Mady Korff grew up and began her dance training in San Antonio, TX where she trained in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, pointe, modern, musical theater, and acro. In 2015, she moved out to Los Angeles, CA to attend school at AMDA College and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. During her time at AMDA, she had many performance opportunities including the musical Carousel, choreography shows, and dance showcases. Mady graduated with her Bachelors of Fine Arts in dance theatre in 2019. She has trained with many teachers and choreographers including DJ Smartt, Michelle Elkin, Johnnie Hobbs, Cheryl Baxter, and many more. Mady has performed at Coyote Ugly, with Simply Raine and Becky G, and many online commercials. After graduating college, she began choreographing more and has found a love for it. She currently is the Assistant director for Wanna Dance and Cheer in Beverly Hills, CA as well as works HR in the FLY Office. Mady absolutely loves sharing her love and knowledge of dance and Star Wars with everyone. When she isn’t dancing, she loves to bake and enjoy a refreshing drink from Starbucks. 

Montana Sholars was born and raised in Sweden, but she has dedicated the last 10 years to training and teaching in the United States. She graduated from Long Island University where she received her B.F.A in Dance.

During her journey here she has gotten the great opportunity to work with choreographers such as Michael Leon Thomas, Sheryl Murakami, Olivia Cipolla, Yvonne-Marie Sain, Darnetha Lincoln M’Baye, Ashlé Dawson and Steven Vaughn. She has also danced behind artists such as Kendra Black, Ladi Miz and the Swedish singer Ida Long at various performances. Montana has also been a company member of dance companies such as Vasthi Dance Theatre under direction of Fatima Logan and Kalamandir Dance Company under direction of Brinda Guha. She also swims with the Aqualillies. 

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While in pursuit of her career as a professional dancer, she fell in love with education. Ms. Sholars taught dance and figure skating across the world throughout the years to students of all ages.

Dawn hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelor of Science in Communications and Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Slippery Rock University. She has worked previously as an Operations Manager for Apogee Health and Wellness in Manhattan. Dawn's choreography has been adjudicated by American College Dance Association at Ohio State and she was the awarded 2002 Choreographer of the Year by the SRU Dance Department. Her work has been presented in LABCO's Black Box Series in Pittsburgh, PA as well as Dance New Amsterdam's Works in Progress and Dumbo Dance Festival in New York City, NY. She is currently the Studio Manager for All That! Dance Company

Nicholas Thacker (He/They) Originally from Baltimore, Maryland and raised in Atlanta,Georgia, Nicholas began dancing their junior year of highschool at the age of 16 and then went on to receive their Associates degree from Southern Union State Community College and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The University of Alabama in Dance and Creative Media in 2021 on full dance scholarships, where they studied under Cornelius Carter, Lawrence Jackson and many other skilled faculty members. During their time at UA Nicholas received awards for their abstract dance films and commitment to the dance program, they were granted the Gus Giordano Summer Intensive Scholarship, they also had the opportunity to represent UA as a spotlight feature in an Official Youtube documentary titled “State of Pride”. During and after graduating, Nicholas moved to Birmingham to begin their first professional contract with Jellybean Dance Collective. They had the opportunity to perform in “The 2022 World Games Birmingham ” dancing with Sheila E., Tony, Tone, Toni, Lionel Ritchie, and Pastor Mike Jr televised worldwide! They have booked a professional gig dancing in a new movie in Atlanta set to release 2023. They performed in the Alabama Music Awards, have judged prelims for Miss Alabama, and are currently a judge for Fly Dance Competition. Nicholas is continuing to do choreography around the Birmingham area while also planning to move back to Atlanta to further their dance career with Aligned Stars Talent Agency. Nicholas is excited to see what the future holds!

Born and raised in Edwardsville IL, Katie began dancing at 2 years old. She has trained in ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop, jazz, tap, and pom. After having her own successful competitive career, Katie found her passion for choreographing and teaching. She now co-owns the dance studio “Dazzler Dance Company” in East Alton, IL. Katie recently retired from coaching a High School and Middle School Dance Team, where she led them to multiple State Titles. This season, she moved on to starting and coaching a nationally ranked UDA All-Star Team. While teaching and choreographing full time at her studio, she has been able to work with students of all ages and abilities. Katie also brings her award winning choreography to other teams. She pushes herself to be the teacher who her students trust and look up to. She now feels blessed to share her passion through adjudicating. 

Sarah began dancing at age 3, starting with tap and ballet. From there, her love of dance only grew. She also studied jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary, but tap has always been her true love. Sarah started competing with a local dance studio in Spokane at age 4, continuing competing through high school. She’s had the opportunity to work with some amazing people from the dance world – Mike Minery, Jason Janas, Ryan Lohoff, Brigid Lohoff, and tWitch, to name a few. She was also fortunate enough to work with world-renowned director J. Scott Lapp and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke on the show “Traditions of Christmas” in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She has been coaching the high school drill team she was a member of for several years. Sarah starting assistant teaching at age 11 and hasn’t stopped teaching since. Teaching for the studio at which she grew up and coaching the high school team she was on have been extremely rewarding experiences. She loves continuing the traditions of the programs that gave so much to her as well as being able to help them grow. 

Alysha Robinson is a choreographer in Las Vegas, NV and is originally trained in San Diego, CA. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old and has extensive knowledge in all competitive styles. Alysha trained as a dancer growing up in San Diego, CA at dance studio’s specific in technique training and trained extensively in Hip-Hip at Studio FX. Alysha is highly trained in musical theatre and productions as she has trained with Joshua Benjamin Dance Company and with Debbie Allen. She danced in high school all 4 years on the dance team at Steele Canyon High School and continued her dance education in college attending The Grossmont College and University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Alysha has obtained her Bachelor of Art’s and Master’s with educational degrees in Sociology, Dance and Marriage Family Therapy. She has performed in various show cases in California and Nevada. Alysha has set competitive choreography for dancers of all ages and has continued to do so for the last 12 years. She continues to train and gain education for the arts while teaching and coaching competitively at studios in Las Vegas; guest choreography/master classes in California. Alysha teaches a range of ages and styles; ages 7 and up for all levels of techniques in styles contemporary, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, acro, and tap as her main focuses. She has coached high school dance teams in the past and coaches tumbling at a studio in Las Vegas. Alysha is an award-winning choreographer both regionally and nationally. She takes immense pride in giving thorough and helpful corrections that boost confidence in all her dancers. She has an eye for detail and applies it to all of her work. Alysha is currently a full time Marriage and Family Therapist in Las Vegas, NV and loves spending her spare time teaching, coaching, and emerging herself into the dance competition community. Alysha loves dance and choreographing; she has a huge passion for sharing her creativity with others. Alysha is excited to be your judge and looks forward to seeing all the hard work and talent. She wants you all to remember to shine bright and always be your best. There’s only one you! ROCK THAT STAGE and OWN IT!

Lindsey Mackail was born in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida where she enrolled at Jill's Dance Center at the age of 3 training in all styles of dance. By the age of 9, she danced on MTV for the pop music video "Fire It Up", fueling her passion of dance. At 15- years-old, Lindsey was selected to be a backup dancer and go on tour with the boy band LFO, an upcoming popular group in the late 90s, early 2000s. While attending college at The University of Central Florida, Lindsey was part of the Top 5 National Competitive College Dance Team. There she began focusing on her career as a choreographer, dance instructor, and creative director. She soon began choreographing for many local R&B artists and performing with R&B sensation 112 at Hard Rock Live and pop sensation Ciara for her halftime performance at the Orange Bowl. Lindsey continued to pursue her passion of dance and moved to Los Angeles where she began working with top choreographers, and well-established recording artists, performing in music videos and live performances. After L.A., Lindsey returned home to Orlando producing music, teaching dance, and developing musical artists. She works as a choreographer for different artists and record labels creating show sets and directing their concerts. She has performed on many stages and has worked with musical artist from all genres. Lindsey has produced and choreographed live shows, developing, and coaching musical artists both signed and unsigned. Her most recent gig was working with an up-and-coming artist on the Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour. Present day, she continues to develop artists, dancers, and performers.

Dylan Kinzler has been a member of the dance community for over 20 years, during this time he has developed and trained dancers in an extensive variety of styles, methods, and techniques. He expanded upon his knowledge and passion for the arts while attending Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and training with nationally recognized performance groups. He then moved to Southern California to pursue a career as a Choreographer and Dance Educator. Dylan founded his Pre-Professional company, The Movement, in 2019 and constructed a curriculum

designed to assist artists with their transition from students of dance to industry professionals. As a Master Teacher of Contemporary dance, he specializes in
educating the next generation of artists while encouraging them to excavate, experience, and develop their individual artistic voices. His primary focus is on utilizing dance as a tool to create community and connection. Dylan Kinzler is
currently an award winning Choreographer and Dance Educator based out of Southern California and he works throughout the industry as a Convention Instructor, Artistic Director, Competition Judge, and Master Teacher.

Ariel began dancing in Shreveport, LA from age 3-12 studying ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop and tap. She continued her dance training in the Houston area during her teen years, adding experience in breaking and aerial arts. Ariel has trained at the NYC Joffrey summer intensive, toured as a VIP assistant with Dance Olympus/Dance America convention, and received an Associates of Fine Arts in Dance from San Jacinto College in Houston, TX. This is Ariel’s ninth year teaching dance. She founded Two Sister's Traveling Dance Classes in October 2022 for Shreveport and surrounding areas. In 2023, Ariel joined Fly Dance Competition's judging panel. In her free time, Ariel enjoys spending time with her child, painting, and reading. ig: @aartisariel 

Harper Jewel Harris is an multidisciplinary human, artist & teacher. Originally from Oklahoma City, OK. Harper grew up dancing, training & competing around the United States. They attended and received their BFA in Dance Theatre from American Musical Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles. They have also received their 200hr YTT in Hatha Yoga from Dragon Yoga. As a dancer and a mover Harper is driven by technique, foundation, and alignment, of the body, mind, and soul. They are driven to give that tool and knowledge to the world around them. Harper has taught at movement studios in both Los Angeles and Oklahoma, as well as worked with brands such as Apple, Adidas & Audible! 

Kieran Macdonald is a Los Angeles based dance artist and choreographer. He was born in Paisley, Scotland and later moved to Edmonton, Alberta where he fell in love with the art of dance at the age of 8 years old. He received his training from Shelley’s Dance Company under the Artistic Direction of Shelley Tookey. Kieran graduated from Victoria School of the Arts with his International Baccalaureate Dance Certification and continued to further his dance training in the United States and London, England by attending Dana Foglia’s 6 Week Intensive Training Program, Richy Jackson’s What Moves Work, Lukas McFarlane’s UnTitled Dance Company, and the Joffrey Ballet School in New York. Kieran has worked with some of the industry’s leading choreographers including Ray Leeper, Marguerite Derricks, Will Loftis, Dana Foglia, Travis Wall, Andrew Winghart, and Sean Cheesman. He has had the opportunity to perform and work alongside artists such as Alessia Cara and Shawn Hook to name a few. Kieran has also had the privilege to assist choreographers Stacey Tookey, Martha Nichols, Chantel Aguirre, Kristen Gorski, Jason Parsons, and Denise Wall across North America on NUVO Dance Convention (Break The Floor Productions). Kieran recently toured across the United States, Canada, and Mexico as the Dance Captain & Swing (u/s Mistoffelees) on the Broadway National Tour of CATS the musical! He can also be seen in the Amazon Prime Original, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”. As well as being featured in Gucci Showtime: Spring & Summer 2019 Campaign, Dance Teacher Magazine and DanceLife Australia.

Jamilah "Milah" Lucas has over 25 years of dance experience and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Texas Woman's University, and a national certification with Dance Educators of America and Dance Master of America. Milah is the former Owner and Artistic Director of an

award winning studio, Milah's School of Dance, for 13 years before its closing due to Covid. Her background in dance is Vaganova Ballet Method, Horton, and Fosse technique. Growing up, she danced and trained with Newcomb School of Ballet now named Texas Metropolitan Ballet, Moscow Ballet, Ballet Austin, and Joffrey Ballet. Students she's trained have won numerous awards and have been nationally and internationally recognized by prestigious dance companies. Some dance companies of recognition would be Dallas Black Dance Theater, B. Moore Dance Company, Joffrey Ballet School, Alvin Ailey, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Texas Ballet Theater, and American Ballet Theater. USA representative for Dance Europa: Italia Grand Prix 2019. Students who have trained under Milah have also been academically accepted into magnet Greiner Exploratory Arts Middle School and Booker T. Washington Performing & Visual Arts High School in the Dallas Metroplex. Milah currently teaches at Texas Ballet Theater and Beyond Belief Dance Company. Milah's current activities include designing costumes and teaching master dance classes at various conventions and schools.

Originally from Massachusetts, Kaitlyn has studied with various studios and teachers in New England and New York. A notable experience was her time with the David Parsons Dance Company in NYC. She studied dance at Jacksonville University, where she collaborated with guest artists and trained in different dance styles. During her undergraduate years, she taught and performed on the island of Curacao, participated in the American College Dance Festival, and was a member of the Braided Light Dance Project in Jacksonville, FL. After college, and returning to Massachusetts, she danced with companies such as Forty Steps Dance Company, In Noon Dance Company, Shadows Dance Art Experience, and Endearment Dance Company. She also taught and created choreography for various studios and teams in the area. Later, she moved to Atlanta, where she taught at multiple studios and danced professionally with Fuerta Dance Company. Kaitlyn's passion for educating dancers grew, leading her to pursue a K-12 teaching licensure in dance and health/PE. Once certified, she taught at Kay Pace School of the Arts, guiding her students toward success through the arts. Her students won many national competitions and were recognized for greatness within the community. This opportunity also allowed Kaitlyn to help write the new Georgia dance standards and curriculum for grades K-8. Kaitlyn continues to show her passion for dance through teaching, choreographing, and adjudicating.

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 Performing arts 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!  

Lauren began dancing at the age of 10 and trained at some of the most premier dance studios in Southern California. While training in multiple genres, she realized her passion for hip hop very early on. Lauren was a part of her high school varsity dance team and was captain her senior year. After high school, she began dancing with the professional entertainment company, Mavyn Entertainment, where she performed in large events such as World of Dance, Vibe and Maxt Out. While training, she received her BA in Business Management from California State University, Fullerton. Lauren has taught dance for over 15 years and has received multiple awards including Teacher of the Year, Best Choreography, and Most Entertaining. She has trained multiple groups and soloists who went on to win Nationals Champion titles at National Dance Competitions. Most recently, she owned and operated her own dance studio in Southern California before relocating to Texas. Lauren also has recently started judging national dance competitions across the country. She continues to work within the community by choreographing for high school dance teams and judging their dance team auditions.

Sarah Beth Byrum received her Bachelor’s Degree in Dance from the University of Oregon and founded All That! Dance Company that same year. Sarah Beth began dancing at the age of three, training in all styles. Sarah Beth was published in Spotlight on Dance and featured in Family Fun Magazine. She was the recipient of prestigious Gerald E. Bruce Award by the Ford Family Foundation. She has also been awarded by the National Dance Educators Association, Oregon Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, the Junior Miss Scholarship Program, and Phi Beta Fraternity for the Arts. Sarah Beth was recently honored by the University of Oregon's Dance Department with their prestigious Community Partnership Award. Her expertise has been published in Dance Studio Life magazine and she is an ambassador for the worldwide Dance Studio Owners Association. Sarah Beth's passion for dance has led her to produce over fifty full length concert events, as well as being the founder and creative director for the annual production of the Nutcracker Remixed. She has received countless awards for her choreography and the technical proficiency of her students at both regional and national competitions. Sarah Beth shares her love for dance with students of all ages from toddlers through adults.

Malik Van Hoozer-Elliott is currently a full-time dance and acting instructor, as well as the studio manager at Celebration Arts Academy. He currently tours the country with Fly Dance Competition as a judge. He received his B.F.A. in Musical Theater (summa cum laude) from the University of Montevallo. His passion for dance and theater have been a driving force in his career, which has spanned over two decades. Some of his experience over five years of performing in the Central Florida area have been at Osceola Arts, Universal Studios, Sea World, and The Garden Theater. In addition to Central Florida, he has performed at theaters across the country from New York City, California, and Chicago. He was also was the assistant director for The Sound of Music at Osceola Arts and head choreographer for Be More Chill seen at The Garden Theater. Some of his most notable performing roles include Pippin(Pippin), Much Ado About Nothing(Benedict), Sister Act(Pablo), Heathers(Ram Sweeney), Shrek the Musical(Donkey), Once Upon A Mattress(Minstrel), and much more. Through the years he has showcased his versatility and range as a director, performer, and choreographer. IG: @vanhoozerelliott

Melissa was born in Los Angeles, California. Moved to Florida when she was 9 years old. She’s an experienced dance teacher, choreographer and studio owner with training in ballet, tap, and Jazz with expertise in Hip-hop performance training and techniques. She brings forth the ability to create innovative and inspiring dance sequences while serving as an effective instructor. She opened up her own studio Beat Street Dance Studio 26 years ago. She’s an experienced dance adjudicator with 13 years judging regional and National competitions. She’s an award winning choreographer at several regional and National competitions. She has worked with Legends of the 80’s artists, Miami Heat, Miami Marlins, Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers, Disney, Universal and League for the hard of hearing. She loves traveling and working through dance. 

Originally from Brisbane, Australia, Rebecca McCormac completed her Masters's in Dance at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. A registered teacher of The Royal Academy of Dance, McCormac holds her Jazz Award and Teaching Diploma in Tap for the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dance (COMDANCE) and is a past recipient of the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dances’ Blue Sash Award.

Performance credits include a European Tour with Australian-based “Link” Dance Company and New York seasons with Barry Blumenfeld’s “Tap Fusion” and Ellen Stokes-Shadle’s “Dance Works”.

She has been commissioned to teach and choreograph contemporary, modern, and tap work on both a national and international scale. Recent guest positions include Sacred Heart University Connecticut, NYU Steinhardt School New York, and the Peridance Capezio Center.

Judging credits include FLY Dance National Competition, Evolution Dance Competition, Quota International of Beenleigh Dance Eisteddfod, Ipswich Junior Eisteddfod Society, Southern Tasmanian Dancing Eisteddfod, Comdance’s Born to Perform, Gold Coast Eisteddfod, and more.

McCormac is presently the Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer of CoreDance Contemporary in New York City, which she founded in 2011. Her work has been shown at APAP New York City Center, The ODC Theatre San Francisco, The Dairy Arts Center Boulder, The ArtsHub Colorado, Wake Forest Dance Festival North Carolina, The Orlando Repertory Theatre, The Dance Complex Boston, CHI Movement Arts Center Philadelphia, Alvin Ailey, Steps on Broadway, Dixon Place, White Wave, Triskelion Arts, and The Actors Fund Arts Center to name a few.

Kelly is a 2007 graduate of Kent State University in northeastern Ohio. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Performance. Kelly’s performance credits consisted of works under Cliff Keuter, Robin Richardson, Tanya Mucci and Sabatino Verlezza. She also had the privilege of performing at The American College Dance Festival at University of Buffalo and Wayne State in Michigan. While at Kent State, Kelly studied under the direction of many greats; Barbara Verlezza, Andrea Shearer, Joan Meggitt and Kimberly Karpanty through the concentrations of the May O’Donnell technique, Erick Hawkins technique, Lynn Simonson jazz technique and Release Post-Modern. Kelly has also had extensive training in Improvisation and Composition. After graduation, Kelly danced professionally with Travesty Dance Group and Verlezza Dance until she relocated to Washington D.C. in 2008 to accept an esteemed full-time position with Adagio Ballet in Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia as a Program Director and Marketing Coordinator. She also acted as a guest artist as the Advanced Tap instructor at the Center for Ballet Arts in Fairfax City, VA. Kelly danced professionally in the national setting with Dancin’ Unlimited under the direction of Marilyn York, all while working the Creative Arts Program in Public Schools in Northern Virginia.  Kelly was the Owner and Artistic Director of K-Force Dance Academy for several years where numerous students continued their dance education in such venues as Alvin Ailey, Eastern Carolina Dance Program, University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and Pace University in New York City.  Kelly resides in Dayton, Ohio.

Tiffany Shontelle , an accomplished performer ,choreographer, producer and director. Studying and tutoring under the guidance of the award-winning Schell School of Dance, Tiffany is classically trained in a variety of styles but continues to educate herself and obtain new certifications beyond areas of her expertise. Tiffany has held multiple titles in both dance and pageants, but she is most proud of her former title as “Miss Dance USA.” Tiffany is a former dancer for The Miss America Pageant, Portland Dance Project, Act One Talent, Academy One Model & Talent agency, MTV and Living Hope Productions. Tiffany was a Las Vegas showgirl and performer in 40 Deuce, Beaches Mad House and in multiple production shows. Tiffany was a principal dancer for Carnival Cruise lines touring through the Eastern and Western Caribbean and Mexican Riviera performing multiple production shows a day as well as improv and magic shows. Tiffany has been the choreographer and lead dancer touring with a Country Rock and Roll band “Flexor T.” In addition to performing, Tiffany has produced, directed and choreographed multiple production shows such as Living Hope, Grease, Little shop of Horrors, Guys and Dolls, Mary Poppins, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, How to Succeed in Business, Bring It On, Pippin, White Christmas, Addams Family, Charlie Brown, Urinetown and more! She is currently the Principal Choreographer of Tiffany Shontelle & Company, A Personal Development & Coaching Member of the Peroettes, the Vice President of IMMEURU (an anti bullying non profit group),Member of Mixd Dance Company, Judge and Master Teacher with Groove Competition, Reverb Dance Competition, Fly Dance Competition, Sheer Elite International and Choreographs and teaches Master classes across the US at several award winning studios. She is extremely passionate about her work. For Tiffany, any opportunity to dance, coach, consult or mentor is a welcomed blessing.

Dixon Bowles is an Orlando based professional dance instructor and choreographer. Dixon developed his dance education at Utah Valley University and toured around the country with Disney Jr Live. Since then, he has been teaching and choreographing all levels of dance at studios, high schools, and back at Utah Valley University as an adjunct instructor.  Since moving to Florida in 2016 he has expanded his work to include being creative director of a studio, judging dance and theatre competitions, as well as choreographing full musical productions. Currently he is the Competition Director and Choreographer for Celebration Arts Academy while also teaching technique and performance masterclasses around the Orlando area.  This is his second season with Fly Dance Competition as a Tour Director, Teacher, and Emcee. Dixon’s passion and excitement for dance never fades and he is grateful to get to do what he loves every day. 

Originally from Boston, Julia grew up training in classical ballet at Brae Crest School of Ballet and continued her studies at Festival Ballet Providence (now Ballet RI). She moved to New York City to pursue musical theatre and has danced on stages in New York and across the country in shows including A Chorus Line, Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, The Producers, and more. She can be seen on film and television dancing in Uprooted and on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. In addition to performing, Julia is on the guest faculty at Ballet RI and assists choreographers including Debbie Roshe, Michelle Elkin, and Marguerite Derricks. Julia holds a BA in Dance from St. Mary's LEAP and is proud to be an alumnus of The School at Jacob's Pillow. You can find her on Instagram @juliafeeley 

The Houston, TX native has an extensive background in commercial dance, theater, drill team, studio management, adjudicating, film and commercial print. Jennifer developed her commercial dance training in LA’s notable commercial dance studios such as Edge Performing Arts Center and Millennium Dance Complex. In Houston, Jennifer trained in hip hop at Marvelous Motion under the direction of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew former Artistic Director of “I Am
Me.” She later joined So Real Performing Arts Center’s award-winning company and competed at World of Dance. She also trained at Planet Funk Academy (PFA) in hip hop, theater, film, costume production, jazz funk, contemporary, lyrical, and jazz. She later became a PFA company director and choreographed works performed at the Hobby Center, the International Film Festival and Great Day Houston, hosted by Deborah Duncan. She has been featured in
Health and Fitness Magazine and ENVY Magazine as a featured dancer and choreographer. As seen on tv, Jennifer has been featured in over 15 music videos on networks such as BET, VH1 and MTV, which included some of the industry’s hottest recording artists such as UK artist Shelley Harland, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Rick Ross and many 
herself with her groundbreaking hip hop choreography. The 
sharing her knowledge coast to coast teaching master 
Jennifer’s experience managing one of the world’s leading 
Complex in SugarLand, TX, she later established an artist 
Innovation by Jennifer LLC which offers artist development 
been an adjudicator for over 6 years and she’s elated to join Fly Dance Convention this season.

I am a Trini gyal from Orlando, FL; I started dancing in my mother's dance studio NuLook Dance Emporium at age 3. I was fortunate to travel extensively at an early age competing and training in Ballet, Jazz, HipHop, Contemporary, Horton, African, and Theater. At age 19 I moved to LA and been blessed to dance for Artist such as Janet Jackson, City Girls, Davido, MegTheeStallion, and more. I’m also on season 5 of the tv series Lip Sync Battle, The fitness app Bodi, and I got to perform on big stages like Coachella, Billboard awards, and BET awards. Not only am I a dancer but I love being the Dance Director for the WNBA LA Sparks dance crews and I also teach kids how to dance in hopes of inspiring them to follow their dreams everyday. 

Riquel Olander made history by being the only female crew to ever winner Randy Jackson. presents Americas Best Dance Crew on MTV. She made many television debuts such as The Ellen Degeneres Show 3 times, The Oprah Winfrey show, X box, commercials, Nike, Disney & many more. Riquel has danced for many stars like JLo, Rihanna, Tpain, Omarion, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Jamie Foxx & more! She owns 2 of her own companies R.O. Studios & R.Organize. R.O. Studios involves choreographing, hosting, a clothing line, judging & teaching MasterClasses for World Of Dance, Hip Hop International USA-France-China- Ecuador-Panama, Urban Street Jam, & now Fly Dance Competition!

Sara Jean Devine was born and raised on Long Island, New York. She began dancing at 2 and a half years old and it was around the age of 12 knew she wanted to own her own dance company. Post high school Sara Jean studied business at Sacred Heart University and trained on the D1 dance team. After graduating college Sara Jean worked at many studios across Long Island. At just 22 years old Sara Jean opened "Sara Jean Dance Company" in Smithtown, New York. As well as the owner she is also the studios top choreographer and competition director. Sara Jean's journey through dance is still expanding as she has done work with multiple competition companies and even Abby Lee Miller. She is driven by her passion for dance and lives to bring the light out of the dancers she's working with. A motto she lives by is "Every Body is a dancer's Body". Sara Jean values all dancers and is dedicated to training dancers to their potential. She is eager to be with Fly this season. 

         Carlos de Barros received his (BFA in Dance), from the University of Florida/New World School of the Arts (NWSA) collaborative dance program.  He supplemented his training after college by attending annual workshops and classes around the country such as  The Pulse Convention, The Jazz Dance World Congress, and at NY City's Broadway Dance Center. Since 2012, he has completed fitness certifications in Zumba and Piyo (Pilates/yoga fusion), two children's yoga certification courses, two supplemental anatomy courses, his 200 hour yoga teacher training, his CPR certification and he is currently working on both becoming a certified personal trainer through ISSA and completing his 300 Yoga Teacher Training online. 

          As a professional dancer, he danced with Miami’s American Dance Theatre, Freddick Bratcher and Company, The Palm Beach Festival Ballet and The Demetrius Klein Dance Company. He was a guest dancer in an independent music video called Arizona Skies as well as at The Harriet Himmel and Armory Arts Center for independent choreographer Gina Buntz. Buntz has be the director at many established dance education institutions across the country including Dreyfoos School of the Arts and Los Angeles County HS of the Arts. He was invited and attended a two week college recruitment trip to Taiwan with The New World Dance ensemble. He performed with A Dancer’s Space at The Duncan Theater for The American Dance Legacy Initiative’s “Parson’s Etudes". He has been a guest performer for many schools around Palm Beach County and he was chosen as the male dancer in a car commercial for Healey dealership in upstate New York. 

          Carlos was a full time faculty mainstay and taught all levels of dance, repertory, and choreography classes at Bak Middle School of the Arts for 15 years in Palm Beach County.  In addition to his tenure at Bak, he has continued to teach for private and public schools around the country such as The Grier School, NWSA, The Harid Conservatory, The Windemere Preparatory School, and The Miami City Ballet. He was a guest choreographer at Palm Beach Atlantic University's dance ensemble for three semesters. He has been a guest contemporary modern and yoga teacher at Dance With Utica in NY. He was a guest jazz and modern teacher four times at the Ft. Myers All County Dance Festival. In 2019, he did a 4-day teaching/choreography residency at Cypress Lakes High in Ft. Myers. He also did a 5-day teaching/choreography residency in South Carolina in 2019 and 2022 at The Fine Arts Center of Greenville. His guest contemporary modern piece was chosen to be performed at The National High School Dance Festival gala in early 2023. Carlos has taught all levels of ballet, jazz, jazz funk, modern, contemporary, conditioning, and yoga at summer intensives all around FL. He has also taught master classes and/or adjudicated for Regionals and Nationals around the country for many different dance competitions such as StarQuest, Star Power, DTU, American Dance Alliance, Starz, Showbiz, Leap and many local and FL state competitions. 

            From 2013-2017, Carlos accepted new positions to start and direct the full-time dance and yoga programs at a couple of different private schools where he started working with all grades K-12. In August of 2014, he was chosen to participate in a National dance modeling photo shoot for SoDanca’s clothing line that was released in three major dance magazines, he modeled and assisted for Hashtag for my Dance Swag’s Orlando photo shoot and he modeled for Alex Lanau’s yoga clothing line. He is now a free-lance dance and yoga teacher, dance conditioning coach, choreographer, model, dance competition judge and director. Carlos brings a fusion of his passion and performance experience in the art of dance along side his pedagogy style, dance education and fitness background, and past judging experience to give fair and concise feedback that will help dancers grow and develop their skills and artistry as a soloist and within a group. He’s excited to be a part of the Fly family this year as a judge and Tour Director! 

Lauren Strigari comes from New York City and began her career with the Rockettes at Radio City when she was seventeen years of age, and soon to follow was casted in Footloose with the Broadway choreographer AC Ciuella. She is proud to be a part of such organizations such as Broadway Bares Directed & founded by Jerry Mitchell as assistant choreographer. Along with teaching at dance studios throughout NYC & NJ she also is a proud leader of "Broadway in South Africa" as a teacher to young aspiring artists. She has performed with Ariana and Frankie Grande in videos & many Broadway appearances. Having a big lust for life and performing, she began taking her career worldwide. She worked with a more percussive show "The Aluminum Show" which toured Russia, Israel, Lebanon, and Canada. “Grease Das Musical” her main focus as she became the Associate Choreographer and director

playing in Germany, Switzerland and

Austria. As an avid fitness instructor and love of group fitness Lauren was trained by the company of SoulCycle and went on to help train & open studios across Germany! She is a firm believer on "How you do anything is how you will do everything" So go forward with passion, love, and good intentions! ”

Born and raised on Long Island NY, Ryan spent his early years training at Legworks Dance  Studio. After completing multiple training programs at Broadway Dance Center, NYC; he continued his dance career even further and received his degree in arts and dance from Dean College in Massachusetts. Since then, Ryan has taught at many national conventions as well as choreographing award winning pieces for many studios along the east coast. He is currently a competition director at Legworks where he has been training dancers and choreographing for

over 15 years. Ryan also holds his CPT and is a certified Flexologist.