Skyler
Instructor
Skyler Zakaar is an accomplished, warmhearted dance artist, educator, and choreographer with a versatile background in dance and professional figure skating. He holds a BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, and is currently completing an MFA in Dance at Saint Mary’s College of California.
His diverse dance training includes commercial hip-hop, jazz, Haitian, ballet, modern, and contemporary styles. Skyler's extensive performance career features work with the Philadelphia Opera Company, starring ballet roles, music videos, major music award shows, and sharing the stage with international celebrities. As a professional figure skater, he competed and performed at high levels, notably portraying "Frozone" in Disney on Ice's The Incredibles.
Passionate about connecting music, fitness, and movement, Skyler created the Skybeat Dance Fitness program and Skybeat Kids. His wide-ranging teaching experience includes serving as a high school Dance Director, and he also has production management experience for stage dance performances.