Candace Trasoras boasts an impressive career history, having worked as a professional dancer since the tender age of eleven. Her high-profile credits include performances at coveted events such as The Billboard Music Awards and The Latin Grammys, as well as roles as Dance Captain for Dream at the Sandcastle Theater in Guam, and ShowStoppers at the Wynn in Las Vegas. With a wealth of experience under her belt, Candace is an expert when it comes to interpreting and conveying emotional depth through physical movement, making her an invaluable asset to studios around the world. In addition to her extensive professional achievements, Candace has dedicated herself to mentoring and guiding the next generation of dancers. She is the founder of Art of Movements’ preprofessional assistant training program, theACADEMY, which boasts a cohort of 75 trainees each season and provides exclusive training opportunities, as well as the apprenticeship program, APEX Mafia. Candace brings her years of expertise to both these ventures, offering invaluable guidance and support to her students as they navigate the demanding world of professional dance. Candace’s tireless commitment to her craft is evident in her most recent endeavor, co-creating AO THE INTENSIVE alongside her husband, Mikey T. This exclusive summer and winter in-studio intensive features nine faculty members teaching nine distinct styles of dance, offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity for dancers to develop and refine their skills under the guidance of some of the best in the business. Overall, Candace Trasoras is a true luminary in the world of dance, inspiring and encouraging countless students around the globe to unleash their full potential and develop their skills to the fullest. Her deeply sensitive approach to teaching, paired with her unparalleled expertise and passion for performance, make her a beloved and highly respected figure in the industry.