Dana Tavares

Power Dance Session

Dana Tavares is back at the Pro Prep Workshop for her second year! Dana was a professional dancer in Philadelphia for more than five years dancing for the Sixers Dancers, and serving as a two-year Captain. She has also had the pleasure of coaching and mentoring dancers through their audition processes. Her mentees have gone on to make professional dance teams of the Sixers, Eagles, Wings, Patriots and Celtics.

Throughout the tristate area, Dana has choreographed for studios, High School dance teams, Temple University's Diamond Gem Dance Team, and the Philadelphia Sixers Dance Team. Dana served as the Co Director & Choreographer for the Philadelphia Sixers Junior Dance Team, for five seasons.  Dana is also a recurring (and favorite!) Instructor at Powerhouse!

Dana is also the Owner and Director of the Philly Phresh Crew hip hop performance team, and she is a member of the judging panel for Cue the Music Dance Competitions and instructor for Elevate Dance Convention.

Dana is originally from Peoria, IL where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance at Illinois State University.  While attending ISU, Dana was a four-year member of the Redline Express Dance Team, and also danced in the Arena Football League for three years.  Dana then relocated to Philadelphia to dance professionally.   As a representative of the Sixers Dancers & NBA, Dana has performed in New Mexico, Palm Springs, and China.  She has also danced back up for Jon Bon Jovi, Chubby Checker, performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and also premiered in videos of local artists.

Dana’s high energy, her direct approach, and her vast experience make her the perfect Pro to teach the Power Session where she will focus on teaching participants to add more intensity and punch to their dancing to them stand out during an audition. Dana will be teaching a hip hop style dance during her session.