THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE ORIGIN
Artists and educators sharing hip hop culture, building confidence, and helping dancers grow.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Cheryl brings a lifetime in visual and performing arts to The Origin, with a background in early childhood education, education, and human behavior. Her work has included youth arts programs, children’s theatre, dance, and community recreation.
Known as Dario B Freeze, Darius is a choreographer, dancer, and filmmaker. His direction of OC-Unlimited includes bronze in 2018 and silver in 2021 at the USA Hip Hop International Championships.
An American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduate, Destiny brings experience in choreography, theatre, and performance. Her credits include the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Harlem Globetrotters, and Universal Studios Hollywood.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
INSTRUCTOR / CREW DIRECTOR
Gio began training at The Origin at age 11. His specialties include popping, robotics, and isolations. A former Origin Crew captain and OC3 member, he earned HHI bronze and silver medals with OC-Unlimited and has represented Team USA.
INSTRUCTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER
A former Brooklyn Nets dancer, Melissa brings international teaching and performance experience to The Origin. Her specialties include hip hop, jazz funk, street jazz, and heels. She has taught at AMDA, the New York Film Academy, Broadway Dance Center, and Steps on Broadway.
INSTRUCTOR / DIRECTOR
Jason teaches funkstyles, hip hop, and breaking. An original OrigiNation member, he has represented Team USA at Hip Hop International and earned recognition at the World Dance Crew Championships. He enjoys inspiring dancers at every stage of their training.
INSTRUCTOR
Logan’s teaching includes Small Frye, TikTok dance, and tumbling and acro. An OrigiNation member and World Dance Crew Championships medalist, Logan brings a love of dance and the Origin community to the classroom.
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