Meet Our Faculty
Alli Michalski
Instructor
Alli is a recent graduate at UNLV with a degree in Kinesiology. She has been dancing for several years, recently in the UNLV Pom team and Dance Line and High Profile Competitive Hip Hop team. One of the best feelings is seeing your face on the Jumbotron at Allegiant Stadium during a performance. During my freshman year, my competitive hip hop team placed second at the World of Dance Las Vegas! I have been coaching dance since high school and have been with Master Dance Worx for four years! I love working with the dancers and pushing them to crush their goals!
Jason Kalish
Instructor
Jason Kalish has been teaching the art of American Tap Dance for over 30 years. He is actively pursuing his Las Vegas based tap dance act: "Style and Grace" with tap dance partner Sarah Scollo. His performance credits include: Scott Bradlee's Post Modern Jukebox,-Brian Newman's "After Dark" (Lady Ga Ga's band) Rock N Rio Las Vegas, Rose Rabbit Lie, Larry King, Chris Botti, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Jaimie Fox, Seinfeld's Jason Alexander, Harry Connick Jr., LeAnn Rimes, The Eagles, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Huey Lewis and the News, Jack Black, Stacy Keach, Theodore Bikel, Saundra Santiago, Gregory Hines, Tony Coppola Rhythm Ensemble, Dein Perry's Tap Dogs, 42 Street, Crazy For You, Evita, The King and I, Camelot, The Fiddler On the Roof, Cinderella, The Nutcracker, and Giselle. Jason has been an adjunct Professor of tap dance at Kennesaw State University where he earned his degree in Business. He would like to thank the following hoofers who without their contribution his own career would not have been possible: Donna Kalish, Bryan Berry, Susan Hebach, Dianne Walker, Van Porter, Brenda Buffalino, and the following late great Masters: Buster Brown, Henry Le Tang, Gregory Hines, Jimmy Slyde, Prince Spencer, Bunny Briggs (who will forever be an incredible influence and inspirer), and good friend and mentor Jeremy Kiesman (protégé of both Henry LeTang and Buster Brown, and a student of Chuck Green). Jason has proudly been with Hollywood Connection since its inception and is grateful for the opportunity to perpetuate the art of American Tap Dance nationwide.
Marina Sisneros
Instructor
Miss Marina is originally from Central California where she spent many years traveling and competing in numerous styles of dance including Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, and Tap. She participated in performances in multiple Disney Parks and venues before beginning her journey at UNLV where she received her B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography.
Bri Laughlin
Instructor
Brianna Laughlin is a versatile dance instructor with over 15 years of training and performance experience, specializing in tap and hip hop while teaching a wide range of styles. She trained at Innovation Dance Company and Dance Dynamics and was a member of the Centennial High School Dance Team, where she built a strong foundation in both technique and performance. With a competitive background in high school dance, Brianna performed in pom and hip hop on the national stage and served as team captain, taking on leadership responsibilities including costuming and creative direction. In addition to her competitive experience, Brianna was a member of Tap Matters, a professional tap company, and has performed throughout the Las Vegas area, including appearances for the City of Las Vegas. Her performance credits also include music videos, commercial, and print work, showcasing her versatility and industry experience. As an instructor at Master Dance Worx, Brianna brings a fun, high-energy approach to the classroom while maintaining a strong emphasis on technique and professionalism. She is passionate about helping her students achieve their goals and loves watching them shine on stage, creating a supportive yet driven environment for dancers of all ages, from tiny tots to adults, and encouraging each student to reach their full potential.
Chloe Walt
Instructor
Chloe is a current dance instructor and choreographer for Master Dance Worx. With 17 years of dance training, Chloe has a wide variety of experience. Starting her dance training off at Ayako’s Dance studio with tradition ballet training. Advancing through multiple lead ballet roles and becoming an instructor at Ayako’s studio, while also dancing for Forever Dance competition studio for 4 years. Chloe received extensive training in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, and Musical Theater Jazz. Chloe later joined the UNLV Scarlet Dance Line for 3 years during college. Training under a former Raiderette, experiencing UNLV standard Pom dancing and dance line training. Scarlet Dance Line performed for both UNLV football and UNLV basketball. Chloe’s extensive jazz training continued through college while receiving her BA in hospitality Management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a UNLV alumni Chloe is now a second-year vet on the Golden Knight’s Vegas Viva dance team. Her training focuses on jazz technique and hip hop.
Frankie Morgan
Guest Choreographer
Frankie Morgan grew up in McAlester, Oklahoma and began dancing at 7-years-old. At the age of 18 and training in all styles, he moved to LA to pursue a professional career. Frankie landed his first professional job for the Disney show pilot Zombies and Cheerleaders, choreographed by Danny Teeson. He has assisted choreographers like Stacey Tookey and Tyce Diorio on episodes of the Fox show So You Think You Can Dance. Frankie was the male swing for the Shaping Sound tour choreographed by Travis Wall, Teddy Forance, Nick Lazzarini, and Kyle Robinson. He has been seen dancing in the CBS show Two and a Half Men and Disney's Girl Meets World. He has performed in the Festival Ballet Theater's The Secret Garden Ballet & Mixed Repertoire. Other than dancing Frankie has done body double work for the NBC show Great News. Frankie has taught at numerous dance studios across the US and Canada. In 2017, he moved from LA to NYC to further pursue his passion for dance. Since moving he has worked for choreographers like Joe Lanteri, Kelly Divine, and Karla Garcia. He has danced with Anne Hathaway in the Amazon Prime series Modern Love. He has performed with Taylor Swift at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards along side queens from RuPaul's Drag Race.
Riley Hackbarth
Instructor
With 15 years of dance experience under her belt, Riley Hackbarth is a gifted performer, choreographer, and teacher. She is well-versed in various dance styles including Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Tap, Acrobatics, Turns and Leaps/Technique, and Ballroom. Riley has taught at Gravity Dance Center in Salt Lake City, Utah as well as toured with the prestigious Hollywood Connection Convention and Competition tour. Currently, she is pursuing her passion for dance and choreography at Theatre Arts Preparatory School here in Las Vegas. Riley's love for dance is evident in her enthusiasm for teaching and sharing her knowledge with others. She enjoys teaching all ages and styles and loves sharing her goals and dreams for dance with everyone around her! Riley can be seen in Youtube videos such as Ninja Kidz Tv, and both of the Grade School Dance Battles! Additionally, she has performed in shows like Odyssey's Thriller and Salts Pan.
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Lauren Winter
Instructor
Lauren is a professionally trained dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and educator originally from the Chicagoland area. Most recently, she performed aboard the Eurodam as a featured dancer with RWS Entertainment Group's Spotlight Company for Holland America Line, taking the stage in productions on the ship's renowned World Stage. Her recent credits also include performing as a dancer and singer in Holiday Fantasy at Moody Gardens Hotel and serving as Choreographer and Dance Captain for the original production Shrieks: None Shall Mourn at Cedar Point, created alongside Nick Mast. During her time at Cedar Point, Lauren also held multiple Dance Captain and Show Captain positions, demonstrating her leadership both onstage and behind the scenes. Lauren has had the privilege of performing in the acclaimed Home for the Holidays Christmas Spectacular at American Music Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She is proudly represented exclusively by Go2Talent Agency in Burbank, California. Dedicated to continually refining her craft, Lauren has trained at prestigious programs including the Rockettes Summer Intensive, Inaside Chicago Dance Intensive, River North Dance Chicago Summer Intensives, and numerous other professional workshops. In addition to performing, she is deeply passionate about teaching and choreographing, inspiring the next generation of artists through her commitment to excellence and storytelling through movement. Lauren trained extensively throughout the Chicagoland area and is a graduate of the Theater Arts Preparatory School in Las Vegas, Nevada.