Robert: I began working professionally as an illusionist, in my teens, in my homestate of South Carolina. The show I created toured the eastern United States and landed me in New York City. There, I studied dance and acting, and peformed in theater. I became interested in writing scripts and movies which led to Los Angeles. I enrolled in UCLA Film and TV Program and Immediately began interning at The Vicki Show at NBC UNSOLVED MYSTERIES NBC . My wife AnnMarie, started a dance center across the street from our apartment and I began my own production company, Signature Films. Several years later I produced several movies of the week for ABC and CBS television. I landed a 'first look deal' with legendary CBS president, Bud Grant, at Warner Brothers. After a 3 year deal at Warner, In 1999, I moved my offices to the dance center and began to use my marketing and dance background working with my wife, in doing this I discovered a way to blend of all of my loves. Millennium Dance Complex was the ultimate result.

Nancy: What would you consider your greatest achievement(s)?

Robert: Providing scholarships, best instructors in the world and a safe and creative environment for people to learn.

Nancy: Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Robert: Traveling around the world providing scholarships to kids that can't afford it and building and donating Dance Studios in 3rd world countries, providing them with the gift of Dance!

Nancy: What advice would you give to a dancer just beginning?

Robert: STAY HUMBLE, WORK HARD!! DANCE EVERY CHANCE YOU GET, EVEN IF ITS FREE ! Those jobs will often lead to Paying ones!

Nancy: What do you like about NoHo?

Robert: Love being in an artistist community where the district is supportive of the Creative Arts! The sense of Community! The people are colorful and fun! I like the Bike Patrol and The Stepped up Police Patrol , it really makes our clients and staff feel safer

Nancy: If you had a magic wand, what changes would you make to the NoHo Arts District?

Robert: More affordable housing, make it easier for small bussnisses to get loans! Tax breaks for current businesses and incentives to drive more bussisess to the district. Relocate businesses that don't fit into the district.

Nancy: Robert, YOU are what NoHo is about!

Millennium Dance Complex
5113 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
phone: 818-753-5081
fax: 818-752-8386

www.millenniumdancecomplex.com

The Millennium Dance Complex is known worldwide as the premiere studio of the commercial dance world and is widely referred to as a ‘the place where it all happens’. Although the studio’s A-list clientele and a faculty of the most sought after dancers and choreographers in the world has catapulted MILLENNIUM to a global brand, it still remains notably grounded, welcoming and dedicated to the highest level of service and instruction.