Richard

Richard Elszy is a highly respected dance educator, choreographer, and technical director known for shaping technically strong, versatile dancers across the industry. With over 20 years of experience, he has built a career recognized for precision-based training, innovative choreography, and a deeply structured approach to dancer development.

As the technique director of a nationally ranked dance studio for nearly two decades, Richard has developed dancers from foundational levels through pre-professional careers. His teaching philosophy is rooted in technical mastery—emphasizing posture, alignment, strength, flexibility, and focus as essential building blocks for longevity, safety, and excellence across all styles of dance.

Richard is the creator of Building Blocks of Dance (BBD), an educational program designed to help teachers simplify and strengthen foundational training. BBD focuses on making concepts such as placement, posture, and alignment clear, accessible, and actionable, and has been widely adopted by educators seeking to elevate technical consistency and dancer development at every level.

As a choreographer, Richard has created work across stage, film, and commercial platforms, earning recognition for his clarity of movement, structure, and technical detail. His choreography has been featured on So You Think You Can Dance, highlighted by a groundbreaking performance featuring the show’s first wheelchair dancer—an impactful moment that reflected both his creative voice and commitment to expanding accessibility in dance. His work also includes concept films and campaigns with Nia Sioux, Chelsie Hill and the Rollettes, and Shanti Lowry, as well as presentations at Club Jeté and faculty work at the Edge Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles.

Internationally, Richard has taught workshops and masterclasses throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, where he is known for his ability to break down complex technical principles into clear, usable training for both dancers and educators.

Richard is a faculty member of Immerse Artists Experience, where he brings his signature technical clarity and structured training approach to dancers nationwide. Having been part of IAX since its inception, he remains committed to developing intelligent, resilient, and technically advanced dancers prepared for the evolving demands of the professional industry.