About
Dancer | Teacher | Choreographer
UTA • LA
NRG DANCE PROJECT
Director of @theflavaprojectDiscovered by Debbie Allen at 16, Ava became the youngest dance instructor at her academy, launching her remarkable career.
Mantra : “Why walk, when you can dance?”
Choreographer For Film + TV
Her choreography credits include Spirited (Apple, with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds), Unfrosted (directed by Jerry Seinfeld), La La Land, Step Up 3D, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and The Late Late Show with James Corden.
Tour + Performance Credits
She has choreographed and performed with artists including Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Usher, Mariah Carey, and Nicki Minaj.Head choreographer for Khalid’s upcoming 2025 album release and “Free Spirit” tour.
NBA + Collegiate Work
She has worked extensively as a choreographer and mentor for the Clippers Spirit, the Los Angeles Laker Girls, and other professional dance teams, guiding dancers in performance, technique, and professionalism while helping them develop their individual style and stage presence.
Teaching + Mentorship
She is a national educator with NRG Dance Project and other programs, specializing in hip hop and dedicated to inspiring the next generation of dancers through technique, performance, and personal growth.
Leadership
She serves on the National Dancers Committee at SAG-AFTRA, where she plays an active role in advocacy, contract negotiations, and shaping policies that protect and advance the rights of professional dancers across the industry.
Work With Ava Mitchell
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