LIFT CHOREOGRAPHERS SPRING 2025
Dontae Iverson
Co-Director/Producer
Dontae Iverson is a Tampa Bay born professional Dancer/Actor. Dontae is currently based in Atlanta and is represented by Aligned Stars Agency. Born November 8, 1990, Dontae exhibited an early inclination to music - specifically dance - jumping at any opportunity that led to a stage. Dontae gained most of his experience through school and church arts events. Upon moving to Atlanta, Dontae began training and performing with Groove2musik and Daryl L. Foster.
Dontae is no stranger to the big screen as he can be seen in Craig Brewer’s Coming 2 America, BET’s American Soul season 2 as Lenny Williams, Tyler Perry’s A Jazzman’s Blues, STARZ’ BMF Season 2 as Rayzin and Tulsa King season 2, to name a few.
Dontae also has a huge love for musical theatre and has since landed roles in Dominion Entertainment’s production of Dreamgirls and Black Nativity and most recently “Papa Didn’t Take No Mess: The James Brown Musical. Dontae has always shown an inclination for choreography and direction but decided to fully take it on during last year’s LIFT showcase. Dontae plans to one day be a SAG credited creative director and producer.
Jarrett Weathers
Jarrett Weathers is a Choreographer, Dancer, and Actor based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana where he trained in various genres including Modern, African, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, and Ballet. His choreographic experience ranges from Hip Hop, African, Afrobeats, Dancehall, Contemporary to many more. Jarrett has worked with various recording artists such as Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, GUY, Jordan Fisher, B2K.
Jarrett is currently represented by Xcel Talent Agency and he has been featured in various commercials such as Crown Royal and Adidas and has also worked with national brands, networks and sports organizations like NIKE, BET, Immabeast, Indiana Pacers and Fever Inferno. Jarrett has proven to showcase a vast understanding in dance, choreography and performance with an accumulation of 18 years of experience. He enjoys pouring knowledge and inspiration into aspiring dancers and artists with the focus to make their dreams a reality all while keeping the fundamentals in dance alive
Michael Brown
Co-Director/Producer
Michael Brown, an Atlanta, GA native was first introduced to the performing arts at a young age.
He enjoyed many musical genres but had a particular affinity for Pop music and artists like Janet Jackson and the R&B grooves of Aaliyah, which fueled his love for dance. After relocating to Atlanta, Georgia from Phoenix, Arizona he started training at various studios which honed his craft as a Creator.
The enormous impact of dance in Michael's life served as a catalyst for expression and healing for himself and others around him. The most important benefit of his relationship with dance has been the incredible opportunity to use his gift of art-making to create visuals that speak to and connect with the African American Community.
Since moving to Atlanta, Michael has taken the opportunity to showcase his artistry throughout the region in local showcases, and surrounding studios. As a dancer, he has had the pleasure of working with Vivian Green, Natasha Mosley, and Sharaya J, and as a creative director, he has worked as the choreographer and dancer for LA LA RI of RuPaul’s Drag Race. He is working towards becoming a well-rounded entertainer in the commercial dance industry and a positive influencer for teens, the LGBTQ, and the African-American community.
Kimoni Hilton
Kimoni Hilton is a young upcoming choreographer and dancer. Kimoni has trained in all styles of dance such as hip-hop, jazz, ballet, contemporary, and African. Kimoni’s vision is to help dancers understand that they are artists as well, and that they hold great value and power in storytelling and creating a visual the audience can feel and not just see. Kimoni has had the pleasure of taking the stage with such artists as TOTAL, Saucy Santana and SPICE. Kimoni has also been featured in Major Films such as Tyler Perry’s 2021 film “A Jazzman’s Blues”. Kimoni is immensely passionate about the arts and the dancers who give so much of themselves. Kimoni wants to create a space where dancers feel comfortable being vulnerable and free to express themselves in a way that is authentically them.
“ROCKET” COLLAZO
Rocket is a professional dance artist from New Bedford, MA, living in Atlanta. He believes that dance is about the steps, emotions, and stories conveyed through movement. He also believes that Incorporating his technical training in Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, African Dance, and Ballet, helps to bring diversity and range to his choreography.
Having grown up immersed in hip-hop culture and music, he developed a unique style that blends the energy and groove of hip-hop with the fluidity and expressiveness of contemporary movement. He takes an experimental approach, exploring different mediums and techniques to enhance my choreography. Rocket finds that collaborating with other dancers and artists brings a fresh perspective and sparks new ideas.
Ultimately, Rocket intends to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where beginner and experienced dancers can grow and flourish In an environment where everyone is encouraged to explore creativity.
Tyrees Williams
Born in Atlanta Georgia, Ty always exhibited a love for the arts. Tyrees began dancing in 2015 while attending Pebblebrook High school for the Performing Arts. There he got his footing doing such shows as Guys and Dolls, Newsies, Legally Blonde and The annual Macy’s Tree lighting. Tyrees’ love for the craft has only since grown. In 2021, Ty ventured into the realm of choreography through sessions and intimate classes but never taking it to the stage. Continuing his journey, Tyrees went on to work with local recording artists such as RJ Brady and Kaelyn Kastle. In 2024,Tyrees began coaching the Georgia Dance and this year,Tyrees joins five other brilliant creators to present his daring point of view through fresh choreography and direction in the LIFT Choreographer’s Showcase. Tyreese plans to continue strengthening his choreographic skill and one day Be casted in a Broadway musical and to land a contract on a major cruise line.