Bradley Rapier
Met at: NCS men's group meeting at Nick Alter's event Met date: 2025-09-19 Role(s): Emmy-nominated choreographer, keynote speaker, author, founder of Groove Theory Last interaction: 2025-09-19
Professional Background
- Emmy-nominated, award-winning choreographer with 30 years in the industry
- Founded The Groovaloos and Groove Theory
- Worked on major shows: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Dancing with the Stars
- Collaborated with Tony Award-winning directors from Hamilton and Jersey Boys
- Created and directed GROOVALOO - autobiographical hip hop theatrical stage show (toured nationally, played Off-Broadway)
- Adjunct professor at University of Southern California
- Keynote speaker represented by exclusive top-tier speaking bureau
- Recently finished first book manuscript "Step in the Circle" (2025 release)
Personal Background
- Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Founding member of Streetscape (Canada's premiere street dancing group)
- Moved from New York to Los Angeles, spent 27 years building career
- Recently relocated to Austin, Texas
- Son is a successful content creator on YouTube with nearly 1 million followers
- Son recently hung out with Kai Sinat and does Geometry Dash streaming
Creative Philosophy
- Developed Groove Theory® framework focusing on team unity and authentic engagement
- Believes in "presence" over strategic planning
- Emphasizes showing up in mundane moments where God works
- Philosophy: "It happens just by continuing to execute, continuing to go"
- Focus on authentic engagement and leadership under pressure
Current Projects
- First manuscript completed and in production
- Working with top speaking bureau for representation
- Book release scheduled for 2025
- Keynote speaking career expanding nationally
Connections
- Aaron Alba: Client and coach for 2+ years, helped develop speaking career and branding
- Zachary Levi: Son's content creation led to connection; Bradley did off-Broadway show that Zachary attended and was "a huge fan of"
- Global Leadership Summit: Recent speaker at major leadership conference
- Various Broadway and entertainment industry professionals
Faith Journey
- Strong Christian faith
- Believes in divine appointments and God's timing
- Emphasizes presence and being available to God's direction
- Recently experienced breakthrough understanding about trusting God's process over personal planning
Interests
- Dance and choreography
- Creative leadership development
- Motivational speaking
- Theater and entertainment
- Faith-based business and ministry
- Mentoring young creatives
Interaction History
- 2025-09-19: First meeting at NCS men's group
- Shared testimony about trusting God's process over strategic planning
- Discussed creative philosophy and presence-based ministry
- Connected with Gary and Aaron about faith-based approach to business
- Participated in prayer circle and spiritual discussion
Notes
Bradley brings a unique combination of elite entertainment industry experience and deep Christian faith. His journey from Canada to Broadway to Austin represents a compelling story of creative calling and divine direction. His recent transition to speaking and authorship, combined with his son's social media success, positions him as a bridge between traditional entertainment and new media. His emphasis on "presence" and authentic engagement aligns with Gary's current spiritual focus.
Key Quotes
- "Sometimes you think of me, that stuff can feel small when you're trying to make a big plan, but really this is where it happens"
- "It happens just by continuing to execute, continuing to go"
- "God then comes and just does stuff... when you're just kind of doing what you do and being present with the mundane"
Transcripts
| transcript-id | date | one-line-summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-19-gary-sheng-aaron-alba-bradley-rapier-nick-alter-rich-carney-ncs-men-group-austin | September 19, 2025 | NCS men's group meeting with Rich Carney on incarnational leadership and defeating isolation |