Shai Rosen

Shai Rosen has been dancing for as long as he can remember. His training began under Marisa Grima and later under Ralinda Watts and Irina, Rob, and Tasha Hamilton. These influential teachers have played a huge role in Shai's life and have shaped him into a versatile dancer, proficient in styles such as hip hop, jazz, zumba, ballet, contemporary, acrobatics, and ballroom. He began performing while attending Milken Community High School, where Shai won several regional and national awards at various competitions with the dance team. 

Also during high school, Shai was hired to work on his first professional dance job, dancing for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks Troupe. With this group, he performed at the Sparks' basketball games, as well as did industrials for Universal Studios, Santa Monica Pier, NBAE League, and the LA Zoo. This experience motivated him to seek representation in the entertainment industry and audition for other dance roles. Upon being signed by LA's top talent agency, Bloc Agency, Shai was hired as a dancer for a Pepsi commercial, Disney Paris, Bloomingdale's, "Take the Lead" movie, NFL Pro Bowl and the London New Years Day Parade. 

He was accepted into UCLA's World Arts and Cultures program in 2009, where he is currently receiving his undergraduate education. UCLA's close proximity to Hollywood has allowed Shai to continue to work as a professional dancer. His most recent jobs include choreographing for Wii's Just Dance Kids video game and dancing in a Chex Mix commercial, Shake It Up, America's Got Talent, Camp Rock 2 Freestyle Jam, Miranda Cosgrove music video, Fresh Beat Band, Zeke and Luther music video, and a commercial for Phineas and Ferb and Camp Rock 2. 

Shai has a strong passion for teaching dance, as it allows him to utilize his training and experience to help dancers of all ages progress both technically and stylistically. In collaboration with SUPERGYM's non-profit organization, Kid's Fitness Revolution, he has started dance programs at the Salvation Army Transitional Home and the Mar Vista Family Center. Additionally, he teaches a regular class for Kindergarden students at UCLA's Lab School and guest teaches at school and studios such as Buckley School, Harvard Westlake High School, Marymount High School, California Dance Theater, and Pacific Arts Center. Dance has positively impacted Shai's life in so many ways, which is why it is his mission to spread the power of dance!