09/23/2026
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Raven’s bio:
Raven Gantt is a seasoned choreographer and creative director with over 20 years of experience in the dance industry. A Southern California native, Raven has trained under some of the top professionals in the field.
Currently, she leads as the owner and director of Define Dance Space in Riverside, CA, a thriving dance studio known for its innovative approach to competitive dance.
Raven's choreography was recently recognized with a nomination for Best Jazz at the Industry Dance Awards. For the last four years, she has held the position as the Jazz Choreographer for San Diego State University, where her choreography, including iconic routines to “Conga” and “Proud Mary,” have left a lasting impact on the team and social media.
Her journey in the dance world also includes seven years as a UDA (Universal Dance Association) staff member, where she assisted with choreography and helped develop curriculum for camps. Raven continues to influence the dance community as a judge, teacher, and choreographer for studios and teams at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels both in the U.S. and abroad. She currently serves as an ICU World’s panel judge, where she adjudicates dancers from across the globe on one of the world’s most prestigious stages.
As a performer, Raven was a member of Points of View Theatrical Dance Company under the direction of Terry Schulke and appeared in numerous television shows, films, music videos, and print campaigns. Her credits include Ellen Degeneres, Justin Bieber, ABC’s No Ordinary Family, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and commercial print work for Happy Jewelers.
