faculty

meet the faculty

The IAX Faculty is a dynamic group of internationally renowned educators, choreographers, and performers, each bringing a wealth of experience from the world’s biggest stages—Broadway, television, film, music videos, and world tours. With resumes that span every facet of the entertainment industry, our faculty members are not only experts in their craft but also deeply passionate about nurturing the next generation of artists. They are dedicated to empowering dancers with the tools to succeed, both as performers and as individuals. Having devoted their lives to their art, these accomplished professionals are committed to inspiring and guiding dancers in every city they visit.

SETH
STEWART

CHELSEA
“SOLACE”
HOUGH

RICHARD
ELSZY

CEDRIC
BOTELHO

MELISSA
TANNÚS

BRIANNA
PAVON

Olivia
Alboher

JUSTIN
PHAM

COLE
MILLS

HANNAH
DOUGLASS

meet the faculty

The IAX Faculty is a dynamic group of internationally renowned educators, choreographers, and performers, each bringing a wealth of experience from the world’s biggest stages—Broadway, television, film, music videos, and world tours. With resumes that span every facet of the entertainment industry, our faculty members are not only experts in their craft but also deeply passionate about nurturing the next generation of artists. They are dedicated to empowering dancers with the tools to succeed, both as performers and as individuals. Having devoted their lives to their art, these accomplished professionals are committed to inspiring and guiding dancers in every city they visit.

Man sitting with hands clasped, wearing a beige jacket over a lavender shirt. Hes in front of stacks of books, with a vintage telephone nearby. The setting has a vintage, intellectual vibe.

Seth Stewart

A person with short hair poses gracefully against a pink background. They wear a colorful, feathered top and pink pants, looking upward with one arm raised and the other bent. Their expression is serene and contemplative.

chelsea “solace” hough

A man with short dark hair and a beard is wearing a black V-neck shirt. He has his arms crossed and is looking directly at the camera against a plain light blue background.

richard elszy

Man crouching and smiling in front of a textured, light gray concrete wall. He has short hair, a beard, and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt and pants. A tattoo is visible on his left forearm.

Cedric Botelho

Smiling woman with long, wavy auburn hair wearing a white top and a black jacket draped over her shoulders. She has long, sparkly earrings and is positioned against a plain, light background.

MELISSA TANNÚS

A person with a shaved head and dark, dramatic makeup poses elegantly with their arms raised, wearing a black outfit. The background is a blurred, industrial-looking space.

Brianna Pavon

A woman with long dark hair and light eyes smiles at the camera. She is wearing an off-the-shoulder white top and posed against a plain light blue background.

Olivia Alboher

A young man wearing a light gray suit and white shirt sits on a stool against a plain dark background, smiling with his hands clasped between his knees.

Justin Pham

A young man smiling with his right hand behind his neck, wearing a black t-shirt. He has short, dark hair and a colorful dragon tattoo on his left upper arm. The background is dark, making him stand out.

Cole Mills

A woman with long, straight blonde hair and light eyes is smiling softly at the camera. She is wearing natural makeup and a sleeveless top, with a blurred, light-colored background.

Hannah Douglass