The Founder Behind Motiv Crew Lands in London

Choreography by Marlee Hightower

Marlee Hightower brought her creative approach to a masterclass at The Manor LDN Dance Studio in London, sharing a style rooted in performance, innovation, and individuality. As the founder of Motiv Crew and owner of the Orlando-based studio Motiv, Hightower has built a strong reputation for developing dancers and creating work that blends creativity with technical precision — a philosophy that shaped every part of her session in Finsbury Park.

Her experience spans both teaching and performance in equal measure, shaping an approach to movement and training that few choreographers can offer from both sides of the room. Her credits include performing with artists such as Jazmine Sullivan and Pharrell Williams, as well as collaborating with global brands including Puma and Coca-Cola. That dual background — building her own studio and crew while continuing to perform at the highest level — gave dancers at The Manor LDN a genuinely rare perspective: training with someone who understands movement as both a performer and a studio owner shaping the next generation.