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Derrick J. Garcia is an International Director, Dancer, Choreographer, Fitness Presenter, Motivational Speaker, and Emcee. He has performed in television, film, and stage. Most recently, Derrick danced in Shonda Rhimes’s Netflix documentary called “Dance Dreams – Debbie Allen’s Hot Chocolate Nutcracker” and was also recently interviewed along side Dr. Phil & Suzanne Somers in TMZ’s “Where is Richard Simmons” Documentary now available on HULU. A few of his credits include performances at the Moscow Kremlin, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and the 2012 World’s Fair (AKA World Exposition) in South Korea.
He’s a L.A. Times feature, celebrity instructor, and motivational speaker/counselor at Pepperdine University’s Youth Citizenship Seminar. He was even a dance coach at the Biggest Loser Resort in Malibu, The Debbie Dance Academy, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, City of Hope Medical Center and more.
Derrick’s newest creative endeavor, Derrick J. Garcia Entertainment & Production Co., brings San Antonio artists from all backgrounds and walks of life together through the art of dance and production, offering them the opportunity to learn, train, and walk in his footsteps which led him to the stars. His mission is to add to the artistic fabric of San Antonio.
Derrick’s unprecedented achievements as an artist & his commitment to inspire and engage future generations through dance, film, and mentorship makes him a highly respected artist
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Artist Style: Dance: Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern; Teaching Artist/Instructor: Group Instruction, Guest Speaker, Instruction for Adults, Instruction for Children, Instruction for Seniors, Performer for Schools/Classrooms, Private Lessons, Workshop Presenter; Theatre: Cabaret/Variety, Musicals; Aerial Arts, Commercial Dance & Dance For Film
Artist Statement of Work
Tell us about your work (style, approach, philosophy, subject and/or theme):
My philosophy is "Why not you?" My teaching approach which developed out of training with dance pioneers in Los Angeles like Debbie Allen, Richard Simmons and Penny Marshal is simply tough love. Constructive and motivating while keeping the integrity of industry standards and professionalism - in and out of dance. Dance technique is offered in many genres, but the training is more expansive than just learning steps. It's a way of life - a discipline.
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