ALEXIA MEYER grew up in Orem, Utah where
she trained intensely at The Dance Club in many
different styles of dance. Starting at a young age,
Alexia performed in the 2002 Olympics, was
Clara in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular,
and won National Sr. Outstanding Dancer for
New York City Dance Alliance. During her senior
year, Alexia received the sterling scholar award
in dance and was chosen as Mountain View High School’s
valedictorian. After attending Pace University as a Commercial
Dance Major in NYC, Alexia was a contestant on Season 12 of So
You Think You Can Dance and toured with the top 10 contestants
across the USA and Canada. Since then, Alexia has gone on
to perform many places including The Fred & Adele Astaire
Awards in NYC. She has also been featured in commercials
including a Samsung Virtual Reality app and Vlado Footwear.
She is a member of Jaci Royal’s contemporary company, Royal
Flux. Alexia loves to teach and has been teaching and assisting
for NYCDA for over 5 years. Alexia is happy continuing to teach,
choreograph, and pursue her professional dance career in both
LA and NYC.
JONATHAN PLATERO gained national attention
with his athletic dance ability as a So You Think
You Can Dance Season 5 Finalist. Before
SYTYCD, Jonathan had already won titles
including World Undisputed Salsa Champion
and was the head choreographer for Salsa
Heats Pro-Team, making his team one of the
top team finalists in the world. Being trained
in Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-hop, Ballroom & Salsa, Jonathan
had always dreamed of being a professional dancer. Shortly
after the SYTYCD, Jonathan moved to Los Angeles and landed
his first major spot on the hit television show, Glee, alongside
Olivia Newton-John. Immediately following, he appeared
on Disney channel’s Shake It Up, Fran Drescher’s hit show,
Happily Divorced, and the Wendy Williams Show dancing
for the international Superstar, Agnes. In addition to all his
accomplishments, Jonathan has showcased his talents in music
video’s for artist such as Jennifer Lopez, John Mayer, & Cody
Simpson. Most recently Jonathan was featured on Dancing with
the Stars Season 16, gaining international exposure. Currently,