Detroit native Gary Beauford trained in the Washington, D.C. area, where he was a company dancer, choreographer & captain for the award-winning Culture Shock D.C. dance troupe for 5 1⁄2 years (04-09). His extensive industry background includes Sharaya J/ Missy Elliott, 6lack, Mya, Rihanna, Austin Mahone, Musiq SoulChild, Xscape, Demetria Mckenny, Johnta Austin, & Keith Sweat.