Bio

George aspired to be a performer early in life. At the age of 6, he began his studies in classical piano, later moving on to jazz and contemporary music. He earned a Bachelors of Music in Music Business & Technology from New York University and a Degree in Music Technology from The Center For The Media Arts. George worked as a musician, DJ, live & sound engineer, technical consultant, educator, and music editor.

In 2001, he began his formal training as a dancer and sought out the best educators the Hustle, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Latin & Ballroom communities had to offer. George had a fulfilling Pro-Am career, placing in all his competitions with Hazel Ulrich, Loriann Greenhouse, Laura Cozik, Ligaya Fish, and Irene Griffin. He recently finished 2nd at DiscoAmerica in the Pro 3-Dance Challenge with Diane Nardone, 3rd at Easterns in Pro Just Hustle with Tammy Brown, 1st at Virginia State Open in Pro Just Hustle with Sophy Kdep, 1st at Swing Fling in the Professional Hustle Solo with Angela McCabe, 3rd in the Pro Jack & Jill with Susan Fritz at Hustle Congress, and 3rd at DiscoAmerica in the Pro-Am 3-Dance Challenge with his student, Roscel Garcia.

George teaches private lessons, group classes and workshops, and choreographs wedding dances and cotillions in the NY, NJ, CT, & PA area. He also specializes in music editing for dancers and recently edited the music used for the Hustle routine choreographed by Maria Torres and performed by Lacey & Kameron on "So You Think You Can Dance."