With over 25 years of experience, Leslie has studied under many master instructors and choreographers in Jazz, Modern/Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop/Funk, Ballet, Tap, Breakdancing, and Cardio-Fitness. She also has 8 years experience in professional music editing for dance teams, industry performances, studios and competitions.
Working with youth to adults, Leslie is widely known her unique cutting-edge dance style and award-winning choreography with amateur and professional dance/drill teams and cheer squads across the U.S. and dance competitions nationwide. She has made a huge name for herself as an instructor and choreographer in Texas as well as her creative and entertaining music editing. Nicknamed "The First Lady of Hip Hop and Street Jazz" by the Austin dance industry, Leslie is mostly known for her incredible musicality and creativity in Hip Hop, Street Jazz, and Jazz Funk. But she also continues to stand out of the crowd with her strong and emotional Contemporary Jazz style as well.
Leslie is a master instructor for American Ballet Theatre Intensive Program and a judge for Talent Explosion dance competition. Leslie started her own dance company called Cutting Edge Dance in 2005. She is the founder of Contagious Dance Force and 210 Hype as well as a choreographer and dancer for Planet Funk Entertainment, Atomic Productions, Atomic Crew, Urban Dance Movement, and Austin Dance Works. Leslie works independently with school districts and studios all over the U.S. teaching dance classes, camps, specialized choreography, and judging competitions and try-outs.
Her extreme passion for music and dance, comedic teaching style, and dance knowledge makes her one of the most sought out dance instructors and choreographers in the U.S.. To get in contact with her for choreography, classes, or specialized music you can reach her by the Contact Me page or Contact Info on the Home page.