Meet The Mentor: Tawanna Hall
Born and raised in the vibrant streets of Miami, Florida, Tawanna Hall cultivated her unique style of choreography that is a rich mixture of diverse cultures. These multicultural influences touched her everyday life and was truly the substance that formulated her unique style and identity as a choreographer today.
Tawanna Hall, Founder and Creator of Style Child Creations, LLC., has been a force to be reckoned with in the dance world for over 20 years. Her artistic prowess and unique teaching style have made her one of the most sought-after teachers/choreographers throughout this country and abroad. Tawanna is currently serving as the Resident Choreographer for several dance companies located in Haiti, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Canada.
Some of Tawanna’s current and former teaching/choreography credits include:
• University of Miami PT Lecturer, Fall Semester 2021, Spring 2023
• 24Seven Dance, 2022
• Dance Palooza, Summer 2022
• Changing Lives with Kim McSwain, 2020-2022
• The Moment (Kim McSwain), 2023
• Nuvo Dance Convention, 2012-2020
• Jump Dance Convention, 2008-present
• Radix Dance Convention, 2017-2020
• Alvin Ailey Summer Camp Mentor, 2017-2020
• Florida Dance Masters, Inc., 2016-2022
• Miami Dade Experience 2020, Director, Ekandem Essiet
• Dade Association of Dance Educators, 1999-present
• Former Artistic Director Dance Empire of Miami Hip Hop Program
• Dance Educators of America, 2000
• West Coast Dance Explosion, 2005
• Artistic Director of Pop Starz, Inc., 1999-2003, this position was alongside pop iconic choreographer Daren Henson
Tawanna has appeared in many music videos and has worked with national choreographers within the television industry including Daren Henson, Dave Scott, Chuck Maldonado and Fatima. Her credits included B2K, Bow Wow, Omarion and Marquis Houston for the Scream III World Tour, P. Diddy, Missy Elliot, Usher, Tank, Back Street, MTV Music Awards, Hip Hop Source Awards, Soul Train Awards, Nike, Reebok Industrials, and the NBA Miami Heat Dancers.
Currently, Tawanna is running an in-home dance school called THE MAGIC BOX, as well as, serving as the Resident Choreographer for several dance companies located in Haiti, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Canada. Her efforts and passion for the art of dance in all.
“My vision is to challenge, transform, and inspire. I pride myself on creating an experience where everyone feels free, safe, and seen. I strongly believe your gifts will make room for you. I strive daily to express the necessity to ‘BE WHO YOU BE’!”