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Meet Our Agents and Managers

From New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Paris, Atlanta, Miami, Toronto and beyond, our entertainment industry connections travel from around the globe to attend Passport to Dance because they know they will find trained, prepared and versatile dancers.

“We cast multiple national commercials with all the different markets we have. We have a large amount of talent that are working and clients are asking even more of the talent that they are looking at. Talent today needs to be well-rounded. Having that ability to work in the dance field is a huge plus.”
– Greg Brown, BMG Model And Talent

Meet some of the agents and managers who have attended Passport events.

Laney Filuk – Bloc

Los Angeles, CA

Laney is the Founder and Head of the Dance Department for Bloc Talent Agency Los Angeles⁠ and Bloc NYC⁠, bringing 28 years of industry experience representing professional dancers and choreographers. Widely recognized as a leader in dance representation, the agency is dedicated to developing creative talent and connecting artists with opportunities across film, television, commercials, and live entertainment.

Throughout an accomplished career, Laney has helped secure opportunities for choreographers and dancers on major productions and tours, including Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour, La La Land, West Side Story, The Color Purple, Wicked, Sinners, and the upcoming Michael Jackson feature film, as well as campaigns for Gap featuring KATSEYE. The agency proudly represents acclaimed creatives including Mandy Moore, Fatima Robinson, Robbie Blue, Chris Scott, and Rich + Tone Talauega, whose work continues to shape some of the entertainment industry’s most celebrated projects.

Brandon Sierra – MSA Agency

Los Angeles, CA

Brandon Sierra discovered his passion for the entertainment industry at an early age. Years of dance, vocal and formal musical theatre training led him to Niagara University where he earned his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts and Dance and had the honor and privilege of working with the legendary musical theatre duo, John Kander and Fred Ebb.
Working and performing in New York City for seven years provided him numerous career building opportunities and professional experience, including his years of service to The Broadway Dance Center, where the foundation of his career, network and relationships were formed.

Brandon is honored to continue growing his many years of agency experience alongside his MSA family while continually providing the leadership, work ethic and a – list service that the industry has come to expect from him.

Philip Marcus – Clear Talent Group – LA

Clear Talent Group represents dancers, actors and models as a full service talent agency.

With over 26 years in the industry, Philip Marcus is a veteran talent agent representing actors and actresses in the areas of Television, Film, Commercials, and Voiceover. Currently his clients star as series regulars on TV shows “Cobra Kai”, “Chad”, “The Cleaning Lady”, “Home Economics”,  contract roles on “General Hospital” and “The Young and The Restless”, and recently major hit shows like “Modern Family”, “Fresh Off the Boat”, ”Fuller House”, Disney’s “Coop and Cami”, “Sydney To the Max”, “Walk the Prank”, “Mech X-4”, “Bunk’d” “Austin & Ally“ and “Girl Meets World”. Also, Philip’s clients can be heard starring in such animated projects as Little Agnes from “Despicable Me 1, 2, 3 and now the new Despicable Me 4”, series regulars on “Give A Mouse A Cookie”, Netflix’s “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous”, and Disney’s “Mira: Royal Detectives”, recurring on “The Loud House”, Disney’s “The Lion Guard”, “Vampirina”, “Special Agent OSO” and “Doc McStuffins”, “The Backyardigans”, Nick Jr.’s “Bubble Guppies”, “Family Guy”, “South Park”, and classic animated films like “The Lion King”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Happy Feet”, and “Finding Nemo”.

 

Philip’s clients can be seen in recent films like Jordan Peele’s “Us”, “Kim Possible”, “Kidnap” as Halle Berry’s son, Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One”, “The Conjuring 2”, “Logan” and “Central Intelligence”. In addition to the numerous co-star, guest star, and recurring roles on television, Clear Talent Group clients can be seen on many national network commercials ranging from Microsoft and Dairy Queen to Old Navy and AT&T, to name a few.

 

With branches in LA and NYC, The Clear Talent Group Young People’s Department is made up a strong and experienced team of 3 agents that represents clients ranging from age 3 to early 20s who are located all over the country.

Payton Brianne – Briizy Talent Agency

Payton Brianne is the senior talent agent at Briizy Talent Agency specializing in dance, with additional representation in commercial acting and modeling. With about 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Payton has successfully booked her clients on major productions and campaigns such as the Michael biopic, Super Bowl Halftime Show LIX and LX, Starbucks, Adidas, Fortnite, Bad Bunny, and so much more. Known for her hands on approach and strong industry relationships, Payton is passionate about developing talent and creating meaningful opportunities across the entertainment industry.

Kalvin Stevens – Crystal Ship Artists

New York, NY

The team is actively seeking fresh talent for upcoming television productions and feature films. Casting is currently underway for dancers, singers, actors and poets across a range of exciting new projects, including Marvel productions, the upcoming Descendants film, the next Zombies movie, and a new boys’ band in partnership with Disney—executively produced by Justin Timberlake, along with members of New Kids on the Block and 98 Degrees.

The agency’s client roster and industry partnerships include notable names such as Michael Copon (Power Rangers, One Tree Hill), Issac Ryan Brown (Raven’s Home), Sky Katz (Raven’s Home), Jeff Timmons (98 Degrees), Alisa Reyes (The Proud Family), LaCienega Boulevardez (All That on Nickelodeon), Jordin Sparks (American Idol), Ashanti (award-winning singer and songwriter), and Phyllis Yvonne Stickney (comedian, host, actress, and writer).

Bobby Marinelli – Ballet Coach

Bobby Marinelli is a Florida-based writer, director, producer, and first assistant director with 20 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production. He began his career in television in 2006 and has since worked across narrative features, branded content, travel television, commercials, and documentary programming. Marinelli holds an MFA in Film Production from Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts and has built a career developing character-driven stories that balance humor, heart, and broad audience appeal. In television and commercial production, he has created content for brands and networks including Tripadvisor, TLC, and Animal Planet. He is currently attached as director of Ballet Coach, a family comedy that blends the worlds of youth sports and competitive dance..

Tremain De Leon Linson – Thrive Dance Collective

With more than 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Tremain De Leon Linson is an accomplished model, dancer, actor, and talent scout. His performance credits include appearances with Disney’s High School Musical, Six Flags Entertainment, Hersheypark, Busch Gardens, and several of the world’s leading cruise lines. As a professional model, Tremain has worked with nationally recognized brands including Seventeen Magazine, Aeropostale, American Eagle, Old Navy, and GAP. His diverse background in fashion, commercial entertainment, and live performance has given him a unique perspective on talent development and industry success.

Today, Tremain focuses on discovering and mentoring the next generation of models and dancers. He serves as a talent scout and director with R Models & Talent and Thrive Dance Collective, a boutique Texas-based mother agency with placements and industry connections in Los Angeles, New York, and Florida. His passion is helping aspiring talent build successful careers while connecting them with opportunities in modeling, dance, acting, and commercial entertainment.
“Talent opens the door—discipline, professionalism, and passion create lasting careers.”

Jacqueline DeGrazio – Watersound Records – NYC

Watersound Entertainment is an all encompassing music company. With songs featured on top shows on HBO, ABC, CW, Showtime, MTV, among others. We have worked with many artists including trending instrumentalists you hear on TikTok and Instagram everyday. Our artist, Piano House, has over 600k monthly listeners on Spotify alone, along with several popular and trending audios. Piano House has also worked with trending artist Gabriel Albuquerqüe ( Solas x Interstellar) who made it on to TikTok Billboard Top 50. We’ve worked with Mirko Dukanovic who’s song Laura’s Dance went viral with over 500 million views on social media and 300k reels made. 

Collectively, our artists and music have been heard over a billion times throughout the globe.

Victoria Lyandres – Creative Talent Management

New York, NY

Creative Talent Management is a full-service talent and model management firm founded by Victoria Lyandres. The primary goal of Creative Talent Management is to help talent and models achieve their full potential, with a careful and detailed strategy. The company scouts, develops, and places worldwide while providing full career guidance and management. She is scouting models with that “it” factor and has booked her models for clients including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, W Magazine, V Magazine, Dazed Magazine, Victoria’s Secret, Prada, Valentino, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chloe, Gucci, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, YSL, Maybelline, L’Oreal, and many more!

Nicole Mills – MSA

Raised in Tampa, Florida, Nicole Mills began dancing at the age of six and went on to dance competitively for over a decade. She continued her education at the University of Central Florida before relocating to New York City and ultimately making Los Angeles her home in 2016.
Nicole found her way back to the dance industry in 2019 when she joined MSA as a receptionist. Her passion, commitment, and deep understanding of the industry led her to grow within the company, where she now works as an agent in the Talent Department.

Ted Maier – Avalon Artists Group

Los Angeles, CA

Ted Maier is the Head of the Youth Division and Adult Commercial Division at Avalon Artists Group LA, based in Los Angeles. A seasoned industry leader, Ted is known for developing standout talent and placing young performers across major television and streaming platforms.

He is scouting dancers, actors, models and singers. His clients have appeared in notable recent projects, including Yellowjackets (Showtime), Peacock’s Teacup, Netflix’s The Upshaws, Nickelodeon’s Bossy Bear, and Power Rangers: Dino Fury. Additional credits include Bailee Bonick in the 2023 film Theater Camp and Reese Levine’s performance as Young Tommy in the Broadway revival of The Who’s Tommy. Ted continues to champion emerging talent while securing high-profile opportunities in today’s competitive entertainment landscape.

Mario Garcia – Ballet Coach

Mario Garcia is a writer, producer, and director whose work spans feature films and independent productions. He wrote, directed, and produced the feature film The Throwback, which received a theatrical release in 2024 and was distributed by Myriad Pictures. Garcia has also completed writing assignments for Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated producers. His work focuses on character-driven stories that blend humor, heart, and commercial appeal. He is currently developing and producing Ballet Coach, a family comedy about a fiery Little League coach who unexpectedly finds himself leading a youth ballet team, continuing his focus on uplifting, audience-friendly stories centered on family, redemption, and second chances.

Bere Sauza – ACA Dancewear

Bere and Andrea started ACA Dancewear as a mother-daughter team who’ve lived in dance since Andrea was three – long enough to know exactly where other brands fall short, and exactly what the industry had been missing.
That shared history is the whole reason ACA exists. Based in Florida since 2020 the brand designs leotards and sets with enough precision that the usual preoccupations of the floor quietly fall away – the adjusting, the second-guessing, the question of whether she’ll be noticed. A dancer in ACA isn’t managing her appearance; she’s commanding the room. What’s left is presence, carried into every, convention, competition, and intensive.

What began as a family that knew the industry too well now has a nationwide dance community; over 200 brand ambassadors, sponsored, and supported dance studios behind it across the country. Lead with confidence – ACA

Lynsee Gonzales – See Model Management

Charleston, SC

Lynsee Gonzalez is the owner of See Model Management, a boutique mother agency based in Charleston, South Carolina. Specializing in model development, management, and placement, Lynsee is dedicated to helping aspiring models build successful careers through personalized guidance, industry education, and strategic placement opportunities. See Model Management focuses on discovering and developing talent while creating individualized career paths for each model. The agency prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where models are empowered to grow professionally and personally. Lynsee is scouting models to pursue opportunities in fashion, editorial, runway, and commercial markets both nationally and internationally.

Rodney Richards – D&R Talent Management

Rodney and Delaine Richards are the founders of D&R Management and have spent more than 17 years developing and representing models, actors, singers, and dancers. Dedicated to helping talent reach their full potential, they focus on professional development, career guidance, and creating opportunities across the entertainment industry. D&R Management talent has booked roles in productions including Will Trent, Tyler Perry’s Sistas (Fatima), All the Queen’s Men, Fight Night, Veep, Empire, and Gotham, along with numerous true-crime television series and national commercial campaigns. Their singers have auditioned for America’s Got Talent, The Voice, American Idol, and Showtime at the Apollo, while their models have appeared in fashion weeks, bridal shows, promotional campaigns, and events for brands including GEICO.

Elizabeth Remigio – Les Fleurs Management

New York, NY

Les Fleurs Management is a New York City based modeling agency specializing in personal management, founded by Elizabeth Remigio who has over 20 years in the fashion industry. Les Fleurs represents a diverse array of new and experienced models by providing guidance in their personal and professional pursuits. Les Fleurs Management prides itself on being more than just a modeling agency; their mission goes beyond traditional standards and they aim to make sure that the talent feels empowered in their journey.

Juliette Hagerman – Hagermans International Casting – LA

Los Angeles, CA

Juliette Hagerman is the owner of the casting service, Hagermans International Casting. She is a former actress and dancer for several record label acts and a featured Soul Train Dancer. Once in front of the camera, she now prefers to work behind the scenes of the camera as a talent scout. After Soul Train, she worked as a television and music video casting director for several major entertainment companies such as Paramount, Warner Brothers and Universal. She has worked with such artist as Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur and Grammy award winning artist Brandy and a host of other high-profile entertainers. Miss Hagerman scouts for talent and models for several projects including, LA Fashion Week and The Able Show talk show. She also scouts across the US and travels internationally scouting and working with talent in Europe and Africa, and currently has models in the Miss World and Miss Universe competition. She is looking for models of ALL sizes, specifically plus/curve models.

Katherine Connors – Made Worldwide Talent

NY – CA – Southeast

Katherine Connors is the CEO and founder of Made Worldwide Agency, a full-service, SAG-franchised agency with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Florida. Founded in 2012, Made Worldwide Agency has grown into a respected talent agency representing actors, models, voiceover artists, promotional talent, trade show specialists, comedians, singers, dancers, hosts, and real-life families. The agency is dedicated to providing personalized representation while maintaining a carefully curated roster. Made Worldwide Agency books talent across television, film, commercials, theater, print, fashion, runway, voiceover, and live event markets.

“Anybody that I find that has ballet or dance of any kind is so attractive for the industry because they already have understanding of their hand movements. And anybody who has dance experience has sort of that management of hand movement, which is is so key for high fashion.”
– Anita Norris, ANM MGMT

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