ABOUT DJ SMART

DJ Smart has been described as one of the most versatile and gifted dancers of his generation, and possibly one of the most brilliant artists in the world. He has rapidly become a highly recognized performer, choreographer, and teacher in all facets of the industry. Hailing from Detroit, he began dancing at the age of 12 and graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. As a graduate with honors, earning a BFA in ballet performance, he was awarded the “Outstanding in All Styles Award” and the prestigious “Stella Moore Prize.” He has also received awards such as Got Dance LA Spotlight recipient, Edge Magazine’s Person of the Week, “Emerging Artist Award” from Opera Noir, 2006 National ACT-SO dance gold medalist, and 2007 National YoungArts winner in jazz dance. He was also named one of 12 “Hottest Dance Convention Teachers Right Now” by Dance Informa Magazine.

Some of his credits include: Becky G, Oklahoma!, Millennium Dance Complex, So You Think You Can Dance (US and Ukraine), Disney’s Best Friends Whenever, Step Up Revolution Fitness DVD, Koresh Dance Company, Lifetime’s Dance Moms, Twenty One Pilots, Stevie B, BEX, Jessie J, The Jacksons,

Every Single Step, Americas Got Talent, Latin American Music Awards, Cher, Dancing With The Stars, Billboard Music Awards, Momix Dance Company, and Carbon Dance Theatre.

DJ Smart has received remarkable reviews for his performances and choreography and has appeared in magazines and newspapers such as Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, Detroit Free Press, Vogue, Elle, Superstar Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Huffington Post, SET magazine, EDGE magazine, Philadelphia Inquirer, LA Times, Houston Chronicle, Off Off Off Dance and Baltimore Sun. He has made numerous guest appearances and has toured internationally performing, teaching, and choreographing across the USA and in over 20 countries across the world.

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