ALUMNI SUCCESS STORIES

IG: @Jivantaroberts

Jivanta Roberts is an actress, producer, creative director, CEO of UNI, a unisex fragrance oil and owner of BKLA, a pop-up shop that features multi-faceted entrepreneurial woman of color.

She started BKLA to create a community for women of color who are thriving in multiple areas of business. It was challenging to balance the various projects she's been working on and find time to sell and grow UNI the fragrance line.

As a professional dancer and choreographer, Jivanta has worked with Beyonce, Missy Elliot, Pink, Shakira, Kanye West, Selena Gomez and so much more. She's been featured on the Emmy nominated HBO show, Euphoria, and Lifetimes, Vivica's Black Magic.

On the actress and producer front, Jivanta has starred in major commercials and magazines ads as well as roles in You Can Do Better and Spinners: Izzy Lyon - The Unspun Truth and is currently on Tyler Perry’s new show, Beauty in Black on Netflix.

She currently is the producer and co-host of The Donnell Rawlings Show Podcast with Comedian, Donnell Rawlings available on Youtube, Apple Music and Spotify.

IG: @_Callmesheedah

Rasheedah is a prominent TV producer, set designer, and event curator, celebrated for her significant contributions to the entertainment industry. As the producer of a nationwide daytime talk show on Comcast Xfinity AFRO TV, she engages an audience of over 12 million viewers and has successfully produced more than 300 episodes across multiple television shows.

Beyond imaginable, Rasheedah’s creativity extends to set design, where she transforms spaces into visually captivating environments that elevate storytelling. As an event curator, she also crafts unforgettable experiences that showcase her unwavering commitment to excellence.

With a diverse skill set and a passion for storytelling, Rasheedah continues to inspire and engage audiences, solidifying her status as a dynamic force in the entertainment landscape.

IG: @_Khaleya

Khaléya Graham is an accomplished dancer residing in Los Angeles, CA, and a graduate of Los Angeles County High School of the Arts. She was born in Orlando, FL and started dancing at 4 years old under the training of Carol Cudjoe at NuLook School of Performing Arts. She began competing at the age of 7 when she won a Fame Award at Hollywood Connection and secured a talent representation contract from DO Agency. 

Since then, she's been signed by Bloc Talent Agency and has performed on tour with legendary entertainer - MC Hammer and

Roddy Rich, while participating in music videos from hip-hop/ R&B artists Bixst, DaBaby, DaniLeigh, Young Thug, Travis Scott and Gunna.

Khaléya's also been mentored by Phil Wright and Aliya Janell, while also being an original member of Janell's Queens N' Lettos. She's been prominently featured in multiple YouTube dance concept videos by Phil Wright, Aliya Janell, Nicole Kirkland, Dexter Carr, Matt Steffanina, Dana Alexa and Guy Groove. She was also a member of one of the premiere hip-hop dance crews founded by Ricky Cole - Soul Fresh.

IG: @Itscharlibabi

Growing up Amanda was the only creative person in her family. She always knew she wanted to be in the entertainment industry from the time she was 5 years young.

In Orlando Florida she started as a dancer at NuLook Dance Theater training under the legendary Ms. Carol. Leading her to sign with Bloc Talent Agency , one of the top agencies In Los Angeles, California. Having the chance to work with several artist such as Rihanna, Pitbull, Missy Elliott, Nelly, August Alsina, Ne-Yo , Robin Thicke , Coco Jones and is one of few people that can say they have a song with legendary Prince. Amanda also modeled for major companies like Target and Harley Davidson. Amanda not only worked on her solo music career, she also worked  in Atlanta as an actress in movies & tv shows, Honey 4 , Bring It, Step Up High Water.  Amanda now uses her creative talents in the dog pet care industry . Owning a dog boarding and daycare business as well as a dog transportation business called My Pet’s Bus. With a new dog grooming product on the way. 

IG: @Marleylubin

 “A respectfully known, diversified and talented artist from Orlando, FL, alumni of NuLook Dance, Marley leaves her mark wherever she goes with hopes of making a positive difference. Being so passionately driven and dedicated in her artistic creativity, she began her career at the young age of 15, teaching hip hop at her local dance studio and has continued doing so ever since. From Florida, New York, to Canada, she's also danced for major artists such as Teyana Taylor and Future, and have made a few appearances in commercials and tv shows. Marley has also choreographed for major events, directed several videos, as well as trained elite dancers for competitions and a professional career. Marley now resides in New York, where she continues to be inspired by creativity, enabling her to do what she does best: SPREAD LOVE, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.

Credentials : Teyana Taylor, Future, Dickinson”

IG: @JustDanceJustixe

Darren Roosevelt Justice born and performance raised out of Orlando Fl, currently taking that unique training to the big city to make a dream into a reality! What was a southern boy, loud mouth with nothing but attitude and energy is now 7 years strong city boy. In those 7 years he managed to evolve in an Assistant Facility Manager with Cushman & Wakefield on the Mastercard Account by day! Dance Performer & Choreographer soon , Teacher in Training by night and weekends at PMT House of Dance. With this training he is pushing to build his own career his own Nulook Emporium! Still to this day under Carol Cudjoe creative direction, push, drive and support he will get there. Taking what Nulook gave him and turning it into  a career, a brand, a movement! Dont believe me then follow his Dance Page and remember the name @JustDanceJustixe and see it for yourself! 

IG: @Kaylahanairah

Makaylah Crawford 

Born in the Bronx New York,  I discovered my love for performing arts at the young age of six. Moved to Florida at age nine where I continued my dance journey at Nulook Dance Emporium under the direction of Carol Cudjoe studying Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theater, Pointe and ethnic styles. I am currently earning my bachelors degree at the great Bethune Cookman University where am a dancer on  14 Karot Gold Dance Team.

Dance Accomplishment:

Sugar Plum Fairy – Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker;

Dynamites - Hairspray Jr,

Turn it Up - 1st Place

Turn it around - 3rd place (2 years)

Tribute - Miss Tribute Winner

Titans of Dance - Shield of Excellence Award

Monster of Hip hop - A-list Award

Urban Generation

Joffrey Ballet School - Scholarship to 2019 summer of Hip Hop

IG: @Gabstrrr_

Gabriel Drummond is a first generation American born and raised in Florida to Jamaican natives. At the age of 10, she took her very first dance class that would catapult her into a passionate devotion to the arts. Since graduating high school and diving head first into the professional world, she has had the opportunity to dance on a national tour, appear on televised award shows, and multiple music videos. Her favorite style of dance is hip hop and aspires to be a world renowned choreographer one day.

IG: @Quirkycouture

Princeton Alumni

UCSB PhD Student 

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IG: @Keniicole

Accomplished Dancer

Creds: Beyonce, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Bruno Mars, Neyo, Maroon 5, FOX, Netflix, Youtube Red, Disney Channel, and more

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IG: @And_allthat_ jazz

Dancer

Up coming Fashion Designer

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IG: @Aliitlemovement

Dancer

Poler

Powerlifter

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