Ryan Novak
From film, television, print, and commercials to live theater, operas, and world concert tours. Ryan Novak has done it all.
As a kid, Ryan found his love for dance after seeing the film Newsies, directed and choreographed by the great Kenny Ortega. Never could he have imagined, the first film he would work on would be for Kenny in High School Musical 2. Kenny would later have a hand in hiring Ryan for his 1st of 3 world tours and three films with Miley Cyrus.
His versatile style has proceeded to land him work with top recording artists Rhianna, Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, & Mary J. Blige. He’s been featured in 75+ TV shows, commercials and films. Credits including The Voice, Glee, Apple, Lululemon, Fame and the highly acclaimed La La land. Ryan resides in Los Angeles with his wife and former Miley Cyrus tour-mate, Jeni Novak, along with their daughter, Lola. The two are co-owners of a production company, where they have been able to apply their acquired skills, and vast knowledge of the entertainment industry to create for high profile clientele such as Lululemon, Nike, Starbucks, Microsoft, and of course LA Dance Magic.
Brandon Leffler
Brandon is beyond excited to be on faculty with LA Dance Magic, where he started his own journey in dance as a student!
Brandon Leffler is a dancer, choreographer and educator currently based in Los Angeles. As a Broadway dancer in New York City for many years, Brandon taught on faculty at Broadway Dance Center, The Male Dancer Conference, Broadway Connection and Broadway Classroom as well as private studios nationwide. Brandon is also an ABT certified teacher in Pre Primary – Level 3. Since moving to Los Angeles, Brandon has immersed himself in the Ballroom Dance community and is specializing in International Latin and American Rhythm.
Broadway and Off Broadway credits include: On The Town (Tom, u/s Gabey), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Dance Captain), Wicked (Lover), Trip of Love (George), Fanny (Dream Marius), The Golden Apple and Anyone Can Whistle. Brandon has also been seen across the United States with the National Tours of My Fair Lady (Charles), Wicked (Lover), A Chorus Line (Larry), and Cats (Tumblebrutus, u/s Mistofelees).
Dance Labs and pre-Broadway workshops have given Brandon an inside look at the creative process of many Broadway shows including: The Cher Show, Clueless: The Musical (Christian), Carousel, On The Town and Cinderella.
Concert dance has been a huge part of Brandon’s journey, working with companies such as Ballet Austin, Verb Ballets, Collage Dance Collective, The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Dancing Wheels and dre.dance.
T.V. and Film credits include: National Broadway Promo commercials for Wicked: The Musical and Chicago: The Musical, Goliath (Amazon Prime), 30 Rock (NBC), Saturday Night Live (NBC), Gossip Girl (CW), Jackass Forever (Paramount), Miracle Workers (TBS), The Tony Awards (CBS), and The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC).
New Jersey 2026
West Coast National Finals 2026
Jason E. Bernard
Jason E. Bernard is a native New Yorker from The Bronx. At the young age of 6 Jason began tap dance training. By the time he was 17, Jason made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award Winning musical Bring In Da’ Noise, Bring In Da’ Funk. In 2000, Jason made his feature film debut in the Spike Lee Film, Bamboozled as” J. Bunny”. Jason had the honor of performing with the late great Gregory Hines in The Showtime Original Movie Bojangles. Jason toured the world for 10 years with the international dance show Riverdance included it’s Broadway company and the 25th Anniversary company at Radio City Music Hall. For three years, while living and dancing in Ireland, Jason was featured in two Productions for Cois Ceim Dance Theatre, Dodgems and Boxes. Most recently, Jason was part of the original company of Cotton Club Parade For City Encores! ( Tony Award Winning “After Midnight” On Broadway). Jason served as the Director, Choreographer and Wardrobe Supervisor for Kris Johnson’s original musical Jim Crow’s Tears. Jason has had the honor to learn from the Masters Of The Art Of Tap Dance. He is truly grateful to be a Faculty member for LA Dance Magic and for the opportunity to share the gift of rhythm all over the world!
East Coast National Finals 2026
Boston 2026
Special Awards
Bloch Dancer of the Year
Scott Fowler
Scott, a New England native who moved to NYC in 1986 with a dance bag, 250 dollars and a dream has performed on BROADWAY in six shows as well as three national tours. JEROME ROBBINS BROADWAY, SWING (associate choreographer), 42ND STREET, The TAP DANCE KID, SOPHISTICATED LADIES, THE RED SHOES, AIN’T BROADWAY GRAND, BRIGADOON (Harry Beaton) and Twyla Tharp’s MOVIN OUT.
Feature films include VICE, TED2, LUCKY STIFF (associate choreographer), ROCK OF AGES, GANGSTER SQUAD, BOOGIE NIGHTS, GNOMEO & JULIET, BEDTIME STORIES, JEFFREY, THE PRODUCERS, GUESS WHO, GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE, INSPECTOR GADGET, MIGHTY APHRODITE, ANASTASIA , FROZEN (bonus musical theater number on DVD) and his personal favorite…..the BEST PICTURE OSCAR winner CHICAGO!!!
Television appearances include LUCIFER, THE GOLDBERGS, BUNHEADS, THE NEIGHBORS, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, STAR SEARCH (1992 grand dance champions “Boys Back East”), DANCING WITH THE STARS, GLEE, WILL & GRACE, SWINGTOWN, ELLEN, SUDDENLY SUSAN, CINDERELLA, ANNIE, CAROLINE IN THE CITY, ELI STONE, TRACY ULLMAN-live and exposed, TONY BENNETT….AN AMERICAN CLASSIC t.v. Special. Award shows include the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Billboard awards, MTV music awards, VHI fashion awards and the Tony’s.
Scott,who also danced early in his career with the NEW YORK CITY BALLET (1994) as well as the BOSTON BALLET (where he trained and danced with company as student from 1981-1985) has been in over 30 national commercials from NISSAN to OLD NAVY, GAP, DIET COKE, ORAL B and DR. PEPPER to name a few.
He has performed in live concert shows with the iconic CHER at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and was also lucky enough to dance on the stage at RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL in their CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR.
Lately Scott has focused his attention on paying it forward with teaching, choreographing and spreading his love of DANCE in and around this country.
Scott is very proud of the longevity and variety of his dance career and honored to have worked with so many legendary, iconic choreographers of this century.
Scott is GRATEFUL and gives THANKS to his mentor, dance teacher and Uncle….BILL FOWLER for this life and love of DANCE !!!!
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