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Midwest Motion Studio of Dance October 2025 Workshop Series!
We are excited to offer Master Classes taught by industry experts several times each year. Registration for these events is always open to all, but spaces are limited. We are currently booking and scheduling our October series. Keep an eye on the website and socials for registration opening soon, or request updates via email.
Summer Series (Registration Closed)

Richy Mon – Hip Hop Master Classes
Intermediate Hip Hop: Monday, August 18, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Advanced Hip Hop: Wednesday, August 20, 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Recommended 12 and up)
Industry Hip Hop: Wednesday, August 20, 7:30 – 9:00 PM (16 and up)

Malik Gray – Jazz Master Classes
Intermediate Jazz: Monday, August 18, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Advanced Jazz: Friday, August 22, 7:30 – 9:00 PM (Recommended 12 and up)
Industry Jazz: Saturday, August 23, 6:00 – 7:30 PM (16 and up)

Tristan Grant – Contemporary Master Classes
Intermediate Contemporary: Friday, August 22, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Advanced Contemporary: Friday, August 22, 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Recommended 12 and up)
Industry Contemporary: Saturday, August 23, 7:30 – 9:00 PM (16 and up)
Intermediate Classes
$25/each
Advanced and Industry Classes
$35/each

Malik Gray
Malik Gray is a collegiate, well-rounded dancer, choreographer, and teacher. He grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he found his passion for dance and started dancing at a competitive studio alongside Kelsey! Malik has had the opportunity to dance and work with many incredible choreographers, including Randi Kemper & Hefa Tuita, Ade Obayami, Talia Favia, & Desiree Robbins to name a few. After he graduated high school, Malik attended and graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a degree in Dance and Choreography. Now, he performs at Disneyland, as well as other productions, as a working dancer based out of Los Angeles. In addition to performing, Malik travels the nation, sharing his passion for dance through instruction and choreography.

Tristan Grant
Tristan Grant began his dance training at the age of 3 years old at his mom’s studio in Colorado Springs, CO, eventually venturing to Fort Collins, where he trained at Studio West Dance Center. At the age of 14, Tristan built his technical and creative skills, training at Artistic Fusion Dance Academy, winning numerous awards and scholarships. Tristan graduated and continued his pursuit of inspiration, on scholarship, at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia. He has worked closely with and trained under choreographers such as Meghan Lawitz, Cat Cogliandro, Travis Wall, Stacey Tookey, Sabrina Phillips, Talia Favia, Wade & Chantal Robson, Tabitha & Napoleon D’umo, and many more. He has performed as a featured dancer in Rogue Dance Company, was chosen as featured dancer in The Difference Between Company, and has been featured in Kent Boyd and Matthew Kazierczak’s short film, “Collide in 1986.” He has also performed for the contemporary ballet company “Reformation Dance Company” with many principal and starring roles under his belt, such as “Dracula.” Most recently he was part of the “Mariner of the Seas” Production Cast with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, where he performed in two productions “Centerstage” & “Gallery of Dreams” for two contracts. His love for dance is evident in everything he does and he lives and breathes all of it.

Richy Mon
Richy Mon is a professional dancer, choreographer, and instructor, originally from Fort Wayne, now based in Nashville, TN. His performance credits span a wide range of high-profile stages, including the Academy of Country Music Awards with Dolly Parton and Keith Urban, choreographed by NappyTabs; the People’s Choice Country Awards with Shania Twain; Saturday Night Live’s Christmas Special alongside Carrie Underwood and Nate Bargatze; The Today Show with Walker Hayes; and the End ALZ Celebration with Kelleigh Bannen and NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick.
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Richy has been featured in several music videos, most notably Tyler Hubbard’s Dancing in the Country featuring Terry Crews, and served as principal dancer in global DJ & Producer, John Summit’s Is Everybody Having Fun? Richy also appeared as a featured dancer in country music icon Tanya Tucker’s Paramount film A Nashville Country Christmas. On the commercial side, Richy has performed in industrials for major brands, such as Walmart, Dollar General, and Marriott Bonvoy.
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As a choreographer, Richy has created movement for a variety of artists, including Grammy-nominated artist Maggie Rose, Medium Build, Onoleigh, Lil Man J, and Robert Mauti. Richy’s choreography movement direction has also been featured in commercials for brands such as MomWater and Fink’s Jewelers - earning him an EMMY Award for his contribution in creative movement and direction.
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In addition to his creative work, Richy travels nationwide as a dance educator, adjudicator, and tour videographer for conventions and competitions. He continues to share his passion for dance and choreography in Nashville through his weekly class at Millennium Dance Complex, inspiring the next generation of dancers while remaining active in the professional performance world.
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​He has worked closely with and trained underchoreographers such as Meghan Lawitz, Cat Cogliandro, Travis Wall, Stacey Tookey, Sabrina Phillips, Talia Favia, Wade & Chantal Robson, Tabitha & Napoleon D’umo, and many more. He has performed as a featured dancer in Rogue Dance Company, was chosen as featured dancer in The Difference Between Company, and has been featured in Kent Boyd and Matthew Kazierczak’s short film, “Collide in 1986.” He has also performed for the contemporary ballet company “Reformation Dance Company” with many principal and starring roles under his belt, such as “Dracula.” Most recently he was part of the “Mariner of the Seas” Production Cast with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, where he performed in two productions “Centerstage” & “Gallery of Dreams” for two contracts. His love for dance is evident in everything he does and he lives and breathes all of it.
