Meet the ProPrep Academy New York Team
Stephanie Marie
Founder
Executive Director
Choreographer
Stephanie’s resume speaks volumes as to how ProPrep Academy came about. She started dancing on a competitive dance team on Long Island, New York, traveling and winning Grand National Championships throughout the U.S. and Bahamas. Moving to Miami for college, Stephanie was one of the Captains for Barry University Dance Team. Having a drive to perform and a love for sports, she took her dance talent to the Pro level. In 2008 she cheered for the NFL Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders. Off the field, she choreographed and performed for local Miami artists, danced in FloRida’s music video, performed at Super Bowl halftime show with Prince, choreographed and danced with Vanilla Ice, taught combo classes at dance studios throughout South Florida, as well as coaching for Miami Springs High School Cheerleading team. After graduating Barry University she went on to dance for NHL Florida Panthers for two seasons 2012-2014. Stephanie moved back to New York after dancing for the Panthers to study all styles of dance under world renown choreographers at Broadway Dance Center’s Dance Program. She had the opportunity to work side by side with the top choreographers and dancers from all around the world. Still having a drive to perform, she finished her Pro Dance career on the court with the NBA Houston Rockets Power Dancers. Making her way through the Pro Dance world it has become her passion to help others achieve and reach their dreams and goals! Stephanie Marie really knows how to create that “WOW” factor. As the Founder and Executive Director of ProPrep Academy, you definitely won’t be let down.
Jess
Choreographer
Jess started her professional dance career as a Knicks City Dancer where she was a captain, a member of the NBA Allstar Dance Team, and had the amazing opportunity to perform in China, London, and the Dominican Republic. She can be seen dancing in the movie Trainwreck, on Project Runway, The Rachael Ray Show, in commercials for Pepsi and Hudson Yards, and was recently in a music video for Lil Uzi. Jess has performed with major artists such as DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, DNCE, Ceelo Green and Swizz Beats. After 7 seasons as a Knicks City Dancer she is now the Assistant Coach of the Knicks City Kids. She is so excited to dance with all of you and pass along her knowledge of the industry!
LaToya
Choreographer
LaToya is a choreographer and dance educator within the Tri State area. Former Knicks City Dancer, captain for her last two years, LaToya has transitioned into becoming the Head Coach/Choreographer of the Knicks City Kids. She has choreographed for many competitive studios and NBA dance teams such as the Sixers dancers. She is a seasoned Industry dancer with credits that include Rihanna, Lenny Kravitz, Flo Rida, Pitbull, Neyo, Jason Derulo, Hailee Steinfeld, Labyrinth, Natasha Mosley, Vanilla Ice and Mack Wilds. She has had the opportunity to dance in various countries including Italy, France, Spain, England, Germany and China.
LaToya is currently a dance educator within a NYC Charter middle school.
With the type of commitment LaToya has towards the growth of dance within the industry you will graduate ProPrep Academy on that next level of success within your dance journey!
Korie Genius
Videographer
Korie Genius was born in Kingston, Jamaica and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He has studied various styles of hip hop, and specializes in Dancehall as well as styles like Flexing, Krumping and Popping. Korie is always open to new styles and new ideas. He loves to broaden his visions of dance every day by taking classes and training with the best choreographers in the city.
He has been performing for over a decade in various venues all around America.
Korie has been seen on the CBS morning show performing with reggae artist Mr.Vegas (2010), with reggae artist Mr.Lexx in Orlando Florida (2010) and international reggae, soca, hiphop artist Bunji Garlin “Brrrt”. He has choreographed and danced in music videos for Nikhil P. Yerawadekar & Low Mentality “Run Fast” (2013) “Chi-ching” by Chairlift (2015) principal dancer in “Made For Now” by Janet Jackson & Daddy Yankee (2017) . Korie has performed at numerous shows around the tristate area such as Sirens After Dark by Rhapsody James, Sybarite Collective, Carnival, Michael Jackson 25th anniversary to name a few.
Currently he works with his company BlackGold who performs and teaches dance nationwide. Korie has been teaching children and adults for many years at some of New York’s most prestige dance schools such as Broadway Dance Center, Peridance Capezio Center and a well-known Bronx competition school Performers Edge Dance Academy. He makes his classes fun and positive, allowing everyone to bring out their personalities into their dance.
Korie is a growing artist that always strives for the best. His goal is to pass on his passion and unique style as well as making an impact with his dancing and choreographies.
Korie Genius started his videography journey in 2013 buying his first camera to record his own dance videos for promoting, eventually he decided to put more interest into the camera he bought leading him to start recording other dancers. Since then he has been shooting videos and some photos for dancers throughout New York City making it very affordable for those needing concept videos and more for pushing their dance career or just because they would like to have memories. Korie has worked through the industry capturing Shiamak USA, Nick Kosir the Weatherman signed to Fox Weather Channel now known for his dancing videos, Chef Wenford Simpson- Cooking with Love, and Mufasa- Cousin Skeether and many more.
ProPrep Academy is honored to have a videographer with such a background and eye for the performance industry such as Kori’s!