BZU - Contemp. - Derek Schrader - Friday.wmv

MEET DERRICK SCHRADER

Derrick John Schrader has been part of the dance industry for over 18 years. His ability to fuse all genres of dance along with storytelling has made him one of the most sought after choreographers in the industry. At age 7, Derrick knew he wanted to be a dancer after seeing his cousinís dance recital. There was a boy performing the notorious coffee grinders during a rendition of ì Grease Lightening ìÖseeing the reaction of the crowd, Derrick knew this is what he wanted to do.
Derrick began training in Minnesota, dancing and performing for studios and companies throughout the state. OOAL Ballet Company, Burning the Floor, Set You Free, and Tappiní In the Twin Cities ( directed by Savion Glover and Gregory Hines ) are a few on the list.
Now residing in Los Angeles, Derrick is signed to one of the top dance and choreography agents in the world. He has performed for numerous music videos, television shows, films, dance companies, and movies.
Currently he is busy traveling with Tremaine Dance Conventions and loving every moment of it. When not on the road, heís busy teaching and choreographing for studios around the world. Derrick is also teaching at the new dance facility IDA of Hollywood, home of Americaís Next Best Dance Crew and American Idol. He is focused on building a dancers career by developing personal strengths and embracing weaknesses. Derrick is excited to be making his dent in the world of danceÖpushing limits and testing the boundaries of movement.




Entertainers Derrick Schrader has worked with:
Kenny Ortega Carmen Electra Gregory Hines Savion Glover




The Crystal Method JT Horenstein Tony Testa

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[zddancer1]

omg i want Derrick to marry meeeee!

[Dance247Sing]

@MrDancesupreme excuse me? did you seriously say that? he choreographed a dancce for us with ten thousand sheets of paper and it was a whole story about a girl writing a letter to her boyfriend. everyone in the audience had chills and was shaking it was so moving. i think someone's jealous..

[OmGiTsHoPeY]

Derrick is brilliant you are so lucky you got to work with him!

[alyssalovesdance14]

omggggggggggg the way his body isolates everything at 8:09 is just mind blowing. i love derrick!

[spdsdancer17]

Derrik choreagraphs at my studio for competition!! He helped our stufio soo much! Thank you derrik!!

[MaddieMabbitt5]

Well if hes 'just so terrible" why do people pay him 8,000 a weekend? just a FYI hes my uncle so thts offencive! if you dont belive me i know alot about him, he lives in minnesota.......if u dont belive me send me a letter on youtube...i swear he his my grampa told me to look this up and this is his son....

[DanceAllyMarie]

@MrDancesupreme Um Derrick is one of the most nicest and talented dancers, he uses the old school style too. I just took a class from him and learned so much from him! His choreography is unique and different, thats what makes him so good. He makes dance fun, and pushes you to learn the routine right away, he makes sure that you get a taste of the pro world of dance too. Try actually having him, before you judge, because he is totally different in person, and preforming.

[MrDancesupreme]

go take a ballet class....no technique and terrible choreography...how does this guy teach anywhere

[Loves2dance13]

I love Derrick so much! <3

[kingdomheartsbabie]

@JazTrumpett I WAS AT MOVE 10!!! :D Did you learn the Revolver dance??