Dance Empire Of Miami

Passion for Dance

Angel Fraser-Logan is an accomplished dancer and nationally renowned choreographer with a diverse background spanning all genres of dance. She is the owner and artistic director of Dance Empire of Miami, now in its 28th season, and the founder of the nonprofit youth dance company, AFL Dance Co. (AFLDC).

Angel studied ballet under Martha Mahr and developed her modern jazz style under the guidance of Mia Michaels. In 1991, she began sharing her talents and passion with students, developing a profound love for teaching and choreography. Her dedication to the craft earned her the prestigious Dance Educators of America Choreographic Award in both 1996 and 1997, as well as the Music in Motion Award from the same organization.

In 1999, Angel was selected as the Jazz Dance Representative for all Miami-Dade County Magnet Middle and High Schools. To present, she is still involved with this organization. By 2000, Dancer magazine recognized Dance Empire of Miami as one of the country’s strongest dance schools, featuring them in their televised “Up Close and Personal” interviews.

Angel’s choreography began to flourish, attracting interest from studios and professional contemporary companies nationwide. Despite offers from various locations, Angel remained rooted in Miami to build her legacy. In the summer of 2002, she showcased her work at the Jazz Dance World Congress in Chicago, where she earned the Bronze Medal. Her success led to additional offers from Euro Disney and Carnival Cruise Lines.

In 2003, Angel and two of her students competed on the nationally televised talent show Star Search, hosted by Arsenio Hall. They won the finals for two consecutive seasons, showcasing Angel’s exceptional choreography and unbeatable talent. That same year, she was invited to perform at the Theater of the Performing Arts for the Black American Film Festival and at the Fisher Island Benefit in Miami.

During the summer of 2003, Angel choreographed for the Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, which premiered globally. Her work received high praise from The Village Voice, which described it as “moving both figuratively and literally, exquisitely provocative.”

In 2004, Angel founded AFL Dance Co., a nonprofit youth dance company. She debuted her original production Away You Go, choreographed and staged in May of that year, featuring live vocals from “Fisher the Band.” The show received rave reviews from both The Miami Herald and Miami New Times.

Today, Angel’s former students are members of prestigious companies such as the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Ballet BC, Netherlands Dance Theater, and Alonzo Kings Lines. They have danced for top artists, including Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Usher, and Taylor Swift, and have toured with Broadway productions like West Side Story, 42nd Street, Wicked, In the Heights, and Hamilton. Many of her dancers have won national titles, received invitations to professional companies, and earned scholarships to elite arts programs, including Juilliard.

Angel remains dedicated to training and nurturing future generations of dancers, ensuring their growth as both artists and individuals, while continuing to leave an indelible mark on the dance world.