BIOGRAPHY
Preston Mui is a movement artist, choreographer, and educator whose teaching lives at the intersection of commercial performance and storytelling. Rooted in hip hop, jazz, and street dance, his movement language blends technical foundations with contemporary physicality, musicality, and emotional authenticity. In class, he emphasizes performance quality, adaptability, and helping dancers develop their confidence through finding their distinct artistic voice.
Preston began his career in the commercial dance world, spending over 20 years in Hollywood performing with artists including Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, and Lady Gaga, and appearing in music videos, award shows, television programs, and national commercials. He later transitioned to theatrical storytelling and became the longest-running cast member to portray George Eacker in the Broadway company of Hamilton. His diverse performance background informs a teaching style that prepares dancers for both stage and screen.
He is the founder of The Dynasties, a dance collective uplifting Asian diasporic stories, and brings a strong commitment to AANHPI representation, cultural awareness, and collaborative process into the studio. A 2024 resident artist at Peridance Center and recipient of a Warner Bros. Discovery DEI grant, Preston is passionate about mentoring the next generation of artists to be not only skilled performers, but thoughtful, empowered storytellers.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
le jazz class is made for dancers who love it all. Whether you're a hip-hop dancer drawn to Fosse, a musical theater performer looking to move like a pop star, or someone who refuses to be boxed into one style, this is your space.
Designed for intermediate to advanced dancers, le jazz class blends classic jazz technique with influences from hip hop, musical theater, commercial dance, and contemporary styles. Rooted in versatility, the class is a space to expand your movement vocabulary while developing artistry, performance quality, and storytelling.
Every class starts by grounding the mind and warming up the body through meditation and conditioning before diving into technique and movement exploration. We finish with a combination that challenges your musicality, artistry, and ability to tell a story through movement.
Come ready to dance hard, take risks, get sweaty, and have fun. le jazz class is where you'll grow as a artist, build confidence, and connect with a community that celebrates charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent.