Candace Trasoras is an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, educator, and mentor with over 20 years of professional experience. A distinguished artist, Candace’s dynamic career began at the age of eleven, and her extensive portfolio includes high-profile performances at The Billboard Music Awards, The Latin Grammys, and ShowStoppers at The Wynn in Las Vegas. As Dance Captain for Dream at the Sandcastle Theater in Guam, she has worked in numerous high-caliber productions, cultivating a mastery of performance that she now shares with dancers around the world. Candace’s unparalleled ability to interpret and communicate emotion through movement sets her apart in the dance industry. Her unique teaching approach not only focuses on the physical aspects of dance—such as stamina, fitness, memory retention, and perseverance—but also on the art of storytelling through movement. Candace’s students benefit from her deep understanding of dance as both an art form and a discipline, helping them reach their fullest potential and achieve success in competitions, auditions, and performances. As the creator and director of a pre-professional assistant training program, Candace developed an exclusive training opportunity for elite trainees, guiding them through the inner workings of the convention industry. Her students received intensive training and mentorship, with one-on-one coaching, rehearsals, and performance opportunities designed to prepare them to thrive in the highly competitive professional dance landscape. In addition to her teaching and choreography work, Candace is the visionary behind APEX Mafia, an apprenticeship program dedicated to pre-professional dancers. APEX members are Candace’s core team, traveling, assisting, creating, and training alongside her. Many of her protégés have gone on to work in cruise ship theater productions, aqua shows, and as professional dancers in Los Angeles, with others training for The Rockettes, college dance programs, and prestigious dance companies. Candace’s recent venture, MOB MOVES, is a high-intensity, two-day dance intensive designed to give dancers a taste of the APEX experience. Through separate jazz and lyrical programs for various levels, dancers can dive deep into technique and artistry, all while being guided by Candace’s expert instruction. With a career spanning from Guam to Canada, Candace has worked with students across the globe, leaving an undeniable impact on their personal and professional growth. Whether teaching master classes, setting choreography, or mentoring students directly, Candace’s approach to dance education is as transformative as it is inspiring. Her students are not only equipped with the technical skills they need but are empowered to tell their stories through movement, cultivating their confidence and artistry. Candace continues to push the boundaries of her craft, constantly evolving and honing her expertise both on stage and in the studio. Her commitment to personal growth and professional excellence has earned her a devoted following in the dance community, with studios worldwide seeking her out for master classes, choreography, and mentorship. Through her summer intensives and choreography tours, Candace leaves a lasting imprint on every student she encounters, offering them the opportunity to develop, challenge themselves, and thrive in the dance industry. Candace Trasoras is not only a leader in the dance world—she is a catalyst for growth, inspiring dancers to reach new heights and helping them transform into the artists they were meant to be.