About the Studio
Welcome and thank you for your interest in Groove Nation Academy, THE exceptional training ground for dancers, with an extraordinary reputation. We offer unsurpassed dance instruction, in a nurturing environment, where the dancer can excel both in dance technique and confidence. Groove Nation’s future vision is to become Portland and Vancouver’s performing arts center offering outstanding training in dance, music and theater production. Thank you for choosing Groove Nation and let us know what we can do to make your time with us EXTRAORDINARY!
Our Faculty
Comprised of more than 15 professionals, our faculty is fully committed to your development and training. You are sure to find a favorite teacher in this diverse group! Our teachers work professionally in various aspects of their field and bring their expertise and knowledge into the classroom. Information on each teacher is accessible from our home page or in our studio lobby.
Our Staff
All members of our staff work as a team to ensure the studio is run in a highly efficient and well-organized manner. From program administrators to event coordinators, GN employs only dedicated individuals who love what they do, and whose primary goal is to support our growth and vitality.
Our Creative Director
 (photos by: Randy Kepple Photography)
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Groove Nation , was developed out of a passion that Beau Sem (founder), took upon himself to bring the positive version of Hip Hop to the little city of Vancouver, WA. Beau is an award-winning choreographer, creative director and dance coach . With over 20 years of hip hop dance experience, Beau has become a teacher to the teachers. His style is "fresh" and on the cutting-edge, while excluding the negative aspects hip hop is known for. Those within the business, consider him one of the best that the industry has to offer. He has worked with super-star choreographers (Shane Sparks “So you think you can Dance” and Kennis Marquis (choreographed for “Honey” and “You Got Served”) as well as some underground choreographers, Shaun Evaristo from GEN 2, Phil Tayag from Jabbawockeez to name a few. His training has helped dancers find jobs in the entertainment industry as well a passion for the performing arts. He is invited to do Master Workshops all over the U.S as well as outside of the country. But although his credentials are inspiring, his main passion is to inspire young people to walk a life of purpose and without compromise. |
