HALEY MESSICK
HALEY MESSICK is a professional dancer and choreographer based out of Los Angeles, California. She began training when she was 2 with a focus in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, jazz funk, and hip hop. Haley has had a very successful competitive career receiving many elite awards, titles, and scholarships.
With an interest in the industry at a very young age, Haley had agent representation at the age of 7 and began auditioning and working soon after that. She quickly learned how to conduct herself in a professional setting and established lifelong connections with sought-after choreographers. As soon as she came of age, her career truly blossomed. She booked her first international tour when she was 19 and had the pleasure of dancing in sold out arenas with audiences up to 90,000 people. Haley continued to prosper dancing for many artists’ such as Rihanna, Charlie Puth, Chloe Bailey, Nicki Minaj, J Balvin, Justin Bieber, and more. Haley has also danced with Jennifer Lopez on many occasions and was fortunate enough to be beside her during her 2020 Super Bowl performance. You can spot Haley in JLO’s Netflix special as well!
While growing her resume as a professional dancer, Haley discovered a passion for teaching. She is on faculty at Millennium Dance Complex, one of the most prestigious studios in Los Angeles and has traveled domestically and internationally to teach over the past 4 years, making her heels and jazz funk empire worldwide. On top of teaching other professionals and aspiring adults, Haley has found joy in teaching and guiding the next generation of dancers into the industry.
Knowing what it takes to make it, she is ready to share her knowledge with your future superstars!
JACOBIE BLUHM
JACOBIE BLUHM is a professional choreographer, artist, coach, director, and competitor in the hip-hop world. His positive energy, attention to textures, and musicality have impacted the performance of many of his students, while also expanding the knowledge and foundation of hip-hop. He continues to work with multiple schools in the valley, and studio programs across the country.
Jacobie is the founder of Project Minor, a competitive junior Hip-Hop team, bringing dancers together regardless of the studio or school, for extensive training and performance development. Jacobie is also an alumni of SGBM, ‘SuperGalacticBeatManipulators’, founded by Kevin Brewer of the JabbaWockeez in 2005. Jacobie’s credits also include The Pack’t, A1 Collective, Fam Royale, and a former contestant on Roku Original’s “Floored” hosted by Liza Koshy, and directed by Brian Friedman.
Jacobie’s unique style of choreography has gone on to receive high scores and top in category awards at regional and national competitions. In addition, his students go on to receive many hip-hop scholarships and awards at conventions and extensive training opportunities.
Jacobie was recently featured on the front page of the Press Enterprise Newspaper as a Rising Star in the community. The article highlighted his day-job as a high school teacher in San Jacinto, and as well as his night-job as the Hip-Hop Instructor at MDP, showcasing the impact he provides to his students.
You may eventually see Jacobie throughout the Temecula/Murrieta area, as he’s engaged throughout the local school’s dance programs. Don’t hesitate to say hello if you do!
Peyton Albrecht
Peyton Matthias Albrecht was born and raised in Southern Louisiana and has been dancing ever since he could walk. He grew up as the third generation dancer in his family. He began competitive dance training when he was 7 years old. In 2010, Peyton was awarded Tremaine Dance Convention’s National Title, “Teen Male Dancer of the Year’’; He then continued to travel with Tremaine for 5 years as part of their Performance Program. As Peyton was graduating high school as Valedictorian, he debuted his first big break as a featured contestant on Season 12 of So You Think You Can Dance.
Later that year, Peyton made his first big move to Las Vegas where he landed a spot performing in Steve Wynn's Showstoppers. After a year in Vegas, he believed it was time to make a move to Los Angeles. During his 5 years of living in Los Angeles, his career most notably includes Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Paula Abdul, Derek Hough, Royal Flux Dance Company, So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Got Talent, Wienerschnitzel, Burger King, and Wonderful Pistachios.
Alongside working as a professional dancer, Peyton shares his passion and knowledge for dance through teaching and choreographing at various studios in Southern California as well as across the nation. Growing up, Peyton was trained in all different styles of dance, however, his passion for teaching specializes in the Jazz and Contemporary genres. He wants to continue to inspire and educate the upcoming generations by helping them follow their dreams as he did his.
Ryann Alvarez
RYANN ALVAREZ started dancing at the 7 years old and has trained in all forms of dance. She trained and at Murrieta Dance Project under the ownership of Erin Babbs as well as Academy of Ballet Arts. Ryann is represented by one of the most exclusive agencies in Los Angeles, MSA where she has danced along side some of the industry’s best. During her extensive training, Ryann was awarded many scholarships along with bringing home regional and national titles throughout her elite competitive years. During her dancing career, she found a passion for teaching and choreography and started teaching at the age of 15. Since then, Ryann has used her knowledge and education to push future generations in their dance training. From coast to coast, her students and choreography have won countless Regional / National/ International awards making her one of Southern California’s most sought after Instructors. In 2018, Ryann had the opportunity to travel to Australia as a judge and teach, where she was able to share her love of technique and choreography with hundreds of dancers from across the country. Ryann is currently living in San Diego, and is very excited to be coming home to her studio as part of the Murrieta Dance Project faculty.
Talia Seitel
Talia Seitel grew up dancing competitively at Murrieta Dance Project and traveled the country for competitions, conventions and performance opportunities. She graduated with a BA in Dance at Chapman University, where she was also the captain of the Chapman University Dance Team. She is excited to be expanding her love for dance, teaching and choreographing onto the next generation of dancers. She enjoys focusing on jazz technique and turns in her classes and also has a passion for jazz, lyrical, and contemporary movement. She is excited to bring her experience as a competitive and collegiate dancer to her students!