ENTITY MOVEMENT
Entity Movement is an adult dance company based in Reno, NV, made up of 12 individuals from various backgrounds and dance training experiences. While many of us embarked on our dance journeys long before meeting, some joined the dance world later in life, and we’ve all traveled unique yet beautiful paths that brought us together.
Our Story
Entity Movement was founded in January 2023 by Sierra Taylor-Cline and Brandon Dabu. They made their debut at Dog Days of Summer Dance Festival in August of 2023 at the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts. This versatile dance company trains in various styles of commercial dance, and all perform and teach locally around the city of Reno, NV. In addition to training as a collective, they all pursue their own individual dance careers and are involved in various other dance and art-related endeavors throughout the community.
DIRECTORS OF ENTITY MOVEMENT
Sierra Taylor-Cline and Brandon Dabu
Sierra and Brandon share a deep bond through their love for dance and their commitment to nurturing the community. They hold the belief that regardless of your origins or background, you can embark on a new journey at any moment, consciously living a life filled with intention and pursuing your dreams. Entity Movement was founded on these core values, and they strive to enrich the community while keeping these principles at the forefront. They place great importance on collaboration and fostering individuality in the arts within the Reno community.
Entity Movement Company Members
Sierra Taylor-Cline, co-director of Entity Movement, is a dancer and choreographer originally from Las Vegas, NV, has been sharing her expertise in northern Nevada since 2012. She embarked on her dance journey at the age of eight, mastering various dance styles during her youth and early adulthood. Her dedication to the performing arts and creative direction shines through in all her endeavors, as she continuously seeks new avenues to showcase her talent. Sierra has showcased her skills with multiple dance companies and productions, while also instructing at local dance studios, fueling her love for choreography and performance. She mentors young dancers in competitive settings and choreographs for diverse projects across Northern Nevada. Proficient in hip hop, heels, jazz, contemporary, and commercial dance, she excels in conveying emotions through her performances, captivating audiences with her artistic flair.
Brandon Dabu, co-director of Entity Movement, is a choreographer and dance mentor based in Reno, Nevada. As a kid, Brandon always loved to dance. Some of his earliest memories include teaching himself how to do an arm wave because he was so mesmerized by how fluid the body could move. After graduating from college in 2017, he stepped into his first dance studio and began his professional dance career, training in various styles and techniques. Brandon trains and teaches at several local studios, primarily teaching at The Reno Empire and Reno Dance Company. He has gotten opportunities to choreograph and direct performances for events such as Dog Days of Summer, the Reno Dance Festival, and work with Around the Stage productions. He has also performed in several productions, his most recent being the La India Yuridia tour and the Reno Dance Company’s The Nutcracker. He currently competes on the street dance crew Phase 5, under the direction of Koncept, and continues to direct and grow Entity Movement with his co-director Sierra Taylor-Cline. Through his dance journey, Brandon has been able to fuel his purpose by bettering his craft, teaching his knowledge to others, and exploring ways to tell stories through movement. His creative vision is reflected in his several works, integrating his unique style and flow. Brandon is inspired to share his light through his movement and self expression.
Ray has been dancing his entire life but found a new love for it once he stepped into a studio. He began his formal dance training in 2016 and has since then dedicated his time and energy into pursuing his passion. Shortly after joining his first dance crew, he began to teach classes and choreograph his own original pieces. He then discovered his love for performing, and became a force to be reckoned with in the dance community. His style is unique and fueled with power and passion. He prides himself in bringing flavorful twists to styles like Hip-Hop and Reggaeton, and believes that anything is possible once you step outside of your comfort zone.
Lucero grew up with a love for arts and performing. Her journey began with plays, talent shows, and choir. Her love for singing led her to a studio in 2019 where she would unlock another layer to her star quality. Lucero believes we are all capable of anything through passion, patience, and dedication. Her recent performances include Reno Dance Mix (January 2023), India Yuridia US tour (March 2023), Dog Days of Summer (August 2023), Wake in Wonderland (December 2023), and Transcendence (March 2024). She continues to push and cross train in various styles including Ballet, Salsa, Batchata, Heels, and Jazz. She is most passionate about expressing her movement through Hip Hop and Contemporary. Lucero is inspired by raw emotion and vulnerability. She knows sharing experiences and inspiring each other through a shared passion is what the dance community is all about.
Raphael was born and raised in the Philippines. He began to take dance more seriously after moving to the United States at the age of 12. After being exposed to the local dance scene in California, he decided to train more seriously and focused on styles associated with Street Dance. Raphael is trained and specializes several Urban styles like Popping, Waving, Tutting, Krump and many more. He later moved to Reno NV and eventually became a Hip-Hop instructor at several Dance Studios. He has also worked and performed professionally on shows like Peek-A-Boo, House of SIN, Essence, Decadence, Dog Days Of Summer and more.
Marissa Poe is a local professional dancer in the Reno area. She has been dancing for over 20 years. She has studied ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, heels, contemporary, modern and fusion styles, as well as been apart of heels teams, hip hop teams, and now, Entity Movement. Her passion for dance continues. Venues performed at include The Silver Legacy Casino for The Latin Festivals, Palm Springs Latin Fest Venue, The Harrah’s Casino, The Cypress Reno Club, and most recently The Pioneer Center of Performing Arts, for The Dogs Day Festival. Other stages graced by her include: The Reno Fashion show 2022 with her Jewelry collection, MUSE WEAVING; showcasing talents in Wire wrapped jewelry, body chain designs and accessories. To this day she continues to study and take classes from many studios in the Reno area. Her earliest memories are walking on runways at fashion shows which included her first Christian hip hop team, directed by her cousin. Her family stayed close to their churches which afforded her many opportunities to perform in front of live audiences, solidifying this desire to perform. She loves dance and the arts, and stays connected through her love of creating jewelry. Performing life, through dance, has brought joys unlike any other for her.
Alex was born and raised in Northern Nevada. After joining the army, he graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno. Alex started dancing in 2020 and has since then focused on developing his skill in a variety of styles. Alex is inspired by and has gained training from industry professionals such as Dexter Carr and Scott Nicholson. He has performed in multiple shows including Midtown Mixtape, Hard Rock Male Revue, and the La India Yuridia US tour. Recently, Alex has debuted in the full production residency, The Game with Rogue Worx as well as his first ballet performance in The Nutcracker. Alex currently teaches Hip-Hop, R&B, and K-Pop classes at The Reno Empire.
Alisha has been dancing for 16 years here in Reno, NV. Her training started at Art In Motion , where she would eventually start teaching and choreographing. In 2015, she pursued this and and continued her training at Truckee Meadows Community College where she earned her AA in Dance. As a young dancer she participated in some local Artown performances with TNT & PDC Cheer & Dance. More recently, she performed in The Reno Dance Mix in early 2023. Much of her inspiration comes from the teachers who helped fuel her love of dance, including; Monique Bowman, Sierra Taylor-Cline, Kimberly Gomolka, and John Mojica. Other inspirations include Galen Hooks, Mia Michaels, Makenzie Dustman, Jason Williams, and Lucy Vallely
Salvador Medina was born in Tijuana, Mexico, introducing himself to the dance world first, as a gymnast. Soon after, he found himself wanting to learn more and combine the two skills. He has showcased his talent throughout Mexico perfoming in events such as UPA, Hip Hop International, Feel The Bounce, and Expression Dance. Soon after, he moved to Mexico City to further pursue his dance training. There, he joined a team called "BRAVOS" directed by Dany Zadquiel, one of the greatest dance exponents in Mexico City. After living in Mexico City, he moved back to Tijuana and started teaching and training Afro. Currently living in Reno Nevada and pursuing a college degree, he is continuing his training at The Reno Empire and often takes classes in Los Angeles.
Shannise Mora is a passionate and dedicated dancer with over ten years of experience in various dance styles. Beginning from age fifteen, she embarked on a journey into the world of dance, quickly finding her rhythm and grace. She has performed in various shows and productions throughout Reno, NV and continues to dive into her dance training on a regular basis. Throughout her career, Shannise has honed her skills in hip hop, heels, contemporary and reggaetón, taking classes taught by various members of Entity Movement. She is well-known for captivating audiences with her fluid movement and expressive performances. She has embraced the diversity of dance, constantly pushing boundaries and exploring new avenues of expression.
Joel has always had a passion for the creative arts but it wasn’t until he attended college in 2015 when his passion for dance was sparked. Joel’s main style of dance is hip hop with influences from contemporary, jazz funk, and step and stroll style. Joel has choreographed and competed in a winning step competition performance as well as has performed with a former Reno dance crew on various local events. He has also choreographed and competed in the University of Nevada, Reno Stroll for Tots performances, winning several audience and crowd choice awards. He has taught beginning, intermediate, and advanced hip hop classes for all ages for various studios around the Reno area. He takes pride in giving 100% in training, in classes, and especially when he hits the stage. Joel has continued to be inspired by many different choreographers such as Ysabelle Capitule, Parris Goebel, Aliya Janell, and TJ Medal and hopes to hit even bigger dance goals in the future.
Alex was born and raised in Northern Nevada. After joining the army, he graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno. Alex started dancing in 2020 and has since then focused on developing his skill in a variety of styles. Alex is inspired by and has gained training from industry professionals such as Dexter Carr and Scott Nicholson. He has performed in multiple shows including Midtown Mixtape, Hard Rock Male Revue, and the La India Yuridia US tour. Recently, Alex has debuted in the full production residency, The Game with Rogue Worx as well as his first ballet performance in The Nutcracker. Alex currently teaches Hip-Hop, R&B, and K-Pop classes at The Reno Empire.
