THE MOVES
Ballet
The base of all forms of dance, Ballet technique consists of stylized and controlled movements and positions, which develops ultimate strength and flexibility. Ballet is beneficial at any age, and is a safe form of exercise and building strength. We strongly encourage all of our students enrolled in more than one form of dance to study ballet, as the technique is found in every dance class.
Tap
Tap dancing combines dance traditions from Europe and Africa. It is a dance of strong rhythms and relies almost totally on footwork. The feet become musical instruments marking out complex rhythms with the heel and the toe. In This class the student will develop a strong sense of music, timing and discipline.
Lyrical/ Contemporary
Lyrical is an adaptation of ballet, modern and jazz expressing feeling with a focus on bodylines, balance, and sustained extensions. Higher-level class will include more contemporary skills and floor work. Students of lyrical are strongly encouraged to study ballet and Jazz simultaneously for the best possible lyrical dance experience.
Jazz
Jazz is a combination of a variety of styles of dance: ballet, African dance, Musical Theater, Modern, and social dances. Jazz dance has a firm technique and strength base, allowing for individualized movement. Jazz is a great form of dance for any age, developing strength and flexibility. Students of jazz are strongly encouraged to study ballet simultaneously for the best possible jazz dance experience.
Tumbling
Acrobatic movements are combined with dance steps as students learn the fundamentals of movement and timing with tumbling. This class focuses on floor gymnastic tricks, flexibility and upper-body strength. The classes will include forward rolls, cartwheels, and advances to aerials and back tucks. These skills transfer easily to such activities as cheerleading and gymnastics
Hip Hop
Hip-Hop is a fast-paced and exciting class that introduces students to intricate popular movements to hip-hop beats and lyrics. The class may include breaking, popping, and locking. Hip-Hop is a great aerobic workout that develops strength and flexibility. Hip-Hop is constantly changing, and new styles are regularly incorporated into classes.
THE CREW
Surge LA’s Dance Director, Eshe Gibbs is a professional dancer/choreographer who began her
training at West Coast School of the Arts. She has performed live on So You Think You Can Dance,
Cymphonique Miller, Bow Wow, World of Dance LA, University City Walk, and can be seen in the
movie Santa Clause 3. She is currently signed with top dance agencies and is recently known
throughout the U.S, for choreographing National Title Award winning routines. Eshe was technically
trained at West Coast School of the Arts in Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Lyrical, and stays
busy by taking class, teaching, auditioning and sharing her love for dance with others.
Aisha Gibbs is a professional performer/choreographer within the industry and various dance
competition studios. She began her training at West Coast School Of The Arts with jazz, ballet, lyrical
and tap at the age of 13. Within that one year she grew to love the art of dance and performing,
which is now her career. During her years of training Aisha was able to work with many influential
choreographers like Brian Friedman, Tony Czar, Marissa Osato, Will Johnston, Beau Fournier, Andre
Fuentes, Tricia Miranda, Nick Demoura, and many more. She was signed by Clear Talent Agency of
Los Angeles and has worked with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Ne-Yo, Kendrick Lamar, Gwen Stefani,
Pharrell Williams, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, along with others. She has also been an Assistant
Choreographer/Performer for East Los High, B.E.T Experience, Billboard Awards, VMA’s, B.E.T Awards,
Coachella and many more. Although Aisha's passion is performing, she also has the same type of love
for teaching. Her home studios are Impact Dance Center and Surge LA, where she teaches different
genres to her students, filling their minds, bodies and souls with beautiful art to display on the dance
floor.
Julian Turner started dancing and competing at the young age of nine years old in Bakersfield
California, where he also began teaching when he turned 15. Three years later at the young age of 17,
he went on to move to Los Angeles, California to start his professional career as a teacher and
performer. He has appeared on TV shows such as 100 Things To Do In High School, EJ Johnson’s
Sweet Sixteen, Dance Moms, MTV show next, Olivia Rodrigo's live performance. and many more.
Julian choreographed numbers that have aired on the tv show as well throughout China, and Korea,
also has toured on the boys of summer tour, pop nation tour, Audi tour choreograph for a Latina
bilingual girl group BellaDose. He prides himself on being a hardworking teacher, with a diverse
background in tumbling, gymnastics hip hop, technique, and cheerleading.
Yo! My name is AJ Pati and I have been dancing for about a decade now. I have danced with and
directed Future Shock Los Angeles, and learned about hip-hop culture and dance foundations. I was a
part of and coached the Bishop Alemany High School dance team and experienced the competition
dance scene and what it is like to be on a team. I also was teaching and choreographing for Royalty
Dance Academy where I learned to teach my style of choreography and collaborate with other
teachers to set our own competition routines. I now teach here at Surge Los Angeles, where I can
continue to learn and create choreography at an advanced level to teach our passionate students. I
was a kinesiology major with a dance option at Cal State University, Northridge, and have graduated
with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. I wrote an ethnography on my creative process for
choreographing. I enjoy performing, creating my own choreography, and teaching to those who want
to learn my style!
Chelsea Cooper is a commercial dancer and teacher located in Los Angeles, California. During high
school she also danced competitively in various styles. Post-graduation in 2020, she enrolled at
Mather Dance Company, where she completed the Bridge into the Industry training program in 2022
gaining knowledge and experience as a performer, both on stage and for the camera. She currently
trains in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. Chelsea is expected to complete
her undergraduate degree in 2024 at Loyola Marymount University where she has earned
scholarships to further her dance education in both a physical and academic context. Along with
being a student at LMU, she has been teaching in the SoCal area since 2019. She has also
choreographed many pieces for both recital performance and competition for these local studios.
Sarina Lowe grew up in California and began her dance career at the age of 3 and started teaching at
the age of 17. She has trained in many different styles and ever since then she has found her passion
in teaching. She was a part of a competitive performance team and had the opportunity to
choreograph for a high placing performance team as well. Sarina has trained with Texas Ballet
Theater and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in their professional division, as well as going to several other
summer intensives, such as American Ballet Theatre and Ballet Austin. Most recently she was the
director of a dance studio where she grew her teaching skills with dancers of all ages. Sarina is excited
to make an impact on the younger generation of dancers.
Kenya Clay is professional dance choreographer whose infectious energy has shaped a career
working with some of the most well-known artists and brands in the industry. Throughout her career,
Kenya has been most passionate taking on the role of mentor, and has helped world renown talent
fulfill and focus their abilities. Founder of No Boys Allowed (NBA), an all-female dance crew, Kenya
mentors the group of forty-two young ladies ranging in age from ten to nineteen. Kenya is on a
mission to build respectable people who are dedicated to the growth and empowerment of all.
Kenya has worked professionally with leading artists and brands such as Kanye West, Mariah Carey,
Toyota, Skechers, Pepsi, Pharrell and NERD and most recently served as Casting
Director/Choreographer for Disney’s Club Mickey Mouse pilot pitch.
Malia “Boogie” Tinay began dancing competitively from ages 5–11 then later transitioned to a professional career in the commercial dance industry. Boogie was a member of several major dance crews, Immabeast and ML Kids. She Began booking jobs such as Fifth Harmony’s “Anything Is Possible” Barbie music video, Just Dance Kids, Zumba Kids, Disney, and the Sketchers Dance Show. She has performed and earned multiple scholarships at major events and conventions including VidCon, World of Dance, Monsters, BuildaBEAST, The Pulse, and Camp Pulse where she became a “Camp Counselor” teaching assistant for the convention tour. In 2021, she moved to O‘ahu, Hawai‘i to attend the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and began teaching classes at The Vibe dance academy, 24/7 Dance Force, Honolulu Dance Studio, NixPac, and later became a member of Fam.ilyco’s dance crew. While with Fam.ilyco, her choreography helped the team win 1st place at World of Dance Hawaii.
Hi I’m Brooke Madden. I have been dancing since the age of 3 and competing since the age of 9. At
13 I started assisting with my skills growing each year. I have danced as a backup dancer on the "Path
to Forever" tour, danced on a tv series, and in an upcoming music video. I will further my career in
dance throughout college.
THE SPACE
THE TEAMS
THE MISSION
Surge LA is committed to providing inspired instruction, professional guidance, and a positive environment to challenge each individual to realize their full potential in the art of dance. We will deliver excellence in dance training through proper technique and a strong artistic integrity, taught in a nurturing atmosphere. Our staff and instructors will respect, gently guide, and promote a family type atmosphere at Surge LA.
THE INVESTMENT
When your child takes dance, they learn more than just discipline, strength, and rhythm. They learn how to listen, to work as part of a team, and how to push their own boundaries. These traits will grow with them and transfer over into other aspects of their lives. Dance provides more than just an opportunity to gain life long skills and strengths but also provides an avenue to gain confidence, courage, and life long friendships.