Master Hip Hop Class with Ian McKenzie, Lead Dancer for Lady Gaga

On January 8, 2012, NSPAC hosted Ian McKenzie, lead dancer for Lady Gaga. McKenzie, along with choreographer, Marcus Aguirre, taught a master hip hop class to 26 NSPAC students ages 10 – 17. The 90 minute lesson included a question and answer session. ‘What’s it like to dance with Lady Gaga?’, McKenzie admitted, is the most asked question. McKenzie encouraged the dancers to look beyond the celebrity. Dance is his passion and something he has worked tirelessly at to be his career. He discussed the life of a dancer on tour such as learning this New Year’s Eve dance in 2 hours then performing it live to millions of people around the globe. He also discussed the audition process and how dancers should take every opportunity to explore and learn all genres of dance. The positive energy of McKenzie’s words struck a chord with the dancers. What’s it like to dance with Lady Gaga? She’s an amazing and down to earth person with whom McKenzie has traveled the world.