Michael De Guzman
Burbank
Summary
Experienced dancer with ten years of experience and two years of teaching. Passionate about growing as a dancer and individual, but also helping others achieve the same as well. Focused on providing a fun experience for dancers while also challenging them to improve their technique.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Coach/Mocap Dancer
Brave Group US
08.2024 - Current
- Training Brave Groups upcoming boy group NLiTE
- Choreographs groups original songs
- Conducts motion capture data for virtual 3D models used in concerts, performances, and music videos
Talent Manager
Brave Group US
08.2024 - Current
- Supports and manages Brave Groups upcoming boy group NLiTE
- Present for the groups day to day activities
- Oversees the groups schedules
Dance Instructor
Debut Dance District
09.2023 - Current
- Created a safe and welcoming environment for students to learn and improve in K-pop and Jazz Junk genres
- Provided regular weekly classes as well as private classes for students
- Focused on technique and overall stage presence in classes
Dance Instructor
Euphoria Dance
03.2024 - Current
- Teaches K-pop choreography to beginner students
- Leads, edits, and directs K-pop cover projects that often consisted of large groups
- Allows growth in a safe dance environment
Dance Instructor
WJ Dance
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Taught int/adv jazz funk and K-pop
- Classes focused on improving performative skills and technique
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students
- Planned and oversaw group, couples, and individual dance performances/classes for videos.
Video Editor
Self-employed
01.2019 - Current
- Directed, produced, and edited videos for dance teams in the DMV area.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
Education
No Degree - Dance
University of Maryland - College Park
Associate of Science - Psychology
Frederick Community College
05.2018
Skills
- Experienced leader
- Exceptional communication skills
- Works well in a team or as an individual
- Active Listening
Accomplishments
- Choreographer and Mocap actor for IRONMOUSE Streamer Awards Performance 2024
- Dancer for ZICO "New Things" Dreamstage at KCON LA 2024
- Dancer for IVE "I Am" Dreamstage at KCON LA 2023
- Dancer for Justin Park at AATH 2022
- 1st place K-pop World Festival D.C 2022
- 3rd place at NC Koreafest 2022
- Tekkoshocon Dance Competition Judge 2018/ 2019
- Kpopjjang Dance Competition Judge 2019
- 1st place at Otakon Dance Competition 2018
- 1st place Kpopjjang Dance Competition 2017
Timeline
Dance Coach/Mocap Dancer
Brave Group US
08.2024 - Current
Talent Manager
Brave Group US
08.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
Euphoria Dance
03.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
Debut Dance District
09.2023 - Current
Dance Instructor
WJ Dance
02.2022 - 08.2023
Video Editor
Self-employed
01.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Psychology
Frederick Community College
No Degree - Dance
University of Maryland - College Park
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