Dance Teacher 2009 Conventions Guide

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Access Broadway

• Director: Ron DeVito
• 3137 Lincoln Ave
• Oceanside, NY 11572
• Phone: 516-594-6050
• Fax: 516-594-6053
• accessbway@aol.com
• www.accessbroadway.com
• Classes: acro, acting, ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, song & dance, tap, technique, vocal
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep
• Instructors: Thom Lake, Missy Lay Zimmer, Andrew Hubbard, Frank Kosik, Bobby Clark, Jacob Brent
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Ad Deum Dance Company

• Director: Randall Flinn
• PO Box 271481
• Houston, TX 77277
• Phone: 713-626-5050
• info@danceaddeum.com
• www.danceaddeum.com
• Classes: audition, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, liturgical, lyrical, modern, musical theater, partnering, pointe
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, a Christian world view of professional dance artistry
• Instructors: Steve Rooks, Cheryl Cutlip, Tymme Reitz, Aury Reitz, Clara Cravey, Bill Wade, Laura Morton
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Adrenaline Dance

• Director: Jeremy Keeton
• 475 W Southlake Blvd
• Southlake, TX 76092
• Phone: 866-695-4144
• Fax: 817-875-8175
• jeremy@adrenalinedance.com
• www.adrenalinedance.com
• Classes: contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap, teachers only, technique (teachers can take any classes they wish in addition to teachers only)
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment, personal attention, preparation, excellent instruction
• Instructors: Nick Zborowski, Chris Dupre, Joey Tarwater, Chris Jacobsen, Nick DiNicolangelo, Jeremy Keeton; special guest artists: Sonya Tayeh, Lauren Adams, Melody Lacayanga, Kevin Maher, Tony Testa
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

American Dance Awards, Inc

• Director: Gloria Jean Cuming
• 7 Corporate Dr, Ste 101
• North Haven, CT 06473
• Phone: 203-985-8144
• Fax: 203-985-8151
• adainfo@aol.com
• www.americandanceawards.com
• Classes: acro, audition, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, tap, tricks & turns
• Convention focus: diversity of classes
• Instructors: Mary Kate Felber, GEO, Mike Minery, Ayodele Casel, Derrick Yanford, Stacy Eastman
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

American Dance Competition

• Director: Audrianna Broad
• 11303 Fox Quarry Ln
• Sanford, FL 32773
• Phone: 407-529-6729
• Fax: 321-383-3381
• info@theamericandancecompetition.com
• www.theamericandancecompetition.com
• Classes: audition, ballet, contemporary, pointe, variation
• Convention focus: career prep, preliminary round for the competition
• Instructors: Eddy Tovar, Joseph Gatti, Chiaki Yasukawa, Orlando Molina, Olivier Munoz, Andres Estevez
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

American Dance Projekt

• Director: Scott Benson
• PO Box 219
• Benson, NC 27504
• Phone: 919-207-2073
• Fax: 919-894-2271
• tapperred@aol.com
• www.americandanceprojekt.com
• Classes: audition, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, motivational, musical theater, tap, technique
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment

American Lindy Hop Championships

• Director: Paulette Brockington
• Detroit, MI 48203
• Phone: 313-790-2311
• artspectrum@att.net
• www.artspectrum.org/alhc.htm
• Classes: blues, cabaret, jazz, Lindy
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, enjoyment
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

American Open/Motor City Jam

• Director: Paulette Brockington
• Detroit, MI 48203
• Phone: 313-790-2311
• artspectrum@att.net
• www.artspectrum.org/alhc.htm
• Classes: blues, cabaret, hip hop, jazz, Lindy, tap, West Coast swing
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, enjoyment
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Arkansas Dance Network

• Director: Christen B. Pitts
• PO Box 13346
• Little Rock, AR 72113
• Phone: 501-681-2556
• redlvsdance@aol.com
• www.ardance.org
• Classes: audition, ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, motivational, musical theater, song & dance, tap, technique
• Instructors: Bill Hastings, Finis Jhung, Chet Walker, Brian Simerson
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Artspectrum

• Director: Paulette Brockington
• Phone: 313-790-2311
• askartspectrum@yahoo.com
• www.artspectrum.org
• Classes: ballroom, hustle, night club two-step, West Coast swing
• Convention focus: diversity of classes
• Instructors: Mike Topel, John Lindo, Maren Oslac, Paulette Brockington
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Aspire Dance Competition

• Directors: Kristen Burgess, Debbie Wyatt and Elizabeth Amos
• PO Box 484
• Carrollton, VA 23314
• Phone: 757-435-5071
• info@aspirecompetition.com
• www.aspirecompetition.com back to top

Break the Floor

• Director: Gil Stroming
• 333 W 52nd St, Ste 900
• New York, NY 10019
• Phone: 212-397-3600
• Fax: 212-397-3636
• info@breakthefloor.com
• www.breakthefloor.com
• Classes: tap
• Instructors: Gil Stroming, Mike Minery, Chris Erk, Anthony Morigerato, AJ Russo, Tatiana Cardenas, Kelly Kaleta, Mary Nosuchinsky
• Performance opportunities: yes back to top

Canadian National Dance Championships

• Director: Bonnie Dyer
• 1056 Hillsdale Rd, RR1
• Washago, ON L0K 2B0
• Canada
• Phone: 705-689-1844
• bonnie@cdo-online.org
• www.cdo-online.org
• Classes: acro, audition, ballet, breakdancing, dance team, funk, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, parents’ class, pointe, tap, teachers only
• Convention focus: career prep, diversity of classes, enjoyment
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Celebrity Dance Competitions

• Director: Drew Phillip
• 4824 E Kachina Trail, #4
• Phoenix, AZ 85044
• Phone: 877-326-2394
• Fax: 480-705-0544
• celebrity@celebritydance
• www.competitions.com
• www.celebritydancecompetitions.com
• Classes: audition, ballet, breakdancing, character, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, tap, teachers only, technique, variation
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment
• Instructors: Jessica Starr, Nick Gonzalez, Joe Loera, Todd Shanks, Andrea Marchese, Michelle Alana
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Chicago Dance Connection

• Director: Trisha Hutchins
• 1905 Connie Ln
• Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
• Phone: 847-357-8009
• Fax: 847-364-2468
• info@chicagodanceconnection.com
• www.chicagodanceconnection.com
• Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, tap
• Convention focus: career prep
• Instructors: Kenny Ingram, Jon Lehrer, Eddy Ocampo, Lizzie Mackenzie, Alberto Arias, Connie Fagan
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Chicago Human Rhythm Project

• Director: Lane Alexander
• 2936 N Southport Ave
• Chicago, IL 60657
• Phone: 773-281-1825
• Fax: 773-296-0968
• chrproject@aol.com
• www.chicagotap.org
• Classes: tap
• Convention focus: everything tap
• Instructors: Lane Alexander, Jason Samuels Smith, Dianne Walker, Sam Weber, Ted Levy, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Chicago National Association of Dance Masters (CNADM) Student Competition

• Director: Terri Sinani
• 220 E State St, Ste G
• Rockford, IL 61104
• Phone: 815-397-6052
• Fax: 815-397-6799
• cnadm@megsinet.net
• www.cnadm.com
• Classes: ballet, character, hip hop, jazz, modern, musical theater, parents’ class, tap, technique
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, education
• Instructors: Jeremy Plummer, Jon Lehrer, Mark Yonally, Gregg Russell, Deanne Brown, Judy Rice
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Co. Dance

• Directors: Tracie Marciniak and
• Dana Giordano
• PO Box 752830
• Memphis, TN 38175
• Phone: 888-473-5383
• Fax: 901-261-8059
• www.codance.com back to top

Dance Educators of America

• Director: Vickie Sheer
• PO Box 607
• Pelham, NY 10803
• Phone: 914-636-3200
• Fax: 914-636-5895
• dea@deadance.com
• www.deadance.com

Dance Machine Productions, Inc

• Directors: Kimberly Church and
• Will Shover
• PO Box 183
• Elkin, NC 28621
• Phone: 336-527-4898
• Fax: 336-527-4762
• info@dancemachineonline.com
• www.dancemachineonline.com
• Classes: ballet, clogging, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, parents’ class, tap, teachers only
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Dance Makers, Inc

• Director: Doug Shaffer
• PO Box 1586
• Laguna Beach, CA 92652
• Phone: 949-715-5300
• Fax: 949-715-7403
• info@dancemakersinc.com
• www.dancemakersinc.com
• Classes: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, enjoyment, technique, individual responsibility, self-confidence
• Instructors: Janice Barringer, Darryl Retter, Becca Retter, Tommy Alexander, Brad Taylor, Keith Clifton, Rhonda Miller
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Dance Masters of America National Convention

• Director: Robert Mann
• 214-10 41st Ave
• Bayside, NY 11361
• Phone: 718-225-4013
• dmamann@aol.com
• www.dma-national.org

Dance Masters of America’s Ballet Intensive

• Director: Robert Mann
• 214-10 41st Ave
• Bayside, NY 11361
• Phone: 718-225-4013
• dmamann@aol.com
• www.dma-national.org

Dance Masters of America’s Student Honors

• Intensive Program
• Director: Robert Mann
• 214-10 41st Ave
• Bayside, NY 11361
• Phone: 718-225-4013
• dmamann@aol.com
• www.dma-national.org

Dance Olympus/DANCEAMERICA

• Directors: Nancy and Art Stone
• 2929 E Commercial Blvd, Ste 306
• Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
• Phone: 800-443-2623
• Fax: 954-771-2147
• danceolympus2@aol.com
• www.danceolympus-america.com
• Classes: ballet, conditioning, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, motivational, musical theater, nutrition, open, Pilates, pointe, tap, teachers only, technique, tricks & turns
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, enjoyment
• Instructors: Sarah Jo Fazio, Kirby Reed, Debbi Dee, Gregg Russell, Jo Rowan, Mike Wittmers
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Dance Power Competitions

• Director: Darryl Hodgins
• 8904-60 Ave NW
• Edmonton, AB T6E 6A6
• Canada
• Phone: 780-473-4378
• Fax: 780-476-5878
• info@dancepower.com
• www.dancepower.com
• Classes: hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, tap
• Performance opportunities: yes

The Dance Project

• Director: Jennifer Smith
• 2519 Sunnyhurst Close
• Oakville, ON L6A 3H6
• Canada
• Phone: 416-723-7533
• info@thedanceproject.ca
• http://info@thedanceproject.ca
• Classes: hip hop, jazz, jazz/funk, lyrical, tap, teachers only
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Dance Revolution

• Director: Michelle Brogan
• 6101 Long Prairie Rd, Ste 744-120
• Flower Mound, TX 75208
• Phone: 407-208-1035
• Fax: 407-208-1035
• info@dance-revolution.com
• www.dance-revolution.com
• Classes: African, audition, ballet, breakdancing, contemporary, elective, hip hop, house, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, Pilates, tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, enjoyment, spiritual enrichment
• Instructors: Jeff Lewis, Natalie Lewis, Kato Celeste, Karin Celeste, Joe Simpson, Jeanna Vance, Krista Johnson
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Dancers, Inc Competitions

• Directors: Dan Barris, Michelle Tolson and Patrick M. Flynn
• 57 S Main St, Ste 321
• Neptune, NJ 07753
• Phone: 732-685-8182
• info@dancers-inc.com
• www.dancers-inc.com
• Classes: African, Afro fusion, audition, ballet, contemporary, fusion, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, quality of staff
• Instructors: Travis E. Breen, Christine Brooks, Keith Coughlin, Erin McNerney, Deanna Bellando, Adam Cates, Holly Collins, Kristie Cordle, Marinda Davis, Simone De La Rue, Stephanie Fagan, Heather Ferri, Crystal Frazier, Phil LaDuca, Amy Ling, Sean McKnight, Nancy Nelson, Susan Pallas, Ben Pauley, Viki Perrault, Greer Reed, Jody Reynard, Danté (Shaun Royer), Aaron Salazar, Carol Schuberg, Dylan Smith, Mic Thompson, Aaron Tolson, Melissa VanOsch, Jason Warley
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Dancers Rock

• Directors: TinaMarie Holland and Garrett Steele
• 9 Music Sq S, #106
• Nashville, TN 37203
• Phone: 310-734-6924
• Fax: 615-232-7002
• info@dancersrock.com
• www.dancersrock.com
• Classes: acting, audition, ballet, ballroom, conditioning, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modeling, musical theater, open, Pilates, song & dance, tap, teachers only, technique, vocal, yoga
• Convention focus: career prep, enjoyment, training
• Instructors: Doriana Sanchez, Charles “Bubba” Carr, Serena Soffer, Al Blackstone, Keith Fitzpatrick, Mike Wittmers, Merrida Childress, Garrett Steele, Anthony LoCascio, Jesus Solario, Kevin Wilson
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Dance Troupe, Inc

• Directors: Ray and Cindy Hollingsworth
• 349 Fisher Dr
• Martinsville, VA 24112
• Phone: 276-656-1882
• Fax: 276-656-1883
• dti@dancetroupe.net
• www.dancetroupe.net
• Classes: ballet, character, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap, teachers only, technique
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, enjoyment, enhancement of technique
• Instructors: Richard Hines, Travis Kelley, Cybill Warren, Sher Shepherd, Josh Paschal
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Dance USA

• Directors: Marie Lynn, Tiffanie Kalisz and Tawnie Lawrence
• 1930 Village Center Circle, #3-395
• Las Vegas, NV 89134
• Phone: 702-242-9699
• Fax: 702-399-8608
• danceusa@cox.net
• www.danceusadance.com
• Classes: audition, conditioning, dance team, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, tap, technique
• Convention focus: career prep, enjoyment, diversity of classes
• Instructors: Natalie Fotopoulos, Billy Larson, Marie Lynn, Tiffanie Nagel
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

DanzJam

• Director: Jacqui Young
• 28-17 44th St
• Astoria, NY 11103
• Phone: 718-545-0763
• Fax: 866-725-7013
• jacqui@newyorkcitydance.com
• www.newyorkcitydance.com
• Classes: acting, audition, ballet, career prep, conditioning, contemporary, hair & makeup, hip hop, jazz, liturgical, modern, musical theater, nutrition, Pilates, pointe, tap, teachers only, technique, tricks & turns, vocal, yoga
• Convention focus: diversity of classes
• Instructors: Jacqui Young, Walter Jalbert, Brian Perry
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Dynamite National Talent Competition

• Director: Stepp Stewart
• PO Box 4232
• Lynchburg, VA 24502
• Phone: 215-288-3400
• Fax: 215-863-6995
• dynatalent@aol.com
• www.steppstewart.com
• Classes: audition, ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, nutrition, tap, vocal
• Convention focus: career prep, enjoyment, diversity of classes
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability back to top

Embracing the Dream

• Directors: Kim Farah and Trish Humenansky
• PO Box 1210
• Batavia, IL 60510
• Phone: 630-879-0244
• Fax: 630-482-2110
• info@standingoproductions.net
• www.standingoproductions.net

Encore Performing Arts Showcase, Inc

• Director: Caron Moore
• PO Box 26836
• Ft. Worth, TX 76126
• Phone: 817-926-9686
• Fax: 817-244-2998
• info@encoreperformingarts.com
• www.encoreperformingarts.com
• Classes: ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap
• Instructors: Christian Vincent, Tara Foy, Kevin Wilson, Terri Best, Ryan Lohoff
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age back to top

Fire and Ice International Talent Competition and Convention

• Directors: Darni and Loren Fenerty
• 223 Riverwood Dr
• St. Rose, LA 70087
• Phone: 504-469-4171
• Fax: 504-469-6393
• fireandicedance@hotmail.com
• www.fireandicetalent.com
• Classes: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment
• Classes: optional at regionals, but offered for $70; up to 3 teachers may attend free. At the end of each intensive, a scholarship audition is held to recognize outstanding dancers and offer them free tuition scholarships to attend future workshops and intensives.
• Instructors: Nick Watkins, Trump Card, Jacquie and Caitlin Geier, Loren Fenerty, Justin Mann, Billy Larson
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

5-6-7-8 Showtime Inc

• Director: Mona D’Amours
• 1267 Charter Hill Dr
• Coquitlam, BC V3E 1P1
• Canada
• Phone: 604-945-7469
• Fax: 604-945-7592
• info@5678showtime.com
• www.5678showtime.com
• Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, partnering, tap and more

Fluid Dance Conventions, Inc

• Director: Sarah M. Verville
• PO Box 61297
• Denver, CO 80919
• Phone: 602-318-6884
• Fax: 602-792-0565
• fluid@fluiddance.com
• www.fluiddance.com
• Classes: audition, ballet, ballroom, breakdancing, career prep, conditioning, contemporary, freestyle, hip hop, jazz, jazz video, lyrical, modern, open, Pilates, popping & locking, tap, teachers only, technique, thrash, training, tricks & turns, turns & leaps
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment, strong focus on the studio directors and students, small intimate setting
• Instructors: Ken Jimenez, Shea Sullivan, Sarah Schachterle, Janelle Abbott, Maia Schulman
• Performance opportunities: no
• Class divisions: age

FlyGirl

• Director: Mandy Cheetham
• 28 Lansdowne Ave
• Toronto, ON M6K 2V8
• Canada
• Phone: 416-503-8739
• info@flygirl.ca
• www.flygirl.ca
• Classes: cheerleading
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Foot Loose International Dance Championships

• Director: Diana Erwin
• Phone: 866-924-9979
• coordinator@footloosedancer.com
• www.footloosedancer.com

Fusion Dance

• Director: Katie McIver
• 3378 Daley Center Dr, #2006
• San Diego, CA 92123
• Phone: 858-610-8717
• fusiondnc7@aol.com
• www.fusiondance.info
• Classes: ballet, conditioning, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, nutrition, partnering, pointe, tap, technique
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment, technique in a personal environment
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability back to top

Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Workshops

• Director: Nan Giordano
• 614 Davis St
• Evanston, IL 60201
• Phone: 877-866-6779
• Fax: 877-866-9228
• info@giordanojazzdance.com
• www.giordanojazdance.com back to top

Hawai’i International Dance Challenge and Festival

• Director: LeiMomi Ferrill
• 6360 River Chase Circle
• Atlanta, GA 30328
• Phone: 770-303-0815
• Fax: 770-303-0818
• danceinhawaii@mac.com
• www.hidf.net

Hollywood Connection

• Directors: William Bohl and
• Kimberly Lyon
• 6725 Sunset Blvd, Ste 230
• Los Angeles, CA 90028
• Phone: 877-DANCEHC
• Fax: 323-782-0111
• info@hcdance.com
• www.hcdance.com
• Classes: audition, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, tap, technique
• Convention focus: career prep, diversity of classes, enjoyment
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Hollywood Vibe

• Directors: Christopher and Anne Smith
• PO Box 1943
• Burbank, CA 91507
• Phone/Fax: 818-567-2359
• idance@hollywoodvibe.com
• www.hollywoodvibe.com
• Classes: audition, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical jazz, musical theater, tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes
• Instructors: Christopher Smith, Mark Burke, Robert Prescott Lee, Tania Ante, Holly Humphreys, Jennifer Edmond, Shanti Lowry, Rustin Matthew, Chali Jennings, Al Bee, Jennifer Parsley, Nick Gonzalez, Roman Vazquez
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age back to top

Inferno Dance

• Director: Laura Blank
• 638 Harvey St
• Baltimore, MD 21230
• Phone: 410-688-0006
• Fax: 800-440-9196
• info@infernodance.com
• www.infernodance.com
• Classes: ballet, breakdancing, career prep, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, open, pointe, tap, technique
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment
• Instructors: Jon Rua, Deena Cary, Taylor Walker, Dylan Pearce, Steven Atwater, George Eleazer
• Performance opportunities: yes

Institute for Dance Education, Inc/American Ballet Competition

• Director: Katherine C. Kersten
• 3510 River Ct
• Mequon, WI 53092
• Phone: 970-376-2607
• abcompetition@aol.com
• www.americanballetcompetition.com
• Classes: ballet, international ballet teacher seminars
• Convention focus: career prep
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability back to top

Jann Davis Enterprises

• Director: Jann Davis
• PO Box 350
• East Wareham, MA 02538
• Phone: 508-380-9004
• usadanceexpo@janndavis.com
• www.janndavis.com
• Classes: audition, career prep, conditioning, dance team, jazz, motivational, musical theater, nutrition, parents’ class, teachers only, technique
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment, coach clinic, team camps
• Instructor: Tiger Martina
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Jump

• Director: Gil Stroming
• 333 W 52nd St, Ste 900
• New York, NY 10019
• Phone: 212-397-3600
• Fax: 212-397-3636
• info@breakthefloor.com
• www.breakthefloor.com
• Classes: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap
• Convention focus: enjoyment
• Instructors: Nick Lazzarini, Dee Caspary, Dan Karaty, Mike Minery, Mandy Moore, Misha Gabriel, Katy Spreadbury
• Performance opportunities: yes back to top

L.A. Danceforce

• Directors: Randy Allaire, Carol Connors and Bill Prudich
• PO Box 480047
• Los Angeles, CA 90048
• Phone: 323-962-7000
• Fax: 323-962-7303
• info@ladf.com
• www.ladf.com
• Classes: African, audition, ballet, character, career prep, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, Latin dance, lyrical, modern, musical theater, parents’ class, progressions, tap, teachers only, technique, tricks & turns, variation
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment
• Instructors: teachers from EDGE Performing Arts Center in Hollywood
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

L.A. Dance Magic

• Directors: Jackie Sleight and Dave Carter
• PO Box 275
• Montrose, CA 91021
• Phone: 818-541-1316
• Fax: 818-541-1224
• support@ladancemagic.com
• www.ladancemagic.com
• Classes: ballet, career prep, character, conditioning, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, tap, teachers only, technique
• Convention focus: diversity of classes
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Leo’s Jazz Dance Choreography Competitive Event/Jazz Dance World Congress

• Director: Nan Giordano
• 614 Davis St
• Evanston, IL 60201
• Phone: 847-866-6779
• Fax: 877-866-9228
• info@giordanojazzdance.com
• www.giordanojazzdance.com

Limelight Performing Arts Pageant & Convention

• Director: Cristina Schubert
• 3794 S Cupertino Dr
• Gilbert, AZ 85297
• Phone: 916-412-0108
• Fax: 209-882-7564
• info@limelightdance.com
• www.limelightdance.com
• Classes: acting, African, audition, ballet, career prep, dance showcase, hip hop, jazz, modern, tap, scholarship and title auditions
• Convention focus: career prep, enjoyment
• Instructors: Bruce Goolsby, Dana Guidry, Allison Kyler, Erin Lamont, Leslie Scott, Stephanie Szoke
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age back to top

Manhattan Dance Project

• Director: Bill Hotaling
• 1721 W Rose Garden Ln, Ste 10
• Phoenix, AZ 85027
• Phone: 623-580-4466
• Fax: 623-580-4467
• info@mdpdance.com
• www.mdpdance.com
• Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, Rockette, tap, technique
• Convention focus: master-class settting
• Instructors: Chet Walker, Michael Vernon, Leah Hotaling, Joshua Bergasse, Bill Hotaling, Todd Shanks
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Masquerade

• Director: Missy Cole
• 5000 W Esplanade, #447
• Metairie, LA 70006
• Phone/Fax: 985-651-0001
• masqueradedance@aol.com
• www.masqueradedance.com
• Classes: audition, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap, technique
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Monsters of Hip Hop

• Director: Andy Funk
• PO Box 47425
• Baltimore, MD 21244
• Phone: 800-5MONSTRS
• Fax: 410-630-1235
• info@monstersofhiphop.com
• www.monstersofhiphop.com
• Classes: breakdancing, contemporary, hip hop, popping & locking, technique
• Convention focus: career prep
• Instructors: Napoleon & Tabitha D’umo, Brian Friedman, The Jabbawockeez, Chonique Sneed, Popin’ Pete, Mr. Wiggles
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Muse Dance Co.

• Director: Jessica Starr
• 3020 Wilshire Blvd
• Santa Monica, CA 90403
• Phone: 310-980-6290
• jessica@musedanceco.com
• www.musedanceco.com
• Classes: African, audition, ballet, breakdancing, career prep, character, conditioning, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, motivational, musical theater, parents’ class, Pilates, pointe, pom, tap, teachers only, technique, yoga
• Convention focus: inspiration
• Instructors: Kenny Wormald, Lauren Gottlieb, Nick Florez, Harry Shum Jr., Nick Gonzalez, Jessica Starr
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Music Works

• Directors: Doug Shaffer and Darryl Retter
• PO Box 233
• Laguna Beach, CA 92652
• Phone: 866-493-7400
• Fax: 949-715-7403
• info@musicworksunlimited.com
• www.musicworksunlimited.com
• Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, tap, teachers only, technique
• Convention focus: teaching teachers to teach their best
• Instructors: Darryl Retter, Janice Barringer, Becca Retter, Reagan Marie, Heidi Jarrett back to top

National Association of Dance and Affiliated Arts, Inc

• Directors: Polly Jo Labbe and Dawn Larder
• PO Box 278
• South Hadley, MA 01075
• Phone: 413-563-6023
• Fax: 413-538-2323
• dlarder@mtholyoke.edu
• www.nadaa.com
• Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, tap, teachers only
• Convention focus: diversity of classes
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

National Dance Alliance (NDA)

• Director: Karri Wayland
• 2010 Merritt Dr
• Garland, TX 75041
• Phone: 972-840-4046
• Fax: 972-840-4010
• kwayland@nationalspirit.com
• www.nda.varsity.com

National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts

• 444 Brickell Ave, Ste P-14
• Miami, FL 33131
• Phone: 800-970-ARTS
• info@nfaa.org
• www.youngarts.org
• Performance opportunities: yes

New York City Dance Alliance

• Director: Joe Lanteri
• PO Box 952
• New York, NY 10024
• Phone: 877-NYC-5678
• Fax: 212-725-7225
• nycda@nycdance.com
• www.nycdance.com
• Classes: acro, African, ballet, ballroom, blues, bop, breakdancing, cabaret, career prep, character, clogging, conditioning, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, flamenco, folkloric, funk, hip hop, Irish Step, jazz, kickline, Lindy, lyrical, modern, motivational, musical theater, nutrition, open, parents’ class, partnering, pointe, pom, props, teachers only, technique, variation
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

New York Dance Experience

• Director: Sandra Coyte
• 420 Rte 9
• Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
• Phone: 609-693-6138
• Fax: 609-693-6590
• nydanceexp@aol.com
• www.newyorkdanceexperience.com
• Classes: acro, acting, audition, ballet, ballroom, breakdancing, character, clogging, conditioning, contemporary, ethnic, funk, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, motivational, musical theater, partnering, Pilates, tap, technique, open, vocal
• Convention focus: diversity of classes
• Instructors: Allison Bramwell, Roy Bramwell, Aaron Pomeroy, Veronica Benigni, Maurice Curry
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

New York International Ballet Competition/New York Dance Presented by New York International Ballet Competition

• Directors: Ilona Copen and
• Richard Chen See
• 119 W 57th St, Ste 1215
• New York, NY 10019
• Phone: 212-956-1520
• Fax: 212-957-2654
• nyibc@nyibc.org
• www.nyibc.org
• Classes: ballet
• Convention focus: concentration on range of classical forms and contemporary choreography that might be expected of professionals in major ballet companies
• Instructors: announced on first day of convention
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

New York Los Angeles Dance Conventions & Competitions (NYLA Dance)

• Director: Skip Costa
• 328 8th Ave, #205
• New York, NY 10001
• Phone: 212-222-2772
• info@nyladance.com
• www.nyladance.com
• Classes: acting, ballet, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, partnering, pointe, props, tap, teachers only, technique, vocal
• Convention focus: enjoyment
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

N-House Productions

• Director: Casey Noblett
• 1200 Cedar Knoll Dr
• Roswell, GA 30076
• Phone: 404-702-9935
• nhouseinfo@aol.com
• www.n-houseproductions.com
• Classes: African, ballet, character, conditioning, contemporary, dance team, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, partnering, Pilates, pointe, pom, tap, teachers only, technique, yoga
• Convention focus: small teacher-to-student ratio with one-on-one attention
• Instructors: Cassidy Noblett, BT, Adam Cates, Casey Noblett, Shanna Vanderwerker, Suzy Guarino
• Performance opportunities: no
• Class divisions: ability

The Nick and Mandy Show

• Director: Gil Stroming
• 333 W 52nd St, Ste 900
• New York, NY 10019
• Phone: 212-397-3600
• Fax: 212-397-3636
• info@breakthefloor.com
• www.breakthefloor.com
• Classes: contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater
• Instructors: Nick Lazzarini, Mandy Moore
• Performance opportunities: yes

North America Dance Challenge

• Director: Bonnie Dyer
• 1056 Hillsdale Rd, RR 1
• Washago, ON L0K 2B0
• Canada
• Phone: 705-689-1844
• bonnie@cdo-online.org
• Classes: acro, audition, contemporary, funk, jazz, modern, parents’ class, pointe, teachers only, technique, vocal
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

NTG Dance

• Director: Stephani Kammer
• 5328 David Dr
• Kenner, LA 70065
• Phone: 818-915-6153
• Fax: 504-305-6181
• info@ntgdance.com
• www.ntgdance.com
• Classes: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, phrasing, progressions, tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep
• Instructors: Billy Larson, Tovaris Wilson, Lisette Bustamante, Brooke Paulsen, Anthony Garza, Kathryne VanAssche, Kevin Wilson
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age back to top

On Location

• Director: Christopher Smith
• PO Box 1943
• Burbank, CA 91507
• Phone/Fax: 818-567-2359
• idance@hollywoodvibe.com
• www.hollywoodvibe.com
• Classes: jazz, lyrical, music video workshop, tap
• Convention focus: learn choreography to produce a video in which all workshop dancers appear
• Instructors: Holly Humphreys, Jennifer Parsley, Mark “Biz” Burke, Nick Gonzalez, Rustin Matthew, Chali Jennings
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age back to top

The Pulse

• Director: Pam Chancey
• 321 West 44th St, Ste 507
• New York, NY 10036
• Phone: 1-877-PULSE-01
• Fax: 212-582-9320
• info@thepulseontour.com
• www.thepulseontour.com
• Classes: audition, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, teachers only
• Convention focus: training
• Instructors: Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Wade Robson, Shane Sparks, Tyce Diorio, Cris Judd
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability back to top

Rhythms in Dance, Inc

• Director: Maryann Christopher
• 200 Wall St
• West Long Branch, NJ 07753
• Phone: 732-493-0402
• Fax: 732-493-8946
• rhythmsindance@cs.com
• www.rhythmsindance.com
• Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap
• Convention focus: career prep, enjoyment
• Instructors: Andrea Kron, Lisa Maieta, Jay T. Manchild
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Road to Stardom

• Directors: Tiffany A. Joseph, Dawn M. Toledo and Cassandra L. Wolff
• 31 Vilanova Dr
• Jackson, NJ 08527
• Phone: 732-779-2290
• Fax: 732-886-3667
• rdtostardomdance@aol.com
• www.roadtostardomtalent.com
• Classes: acting, audition, ballet, breakdancing, character, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, parents’ class, pointe, tap, teachers only, technique
• Convention focus: career prep, diversity of classes, enjoyment
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability back to top

Shake N Break

• Director: Gil Stroming
• 333 W 52nd St, Ste 900
• New York, NY 10019
• Phone: 212-397-3600
• Fax: 212-397-3636
• info@breakthefloor.com
• www.breakthefloor.com
• Classes: hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap
• Instructors: Dan Karaty, Gil Stroming, Mike Minery, Nick Lazzarini, Mandy Moore, Dee Caspary
• Performance opportunities: yes

Shake the Floor

• Director: Gil Stroming
• 333 W 52nd St, Ste 900
• New York, NY 10019
• Phone: 212-397-3600
• Fax: 212-397-3636
• info@breakthefloor.com
• www.breakthefloor.com
• Classes: hip hop, jazz, lyrical
• Instructors: Dan Karaty, Ray Leeper, Dee Caspary, Nick Lazzarini, Mandy Moore, Misha Gabriel
• Performance opportunities: yes

Showcase Productions—Dance the Magic!

• Director: Debi Barr
• 7582 Nancy Dr
• Huntington Beach, CA 92647
• Phone: 714-841-3913
• Fax: 714-841-2884
• debi@dancethemagic.com
• www.dancethemagic.com
• Classes: ballet, character, clogging, dance team, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, pom, tap
• Convention focus: enjoyment
• Instructor: Tricia Gomez
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Showstopper American Dance Championships/Showstopper The Convention

• Director: Debbie Roberts
• 3660 Old Kings Hwy
• Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
• Phone: 843-357-7469
• Fax: 843-357-3579
• information@showstopperonline.com
• www.showstopperonline.com
• Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, enjoyment
• Performance opportunities: no
• Class divisions: ability

6th Day Dance

• Director: Lyndee Breece
• 21823 8th Pl W
• Bothell, WA 98021
• Phone: 206-406-5465
• info@sixthdaydance.org
• www.sixthdaydance.org
• Classes: audition, ballet, conditioning, modern
• Convention focus: enjoyment, dance and faith-based classes, career prep
• Instructors: Angela Smith, Debbie Franz
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Slide

• Director: Gil Stroming
• 333 W 52nd St, Ste 900
• New York, NY 10019
• Phone: 212-397-3600
• Fax: 212-397-3636
• info@breakthefloor.com
• www.breakthefloor.com
• Classes: tap
• Instructors: Mike Minery, Gil Stroming, AJ Russo, Anthony Morigerato, Chris Erk, Ayodele Casel
• Performance opportunities: yes

Sophisticated Productions

• Director: Melissa R. Tessier
• 33 Stuart Pl
• Westfield, MA 01085
• Phone: 413-568-4815
• Fax: 413-562-9132
• info@sophisticatedproductions.com
• www.sophisticatedproductions.com
• Classes: hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Southwestern Specialty Clinics and NRG Dance/Cheer Productions

• Director: Michele Allen
• 2058 N Mills Ave, PMB 219
• Claremont, CA 91711
• Phone: 951-236-5367
• Fax: 909-624-6190
• info@ssc2000.com
• www.ssc2000.com

Spotlight Dance Cup/Focus, The Convention presented by Spotlight Events, Inc

• Director: Michelle Kresge
• PO Box 1697
• Eagle, ID 83616
• Phone: 208-939-2015
• Fax: 208-939-1017
• dance@spotlightevents.com
• www.spotlightevents.com
• Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, open, tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, enjoyment
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Starbound National Talent Competition

• Director: Sandra Coyte
• 420 Rte 9
• Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
• Phone: 609-693-0563
• Fax: 609-693-6590
• starbounds@aol.com
• www.starbound.net
• Classes: acting, ballet, character, jazz, modern, musical theater, partnering, Pilates, technique, tricks & turns, variations, vocal
• Convention focus: diversity of classes
• Instructors: Veronica Benigni, Ali Bramwell, Roy Bramwell, Aaron Pomeroy
• Class divisions: age

Starpower National Talent Competition/Dance Power Express

• Director: Gary Pate
• 2170 Old Washington Rd, Ste 107
• Waldorf, MD 20601
• Phone: 301-870-9550
• Fax: 301-870-9546
• margo@starpowertalent.com
• www.starpowertalent.com
• Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, enjoyment

StarQuest International Performing Arts Competitions/ConQuest Dance Intensive

• Directors: Steve and Kathy Wappel
• 2521 Schieffelin Rd, Ste 106
• Apex, NC 27502
• Phone: 919-363-2900
• Fax: 919-363-2900
• steve@starquestdance.com
• www.starquestdance.com
• Classes: hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, enjoyment
• Instructors: Jay Fagan, Martha Nichols, Andrew Palermo, Shelly Masenoir
• Performance opportunities: no
• Class divisions: age

Stars of Tomorrow

• Director: David Hoctor
• 159 Franklin Tpke
• Waldwick, NJ 07463
• Phone: 201-652-7767
• Fax: 201-652-2599
• dance@hoctordance.com
• www.dancecaravan.com
• Classes: ballet, baton, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, tap, teachers only
• Convention focus: career prep, enjoyment
• Class divisions: age back to top

Talent On Parade/Talent on Parade Dance Directive

• Directors: Eric and Kimberly McCluer
• 137 Pirner, Ste 5
• Haysville, KS 67060
• Phone: 316-522-4836
• Fax: 316-522-0044
• info@talentonparade.com
• www.talentonparade.com
• Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, tap, technique
• Convention focus: enjoyment, technique
• Instructors: Brandon Swaney, Hannah Steadman, Chrislyn Potesta, Jennifer Channon, Blake Angier, Michelle Camozzi, Kris Houseman, Kim McCluer, Paul Bruinsma
• Performance opportunities: no
• Class divisions: age

TAMJAMS! Critique Competitions/TAMJAMS! In Studio Conventions

• Director: Tamara Squires
• 1764 Moose Hollow Circle
• Draper, UT 84020
• Phone: 801-619-9800
• Fax: 801-619-9801
• dance@tamjams.comwww.tamjams.com
• Classes: audition, ballet, ballroom, character, contemporary, dance team, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, partnering, pointe, tap, teachers only, technique, variation
• Convention focus: enjoyment, career prep, diversity of classes
• Instructors: Shaun Thompson, Jeff Amsden, Sarah Jo Fazio, Densil Adams, Brian Santora, Derek Mitchell
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

That’s Entertainment Performing Arts Competition

• Directors: RoseMary and Joel Pontuck
• PO Box 396
• Westville, NJ 08093
• Phone: 877-381-0450
• Fax: 877-572-9415
• info@thatsentertainmentpa.com
• www.thatsentertainmentpa.com
• Classes: acro, acting, audition, ballet, character, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modeling, modern, motivational, musical theater, tap, teachers only, technique
• Convention focus: enjoyment, diversity of classes
• Instructors: Stacy Eagan, Laura DeCarlo, Elizabeth Piccoli, Kiera Regan, Nicole Thomas
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Touching The Stars

• Director: Phyllis Papa
• 612 W Moss Mill Rd
• Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
• Phone: 609-804-1995
• Fax: 609-804-1277
• touchingthestars@mac.com
• www.touchingthestars.org
• Classes: African, audition, ballet, character, ethnic, Pilates, pointe, teachers only, technique
• Convention focus: diversity of classes
• Instructors: Phyllis Papa, Kristaps Kikulis, Tamara de Ment, Ryosuke Ogurs, Jin-Jia Qian
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Tradition in Tap, Inc

• Directors: Avi Miller and Ofer Ben
• PO Box 1050
• New York, NY
• Phone: 646-383-4949
• tap@jazztapcenter.com
• www.traditionintap.org
• Classes: tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, tap history talks, video presentations
• Instructors: Germaine Salsberg, Shea Sullivan, Ofer Ben, Avi Miller, other guest artists
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Tremaine Dance Competitions and Conventions, Inc

• Director: Joe Tremaine
• 5308 Vineland Ave
• North Hollywood, CA 91601
• Phone: 800-832-2050
• Fax: 818-988-7314
• conventions@tremainedance.com
• www.tremainedance.com
• Classes: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, parents’ class, tap
• Instructors: Joe Tremaine, Desiree Robbins, Doug Caldwell, Keri LaGrand, Marty Dew, Jeff Amsden
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Triple Threat Dance Convention, Inc

• Directors: Carolina Castellino, Dorie Konno-Lazaroff and Kelly Konno
• 6477 130th St
• Surrey, BC V3W 4H9
• Canada
• Phone: 888-414-3332
• Fax: 604-594-2388
• info@triplethreatdance.com
• www.triplethreatdance.com
• Classes: audition, ballroom, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, parents’ class, street jazz, tap, teachers only
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment; to inspire, motivate and share our love of dance
• Instructors: Tyce Diorio, Tony Testa, Jason Samuels Smith, Nick Florez, Christian Vincent, Bradley Rapier
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

Turn It Up Dance Challenge

• Director: Melissa Burns
• PO Box 35277
• Brighton, MA 35277
• Phone: 508-633-5202
• Fax: 617-208-8603
• info@turnitupdance.com
• www.turnitupdance.com
• Classes: conditioning, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, tap, technique back to top

UPA Americup National Cheer & Dance Championship (United Performing Association, Inc)/UPA National Coaches Conference & One-Day Camp

• Director: Lisa Saline
• 11101 Zealand Ave N
• Champlin, MN 55316
• Phone: 800-800-6UPA
• Fax: 763-792-8990
• info@upainc.net
• www.upainc.net
• Classes: all-star organization, dance team, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, motivational, open, pom, tryouts, working with parents
• Convention focus: diversity of classes
• Instructors: Mike Reynolds, Don Collins, Tami Krause, Lisa Saline
• Performance opportunities: no
• Class divisions: open

Urban Jamm Dance Conventions and Competitions

• Director: Johnnie L. Smith
• PO Box 2178
• Toluca Lake, CA 91610
• Phone: 800-889-5266
• Fax: 818-783-7932
• info@urbanjamm.com
• www.urbanjamm.com

USA & World Hip Hop Crew Championships

• Director: Howard Schwartz
• 8033 Sunset Blvd, Ste 920
• Los Angeles, CA 90046
• Phone: 323-850-3777
• Fax: 323-850-7795
• info@hiphopinternational.com
• www.hiphopinternational.com
• Classes: breakdancing, hip hop back to top

Vancouver International Tap Festival

• Director: Sas Selfjord
• 2775 E Hastings
• Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z8
• Canada
• Phone: 604-253-0293
• Fax: 604-436-4454
• tapinfo@vantapdance.bc.ca
• www.vantapdance.bc.ca
• Classes: tap
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment
• Instructors: Dianne Walker, Brenda Bufalino, Heather Cornell, Chester Whitmore, Tony Waag, Michelle Dorrance, Terry Brock, Tasha Lawson and more
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: ability

VIP Dance

• Director: Stacie Mellor Theard
• 832 Maryland Ave
• Metairie, LA 70003
• Phone: 504-305-6060
• Fax: 504-305-5042
• vipdance@aol.com
• www.vipdanceonline.com
• Classes: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, tap
• Convention focus: to educate and motivate
• Instructors: Ashley Canterna, Jeremy Duvall, Albert Cattafi, Jon Derek Guthrie, Angela Carter, Nick Drago
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age back to top

West Coast Dance Explosion

• Directors: John Crutchman and Alan Sherfield
• 7231 W Charleston Blvd, Ste 140
• Las Vegas, NV 89117
• Phone: 702-368-6228
• Fax: 702-368-4688
• robinwcde@excite.com
• www.westcoastdanceexplosion.com
• Classes: audition, ballet, ballroom, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, partnering, tap, teachers only, technique
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, enjoyment, career prep
• Instructors: John Crutchman, Alan Sherfield, Kim Wolfe, Stacey Tookey, Ricky Marcelino, Elizabeth Parkinson
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

WILD Dance Intensive

• Directors: Gary Pate and Kacy Combs
• 2170 Old Washington Rd, Ste 107
• Waldorf, MD 20601
• Phone: 866-504-5678
• wild@starpowertalent.com
• www.wildaboutdance.com
• Classes: ballet, career prep, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, nutrition, tap, teachers only
• Convention focus: diversity of classes, career prep, enjoyment
• Instructors: Marty Kudelka, Billy Larson, Dennis Caspary, Pam Bolling, Jason Janas, Sky Hoffman, Adrienne Canterna, Carrie Locklyn, Kacy Combs, and many more
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age back to top

Youth America Grand Prix

• Directors: Larissa and Gennadi Saveliev
• 304 Park Ave S, Ste 1004
• New York, NY 10010
• Phone: 212-590-2325
• info@yagp.org
• www.yagp.org
• Classes: ballet, contemporary, modern
• Convention focus: scholarships
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age

Youth Dance Festival of New Jersey

• Director: Leonid Kozlov
• 580 N Maple Ave, Ste 2
• Ridgewood, NJ 07450
• Phone: 201-961-4123
• Fax: 201-444-2641
• ydfofnj@optonline.net
• www.ydfofnj.org
• Classes: ballet, jazz, modern
• Convention focus: uniting young dancers in a celebration of the art of dance
• Instructors: Christine Dakin, Luigi, Hector Zaraspe, Carolyn Clark
• Performance opportunities: yes
• Class divisions: age