Brennen Maniaci
Originally from Sterling Heights, Michigan, Brennen started competing at a National level in 2005 and has since achieved 7 National Solo Titles, over 30 Regional Titles and 15 National Victory Cups with group performances. He has been recognized nationally for his choreography, most notably from the Industry Dance Awards for “Best Open/Acro/Ballet” in 2023 and “Choreography of the Year” in 2024.
He has been included in professional performances such as Broadways “Wizard of Oz” National Tour, BRAvo Charity Event sponsored by McLaren Health(for breast cancer awareness), Delta Airlines Annual Members Conference and other performances for corporate events through Corporate Production Services Group. Brennen has been recognized for his choreography and performance of flash mobs both for the MLB (Major League Baseball) and NFL (National Football League) through the radio station, “97.1 The Ticket”. He has been named DiscountDance/Capezio Dancer of the year during his years of training and has grown up under the amazing dance influence of Suzette Maniaci, Owner of “Suzette’s Masters of Dance”.
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Newly recognized director and creator of the contemporary company “The Works” which includes concert and commercial performances including “Rise Above Apparel”.
Brennen is classically trained in Ballet both Cecchetti and Vaganova methods, Tap (classical and rhythm), Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Hip Hop and Gymnastics. Not only has he been a performer for the last 19 years, he has also been an instructor and choreographer of Nationally award winning routines. Sought after choreographer for his authentic and contemporary choreography. Travels the country teaching and collaborating his unique skills with other studios, national dance conventions, and competitions. A passionate teacher who hopes to share his inheritance of dance, humanity and vast collection of training he’s gathered on his journey with all those who he’s fortunate enough to create with.