In The Heights - February 25 - March 31, 2023
Ed W Clark High School
Crew Who's Who
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Mekka .
Hip-Hop Dance Choreographer
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Choreographer, Dancer, and Artistic Director, Mekka found his love for dance at the age of 18. Most would consider Mekka a late bloomer, but that didn’t stop him. After months of training, he auditioned for a well-known Hip Hop Dance Performance Team in Las Vegas. He did not make the team, which sent him into an emotional downward spiral. On the verge of quitting, his mother Linda, offered the love, and inspiration he needed to re-ignite his passion. After twelve long months of training, he auditioned again, and aced the audition!
Mekka owns his own dance company, created the biggest dance crew competition in the Las Vegas Valley, and opened the first dance crew-run choreography training studio in Las Vegas. He's also performed with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, like Ceelo Green, Neyo, Bel Biv Devo, KID n Play, JJ FAD, and THE JABBAWOCKEEZ and more. Mekka still lives from a place of inspiration.
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Hannyelsem Valle Mendoza
Latin Dance Choreographer
Hanny is originally from Acapulco, Mexico. She now calls Las Vegas home with her loving mother and her four lovely daughters, whom she loves more than life itself. Hanny discovered a passion for cosmetology at the young age of 12. With the love and support of her mother, she earned her degree and became one of the youngest cosmetology teachers at the age of 19.
Hanny developed a deep love for dancing from a very young age since her mother taught classes for quinceañeras since Hanny was a child. And with her creative talents, she has joined her mother in teaching classes and now choreographing the Latin dances for Clark Theatre. Hanny is also a chef and is loved by all who work with her because she is no stranger to hard work. She inspires and encourages creativity and excellence in all who work with her, including her daughters, who love her to the moon and back.
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Ana Gutierrez
Assistant Director
Ana is a senior at Clark high school. She took on the monumental role of Assistant Director for this show.
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