Tokyo

TOKYO has a very unique induction into dance, as he was not introduced to dance till he was a Senior in high school. TOKYO grew up in the martial arts and began training at age 5. By the age of 15, he attained several black belts in various arts–in addition to training in Wrestling, Muay Thai, Boxing and MMA (Cage Fighting). At age 17, after a promising undefeated amateur record, just a few months shy of making a professional career out of MMA (mixed martial arts/cage fighting), TOKYO discovered dance and his life changed drastically. TOKYO IS JUST RETURNING FROM FRANCE WHERE HE CHOREOGRAPHED THE LARGEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION IN FRANCE’S HISTORY, “ADAM ET EVE”.

Since leaving the fighting world and entering the dance world, TOKYO has been fortunate enough to have done master classes and choreography in the US, Canada, Australia, Central America and UK for many studios, companies, colleges, casinos, Paula Abdul and Cirque Du Soleil. In addition, during his time in France, TOKYO choreographed and directed several music videos and TV shows.

Due to TOKYO’s background in martial arts his approach to dance movement, philosophy and teaching is very unique and has been received and loved by many. Other than teaching and choreographing, TOKYO spent four years directing one of the largest dance competitions in the US. Since concluding his positions as a competition director, TOKYO is currently on faculty at the world renowned professional dance studio Millennium Dance Complex; as well as guest faculty with EDGE, Broadway Dance Center and Perridance. He is extremely excited to give back to those that have given so much to him, through the art of dance!