Faculty

DELANZER HUGGY FORD
Owner / Director / Choreographer / Actor
Union Affiliatons: SAG, AFTRA, AEA

DeLanzer Huggy Ford is currently the Director of LA Dance Magic National Dance Convention and Competition, which tours nationally to 17 cities per year with a faculty of 8 master teachers including: Jackie Sleight, Dave Carter, Christian Vincent, Ayodele Casel, Jamal Story, Dejan Tubic, Artem Chigvintsev, and DJ Guthrie. This dance convention reaches over 10,000 kids per year.

Huggy has also been a member of the faculty for the Joe Tremaine National Dance Convention and Competition which included Joe Tremaine, Jackie Sleight, Doug Caldwell, Terry Lindholm, Marcia Lane, Desiree Robinson, and Tony Capolla. He was the Artistic Director of LA Underground National Dance Convention, which included the following faculty: Shane Sparks, Pamela Bolling, Daniel Catanach, Rod Howell and Patty Wilcox. He has also been a master teacher for Showstoppers and Starlight National Dance Competitions.

Huggy exemplifies balance with his well-rounded and broad training in theater, television/video, film, and commercials. His long list of credits includes: The Wiz national tour, My One and Only national tour with Tommy Tune, West Side Story national tour, 42nd Street on Broadway, Shades World Tour, Dianna Ross World Tour, Broadway at the Bowl with Bette Midler, Tommy Tune at the Hollywood Bowl, The Drew Carey Show, Cybil, eSalon, ISO, Ban De Terre, Sally’s, Pepsi, Pillsbury, Alpha Beta, Food 4 Less, Zone Bar, Ford, Toyota, Luis Miguel video, El Commandante video and world tour, Luther Vandros tour, M.C. Hammer live show at the Myan, guest choreographer for Minnesota Timberwolves, and choreographer and fitness trainer for USC football team with coach John Robinson.

LAURIE WEINER
Owner / Director / Choreographer

Laurie Weiner has been dancing since age 7. She has studied with teachers such as DeLanzer Huggy Ford, Elizabeth Huebner, Shane Sparks, Daniel Catanach, Pamela Bolling, Rod Howell, and Victor and Tatiana Kasatsky. Laurie was recently the assistant choreographer for Runway MMC, the recording group and also helped with the release of their fashion line for Wet Seal and Macy’s. Laurie was recently a judge at the LA Dance Magic Nationals where she also assisted Jackie Sleight and Dave Carter.

Laurie has had the pleasure of being the assistant director of the national tour of LA Underground and demonstrating Huggy’s jazz choreography and Daniel Catanach’s ballet choreography on LA Underground’s videos.One of her favorite performances was for the television pilot “Flaunt Live!” She was a feature model in multiple Aasics catalogs and for Discount Dance Supply. Laurie performed and was the assistant choreographer for a CHOC fundraiser at 7 degrees in Laguna Beach. She has performed in many industrial shows including Paul Mitchell, Sony Records, Edelman, Pharmacia and more. Laurie was also featured in the video “Funkadelic Hip Hop” video.

Laurie has traveled to New Mexico to assist master classes with Huggy Ford, Alonso King, and Fletcher Nickerson. She has worked with Rogaine and Dr. Marty Sawaya in New York and Long Beach at the International Hair & Beauty Expo. Laurie has also assisted Huggy Ford in master classes in San Diego and at UCI. Laurie Weiner obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Cal State Fullerton.

AARON CHAVARRIA
Teacher / Choreographer

Aaron began his training at the age of 11. He has trained in many studios throughout Southern California in tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical and tumbling, with such teachers as Cory Finn, Gregg Russell, Mike Minery, Mark Goodman, Brad Mccaskall, Cindy Ricalde, Teri Bast, Joe Malone, Jackie Sleight, Dave Carter, Joelle Martinec, Keri LaGrand, Desiree Robbins, Mark Meismer, Joe Tremaine, and Doug Caldwell. In addition to dance, Aaron has performed in many musicals throughout California such as Grease, The Music Man, Oliver, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cabaret, The Sound of Music, and many others. He also is an assistant teacher at NUVO dance conventions and La Dance Magic. Aaron has choreographed national award winning routines for studios in California and South Carolina, and is proud to be working with the students at HBP.

NOELLE SOMOGYI
Teacher / Choreographer

Noelle began her dancing at age 4, training with master teacher, DeLanzer Huggy Ford. She received her ballet training from Laurie Weiner, Lisa Thorngren, and Elizabeth Huebner, and received her tap instruction from Laurie DiFilippo. She has been a part of the HBP Company for 9 years and served as the captain for the last 2 years.

During her years dancing with Company, she has performed at competitions such as LA Dance Magic, LA Dance Force, Tremaine, Showbiz, Showstoppers, Spotlight, Company Dance, Kids Artistic Review, Rainbow Connection, as well as others. Noelle also has done many community shows such as Tustin Chili Cookoff, Tustin Tiller Days, Enderle Center Christmas Show, Tustin Tree Lighting, and the Miss Tusin Pageant.

Also she has had the opportunity to perform at UCI basketball games and at the Staple Center for the LA Clippers. You can also catch Noelle as a dancer in the video “Funkadelic Hip Hop” video. Noelle has recently had the opportunity to be an assistant at the LA Dance Magic Nationals. She has also recently begun her college education at Cal State Fullerton.

HEATHER KASPARIAN
Teacher / Choreographer

Heather Kasparian has been dancing for 15 years. She has studied with teachers such as DeLanzer Huggy Ford, Laurie Weiner, Laurie DiFilippo, Leona Morimune, Elizabeth Huebner, and Daria Bearden. As part of the HBP Dance Extreme Company, Heather has competed in many National Dance Competitions, such as, LA Dance Magic, Showstoppers, Showbiz, and Spotlight. She has also performed in community shows including Tustin Tiller Days, Clipper’s Game, Miss Tustin Pageant, Enderle Center and the Tustin Chili Cookoff. Heather was also a dancer in the 2005 Musical Production of The Christmas Post, at Calvary Church of Santa Ana.

Heather is currently attending college, majoring in Business Management, while working at HBP Dance Extreme as Desk Management and teaching Pre-Ballet.

ALLIE SANCHEZ
Teacher/Choreographer

Allie began her dancing at age 3, training with master teacher, DeLanzer Huggy Ford. She received her ballet training from Laurie Weiner, Noelle Somogyi, Lisa Thorngren and Elizabeth Huebner, and received tap training from Aaron Chavarria and Laurie DiFilippo. She has been a part of the HBP Company for 10 years and is serving as captain this year.

Throughout her years of dancing in Company, she has performed at competitions such as LA Dance Magic, Showbiz, Showstoppers, Hall of Fame, Kids Artistic Review, Starpower, and many others. Allie also has done many community shows such as Tustin Tiller Days, Snowball Express, Miss. Tustin Pageant, Tustin Chili Cook-off, Enderle Center Christmas Show, Irvine Spectrum, and Tustin Tree Lighting. Allie had the opportunity to dance at the Los Angeles Clippers game at the Staples Center and UCI basketball half time show.

Allie was part of the Beckman High School Dance Team for four years under the direction of Kari Simonson, Kim Gameroz, and Anne Davila and was a back up dancer for singer Trebella. She is beginning her third year in the LA Dance Magic Company under the direction of Jackie Sleight and Dave Carter. Allie is currently works as Office Administrator at HBP and is teaching Basic Hip Hop and Contemporary.

DONOVAN DEMERIN
Teacher/Choreographer

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Donovan has been Break Dancing for 12 years and has recently moved to Southern California to further pursue his career in dance. As a member of the world famous “Rock Force Crew”, Donovan has taken part in many competitions throughout the U.S. and performed at hundreds of events, including home games for the Golden State Warriors.

Since first teaching in 2002, Donovan now joins us at HBP to give our students the knowledge and history of the Break Dance art form. His class will focus on the Basics and Fundamentals of Breakdancing, also known as “B-Boying” or “B-Girling”.

TARYN HORACEK
Teacher/Choreographer

Dancing since the age of 7 under the direction of Delanzer Huggy Ford, Taryn is very excited to be part of the HBP Dance Extreme faculty. She has studied ballet under the guidance of Laurie Weiner, Lisa Thorngren, and Elizabeth Huebner, as well as tap training from Aaron Chavarria and Laurie DiFilippo. Along with her dance, Taryn spent 14 years training as a competitive figure skater. This will be her 8th year on the HBP Company where she is a captain.

As a company member, Taryn has had the privilege of dancing at many community events including Tustin Tiller Days, Snowball Express, Enderle Center Christmas Show, and the Miss Tustin pageant. This will also be her 2nd year on the LA Dance Magic company under the direction of Jackie Sleight and Dave Carter.

Taryn was part of the 2010 production of Shades directed by Dennis Rowe taking place at the Wilshire Ebel theater. She served as Dance Captain and portrayed the character “Kat.” She also had the opportunity to train at Radio City Music Hall in New York City under the guidance of Rockette choreographer and director Eileen Grace. She is excited to put this experience to use teaching Ladies’ Class. Taryn also attends OCC and works as a freelance fashion stylist.