller Jr.
Callum Sterling
Stanley MÅ«noz
Kyle Lester
Omar Krystion
Marcus Yates
Jules McKelvey
Cory Booker
Bryan Benavides
Matthew Smith
2018
Liz Guerrieri
Da'Nelle Garrett
Allanna Cave
Sherri Gonzalez
D'jenaba Palmer
Ashanti Damisi
Jenna Shortt
Elyssa Espinal
Elisse Riddell
Zoie Bachik
Brendan Holmes
Lakesshia Pierre-Colon
Adelmarie Rodriguez
Amadi Oubichon
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Matthew Salinas
Tony Neal
Lavel Dixon
Malik Russell
Patrick Opran
Kiari Kirk
Trevor Small
Matthew McAllister
Ricardo Dreyfus
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