The Dance Lounge takes pride in having just a couple of good quality instructors that know how to meet your dancing goals while keeping things fun and light.
Allyson Lockhart
Instructor: ALLYSON LOCKHART
Studio OWNER, CHOREOGRAPHER, DANCER, INSTRUCTOR
SAG
NDCA, DVIDA, ISTD, AM
AWARDS:
2017 & 2018 COMMENDATION for 5 STAR SERVICE REVIEWS on YELP
2015 EXCELLENCE IN ARTS Award from the city of Torrance, CA.
COMMENDATION for EXCELLENCE IN ARTS Los Angeles County, CA.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION for EXCELLENCE IN DANCE California Legislature Assembly
Film & Production Dancer & Choreographer
Dance Event Planning & Entertainment
Off-site guest coaching available
"My goal as an instructor and choreographer is to provide you with the proper tools you need to succeed as a dancer in a fun and supportive environment that you'll look forward to coming to again and again."
- Allyson Lockhart
DANCE KNOWLEDGE
NDCA, DVIDA, ISTD, AM
Ballroom - Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz
Standard - Quickstep
Rhythm - Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Mambo, Bolero
Latin - Jive, Samba
Novelty - Bal-Swing, Jitterbug, Lindy, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Hustle, Night Club Two Step, Country Two Step, Merengue, Country Line Dance, Line Dance, Flashmob, Dance Cardio and Freestyle
TELEVISION EXPERIENCE
Masterchef - Gordon Ramsay - Dancer / Dinner Guest
Gastby Party Episode
Chef (The Movie) - Salsa Dancer
Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara, Robert Downey Jr.
Open Road Films
Dirty Dancing "Living The Dream" -Contestant - Dancer
Don Weiner Productions, DJ Entertainment
Dirty Dancing TV Show - Salsa Instuctional Spot 1
Dirty Dancing TV Show - Salsa Instructional Spot 2
Ballroom Bootcamp Episode 3 - Featured Dancer "Herself"
Thom Beers, Original Productions
Ballroom Bootcamp Episode 1 - Featured Dancer "Herself"
Thom Beers, Original Productions
Strong Medicine, "Cinderella In Scrubs" - Featured Dancer
John Perrin Flynn, Sony Pictures Television
Gilmore Girls "Wedding Bell Blues" - Featured Dancer
Amy Sherman, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions
Gilmore Girls "They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?" - Featured Dancer
Kenny Ortega, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productionue and Freestyle
CHARITABLE SHOWS & CONTRIBUTIONS
Cornerstone Elementary School Fundraiser
Dancer Fighting Cancer Fundraiser
Madrona Middle School Guest Speaker
Together We Rise Foundation
CereCare Foundation
Washington Elementary School Foundation
Guest Speaker at Madrona Middle School
Autism Recovery
The Sunshine Kids Foundation
The Girl Scout's Of America - Guest Instruction
The Children Affected By AIDS Foundation
Toys For Tots
City of HOPE
Guest Speaker at Torrance High School to stimulate interest in the art of dance
Walteria Elementary School - Guest Instruction
PROFESSIONAL SHOWS & COMPETITIONS
PouL'Amour De Danser - Event Planner & Choreographer, Torrance, CADancing With Stars For Austism Charity Ball - Dancer, Burbank, CA
Fusion Showcase - Choreographer, Palos Verdes, CA
Hype Showcase - Choreographer, Torrance, CA
Zenith Corporation Swing Time At The Palladium Show -Dancer, Hollywood, CA
World Wide Salsa Congress - Dancer, Hollywood, CA
Children Affected By AIDS Foundation - Dancer & Choreography, Santa Monica, CA
Fashion Show - Dancer & Choreography, City of Industry, CA
Aflec Insurance Co., Party - Performance & Instruction, Indian Wells, CA
The Westin - Dance Director, Long Beach, CA
The Grand - Dancer & Choreography, Long Beach, CA
The Dance Factory Annual Pro-Show - Choreography, Lakewood, CA
Diamond Star Ball - Choreography, Los Angeles, CA
Showcase - Performance & Instruction, Newport Beach, CA
Camp Yona Youth Camp - Performance & Instruction, Barstow, CA
Follies Stage Show - Dancer & Choreography, Long Beach, CA
Five Crowns - Performance & Instruction, Newport Beach, CA
Lakewood Country Club - Dancer & Choreography, Lakewood, CA
Valentina’s Restaurant - Grand Event - Performance & Instruction, Corona Del Mar, CA
Fort MacArthur Air Force Base - Dancer & Choreography, San Pedro, CA
Murray Christmas Gala - Performance, Long Beach, CA
Los Altos Hospital Christmas Extravagana - Performance & Instruction, Los Alamitos, CA
Pro-Am Division Competition Awards:
Hundreds of entries in competitions dancing with students. Track record is 90% 1st Place Awards given to student dancers.
Professional Division Competition Awards:
1st Place - Halloween Swing, Long Beach, CA
3rd Place - Unique Dance Competition, Costa Mesa, CA
4th Place - AM World Dance Competition, Las Vegas, NV
1st Place - AM Dance Competition, San Francisco, CA
2nd Place - Superama, Orlando, FL
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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