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Tami Taggart is a multi-talented teacher, choreographer and studio owner with over 30 years experience in
ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and gymnastics. She has had the privilege to study with Luigi, Roni Mahler, Frank
Hatchett, Gwen Bowen and Roberta Thornsberry. Tami has performed nationally and professionally throughout
the USA and has performed in such musicals as South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma, and Chorus Line.
Judging for numerous competitions throughout the United States, teaching workshops and traveling with her own
Company Dancers, keeps her busy throughout the year. Tami’s artistic and versatile choreography has won her
students top honors at many dance competitions and conventions. As a teacher and artistic director, she is
committed to creating a positive environment for her students while building their self-esteem. Her students learn
to take pride in themselves and in the art of performing. Tami’s energy, creativity and love for dance is a great
contribution to performers of all ages! Family is a strong aspect in her life and she looks forward to extending
that family at Artistry in Motion!
ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and gymnastics. She has had the privilege to study with Luigi, Roni Mahler, Frank
Hatchett, Gwen Bowen and Roberta Thornsberry. Tami has performed nationally and professionally throughout
the USA and has performed in such musicals as South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma, and Chorus Line.
Judging for numerous competitions throughout the United States, teaching workshops and traveling with her own
Company Dancers, keeps her busy throughout the year. Tami’s artistic and versatile choreography has won her
students top honors at many dance competitions and conventions. As a teacher and artistic director, she is
committed to creating a positive environment for her students while building their self-esteem. Her students learn
to take pride in themselves and in the art of performing. Tami’s energy, creativity and love for dance is a great
contribution to performers of all ages! Family is a strong aspect in her life and she looks forward to extending
that family at Artistry in Motion!
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Damon Banks started off at an early age seriously involved in martial arts, which led him to study seven
different styles including Kung-Fu, Mia Tia Kickboxing, and Jeet-Kune-do. This passion for the arts led him into
dance at the age of thirteen. Starting with Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Jazz, he eventually took Ballet. Dance and
acrobatics quickly became one of his greatest passions. Excelling at Hip Hop and Acrobatics he turned to
teaching at age 16, doing various, local master classes and workshops. He competed with a Studio Crew at
several competitions and went to nationals twice in Las Vegas. He attributes his talents and gifts to the Lord
Jesus Christ and keeps God first in all that he does. He says that he is, a student of dance, always striving to
keep on the cutting edge of choreography and technique. Now in his mid-twenties, Damon is continuing his
dance career by his instructing acrobatics. In every class he brings energy, fun, and creativity as well as a solid
learning curve. " Acro is an action, it is an attitude, but most of all it needs to become a passion."
different styles including Kung-Fu, Mia Tia Kickboxing, and Jeet-Kune-do. This passion for the arts led him into
dance at the age of thirteen. Starting with Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Jazz, he eventually took Ballet. Dance and
acrobatics quickly became one of his greatest passions. Excelling at Hip Hop and Acrobatics he turned to
teaching at age 16, doing various, local master classes and workshops. He competed with a Studio Crew at
several competitions and went to nationals twice in Las Vegas. He attributes his talents and gifts to the Lord
Jesus Christ and keeps God first in all that he does. He says that he is, a student of dance, always striving to
keep on the cutting edge of choreography and technique. Now in his mid-twenties, Damon is continuing his
dance career by his instructing acrobatics. In every class he brings energy, fun, and creativity as well as a solid
learning curve. " Acro is an action, it is an attitude, but most of all it needs to become a passion."
Darnell Graham was born in Long Beach,California but was raised in Lancaster,California. He began dancing
at the age of eight at Extensions Performing Arts Academy, under the direction of Lara Arnaz. At the age of 13
he began training with Marlene Hall at the Antelope Valley Performing Arts Conservatory. During his five years at
the Conservatory he trained in tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop, jazzfunk, contemporary, and lyrical. He's
performed in a production of Tribute to Fosse on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Darnell began dancing
professionally at the age of 17 after being signed by Clear Talent Group/Agency.Some of his credits include
Nike Commercial, The Jump Off Dance Show, Jamie King Rock Your Body Music Video, and many more. He's
choreographed Black Action Showcase, Doherty High School Talent Show, and Doherty High School Assembly.
Darnell has worked with Tiffany Burton, Nick Lazzerine, Shane Sparks, Donyelle Jones, Veda Burton, Brian
Drake. Marty Kudelka, Dave Scott, and many more. He was a member of top Choreographer Shane Sparks
Floor Rockers Hip Hop Squad. Darnell Served as a back up dancer for pop artist Mia Mattei at Universal City
Walks Hollywood Launch. He also performed with Jasmine Reid at Kids Pop Academy in Hollywood. He
specializes in Hip Hop, JazzFunk and Contempoary/Lyrical dance. Darnell recently relocated to the Colorado
Springs area, where he hopes to continue his career.
at the age of eight at Extensions Performing Arts Academy, under the direction of Lara Arnaz. At the age of 13
he began training with Marlene Hall at the Antelope Valley Performing Arts Conservatory. During his five years at
the Conservatory he trained in tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop, jazzfunk, contemporary, and lyrical. He's
performed in a production of Tribute to Fosse on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Darnell began dancing
professionally at the age of 17 after being signed by Clear Talent Group/Agency.Some of his credits include
Nike Commercial, The Jump Off Dance Show, Jamie King Rock Your Body Music Video, and many more. He's
choreographed Black Action Showcase, Doherty High School Talent Show, and Doherty High School Assembly.
Darnell has worked with Tiffany Burton, Nick Lazzerine, Shane Sparks, Donyelle Jones, Veda Burton, Brian
Drake. Marty Kudelka, Dave Scott, and many more. He was a member of top Choreographer Shane Sparks
Floor Rockers Hip Hop Squad. Darnell Served as a back up dancer for pop artist Mia Mattei at Universal City
Walks Hollywood Launch. He also performed with Jasmine Reid at Kids Pop Academy in Hollywood. He
specializes in Hip Hop, JazzFunk and Contempoary/Lyrical dance. Darnell recently relocated to the Colorado
Springs area, where he hopes to continue his career.
Juan Villanueva is currently a student at Pikes Peak Community College. Juan grew up in California, watching
the best in the business. He is excited to be at Artistry in Motion and to share his knowledge with the students.
Juan's love for dance shows through his classes and choreography.
the best in the business. He is excited to be at Artistry in Motion and to share his knowledge with the students.
Juan's love for dance shows through his classes and choreography.
Haeli Henderson Biography coming soon!
Margaret Foy Biography coming soon!
Benny Luttrell Biography coming soon!
Nicole Peters Biography coming soon!
Zeejay Gardner Biography coming soon!
Kelli Taggart Biography coming soon!
Kalie Leski Biography coming soon!
Samantha Grant graduated from Denver School of the Arts majoring in Dance. She specializes in ALL areas
of dance, but her favorite is Pop n' Lock and Hip Hop. Now attending California State University at Northridge,
Samantha is majoring in Kiniesiology and minoring in Dance. She has worked with choreographers such as Mia
Michaels, Dave Scott, Shane Sparks, Wade Robson, Mr. Wiggles, Gina Starbuck and Jessica Starr. Sam has
worked for Celebrity Dance Competitions and Celebrity Nationals at Sea Crew. Her enthusiasm and energy is
contagious.
of dance, but her favorite is Pop n' Lock and Hip Hop. Now attending California State University at Northridge,
Samantha is majoring in Kiniesiology and minoring in Dance. She has worked with choreographers such as Mia
Michaels, Dave Scott, Shane Sparks, Wade Robson, Mr. Wiggles, Gina Starbuck and Jessica Starr. Sam has
worked for Celebrity Dance Competitions and Celebrity Nationals at Sea Crew. Her enthusiasm and energy is
contagious.