Classes at NYAB:

        Julian Llanos began his dance career at the age of two as a member of his families multi-cultural fitness studio called M*POWER—Center for Cultural Fitness where he studied hip-hop dance under the direction of Drew Andres of Energy Dance Company.   He has continued his formal dance training in Ballet, Modern, and Contemporary dancing with New York Academy of Ballet as well as numerous Vassar College interns.

        Julian has also studied at the Pulse in New York City as a guest of Chris Judd.  Mr. Llanos holds black belts in Tai Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Go Ju Ryu and Okinawan Go Ju Ryu.  With over 19 years of martial arts training, Julian uses this training in his dance choreography using the sharp and intricate movements from martial arts in the routines he choreographs. Julian’s teaching credentials include teaching dance to figure skaters at the McCann Civic Center and teaching Martial Arts Programs in the Poughkeepsie School district in their after school programs as well as their dance program.  Julian has performed with Marlon Jackson from the Jackson Five at the Prestige Awards as well as in many local performances in the Dutchess County area. 

          Currently Julian is on faculty at Vassar College teaching classes in intermediate Hip-Hop.