Bradley "Shooz" Rapier

Bradley is a multitalented actor/dancer/choreographer/ and TV host personality. Whether he's in front or behind the camera, on or off the stage, Bradley's spontaneity, adaptability and love of people takes any project to new heights. His positive energy is infectious.

Bradley moved to the U.S. from Canada after receiving a Bessie Award and winning 1st place at the Canadian Talent Search. He was soon nominated "King of Hip Hop" by the Dancer's Alliance of Los Angeles. His animated movements got him cast as the dance reference for Goofy in Disney's feature, "A Goofy Movie".

He was featured at Superbowl XXX with Diana Ross, and Superbowl XXXII with Boys II Men, Queen Latifah, the Temptations and Smokey Robinson. He led his first L.A. dance team to 1st place at the International Street Dance Championships.

Bradley was nominated for a prestigious American Choreography Award and his unique hip hop/breaking dance group "The Groovaloos", were requested to close this high-profile awards show. After ripping up the stage for Skechers national tour and TV commercials, The Groovaloos took 1st place at the American Street Dance Championships. Bradley performed with The Groovaloos and hip hop legend "Bizmarke," for the opening segment of this years presentation of "NAACP Image and Dance Awards", FOX TV.

Bradley has choreographed a feature film, television series, music videos and live performances for MTV's current smash boy band parody project, "2gether". Other artist credits include: Fatboy Slim, Brian McKnight, David Foster, Deborah Cox, Sinbad, Alanis Morisette. A songwriter too, his was the voice of "D.J. Spot" for the Capitol Records project, "Toon Tuesday."

Bradley starred in, choreographed and sang his own songs for the FOX/HBO feature comedy, "Samurai Cowboy", garnering him a nomination for an I.R.I.S. Award as Best Supporting Actor. He hosted and co-starred in U.T.V.'s five part series, "What is Hip Hop?" and danced in the opening segment of Channel 1 Network's high school TV series, "Role Models", focusing on the achievements and courage of ordinary people, reaching up to 4 million high school students weekly. His experience also includes producing for the National Set Free/IMPACT high school program, with live positive theatrical hip hop concerts. Currently Bradley and The Groovaloos are touring with "Reality Check", a federally funded high school program, promoting positive values for teens.

Bradley has joined Choreography Central! to stage hip hop moves for film, TV and live events, including competitive dance team routines. He also participates in our workshops.