Meet Your Faculty


  • Founder

    Jaja Vankova is artist, movement coach and director. She has been actively studying body control, robot and animation for over a decade. She has developed exercises that bring body control into the next level necessary for any dance style or athletic movement. She has coached olympic athletes and movers beyond dance world. Her body control, animation and robot - BAR - as she likes to call it - classes were sold in over 134 countries around the whole world.

  • Slimboogie is a professional dancer from Los Angeles, California with over 20 years of experience in the industry. With a passion for dance and a natural talent, Slimboogie has traveled the world and performed in every major country, leaving audiences captivated with his dynamic and powerful moves.

    Throughout their career, Slimboogie has had the privilege of working with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Usher, Chris Brown, and Wiz. He have also been a part of some major projects, working with companies such as Disney, Facebook, Netflix, and many others.

    In addition to their work as a dancer, Slimboogie is also a visionary and an innovator. He created the Battle Games, one of the biggest events in Los Angeles, and started a cultural session in downtown LA where people can come together and connect over food and conversation.

    Slimboogie's ultimate goal is to become the best version of himself and to inspire others to do the same. Through his art, he hope to touch people in a profound way and prove to the world that we are all capable of reaching our full potential. With his talent, dedication, and passion, Slimboogie is destined for greatness and will continue to be a driving force in the dance community for many years to come.

  • Tabo originally from Japan, living in Los Angeles is one of the most important figure in building worlds best animation community. He trained some of the best robot and animation dancers of todays time with his unique approach.

  • An iconic influencer of animation style, techniques and presentation. The standard by which virtually all are compared to, even those who are his peers or better.

  • Originally from Korea, now living in Los Angeles. Community builder and lifelong practitioner of robot and animation.

  • BIO COMING SOON

  • Animation dancer from the world renown dance crew "Dragon House" seen on SYTYCD, millions on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Worked with amazing artists including Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Post Malone and more.

  • Robot Winner 2023.

    I’m what they call a “military brat”, because I have lived in all parts of the world growing up, such as Japan, Germany, and of course, here in the United States. I’ve lived in many of the southern states, and now, my wife and I live in Arizona, where I’m an Infrastructure Engineer by day. My wife is my biggest fan and always supports anything I set my mind to. A lifelong challenge I had to overcome was being born with scoliosis, which deals with the curvage of the spine, as well as klippel-feil syndrome. Although I was born with some limitations to my physical movements, I never let anything stop me from my passion for dance!I first encountered my preferred dance styles back in high school. I had my eyes set on the robot dance, so I decided to dedicate my time to mastering this art.

    Overtime, I started learning and absorbing more styles, such as popping, animation, waving, and tutting. During my journey, I made a couple of appearances on “So You Think You Can Dance” and then teamed up with Julius “iGlide” Chisolm and Marquese “Nonstop” Scott to form RemoteKontrol. Together, we performed live on national TV and helped form Dragon House featuring amazing dancers all around Atlanta.

    I find myself fidget dancing at pretty much any chance I get. Sometimes, I’ll dance for longer sessions, and I often create videos I share on social media.

  • Animation Winner 2023.

    Ricardo "Boogie Frantick" Rodriquez Jr. is a Los Angeles dancer known worldwide for his mastery of "popping," a street dance style. His journey began in local dance battles at underground clubs in the San Fernando Valley and has led him to prominent stages like the 2010 Academy Awards, the film Step Up 3D, and captivating performances with Miss Prissy's company, The Underground. He has taught workshops, performed unique solos, and motivated young street dancers in various cities across the globe.

    Boogie Frantick has appeared on popular TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With the Stars, and The Queen Latifah Show, as well as in commercials and events for notable brands. He has also served as a judge, participant, and champion in major dance competitions worldwide. Born in the San Fernando Valley, Boogie Frantick found solace in popping, miming, and animation as a defense against the negative aspects of street life. With extensive experience in street dance and a deep knowledge of Hip Hop culture, he has been part of influential dance crews such as the Mighty Zulu Kingz, Academy of Villains, and The LXD. Boogie Frantick is actively involved in the community and a co-founder of The Gr818ers organization, using dance as a means of expression and inspiration for the next generation of artists.