Born in Seoul, South Korea, Julius grew up traveling, and became a professional dancer at the age of 23. Choreography Online is proud to present an Instagram miniseries Dancer Story on Julius that kicks off on Facebook, where he shares career wisdom based on his experience, as well as the ins and outs of his street dance story from zero to his life as a professional.
Charly & Eriel Santagado, IODC 2022 First Place Winners, Choreography Division
Under their company name of mignolo dance, Charly & Eriel Santagado continue a sisterly collaboration that started from a very young age. Fast forward to and beyond the 2020 COVID pandemic lockdown, and it would seem you have a choreographing duo that perhaps sees things a little differently than before...
Hayley-Jean Doyle, Scotland, Finalist IODC 2022
Hayley-Jean Doyle is a dancer with autism who entered IODC 2022 and won both a scholarship to the Cooking Dance festival in Castelldefels, Spain and a T-shirt prize from TIRED Movement. But here’s the rub: no one knew of her condition during judging. Hayley-Jean won solely based on talent, training, and hard work. As it should be.
Ayla Evsen, USA, IODC 2022 Winner, Junior Category, Tap
Choreography Online and the IODC invites you to meet Ayla Evsen, a talented tapper and aspiring teacher—with a very unique culinary regimen.
Alexander Borg, Australia, Winner IODC 2020
In this video, Alexander reveals what dance means to him, as well as the positive side of COVID's effect on the dance industry.
Hannah Adamczak, USA, IODC 2022 Finalist
IODC 2022 was Hannah's third time competing in Choreography Online's International Online Dance Competition. A Finalist as a Professional in the ballet category, we are very happy to share her story with you.
Daria Kimm, Romania, Winner IODC 2020
Daria Kimm from Romania, is the Winner in the Solo Senior Ballet category in the Dance Division of the International Online Dance Competition 2020. In this video we get a glimpse of her dancing, hard work, and the dreams that fuel them.
Cirque du Soleil's Allison Burke, USA Finalist, IODC 2020
Allison Burke, dancer from the cast of Cirque du Soleil's The Beatles Love, gives us her take on choreography and how COVID-19 impacts her outlook on the life of a creator.
Hajare Akiri & Arthur Marmagne, France, Winners IODC 2020
A professional dance duo of a couple who are passionate and in love, and who express their love on stage. Hajare and Arthur won the Hip-Hop/Urban Street Culture, Professional Duo category in the 2020 edition of the International Online Dance Competition.
Axel Shirt, Australia, IODC 2020 Winner
Choreography Online and the IODC invites you to meet Axel Shirt from Australia, IODC 2020 Winner in the Dance Division, Solo, Tap Dance, in the Youth age group category. Axel won with his performance of "A Sky Blue Shirt and a Rainbow Tie," choreographed by Tamara Lay.
Here we see in action, one of our favourite things about technology and art: the near eradication of geographical boundaries to discovery. Meet our IODC 2021 Choreography Division First Place Winner, Niosbel Osmar González Rubio from Cuba. Without technology, he would never have been able to participate, and we would not have discovered the beauty of what he does. Make the most out of today’s technological world and meet Niosbel and his work, as he explains his impetus for creating what he creates.
Jared Abella, Philippines, Finalist IODC 2021, Choreography Division
Jared Abella, IODC 2021 Finalist, choreographer, and dance theorist, talks about inspiration, challenging dance standards, divine realms, and the ecstasy of aesthetics.
Minoru Harata, Japan, Finalist IODC 2021
Be proud that you are a dancer. Minoru Harata, Dance Division Finalist at IODC 2021, cracks the door to his background and influences as both a dancer and creator. Watch to take a peek into his story.
Originally from the USA but having grown up in Singapore, Lauren Blair Smith entered both the Dancer Division and the Choreography Division in the 2020 edition of the International Online Dance Competition with her solo “Bite-Sized.” She succeeded in being a Finalist in both divisions, which is no small feat. This short video is a look into her story.
Emmanuelle Martin, Canada, Finalist, IODC 2021
Emmanuelle Martin talks about her influences, expressing the importance of absorbing from one's experiences. An artist who has traveled the world doing what she loves, she is grateful for being able to do this for a living. We are happy the she chose to share her dancing with the IODC 2021 audience and hope that her Dancer Story will inspire you too
Mihir Grover, India, Finalist, Choreography Division, IODC 2021
Mihir talks about his beginnings as a contemporary dancer to his eventual introduction to choreography. This is Mihir's second time competing in the International Online Dance Competition, and we are both happy and proud to have been able to present such choreographic talent to the world both through our Gallery of Finalists, and now, through the telling of his story in his own words through this short interview.
William Gyves, USA, Winner IODC 2021, Dance Division
William Gyves, from the United States, is the Winner in the Solo Junior Ballet category in the Dance Division of the International Online Dance Competition 2021. In this video he talks about what made him start dancing, COVID lockdown, and his experience with the IODC.
Ruth Whitney, USA, Winner IODC 2021
There's no doubt about it, dance training can be rough. But when the pressure of life seems to crush dreams and push one to their darkest hour, there is still hope. This video is about one who managed to defeat her demons and come out on top. Meet dancer Ruth Whitney, and hear her story.
Clara Oniceag, Romania, Finalist IODC 2020, Dance and Choreography Divisions
Clara Oniceag from Romania, is the Winner in the Solo Junior Contemporary category in the Dance Division of the International Online Dance Competition 2020. In this video we get a sense of her energy, positivity, charisma, and her determination to succeed.
Tracey Benson, Australia, Finalist IODC 2020
IODC 2020 Choreography Division Finalist Tracey Benson explains why students going into the performing arts should be wary of categorizing themselves.
Sophia Beadie, USA, Finalist IODC 2020
From her start at the International Ballet Academy in South Carolina to Cincinnati Ballet's second company, Sophia Beadie has had her share of challenges. But she’s managed to come out on top, with a constructive attitude. Meet dancer Sophia Beadie, and hear her story.
Briana Fitzpatrick, USA, IODC 2020 Finalist
Choreography Online and the IODC invites you to meet Briana Fitzpatrick from the United States, an IODC 2020 Finalist in both the Dance Division (Professional Category) and the Choreography Division. She reveals her versatility, as well as what, in her opinion, is really important in life and work.
Alexander Borg, Australia, Winner IODC 2020
In this video, Alexander reveals what dance means to him, as well as the positive side of COVID's effect on the dance industry.
