About
cousin danny

Choreographer for the Los Angeles Lakers
Educator and High School “Teacher of the Year”
High-Energy Youth Speaker Utilizing Music, Dance & Movement

Danny Vuong-Batimana—better known to students as Cousin Danny—is a former Los Angeles Lakers choreographer turned nationally recognized elementary school speaker.

Blending high-energy dance with life-changing lessons, he’s on a mission to help students boost their mental health, motivation, and academic success through movement.

A former classroom teacher and credentialed educator, Cousin Danny founded the award-winning collegiate dance team Team Millennia and later became the manager of Poreotics—winners of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew…

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TESTIMONTIALS

Alta Sierra Elementary (Grass Valley, CA)

"Cousin Danny had command of the room in 10 seconds. It was obvious to all that he loves what he does and wants others to share in that. He even reached some “veteran” teachers who got up and danced with the school!"
Clairmont Elementary (Stockton, Ca)

"Cousin Danny was amazing! He brought high energy, relatability, fun, humor, and movement to our school. He met the students where they were and tailored the experience to the two grade spans. The experience was phenomenal.!"
Muncie Community Schools (Muncie, IN)

"The energy was incredible and set the tone for our entire Professional Development day. Cousin Danny was fun and received great reviews from our staff. Plus, we have seen some of the things he taught already used in our schools.