The Team

Originally from Switzerland, Anton is a professional dancer with a Swedish nationality and is fluent in French, German, Swedish and English. Anton started his dance career as a break-dancer at the age of 13. Today, Anton is a professional dancer working in London where his career as a dancer started. Anton has performed for various artists and TV shows, including artists like Fifth Harmony and comedians like Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre and for big audiences like the Royal Family, as well as on world-known channels like BBC for the BBC Music Awards, ITV and Channel 4. From hip-hop to ballet, dancing is his passion and will always be.

Benjamin is our southern gentleman from Atlanta, Georgia. After college, he moved to LA to pursue his career on stage and camera. Finding success, Benjamin has been featured modeling around the world on screen, billboards, and magazines. He’s danced in music videos, award shows, and toured arenas with high profile artists, and joined the cast of MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas in 2019. He enjoys working on his body, nurturing his mind, and is an avid sneaker and streetwear collector. Benjamin’s grateful he gets to perform and share this tasteful message of female empowerment and sexuality through dance.

After playing soccer for most of his youth, Blake Varga began training in the performing arts at the age of 13. Under the guidance of his mother Joy Varga, one of the country’s leading dance tutors, he soon poured his passion and dedication into a life in the performing arts. He appeared as a resident performer on “The Voice” and “Australia’s Got Talent,” and in performances with Kelly Rowland and Guy Sebastian’s film clips “Choir” and “Let Me Drink.” He also performed alongside Rita Ora at the ARIA Awards. Blake graduated from full-time training at Dance Force in 2016 on the Gold Coast Australia. Within a week, he flew to Sydney where he successfully auditioned for his first musical, making his professional debut in the Australian production of The Bodyguard. He then went on to perform on Celebrity’s Reflection Cruise ship around Italy and the Greek Islands for 10 months and returned to perform with Strut and Frets production of Life the Show.

After touring with MAGIC MIKE LIVE throughout Australia and North America, Blake is excited to make his full-time debut in the role of “Mike” in Las Vegas. Keep up with Blake on Instagram @Blake_varga.

Brandon is a professional dancer from Iowa, where he received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University. After working in product development for John Deere for three years, he quit his boring desk job and moved out west for a more fun and exciting life. His dreams of stardom took him to Los Angeles where he quickly made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, working in TV, film, print and live stage performances. He’s appeared on TV’s most popular networks, including NBC, ABC, the Disney Channel, FOX, VH1, E!, SPIKE and Bravo. Brandon has had the honor of performing with artists like Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Natalie La Rose and many others. In his spare time, Brandon enjoys going to the gym, cheering on his Chicago sports teams and playing golf.

Handing award-winning comedian Crystal Powell a mic is like lighting a fuse under a powder keg – the results are explosive! Born and raised in rural Texas towns, Crystal proudly embraces her roots as a down-home girl with a heart as big as her dreams. Her talents have taken her far from small-town life to venues across the country. When she hits the stage, she mixes relatable everyday situations with personal anecdotes and trending topics that send her crowds into fits of laughter.

The Prairie View A&M University graduate earned the moniker triple threat by adding actor and singer to her dossier. Recently appearing on Discovery + for the Puppy Bowl and snagging roles in the 2020 Lionsgate movie #2MinutesofFame with Katt Williams and KeKe Palmer; the 2018 film My B.F.F. starring Malik Yoba; Ball Don’t Lie featuring Nick Cannon, Ludacris and Rosanna Arquette; and making a guest appearance on the Emmy-nominated Jimmy Kimmel Live. In 2016, she was chosen from hundreds to represent one of the best comics around the country for Kevin Hart’s nationally syndicated hit TV show, Hart of the City, on Comedy Central. She’s also made several guest correspondent appearances on FOX’s Dish Nation, competed as a contestant on Season 15 of “America’s Got Talent,” and recently starred in her own travel series for Peacock, “Soulful and Funny.”

Crystal has packed venues nationwide, performing at L.A’s Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, the San Diego Civic Center, and the Los Angeles, Ontario, Palm Beach, Arlington and Houston Improv Comedy Clubs, to name a few and was chosen as a feature comic for the prestigious Laugh Out Loud comedy festival in 2018. She has appeared alongside comedic powerhouses such as Kevin Hart, Bill Burr, Donnell Rawlings, Mike Epps, Earthquake, and Dean Edwards.

Comedy is more than a career choice; it is a way of release and healing for Crystal. She lost both parents at a young age and turned her test into testimony, using her comedic gifts to help others heal from their own pain. She has broken through in a male-dominated field and is able to connect with audiences from various walks of life. She believes that laughter is the great equalizer, and regardless of culture, age or gender, it unites us all. After launching the North American touring production in 2022, Crystal is excited about this new chapter with MAGIC MIKE LIVE and eager to work alongside the Las Vegas company.

Dai is originally from Cardiff in Wales, hence the funny accent, whose career began in musical theatre as part of the 10th Anniversary Cast of We Will Rock You on London’s West End. Dai was one of the founding members of Tenors of Rock, who toured the world for over a decade and headlined a residency production in Las Vegas for four years until 2020. Dai started a band called Original Chaos shortly thereafter, which was named Las Vegas’ Best Cover Band in 2022. Dai enjoys his amazing wife, dogs, (real) football, golf and is soon to be a dad to his baby girl. Dai is very excited to be joining the cast of MAGIC MIKE LIVE!  Follow Dai and his band – @dairichardslv @originalchaoslv.

Originally from Indiana, David has been seen performing on stage and national television with numerous artists including Madonna, Bastille, Neil Patrick Harris, the cast of “Saturday Night Live,” and Shaun T. Performing has taken David around the world to train with teachers like Popin Pete, Mr. Wiggles, and choreographer/artist development expert Robin Dunn. David recently finished performing in the iLuminate “Artists of Light” Saudi Arabian Tour, as well as the lead male track in the Off-Broadway hit, QUEEN OF THE NIGHT. He couldn’t be more excited to be joining the cast of MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas. Follow him at www.itsdavidterry.com or @itsdavidterry

Davis Rahal is originally from Tampa, Florida and moved to South Florida at 15 to further his gymnastics training, which lead him to discover dance at his performing arts high school. After graduating from UCF in Orlando, he placed his law school plans on the back burner and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his passion for dance. By honing his skills at the prestigious EDGE Performing Arts Center and managed by Independent Artist Entertainment, Davis has since been on stage and in music videos for artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Demi Lovato, Sam Smith, Erika Jayne, Emma Stone, and Jimmy Fallon. He has danced on various shows like “Dancing With The Stars,” “Ru Paul’s Drag Race,” “America’s Got Talent,” “The Masked Singer,” The Golden Globes, and The Emmys, to name a few. In his spare time, Davis enjoys horseback riding (his first love), traveling, and wine tasting with friends and family.

Ellena is a born and bred New Yorker who grew up on the MTA subway, Greek School and the best bacon, egg and cheese bagel you’ll ever have! Even at 13 there was no doubt she’d transform her passion for dance into a career, and being accepted into the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School was the first step on that journey. Soon after, Ellena began her professional career in stage, television and film projects across the US and Australia. Notably, she’s danced for Nicki Minaj, Tones & I, Mac Miller, the NBA’s Brooklynettes, and “The Masked Singer Australia.” She recently toured, singing and dancing, with the rock-burlesque group Little Miss Nasty, made her acting debut on Netflix’s “Clickbait,” and assisted her mentor Ellenore Scott on the 17th season of FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance.” Outside of dance, Ellena is passionate about fitness and naturopathic medicine. 

Fun Fact: Ellena performed alongside Channing Tatum on The TODAY Show to promote the release of “Magic Mike” in 2012. So, performing with the Las Vegas company of Magic Mike Live is a true full-circle moment for her!

Emmett is a professional dancer from Oklahoma City, where he began dancing and performing at a young age. Since studying dance at the University of Central Oklahoma and the Life Change Ballroom Dance Company, Emmet has traveled the world while performing with Norwegian Cruise Line and many other projects. Emmett loves spending his free time traveling or hanging with his friends and family, and is excited to be a part of the MML fam! 

“I’m going to do more, be more, and have more, so I can give more.”

Jackson was born in 1984 and grew up in the little town of Peterborough, England. Jackson left home at the age of 16 for London to pursue his dream of professional dancing and acting. To date, he has had an amazing career working with the likes of Kylie Minogue, Ellie Goulding, Whitney Houston, Little Mix, Robbie Williams, and Take That, among others. Jackson has performed on multiple top-rated UK TV shows over the past 10 years and has been lucky enough to perform at the Olympics and the Rugby World Cup. Jackson enjoys playing proper football, swimming, and the occasional sunset beach walk. He can be a bit of a troublemaker, is extremely cheeky, and never says no to a night out. His prize possession and equal number one love is his Harley (equal to Mum, of course).

A Brooklyn, NY native, Jah’meek D. Williams began dancing at the age of 11, training in ballet, modern, African, jazz, and hip hop which has allowed him to perform all over New York City. Jah’meek’s dancing has been showcased at the MTV VMAs, the BET Awards, with The New York Knicks Dance team, in music videos for Keke Palmer, and more. His career with Magic Mike began while working with choreographers Alison Faulk and Anthony Bartley HBO Max’s “Minx.” Jahmeek continues to reach for dreams to make into a reality.

Originally from Perth, Australia, Jake began his dance training at the age of 12 at The Performance Company. Keen to continue his training, he moved to Sydney to study at Brent Street Studios at 18. While studying, Jake kicked off his professional career as a resident dancer on “The X-Factor,” also choreographing for artist Elen Levon. Since graduating, he has been fortunate enough to work consistently as a commercial/hip-hop dancer alongside some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry like Kelly Rowland, G.E.M., Ricky Martin, Charlie XCX, Sneaky Sound System, Red Foo, Delta Goodrem and Timomatic to name a few. Jake has also appeared regularly as a featured dancer on “The X-Factor,” “The Voice,” “Australia’s Got Talent” and The ARIA Awards.

As an actor, Jake has appeared in television commercials for CBA, Telstra, KFC, Vodafone, Transferwise and BBL Cricket as well as in the TV series “Ready for This” and “Top of The Lake 2: China Girl.” His modeling credits include brands such as Dyson, Topman and Samurai Customs. Jake’s career has seen him work across the globe as both a dancer and choreographer. He has performed throughout China and the Asia Pacific, the USA, Mexico, New Zealand and Europe. He has toured from Australia with the stage production The Illusionists all the way to China with global superstar G.E.M.

JD is originally from Seattle, Washington where he played sports since childhood, including gymnastics, football, wrestling, martial arts, and track and field. He has been dancing for more than two decades, with experience in the styles of breaking, popping, locking, and hip-hop, and is still a student of dance, constantly learning new styles and concepts. JD also dances with his crew, the Massive Monkees, and has won numerous b-boy competitions nationally and internationally, including: 2004 World B-Boy Championships, 2012 R16 World B-Boy Championships and 2013 Hip-Hop International World Championship.

Jimmy began his professional dance career nearly a decade ago in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina. In that short time, Jimmy’s performed on stages and TV screens around the world, with artists like Missy Elliot, Anitta, and J Balvin, and as a featured dancer on The CW’s “All-American: Homecoming.” When he’s not bustin’ a move, you can find Jimmy practicing his passion for photography. Whether it’s onstage or on either side of a camera, Jimmy’s passion for the arts will forever flourish.

Born and raised in Hawaii, Kalani grew up playing football in the small town of Keaukaha on the Big Island. After starting professional dance training at the age of 13, he soon began making a name for himself on the competitive B-Boy scene and has since developed specializations in several styles of dance including hip-hop, commercial, tricking, contemporary, and partnering. Kalani has taken the stage with multiple major productions since moving to Las Vegas, most recently in America’s Got Talent: LIVE before joining the Las Vegas company of MAGIC MIKE LIVE full-time in 2022. He’s excited to embark on the next chapter of his dance career with MAGIC MIKE LIVE, with his lifelong motto fueling the way: “Stay hungry. Always a student. Always improving.”