judges
Allyson Peter (Ally) is a New York City-based performer and educator. Originally from the Greater Philadelphia Area, Ally discovered her love for dance at a young age and competed before moving to NYC to pursue her professional career.
Regionally, she has performed at the Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, North Coast Theatre Festival, and Arizona Broadway Theatre. Her credits include A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Story, A Chorus Line, White Christmas, On the Town, and Footloose.
In New York City, Ally has been featured in works choreographed by Ray Hesselink, Elyn Collier, Zoey Lytle, and Juan Rodriguez, and has performed alongside the Ellie de Waal Dancers. She holds a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College.
As an educator, Ally is passionate about helping dancers develop their artistic voices and creating environments where students can thrive as performers, technicians, and individuals who, above all, love dance. She regularly teaches and choreographs tap, jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, and creative movement, finding immense fulfillment in passing her love of dance to the next generation.
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Anna Esposito is a dancer, performer, choreographer, and teacher from Minneapolis, MN. From a young age, Anna began dancing and performing in musical theatre and has been seen on many stages in the Twin Cities including Stages Theatre Company, Youth Performance Company, Lyric Arts, The Children’s Theatre, The Ordway, and more. She danced in both the Keane Sense of Rhythm Youth Tap Ensemble and Professional Company, and simultaneously began traveling to tap festivals internationally to learn from and train with masters of the art form.
Professionally as a tap dancer she has performed with Rhythm Street Movement in The Waking Up Project, Revive the Vibe Driveway Tour, and Who Brought the Humbug? Cabarave’s “Girls Just Want To..” “MadHaus 2 and 3” “Euphoria” and “Love Languages”, performed in professional showcases at the Twin Cities Tap Festival, Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Ladek Zrodj International Dance Festival, been a featured tap dancer in “Riverpants” at The Big Top Chautauqua and Mick Sterling Presents Three Stars Born at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, choreographed and danced in Rochester Motor’s car commercials, among others.
She has been on faculty for Omaha Rhythm Weekend, Swinging into Summer, and currently tours with Rhythm Street Movement and teaches and choreographs at multiple dance studios and theatres around the Midwest where her students and choreography have won multiple awards regionally and nationally.
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AUBREY HASKINS
Aubrey Haskins, a native of North Carolina, is an alumna of North Carolina State University, where she danced for four years while earning her undergraduate degree. As a performer, Aubrey began her career dancing with the NBA and continued performing professionally for five years. During this time, she shared the stage with artists such as C+C Music Factory, Brian McKnight, Marc Anthony, and many others.
Aubrey has choreographed performances showcased at prestigious venues, including the Industry Dance Awards in Hollywood, California, the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., and Madison Square Garden in New York City. Her award-winning choreography has been featured at numerous regional and national competitions across the country.
For 15 years, Aubrey served as the Creative Director at a competitive dance studio, training dancers and preparing them for collegiate-level performance. She continues to train, choreograph, and judge a variety of dance styles, working with high-caliber students at both the grade school and collegiate levels. Her dancers have gone on to join 23 collegiate dance teams nationwide and perform with six professional NBA and NFL teams.
Aubrey considers her greatest accomplishment to be mentoring dancers and helping them grow into strong, successful individuals.
Ben Madrigal began his journey in dance and gymnastics at the age of eight. His professional career took off with the St. Cloud State University Dance Team, where he choreographed and coached.
Ben spent four years traveling with The PULSE On Tour as a Protégé, training with some of the industry's best, including Brian Friedman, Tessandra Chavez, Tyce Diorio, Gil Duldulao, and many more.
Now in its ninth season, Ben serves as the Director and Co-Owner of Urban Dance Productions. Under his leadership, Urban has earned numerous competitive accolades, including recognition as three-time national champions. In 2019, Ben was honored with an Innovator of the Year award for his creative contributions to dance.
Ben travels across the country choreographing, teaching, training, and drawing inspiration from new experiences. He is committed to helping his dancers grow as unique and expressive artists while continually pursuing his own growth and development as an artist.
Ben’s students have achieved remarkable success, including winning UDA national titles, pursuing professional careers in commercial and studio dance, and training at nationally ranked colleges. With multiple choreography awards to his name, Ben continues to push the boundaries with his innovative style and creative vision.
BEN MADRIGAL
Originally from Simi Valley, California, Caitlin has trained in many styles of dance including: Jazz, contemporary, Lyrical, Musical theater, Tap, Hip hop, heels, and Ballet. She Graduated Santa Susana High School with Certification in Dance with honors, triple lettered, and was also named Outstanding senior in the dance program.
After Graduating she was fortunate enough to be able to pursue her dreams as a professional dancer and move to LA. Where she assisted well known choreographers such as Jojo Gomez, Andre Fuentes, Shirlene Quigley, and Jersey Maniscalco. As well as worked on a national wide commercial for Toyota; ADs for forever 21, HomeGoods, and Wet N wild/Walmart, and several Live performances and events including performing at the dolby theatre in Los Angeles. Caitlin has done work for TV shows such as "City on Fire" on Apple TV. Caitlin has taught on the KAR Convention as well as on the Royal Caribbean Bahama cruise ship “ Empire Dance Experience”.
She has also choreographed all over the the US. Caitlin is now located in NYC, Teaching, dancing, and inspiring the next generation of dancers!
CAITLIN CAUFFIEL
Charity danced professionally for Walt Disney World in the theme parks, parades, hotels, and various shows. She also worked for Walt Disney World performing as Cinderella, and other Disney characters. While living abroad, Charity danced with the Heidelberg Ballet in Germany. She taught at the Heidelberg School of the Arts in Germany and was the director of their Tap and Jazz programs. She also taught at various youth services throughout Germany, including Mannheim, Worms, and Heidelberg.
Charity has been teaching dance for 30+ years in the genres of Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Acrobatics. She has choreographed, as part of a studio, as well as free-lance, for individuals for competitions, auditions, performances, and beauty pageants as well as for theater companies, middle school and high school dance teams and show choirs. She has choreographed numerous stage shows including Cabaret, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Bye Bye Birdie, Grease, Annie Get Your Gun, Oliver, and Anything Goes, to name a few.
Charity is currently on staff, teaching at Robin Dawn Academy of PerforMing Arts in Cape Coral, Florida, and is blessed every day that that dance is a part of her life.
CHARITY MOLLOY
Christina Davenport lives in Fort Wayne, IN and travels the country as a freelance choreographer, master class teacher, and judge. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, she founded and owned Elite Dance Center from 2011-2021. She was the studio's creative director and lead choreographer since its inception. She recently sold her studio to focus on her freelance choreography and master classes, as well as being a mom to her three young children.
Christina is currently on staff at Evolve Dance Force and teaches at various studios throughout the Midwest, providing choreography and technical training. She also offers training to faculty members to enhance their knowledge and provide up-to-date teaching techniques.
Throughout her career, Christina’s technical training and choreography prowess have won her numerous regional and national awards. She prides herself on cultivating the best in her students and setting them up for success. Many of her students have gone on to win prestigious scholarships to various training programs and universities and have successful careers in dance, musical theater, and the arts. Her motivation has always been to see students grow both technically and artistically, which she looks forward to fostering through her work as a judge this season.
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Courtney Taylor has been dancing and teaching professionally for the last 20 years. Graduating from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a Bachelor in Performing Arts, Courtney’s focus was in Jazz and Theatre working closely with Roni Koresh, Molly Misgalla, Donald Lunsford, and Wayne St. David.
She was a performer for Right Touch Productions in Atlantic City, NJ - performing regularly at Caesar’s Palace, Trump Plaza, and Trump’s Taj Mahal and also spent time with Stiletto Entertainment and Holland America Cruise Lines as a cast member and Company Manager. She performed original shows choreographed John Charron, Patti Colombo, Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo, and Tommy Tune and was costumed by Bob Mackey Studios. Most recently, she was involved in many special events headlined at the infamous NBC Rainbow Room in New York City.
Courtney is a National Area Director for Dance Masters of America and the Immediate Past President of Dance Masters of Mid-America, Chapter 34. She spends her time teaching for Brekke Dance Center in West Des Moines, Iowa as well as coaching and choreographing for the Dowling Catholic High School dance team.
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Danielle Guinta is the owner and director of Legworks Dance Studio in Mastic, NY. A former student of Legworks herself, Danielle moved to Manhattan to further her training, studying for several years at Broadway Dance Center with renowned instructors such as Tracie Stanfield, Sheila Barker, Frank Hatchett, Kat Wildish, Natalya Stavro, and Mike Minery.
Danielle's performance credits include appearances with Vissi Dance Theatre, Hollie Harper’s American Candy, the Élan Awards in honor of Ann Reinking, Synthesis Dance Company, and performances at Madison Square Garden for the NY Knicks. While she loved performing, Danielle discovered her true passions lay in teaching and choreography.
She held a teaching position at Broadway Dance Center’s Children’s Program and taught at ADA in Pleasantville, NY, as well as in Bellmore, NY. Danielle became widely recognized for her competition choreography, which led to her being appointed as a dance judge in 2013. She continues judging for several notable competitions to this day.
As the competition director at Legworks, Danielle has successfully prepared her dancers for professional careers. Notable alumni include Tony Award winner Trent Kowalik for his role as "Billy" in Billy Elliot and Makenzi Fischbach. Her choreography has also been showcased at numerous prestigious events around the country.
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Emily Martin grew up right outside of Baltimore, Maryland. She began her training early with a concentration in ballet. Emily trained in and around the dc metropolitan area at schools such as Kirov Academy of Ballet, Washington Ballet, and Mid-Atlantic Center for the performing Arts.
Realizing her passion for dance Emily finished high school early to further her training as a dance major. After completing two years of college Emily moved to New York City to begin dancing professionally with Pushing Progress, a company under the direction of Calen Kurka. Emily has worked with choreographers such as Chris Hale, Maya Escueta, Shelly Masenior Hutchinson, Melissa WolfeRosbero, and many others. Emily moved to Annapolis, MD and began to pursue her teaching and choreography career teaching at studios up and down the east coast. In 2012, Emily was then offered her current position as owner and artistic director of Level Dance Project, where she continues to train young dancers in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and conditioning.
Continuing her passion for education in dance Emily has received 4 Pilates certifications recently being certified through The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO as a Pilates advanced teacher. Emily is a sought out contemporary based choreographer that has set pieces of work throughout the country. Level Dance Project continues to thrive as one of the most successful competitive companies in Annapolis MD, earning regional and national titles.
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Emily began her training as a dancer at Cheryl Priess Dickey’s School of Dance in Lincoln, NE, under the expert guidance of Cheryl Priess Dickey and Joy Tonniges. There she studied jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, tap, hip-hop, and improvisation. Her dedication and talent led her to become a distinguished member of the CPD Performing Dance Company, achieving numerous national titles as both an individual and group performer during her tenure with the team.
Furthering her academic pursuits, Emily pursued higher education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her commitment to excellence extends beyond the stage, graduating with high distinction and earning her degree in Psychology, with minors in Dance and Sociology.
Emily's expertise has been recognized on a national scale, as she has been invited to be an instructor for various Talent On Parade events — including their national competitions, the convention OK-LA, and The In10sive. She has also toured as a judge and director for In10sity Dance. Her reputation as a sought-after instructor has led her to travel extensively, teaching in dance studios across the country, notably working closely with Cheryl Priess Dickey.
Presently, Emily channels her passion for dance into teaching and choreographing for Intermix Dance Company and Anderson-Hoxie Dance Project, both nationally recognized for their excellence. With a wealth of experience, she eagerly anticipates her ninth competition tour season, joining the team at Leap National Dance Competition as a judge. She looks forward to every performance this season.
EMILY PIKE
Estefania moved to Los Angeles from Raleigh, North Carolina, at the age of 18. She was hired as a dancer on the TV show Glee and later traveled the world on tour with Fifth Harmony and Natalie La Rose. She relocated to Las Vegas to star as a principal dancer in Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil. Estefania has also worked with renowned artists including Janet Jackson, Riley Clemmons, Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, and more. Throughout her career, Estefania has also starred in numerous national commercials for brands such as Hyundai, Wells Fargo, Invisalign, L’Oréal, Olay, and Old Navy.
Notably, she was part of the crew for Beyoncé’s BLACK IS KING, and collaborated on multiple projects with Top Model Tabria Majors. In addition to performing, Estefania is a creative director and movement coach for music videos, commercials, and high-profile events, including the Versace Fashion Show in Los Angeles. She has also been exploring acting, appearing in Netflix shows and movies released in 2023 and 2024.
She was most recently featured in Selena Gomez’s “Love On” music video, was on a world tour with We Are Family Sister Sledge, and starred as the lead in the Olay x Barbie commercial, SEEN on HBO Max.
Another passion of hers is teaching and mentoring the next generation of dancers. Estefania has had the privilege of teaching dance to kids and young adults worldwide. She aims to launch a nonprofit organization by the end of this year to provide dance opportunities and career pathways in the entertainment industry for children in underserved communities.
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Heather Webb Jasso is Summit Dance Academy's Artistic Director. Mrs. Jasso is also a third-generation dance teacher and studio owner. Mrs. Jasso has instructed in Denver for over 15 years and been teaching for over 25 years. She was dancing before she could walk; and, aside from training with her mother, aunts, and grandparents (New York City Ballet), she has had the opportunity to travel and study under the dance “greats," Joe Tremaine, Brian Freidman, Tabitha, Mia Michaels, Terry Beaman, Dee Caspary, Wes Veldink, and David Scott.
Mrs. Jasso is a title-winning dancer and choreographer at the regional and national level, winning numerous awards such as multiple FDC Judges’ Choice Awards, the Prime Time Scholarship Award, and World Dance Championship Invites in 2009 and 2011. Furthermore, she was awarded the Pulse Tour’s Teacher Scholarship in 2009 and was invited to compete in America’s Got Talent auditions in 2010. Heather was awarded Teacher of the Year in Panama City, Florida in 2011. Mrs. Jasso is also level 3 certified in Progressing Ballet Technique. She has traveled the country and been an adjudicator for national dance competitions from 2013-2023. In 2016 she was invited to adjudicate for Australia's Get The Beat International Competition.
Mrs. Jasso has had students accepted to SUNY Purchase, AMDA, UNLV Rebel Girls, Oklahoma University, The Rockettes, and several Cruise Lines to name a few. She has also trained dancers accepted to PNB, SAB, and San Francisco Ballet. Mrs. Jasso main goal is to prepare dancers to be ready for the adult world, no matter what their dreams are.
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Kylie Odell has been dancing for 20 years and grew up performing on stage. She has been teaching dance for 7 years. Throughout her career, Kylie has had the opportunity to assist and collaborate with several industry professionals, including Justin Giles, Alex Blitstein, and Mackenzie Larkin Symanietz.
As a dancer, Kylie was a member of the University of Colorado dance team, which placed in the top 5 at nationals. She has performed in Chicago’s Choreographers Ball and was a lead dancer for Dare2Share. Kylie has also toured with CanDance Dance Convention and LA Dance Magic.
Currently, Kylie travels the country as a choreographer, judge, and teacher, working with many organizations. She has appeared in commercials and modeled for brands such as Spyder, Karman Western Wear, and Apple.
As a teacher and choreographer, she has worked with many students and studios nationwide. Kylie has also been blessed with the opportunity to help build and teach at a dance program for Hope Haven Rwanda in Rwanda, Africa.
KYLIE ODELL
Margaux Leffas, from California, received her early dance training at San Diego Dance Centre, where she studied tap, jazz, ballet, and lyrical under the direction of Sharon Keller, Michelle Miner, Kristen Hibbs, and Lynn-Rae Hiers. She also danced on the varsity team at Rancho Bernardo High School all four years under the direction of Tiffani Francy. Margaux choreographed numerous tap and jazz routines for her high school dance team and received awards for her strong technique for four consecutive years.
Margaux earned an Associate’s Degree in Dance from Orange Coast College in California, then graduated in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, under the direction of Louis Kavouras, Victoria Dale, and Dolly Kelepecz.
Since returning to California, Margaux’s pieces have earned numerous choreography awards, judges’ awards, and top overall placements. Notably, several of her tap routines have been nominated for the Industry Dance Awards.
Margaux continues to share her passion for dance through teaching, show directing, and judging at several national dance competitions, and looks forward to sharing her knowledge with you.
MARGAUX LEFFAS
Nora Plumb (she/her) is a movement artist, choreographer, and instructor from Saint Paul, Minnesota. She earned her BFA in Dance from The SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance in 2022, where she honed her passion for modern, floorwork, and contemporary dance forms.
Nora’s early dance education included attending various local studios, training competitively under the direction of Angela Kirchner. She graduated from Saint Paul Conservatory for the Performing Artists, studying a wide range of styles.
At Purchase, Nora expanded her artistic vocabulary, exploring ballet, modern, contemporary, floorwork, partnering, somatic practices, and composition, under the guidance of prominent figures in the concert dance community. Notable mentors include Doug Varone, Kevin Wynn, Jason Ciancuilli, Jean Freebury, Martin Lofsnes, Michelle Thompson-Ulerich, Kayla Farrish, and Davalois Fearon.
Nora has collaborated with and performed works by Doug Varone, Annie Rigney, Ana Maria Lucaciu, and Hannah Garner (2nd Best Dance Company).
Drawing from her extensive training in New York, Nora is now helping to grow the next generation of dancers in her home state of Minnesota. She is currently on staff at Urban Dance Productions in White Bear Lake, where she choreographs and teaches modern, ballet, and contemporary dance. Since joining Urban Dance Productions, Nora has received numerous accolades and choreographic awards from national dance competitions.
NORA PLUMB
Robert Schultz is a choreographer, dancer, actor, writer, and director. He is currently preparing for projects with Amazon in Las Vegas and a surprise celebrity wedding anniversary Flash Mob. His upcoming work includes a TV show in development with MACRO Entertainment, his first book Coffee Magic (2025), and a collection of short horror stories (2026).
Robert’s choreography credits are numerous, but include the Daytime Emmy's Opening Number, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and the halftime shows for the Camping World, Liberty, and Holiday Bowls. He has choreographed music videos for the Night Rights, worked with artists like Paulina Rubio, and choreographed the opening parade for the Indianapolis 500 and the Swifter halftime for the LA Clippers.
His work has been featured on TV shows such as Modern Family, The Bachelorette, The Tonight Show, and This is She music video. Robert has also performed with The Backstreet Boys, Toni Braxton, and in commercials for Pepsi and Jack in the Box. He’s appeared in films including She’s All That and Gigli, and danced at major events like the Billboard Awards and MTV European Music Awards.
Additionally, Robert choreographed and hosted the pilot Mobbed Money for the Oprah Winfrey Network and created the show Vow to Dance with Eone Entertainment, pitched to VH1 and Bravo.
As a dance educator, Robert is known for his inspiring “BIG” energy that captivates all his students. His goal is for each dancer to discover their “gifts” and provide them with the tools to become the best dancers and artists.
ROBERT SCHULTZ
RYAN PAUZé
Born and raised on Long Island, NY, Ryan began his dance training at Legworks Dance Studio. After completing multiple training programs at Broadway Dance Center in New York City, he advanced his career by earning a degree in arts and dance from Dean College in Massachusetts. Since then, Ryan has served as a teacher and judge at numerous national competitions and has choreographed award-winning pieces for many studios along the East Coast. Currently, he is the competition director at Legworks, where he has been training dancers and choreographing for over 15 years. In addition to his dance expertise, Ryan is a certified personal trainer (CPT) and a certified Flexologist.
Samantha Elliott, originally from Miami, Florida, has been dancing since the age of 4. She trained at Miami City Ballet and local dance studios, where she studied various styles of dance. Samantha continued her education at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Dance.
She has performed both at sea and internationally for the past 12 years, successfully completing her cruise ship career as Dance Captain and Company Manager with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Currently, Samantha oversees the Dance Program at a local charter school.
Some of her performance credits include Vegas the Show onboard The Pride of America; Dance Captain/Showgirl at Sandcastle Guam; Broadway Christmas Wonderland in Tokyo, Japan; Dance Captain for Sequins & Feathers onboard Quantum of the Seas; Dance Captain for Live, Love, Legs! and The Beautiful Dream onboard Ovation of the Seas.
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Tammy Everhart is an accomplished dance educator, choreographer, and artist with a passion for inspiring creativity and excellence in movement. With a career spanning nearly 40 years, Tammy owned and operated a thriving dance studio in Georgia for 22 years, where she nurtured countless students, developing their technical skills, artistry, and confidence both on and off the stage. Throughout her many years of teaching, she has trained and mentored many professional dancers and dance educators.
Tammy produced original shows at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina for more than 10 years, and collaborated with the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra on 3 works including an original composition by GYSO Philharmonic Director Dr. Steven Eric Hawk. She directed a youth performance company in the Atlanta area for more than 20 years, providing a creative outlet for dancers to serve their community by performing in a non-competitive environment, making dance accessible to all members of the community.
As a choreographer, Tammy has created many original works showcased in regional and national performances, earning recognition for her unique ability to blend traditional and contemporary elements.
Tammy currently focuses on training and educating dancers of all ages in studio environments. She is a sought-after Tap choreographer, and particularly enjoys sharing her passion for Tap dance as a Professor of Dance at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. With an unwavering dedication to her craft, Tammy continues to inspire the next generation of dancers to move with purpose, passion, and authenticity.
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Tessa began dancing at the age of two and has trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. Throughout high school, she competed at the state level in Minnesota, winning multiple titles and accolades.
Tessa continued her collegiate dance career at St. Cloud State University, where her team finished in the top six at UDA College Dance Team Nationals in the Open Pom and Jazz divisions.
In 2016, Tessa, along with her family, founded Urban Dance Productions in White Bear Lake, MN. The studio has since become 3x National Champions, earning numerous choreography awards and highest-scoring routines at competitions around the nation.
Certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Tessa specializes in technical and performance-ready training for her dancers. She has also coached High School Dance Teams across Minnesota and won Coach of the Year from the Minnesota Association of Dance Teams.
Tessa is committed to her personal growth as a dancer and educator, regularly taking classes at conventions nationally and locally. She is passionate about helping her dancers through mental health and life changes, and is dedicated to creating a safe environment for all dancers.
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Artistic director of ConteXture, Tracy Halloran, earned her BFA in dance at Marygrove College and her MFA in Choreography at the University of Michigan. In 2014, she was named a Kresge Fellow in Music and Dance. She has worked as a performer, teacher, choreographer, and rehearsal director in the dance world. She is also the co-founder of Detroit Dance Exchange, a program established to help local choreographers exhibit and explore their own professional works.
Halloran’s choreography blurs the lines between dance genres and styles by combining the movement techniques of modern, hip hop, jazz and contemporary. She uses the dynamics of motion and choreographic levels to create explosive and exciting movement phrases, which juxtapose the delicacy of human emotion. In the past few years, Halloran has been a finalist in the Michigan Dance Council’s prestigious Maggie Allesee Choreography competition. Tracy’s choreography was selected to perform at the Tanzhafen Festival in Linz, Austria in Fall 2023. Ms. Halloran is an accomplished teacher in ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary and flexibility and strengthening techniques.
Her students have performed as Rockettes, NFL and NBA dancers, also with American Ballet Theatre, Zurich Ballet, Disney World’s Beauty and the Beast, and Royal Caribbean. They are also dancing for choreographers like Andrew Winghart, Talia Favia, and Liz Imperio. She has been an instructor all over the MidWest. She is currently on faculty at Company C Dance Club in Toledo, Ohio and is a consultant for the U.S Rhythmic Gymnastics team, aiding the gymnasts and coaches in high level training to qualify for the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games.
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Vincent Sylvester began his training in Youngstown, Ohio at a very young age. He has been recognized for outstanding achievements and top scores while on dance-competitive teams in many genres.
He has been employed as a principal dancer for Norwegian cruise lines & Royal caribbean cruise lines sailing in bermuda and southeast asia. Global entertainment at all four theme parks at walt disney world resort in orlando, florida. Toured as a principal dancer with sesame street live throughout the u.s.
Mr. Sylvester acquired experience instructing dance workshops and classes with children and adults of all ages. He has also traveled and judged in numerous competitions being exposed to many styles of dance with elite studios across the nation. Vincent travels to studios across the u.s. teaching master classes and setting choreography pieces for dancers of all ages. Vincent has had the pleasure of instructing master classes assisted by jojo siwa and lifetime reality cast member sarah georgiana.
Vincent is so grateful and excited to bring all of his creativity and passion working in the studio setting and was also nominated for “choreographer of the year” for his choreography for “newsies” at columbus children’s theatre.