Derrick Schrader began his dance training in Minnesota and has since become a sought-after choreographer with a global reach. Currently based in Los Angeles, he focuses on artistic direction, dance education, and visual arts. With nearly two decades of experience as a touring dance convention teacher under the mentorship of dance icon Joe Tremaine, Derrick has worked with industry giants and collaborated on major projects, including MTV, ESPN, Disney Channel, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders: Making the Team, and Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance“. He has worked alongside esteemed artists and figures including Paula Abdul, Evanescence, Lindsay Lohan, contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Todrick Hall, Steven Spielberg, Kenny Ortega, and tap legend Gregory Hines. He has also enjoyed being an educator for LA Establishment, The Space, CLI Conservatory, Chapman University, LSU Tiger Girls, USC Kaufman, and the U of M dance team.