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WELCOME TO THE DEVELOP DANCE CONVENTION!
5 workshops from international & local choreographers
about our instructors
Marlee Hightower
Marlee Hightower
Marlee Hightower
In 2015, Marlee’s family opened Orlando’s first open-class hip hop/choreography studio, called Motiv Dance. In 2016, Marlee started a dance team of her own called, Motiv Crew; which she now co-directs with fellow dancer/choreographer, Dario Boatner. In 2018, Marlee and Motiv Crew appeared on NBC’s World Of Dance, Season 3. In 2020, Marle
In 2015, Marlee’s family opened Orlando’s first open-class hip hop/choreography studio, called Motiv Dance. In 2016, Marlee started a dance team of her own called, Motiv Crew; which she now co-directs with fellow dancer/choreographer, Dario Boatner. In 2018, Marlee and Motiv Crew appeared on NBC’s World Of Dance, Season 3. In 2020, Marlee became co-owner and artistic director of Motiv Dance Studio.
Marlee’s passion for art is not exclusive to dance. From an early age, Marlee was driven and inspired by the human experience and ways in which dance, art, and even film were used to express one’s inner world.
In 2019, Marlee began to create visual art as a form of therapy. She believed that this additional expression would help make sense of all that lived within her. That notion is still the driving force for her work today, both as a dancer and an artist. Marlee has immersed herself fully into creating art and dance art pieces that are rooted in emotional honesty. She hopes to be an example and an inspiration for others to be able to express their truest self.
Xavier Tu
Marlee Hightower
Marlee Hightower
Whether choreographing music videos for major label Canadian artists, building sets for the award-winning competitive team The Renegades, or performing live and on film, Xavier always seeks to bring innovation, creativity, and multidisciplinary approaches to his choreography and dance.
Beginning his dance journey by imitating his favourit
Whether choreographing music videos for major label Canadian artists, building sets for the award-winning competitive team The Renegades, or performing live and on film, Xavier always seeks to bring innovation, creativity, and multidisciplinary approaches to his choreography and dance.
Beginning his dance journey by imitating his favourite street dancers off of YouTube, Xavier has gone on to perform and create in a wide array of facets of the industry- ranging from dancing on court with the Toronto Raptors North Side Crew to dancing on films by Disney and Netflix to national campaigns by international retailers such as Sportchek and Wal-Mart.
Sin'cere
Marlee Hightower
Emilio Brown
Tommy Lizarondo Nuguid, also known as Sin'cere (aka Twinn 7Starr), is a professional dancer that
specializes in Krump and choreography. He
has trained in several street dance styles such as Hip-hop,
Popping and Animation.
Sin'cere has appeared on many television shows such as
‘Révolution’ Season 1; Quebec’s biggest televised dance compet
Tommy Lizarondo Nuguid, also known as Sin'cere (aka Twinn 7Starr), is a professional dancer that
specializes in Krump and choreography. He
has trained in several street dance styles such as Hip-hop,
Popping and Animation.
Sin'cere has appeared on many television shows such as
‘Révolution’ Season 1; Quebec’s biggest televised dance competition. He was also
an invited guest for the ‘House Of Kardz’
creation/battle and was crowned champion for two years in a row
which was presented during the biggest Krump festival in all
of Canada.
Furthermore, Sin’cere is one of the founders of
“SankChewAir-E” (Sank); an NPO that organizes an event known as 'Sank Con', an event that bridges the gap between hip-hop and gaming culture and creates links between communities
Emilio Brown
Brandon Lising
Emilio Brown
Emilio, an extremely versatile dancer, started as a battler at a very young age. Training under Montreal’s elite foundational teachers, he has made finals appearances at Bust A Move and Hot Mess; and winning battles internationally including World of Dance.
Focusing his attention commercially, Emilio has danced on large Canadian stages s
Emilio, an extremely versatile dancer, started as a battler at a very young age. Training under Montreal’s elite foundational teachers, he has made finals appearances at Bust A Move and Hot Mess; and winning battles internationally including World of Dance.
Focusing his attention commercially, Emilio has danced on large Canadian stages such as La Voix, Just For Laughs, Star Acadamie and Canada Day At Parliament Hill. He has danced back up for artist such as Jessia, Trois Accords and Yseult while choreographing local artists such as Karl Wolf, Jaden Chase, and Sasha Chaa.
Emilio’s artistry is propelled by his passion and knowledge of dance. Having taught across Canada, Emilio continues to educate and build within the Montreal community.
Brandon Lising
Brandon Lising
Brandon Lising
Brandon started training in dance at the age of 3 and has never looked back. He has had the opportunity to perform at festivals, music videos, flashmobs, on screen and on stage. Brandon has attended many workshops and conventions over the years. Learning from many talented choreographers in the industry from around the world, he was aw
Brandon started training in dance at the age of 3 and has never looked back. He has had the opportunity to perform at festivals, music videos, flashmobs, on screen and on stage. Brandon has attended many workshops and conventions over the years. Learning from many talented choreographers in the industry from around the world, he was awarded dance scholarships in Toronto, Ottawa, Boston, New Jersey and Connecticut. Brandon was nominated as a Monsters of Hip Hop Showcase, Kids Cast Nominee for 2 years in a row.
He has appeared in television series such as The Next Step As Xander (Temple Street/ Universal Kids), Make It Pop (Nickelodeon), Fatal Vows (Investigative Discovery Channel - CMJ Productions), Les dieux de la danse (ICI
Radio Canada), On Connaît la chanson (TVA) & VRAK TV: KARV l'Anti Gala (VRAK TV).