
Dancify That
a dance tournament based on storytelling, comedy, self-expression and communal joy.
The Team
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Nobuya Nagahama
Nobuya has been active as a dancer and choreographer in and around the New York area since 2006. He has trained in Hip Hop, Locking, Voguing, Popping, Breaking and House, in addition to over 10 years of experience in ballet, contemporary, and jazz. He’s dance in hundreds of festivals and was a finalist in season 8 of “So You Think You Can Dance.”
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Malia Baker
Malia Baker is a Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher and Video Editor from Colorado Springs. She is a member of the Bobs Dance Shop and has worked in music videos, movies, commercials and live performances with dance industry powerhouse’s including Marguerite Derricks, Mandy Moore, Fatima Robinson, and Scott Hislop.
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Kat Burns
Kat is a Two-time Emmy-winning choreographer, actress, dancer, director, and Co-Governor of the Television Academy. She got her start studying improv at Upright Citizen’s Brigade and gravitates towards story driven movement with joy and comedy.
22.5k Followers on Tik Tok
23.4k Followers on Instagram -
Tim Crescenti
Small World IFT (TV Producer and Distributor)
Tim has been named a ‘Top Dealmaker’ in international television, by Broadcast Television and brought the world such hits as Shark Tank (ABC), I Survived a Japanese Game Show (ABC), and Better Lake Than Never (NBC). He has consulted on nearly 200 tv shows and produced tv in 8 countries. Tim believes Dancify That can be a “global” format — meaning
Dance Talent
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Smac McCreanor
Talent, Guest Choreographer
Smac McCreanor is an Australian actress, dancer, artist, choreographer and content creator based in Los Angeles.
2.6m Followers on Tik Tok
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Bob's Dance Shop
Talent, Guest Choreographer and Judges
Bob’s Dance Shop is an entertainment group combining dance, music and fashion to spread joy and encourage self-expression. Based in NYC.
1.4m Followers on Tik Tok
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Ze Motion
Casting Assistant, Master B-Boy
Ze Motion is everywhere on the NYC break-dancing scene. He is a DJ and dancer who has travelled internationally with Cirque du Soleil, performed in Red Bull dance competitions, and is currently an olympic trainer for USA break dancing team.
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Kelsey Guy
Talent, Guest Choreographer
Kelsey is a Los Angeles Based dance and roller skating artist.
229.4k Followers on Tik Tok
97.4k Followers on Instagram
Comedians
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Marianne Ways
Marianne Ways has been producing comedy in New York City since 2003. She is the Producer of the live comedy show “Night Train with Wyatt Cenac” which premiered in June 2016 as a series on NBC Digital’s Seeso. Additional producing credits include the award-winning comedy-variety show “Hot Tub with Kurt & Kristen,” “How Was Your Week?” LIVE with Julie Klausner and Ted Leo, The State reunion at Festival Supreme, “Night of the Living with Kurt Braunohler,” “Bro’in Out” with Leo Allen and Tony Camin, “Fancy Meeting You Here” with Dave Hill and Carl Arnheiter, Wet Hot American Summer 10-Year Anniversary Live, MTV's The State 20-Year Anniversary Live among others.
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Aminah Imani
Aminah Imani is a stand-up comedian, host, and actress who lives and performs regularly in New York city. She is known for her recent appearances on Inside Amy Schumer, Showtime's Season 2 of Flatbush Misdemeanors, Comedy Central Short Sets and more.
25.8k followers on Instagram
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Jo Firestone
Jo Firestone is a comedian, actor, and writer. Select credits include Ziwe, Joe Pera Talks With You, The Tonight Show, Shrill, and more.
52k followers on Instagram
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Aparna Nancherla
Aparna Nancherla is a comedian and writer known for her half-hour special on the second season of The Standups on Netflix, appearances on Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Two Dope Queens, Modern Love, Corporate, Bojack Horseman, Bob’s Burgers, Crashing, Master of None, and Inside Amy Schumer.
84.4k followers on Instagram
Dance Festivals to partner with?
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Fusion Festival
This festival is huge. Based in Paris, but with global draw. A partnership with them would provide dance talent and bring an audience to the table. Not sure on $$ … but I’m sure they’d be a powerful partner. Website here.
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Aminah Imani
Aminah Imani is a stand-up comedian, host, and actress who lives and performs regularly in New York city. She is known for her recent appearances on Inside Amy Schumer, Showtime's Season 2 of Flatbush Misdemeanors, Comedy Central Short Sets as well as Hulu’s late night television show, Up Early Tonight. She has contributed to online content with Scarry Mommy, Viceland, and Buzzfeed.
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Aparna Nancherla
Aparna Nancherla is a comedian and general silly billy. She has a half-hour special on the second season of The Standups on Netflix, appearances on Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Two Dope Queens, Modern Love, Corporate, Bojack Horseman, Bob’s Burgers, Crashing, Master of None, and Inside Amy Schumer. She’s written for Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell and Late Night with Seth Meyers, as well as Mythic Quest on Apple+.
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Ben Katzner
Ben Katzner is a Midwest-raised writer and comedian based in New York City. Ben’s musings can be seen in places like Insider, Buzzfeed and USA Today and you can catch him doing standup on stages across the country. He recently published a book entitled “HELLO MY NAME IS POOP”.

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