How to evolve in the dance community with Elm Pizarro

Elm tells you his story on how Boogiezone got started and how it’s created opportunities in the dance community for dancers.

 

In this episode you will learn about:

How you can start creating your own dance opportunities.What are the steps to starting your own business?How to continue adapting with the dance community that keeps evolving.How to keep learning to be a better leader.The importance of showing appreciation

 

Favorite Quote: “What you focus on expands”

 

Elm has been part of the dance community for years and he has seen so much change but loves that dancers are becoming well known.

 

About Elm:

Born and raised in Seattle Washington, Elm Pizarro is an accomplished artist in every sense of the word. After graduating from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Elm moved to Southern California primarily to advance his architecture career. After many years of working with some of Orange County’s top design firms specializing in Entertainment, Production and Custom Homes Design - Elm decided to switch gears soon after designing a feature home for Extreme Makeover Home Edition for the Lewis Family in El Segundo - still considered to be the crowning achievement of his entire architectural design career.

Utilizing his “eye” for graphic design, a knack for web development and his tremendous passion for dance led him to create world renowned: Boogiezone.com – YOUR online dance community connection! Established in 2003, Boogiezone has served as a platform for thousands of dancers and choreographers around the globe and has opened so many doors and opportunities and bridged many dreams to reality. The Boogiezone Network is massive, with direct relationships that include the most sought after teachers, choreographers and directors, top dance studios, convention companies, talent agencies, event production companies, and more. In May 0f 2020, Elm launched the Boogiezone Dance Community App available for download on Android and Apple.

As a result of building up his network and brand, Elm is now the proud owner of Boogiezone Utopia – Laboratory for the Creative Arts in Torrance, CA opened in January 2012. In an effort to elevate the community to the next level, this March 2021 - Elm will be publicly announcing to the public his next great vision for Boogiezone and the dance community at large! Stay tuned!

Elm is the Founder and several well know dance companies like Breed, Offspring and Entity, which as physical extensions of Boogiezone help to spread the philosophy of "Community.” It is not uncommon for members who come through the Boogiezone ranks to fine tune their craft or focus their career path through Elm’s mentorship. Many of Boogiezone’s dancers progress on to dance professionally as backup dancers in music videos and tours and/or choreograph for artists like Rihanna, Beyonce, Usher, and Lady Gaga and have been featured on television for shows like SYTYCD, ABDC, ELLEN and movies like Step Up 2.

Above all, Elm’s life mission is to inspire others through dance, utilizing Boogiezone as a vehicle for expanding his reach and Boogiezone Utopia as his creative outlet. Through whatever platform of creativity that he chooses, he promises to help bridge dancers to their dreams by sharing his love with as many around the globe, especially to those who do not have dance readily accessible. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and hopes to continue serving as a positive role model for the dance community and industry at large.

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