Master Classes
Participate in amazing master classes taught by industry-leading instructors! Classes are free to all registered competitors and are held on the Saturday of the competition. Master classes provide a great opportunity for young dancers to work with performers working professionally in the dance industry. Combos learned in the Master Class will be performed during the Relevé Rockout, a friendly onstage competition between class participants, for a chance to win exclusive prizes.
Master Class Instructors
Alan Salazar
Master Class Instructor
Alan Salazar
Alan Salazar started dancing at the age of 13, and has trained extensively in the disciplines of Ballroom, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet and Hip-Hop. Alan has been part of national and international award winning competitive dance teams and has received individual recognition for solo performances. Alan has been teaching and choreographing for 14 years. He has performed and choreographed for TV (Star Search, FOX Really Awards, High School Musical 2, Paula Abdul’s Live to Dance, PBS’ A Capital Fourth (Mark Ballas & Chelsie Hightower),So You Think You Can Dance(Choreographer for Soloist’s Tanisha Belnap, Witney Carson, Brittany Cherry, and Jenna Johnson and Assistant Choreographer to Mark Ballas), Dancing With The Stars (Associate Choreographer for Witney Carson and Alfonso Ribeiro, Val Chmerkovskiy, and Allison Holker). Also International industrials for USANA, Alphagraphics, Nuskin, Landesk, and professional dance companies (Odyssey, Origins, Latin Revolution, VIBE, Divinity). This last spring he was part of Erica Sobol’s all male company collidedance for their show in Los Angeles, Runaway! Alan currently teaches and choreographs nationwide and continues to train to grow his craft in Los Angeles.
Alex Clark
Master Class Instructor
Alex Clark
Alex Clark is originally from Salt Lake City, Utah and has been a working dancer and model in Los Angeles, CA since she graduated from high school in 2011. At 23 years of age Alex has danced for Latin superstar Cheyenne on two world tours, and has worked in concert and music videos with other artists including Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, Missy Elliot, Meghan Trainor, Natalie La Rose, Flo Rida, and more. Alex has performed at the Billboard Music Awards, BET awards, iHeart Radio Awards, Latin Billboard Awards, and the Dancing With the Stars Tour.
As a versatile model, Alex has appeared in national commercials for company’s including Chrysler, FX, Just Dance, Shake Weight, Dentrix, and Sara Lee, and has been featured on billboard campaigns, in a popular video game, and in print media around the world for Alexander McQueen, MAC Cosmetics, Icon Sports, Hot Tuna Swimwear, Maggie Sottero, Alyse’s Bridal, Ubisoft and Mrs. Fields Cookies.
As an actress Alex has appeared on the television shows Glee and Hit The Floor and currently is in a development pilot project for network television. Alex looks forward to the future and can’t wait to see where else her career will take her.
Allison Holker
Master Class Instructor
Allison Holker
Allison started training at The Dance Club in Orem, Utah at the age of 9 in Contemporary, Ballet, and Tap. Growing up, Allison was very involved with competing at competitions and won National Senior Outstanding Dancer at New York City Dance Alliance 2005 and at Co. Dance Nationals 2004. She has performed live with Earth, Wind and Fire and in the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was featured in the tap show Revolution that performed at the Joyce Theater in New York City in 2008. She later had the opportunity to be a cheerleader in the hit Disney movies High School Musical and High School Musical 2. She has also been seen on television in various commercials and as one of the top 8 on So You Think You Can Dance, Season 2. She later toured the United States with So You Think You Can Dance on their first National Tour. From her experience on SYTYCD, she loved trying new dance styles such as Ballroom. This led Allison into performing and touring with the show called Ballroom With A Twist, choreographed by Dancing With The Starts very own, Louie Van Amstel. Allison has danced for American Idol, Clay Aiken, performed live with pop singers Enrique Iglesias and Christina Perri. She was featured in Christina Perri’s music video “Jar of Hearts”. Most currently, Allison was seen on SYTYCD season 7 as an All-Star, and has been traveling around on a 40-city national tour. You can find her teaching at workshops and master classes all around the country and hopefully there are more amazing and new adventures to be thrown her way.
Amber Williams
Master Class Instructor
Amber Williams
Amber Williams is a working professional dancer originally from Brigham City, UT. She grew up training at her home town studio, Infinity Dance for 19 years where she trained in Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Tap. Excelling in all styles, and receiving numerous awards. Teaching for the past 8 years and still loving every minute. She moved to Los Angeles in August of 2011, to pursue a professional dance career in the big city. While living there for three years, she has had the amazing opportunity to work and dance with; Travis Wall in Shaping Sounds, Stacey Tookey in Still Motion, performed with Taylor Swift at the 2012 VMA, Alex Little’s Company; Escape Artist, Cinderella’s Christmas directed by Bonnie Lythgoe, 2012 Dance Awards, and Julia Andrews Tribute. Some of her hobbies include snowboarding, longboarding, listening to music, teaching and enjoying time with some amazing people in her life. She is truly passionate for dancing and loves the life she lives. Recently moving back to Utah to continue dancing, recently joining Odyssey Dance Theater and become a staff member at Infinity Dance, she is enjoying every minute of it and can’t wait to see where her journey leads her.
“I don’t believe in being perfect…I believe in being better…”
-Amber Williams
Ashley Jessop
Master Class Instructor
Ashley Jessop
Ashley started dancing at age three were she was trained in all styles. At the age of 17 she left the competition world and began touring and assisting with Hollywood Connection and moved to L.A. to follow her dreams. She worked with choreographers such as Brooke Lipton, Rob Schultz, Bill Bohl, Lisette Bustamante, Misha Gabriel, and Chonique Sneed, and Ray Leeper. She worked closely and assisted Zach Woodlee (choreographer for Glee and the new Grease LIVE). Her credits include 2002 Winter Olympics, back up dancing for Aaron Carter, Michelle Branch, Diamond Rio, and Dior. Her movie credits include: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and was the assistant choreographer for the movie GET SMART starring Steve Carell. Ashley has been teaching and choreographing for 16 years. She enjoys teaching and inspiring kids all over the country. She has won numerous awards and titles for her Choreography. She can perfect any routine and is known as the Cleaning Queen. She loves to push dancers out of their comfort zones and help them develop life long lessons through the art of dance. She has been part of the Relevé Family for 6 years where she loves judging all over the country.
Audrey Parker
Master Class Instructor
Audrey Parker
Audrey, originally from Las Vegas, NV, trained extensively for fifteen years at Bunker Dance Center. Audrey attended and graduated from The Las Vegas Academy for Performing Arts where she majored in dance. After graduation, Audrey began attending Utah Valley University. She received the performing arts scholarship, and was a member of UVU’s pre-professional modern dance company, Contemporary Dance Ensemble all four years of her degree. She has traveled with Contemporary Dance Ensemble to Spain where she performed at the Conservatorio’s de Danza de Madrid and Cordoba, Spain. She has performed for the Utah State Office of Education’s Elementary Arts Networking Conference in a collaborative dance theater by Xan Johnson and Doris Hudson-Trujillo, as well as the collaborative dance theatre work “Mocking Bird Fly” with the Resonance Story Theatre funded through theNational Endowment for the Arts Big Read Program. Audrey has been a member of Odyssey Dance Theatre for four years, and has toured internationally with the company to Germany and Turkey. She also had the opportunity to choreograph for Odyssey DanceTheatre in a show for RAIN. Audrey hopes to continue teaching, growing, choreographing, and learningmore about the arts.
Brad Beakes
Master Class Instructor
Brad Beakes
Born and raised in Southern California, Brad began his formal dance training at the age of 15 at Dellos Dance and Performing Arts. He later immersed himself in modern dance at California State University, Fullerton. While based in Los Angeles, Brad performed in Celebrate Dance, Los Angeles Dance Invitational, Palm Desert Choreography Festival: Concert Under the Stars, Mike Esperanza’s BARE Dance Company, and performed/choreographed in the American College Dance Festival. He also had the privilege to dance with Visions Dance Theatre where he was recognized as the 2010 Lester Horton Award Winner for “Outstanding Male Performance’ in Macarena Gandarillas’ work “Always Remember Never to Forget.” Later in 2010 Brad moved to NYC to attend The Ailey School and shortly thereafter joined Naganuma Dance and Project 44, performing in venues such as the Merce Cunningham Studio, The Ailey Studios, Young Choreographers Festival and SummerStage. Brad is currently dancing in his second season with Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company performing works from world renowned choreographers in the Salt Lake area and also touring extensively across the nation and internationally. Brad has been teaching and choreographing hip hop, jazz, ballet, modern, improvisation, composition and contemporary for the past six years and is currently instructing at Creative Art.
Brandon Bryant
Master Class Instructor
Brandon Bryant
Brandon was born in Miami, Fl and has loved dance since the age of seven. Since elementary school he has always attend performing art schools. He was also apart of a funky young hip hop group to help kids stay active and off the streets, The Hip Hop Kidz, this group performed every where doing half time show, TV show, and even Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pared. In high school Brandon was apart of the dance team and even started doing their hip hop choreography his sophomore year, since that he has been taking first place with the nation winning routine. being apart of Aida the opera, the AFL dance company, Odyssey Dance Theater, and soul escape company were just some of the high lights that made an in pack in his life today but the one that was a life changing experience was being on So You Think You Can Dance season 5. Brandon was running up for season 5 and went on a 40 city tour of the US with the top 12 dancers of the show, he is now in LA for his career and has already began by being cast in FOX’s new hit TV shows Glee! and also getting the chance to choreograph and dance with Sweden hit artists Agnes were they performed in Cologne, Germany for the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, Brandon has even become a hosting idol for The LGBT events, Appearing on The Ellen Degeneres Show, The Wendy Williams show, Nickoledeon, and even today’s Stand out reality hit X Factor where he performed with Outasight. Brandon is driven to show kids and boys you can do what you love and make a living. Now, only at 22, he is about to go into Production as the main choreographer for an independent film soon to hit the states.
Chase Wise
Master Class Instructor
Chase Wise
Chase began his formal training at The Dance Establishment in Ogden Utah. After training in Hip hop for three years and technically training for a year, Chase was offered an apprenticeship with Odyssey Dance Theater. Chase just finished his seventh season with Odyssey Dance Theater. Throughout his training Chase has been able to work and learn from some of the dance world’s foremost choreographers including Ronen Koresh, Justin Giles, and Mandy Moore. Since his training with Odyssey, Chase has had the pleasure of working with Four Site Films and other directors in small dance films. His enthusiasm for dance has also taken him around the state to teach multiple styles of dance to kids of all ages and skill level. “Seeing the progression of a dancer is the most rewarding moment of teaching.” Also, his excitement for dance has given him opportunities to work in both a company setting as well as the commercial industry. Most recently he has traveled with Odyssey Dance Theatre to Europe for his fourth time, where he played Romeos cousin Benvolio, in “Romeo and Juliet: One Funky Tale.” Chase also, appeared on “A Chance to Dance” where he was able to work with the creators of the Ballet Boys. Chase recently worked with Bonnie Storey, where he assisted her in choreographing the halftime show for the Sugar Bowl. Dance has become a part of Chases life and something that continues to give him complete satisfaction. Chase is thankful for every moment given to teach, dance or experience the art of movement.
Chaz Bodily
Master Class Instructor
Chaz Bodily
Chaz Bodily has been dancing since the age of 2. He was trained in Hip Hop, Ballroom, Contemporary and Ballet. He has danced in numerous commercials, music videos and movies through out his career. He has been on America’s Got Talent with Leann Rimes and as a member of the Treadmill Dance Crew. He was also a featured dancer in High School Musical 1,2 and 3, and was in Dear Dumb Diary. Chaz has been in commercials for “Budweiser”, “Ford Mustang”, “Fanta” and danced in a lot of different projects that have gone viral. His passion for the last 10 years has been teaching, inspiring and most of all having fun with his students from all over the place and he is looking forward to teaching at this workshop!
Chenelle Young
Master Class Instructor
Chenelle Young
Above all things Chenelle is a loving wife and mother. Chenelle has been able to express her creative passions professionally through dance, choreography, modeling, acting, and in the health & fitness industry. She is a professional all styles dancer & choreographer signed with GTA in Los Angeles. She has worked on campaigns with brands all over the world including Ford, Nordic Track, Bud Light, Heineken, iFIT, Le Tour De France, and many more. She has danced, acted, hosted and appeared on many major networks including Disney Channel, CNN, HSN, MTV, VH1, ESPN, Sports Center and in feature films. She lives to inspire by teaching valuable life skills through movement, whether it be in a dance class or working one on one with her clients as a personal trainer. Chenelle is currently a fitness trainer at Rise Nation in West Hollywood, CA. Chenelle loves to travel and has been blessed with many opportunities to teach, tour and dance her way around the globe. She is a former NBA dancer with the Utah Jazz, and is currently living in Los Angeles to continue to pursue her dreams.
Eldon Johnson
Master Class Instructor
Eldon Johnson
Eldon Johnson has danced professionally all over the world, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, South Korea, China, Costa Rica, Mexico, and all across the US. Eldon has been a company member with Odyssey Dance Theatre now for over 16 years, and has done guest work with Parsons Dance Project, Mia Michaels RAW, and SoulEscape. Most recently, Eldon was featured on Nigel Lythgoe’s hit reality TV series, “A Chance to Dance”, where he made it to the final 8 dancers, and was able to work with British choreographers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt of the esteemed company, The Ballet Boyz. He has worked with many choreographers such as Travis Wall, Dee Caspary, Derryl Yeager, Bonnie Story, Liz Imperio, Mia Michaels, Kenny Ortega, Vince Patterson, and Ronen Koresh to name a few. His commercial credits include MTV’s 2010 Video Music Awards with Florence + the Machine, Disney’s “High School Musical 1 and 3”, MTV’s “American Mall”, Windows 7, Usana, Xango, and assisting on the hit show, “So You Think You Can Dance”. Eldon was also Utah’s Best of State Individual Dancer in 2010, and is an accomplished choreographer for studios, professional dance companies, music videos, and various industrial projects.
Elizabeth Martineau
Master Class Instructor
Elizabeth Martineau
Elizabeth Martineau began her training in Las Vegas where she studied at various studios. She attended programs such as Alvin Ailey, Kirov Academy, and North Carolina School of the Arts. Elizabeth is a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts High School after which she attended the University of Utah on a modern dance scholarship. She has performed in many television shows and commercials and performed with Orion Productions “Iron Beats” in Tampa, FL, Booking Dance festival in China during the 2008 Summer Olympics and is currently in her 7th season with Odyssey Dance Theatre where she has toured around the United States and Europe. Elizabeth has received numerous awards for her choreography including American Grand Prix, The American Ballet Competition, New York City Dance Alliance, Pulse, and West Coast Dance Explosion. She is a graduate of University of Utah in behavioral science, health and nutrition. Elizabeth enjoys sharing her passion for dance with positive methods.
Gev Manoukian
Master Class Instructor
Gev Manoukian
Gev Manoukian was born and raised in Kazakhstan. In his senior year of school, Gev formed the first break-dancing group in his hometown, inspired by watching videos and learning by trial and error.
In 2003 Gev moved to Salt Lake City, UT and joined a break-dancing/hip-hop group. “Extreme Dance Studio.” In 2004 Gev was chosen as a featured dancer in High School Musical 2. Two years later, he was cast as a principal dancer in movie, “The American Mall”.
In 2008 Gev auditioned for the Fox television show, So You Think You Can Dance and danced his way into the top ten. Gev recently performed with Whitney Houston and has appeared as a dancer on a variety of Nickelodeon TV shows.
Hailee Payne
Master Class Instructor
Hailee Payne
Hailee began dancing at age 4 and hasn’t stopped since! She received most of her training at Infinity Dance in Ogden, Utah. Hailee feels blessed to have already experienced many amazing opportunities in such a short time. A fan of Odyssey Dance Theater from a young age, she was privileged to perform in three of their productions including;” Redux-Nutcracker”, “Shut Up and Dance” and “Thriller”. She also has appeared in “The Nutcracker” with Ballet West as well as many local productions including “Dancing Under the Stars” and “Project Smile”. As a soloist Hailee has earned many overall honors and recognition on both State and National levels. She has consistently been awarded with scholarships from conventions throughout the country. She now professionally assists with the dance convention, Hollywood Connections, and has been for 3 years. She has had the opportunity to work closely and assist many choreographers including Liz Imperio, Tina D’mato, Lisette Bustamante, Chonique Sneed, and many others. She was also a featured dancer in the video “Army of Kings” by Shaun Cannon. Most recently she set off on a 2 month tour to China with choreographer and recording artist, Brooklyn Jai, where they traveled the country and performed shows every night. Hailee was also featured on the hit show “So You Think You Can Dance” where she made top30 dancers and top 15 girls. She has been teaching for a few years now and has discovered her passion for teaching and choreography has become as strong as her passion for performance. She has been sought after for master classes throughout Utah and Idaho and loves inspiring young dancers to become their best! She is honored to be represented by the Movement Talent Agency and can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Quote: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
– C.S Lewis
Haylee Roderick
Master Class Instructor
Haylee Roderick
Haylee Roderick has been an accomplished dancer for 16 years. She has received extensive training in classical and contemporary ballet, jazz, and hip-hop at the acclaimed Center Stage Performing Arts Studio in Orem, Utah. Her media credits include: a dancer on the TV show Glee, principle dancer on the Disney film High School Musical 3, The GLEE Live Tour 2011, The 82nd Academy Awards, and a featured performer in the production “Dancing under the Stars.” Haylee has trained with some of the best choreographers in the country including Kenny Ortega, Chucky Klapow, Brooke Lipton, and Zachary Woodlee. Haylee continues her life long passion for dance by training with the industries’ top choreographers in Hollywood. She is on the April 2011 cover of “Dance Spirit Magazine.” She lives in Sherman Oaks.
Jeffrey Louizia
Master Class Instructor
Jeffrey Louizia
Jeffrey was born and raised in Boston, MA. Jeffrey Louizia discovered his love for dance at Boston Arts Academy. Proficient in many styles of dance, Jeffrey has studied extensively in ballet, tap, modern jazz, modern, hip hop, krump as well as traditional Haitian Folk dance. He has studied with such dance masters as Dianne Walker of “Black & Blue”, Mark Morris, Bill T. Jones and Mandy Moore. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance from Dean College. Mr. Louizia’s performances have taken him all across New England up and down the Eastern US seaboard, West Coast, and into Canada. His strong base in choreography has led him to choreograph for MC Hammer and direct for his family based dance company Arc en Ciel Dance Troupe Inc., a Haitian folkloric dance co. Jeffrey is also the Director and founder of Lovolution A worldwide movement where love and self-worth are brought to awareness through dance. Since moving to Los Angeles he has been in many music videos and commercials including Sketchers, Black Eyed Peas “Rock Your Body”, Taio Cruz “Dirty Picture”, Ace Hood – featuring Lil Wayne and Rick Ross “Hustle” and American Idol winner, Alexandra Burke’s “Start Without You”. Jeffrey Louizia is currently dancing with Odyssey Dance Theatre performing productions Thriller and Romeo and Juliet, in Salt Lake City, Utah and touring in Europe. He is also a featured Dancer in the movie dear dumb diary, and also the hip hop director at The Pointe Academy school of dance in Alpine Utah. Jeffrey Louizia loves to teach, motivate and inspire as well as being inspired by all who share and do not share his love for dance. He truly believes that in being your true self and living to your fullest you must walk in love.
Jenny Schiff
Master Class Instructor
Jenny Schiff
Jenny Schiff is a sought-after choreographer and teacher with roots in Los Angeles, Denver, and Boulder. During her 25 year career she has worked with some of today’s finest choreographers including; Joe Tremaine, Doug Caldwell, Mia Michaels, Marguerite Derricks, Rudy Perez, Karon Brown-Lehman, Donald McKayle, and CleoParker Robinson. Jenny uses her extensive knowledge of both the commercial and contemporary dance world to create enthralling works and offer a unique class experience. Jenny has been a guest artist at Colorado College, Colorado Springs, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, University Of The Arts, Taiwan, to name a few. Since founding The Schiff Dance Collective in 2006 she has created 10 original evening length contemporary dance works and the improvisation technique Schiffting. It is Jenny’s goal to help every student find their true passion and brilliance in dance. As a dance educator she has lead many students to thrive in the world of dance. Their credits include; “In the Heights” 1st National Tour, Jason Derulo “Breathing” Music Video, The Joffrey Ballet School Contemporary Dance Program, Broadway Dance Center’s Summer Intern Program, Skidmore College, and University of Utah BFA program. Her students are represented by agencies in Los Angeles and New York and are teaching throughout the US.
Joelle Banford
Master Class Instructor
Joelle Banford
Joelle Banford is from Salt Lake City Utah where she trained as a young dancer under the direction of Penny Broussard at “The Winner School”. Joelle was awarded full dance and academic scholarships, and then graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Utah Valley University. Joelle has instructed dancers of all ages from core-fundamentals, to competition choreography for nearly 2 decades. Early in her career Joelle traveled as an instructor with USA (United Spirit Association), teaching dance teams and leadership camps throughout the United States. Joelle has instructed for several studios, schools and universities – Joelle is currently the competition director at Synergy Dance Academy.
Joelle’s soloists are decorated on many levels however the reward comes after seeing her students push beyond themselves; working intensely—and then them realizing their noticeable growth and improvement. Joelle believes that this type of growth can only be accomplished in the short “solo” timeframe through dedication and investment.
Joelle had the incredible opportunity to assist Monica Campbell while teaching Diavolo Dance Company technique classes for University students. Having this experience sparked a passion for choreographing with a focus on sets and structures. Joelle has created a “conditioning for dancers” curriculum, strengthening her students physically as well as mentally. These techniques have been applied across many different dance genres and styles.
Joelle’s choreography awards include “Top Convention,” “Best Direction,” “Best Choreography” etc. During 2015-2016 Joelle coached with Shannon Mortensen as the Copper Hills Drill Team earned their 4th consecutive State title.
Joelle has worked with the best on several occasions, while teaching technique workshops to the BYU Cougarettes she also choreographed a piece for their 70th anniversary concert. Currently Joelle is providing specialty technique instruction to the national champions – The UVU Dance Team (UVDT) – these popular specialty technique classes not only focus on turn technique or leaps, but building body awareness and a positive mind/body connection (#dancewithjoelle).
Joelle is grateful for the success she has had with her students as “they have created opportunities for her to continue having this beautiful art form in her life”.
Jordan Williams
Master Class Instructor
Jordan Williams
Jordan starting dancing at three years old and is trained in hip-hop, contemporary, modern, jazz, lyrical, ballet and ballroom. She studied at a variety of studios through Texas, Louisiana and Utah. In high school, she was the choreography officer of her dance company. She spent a brief period of time in Los Angeles, where she had the opportunity to train from professional hip-hop choreographers such as Parris Goebell, Andye J, Tabitha and Napoleon, Kyle Hanagami and Ian Eastwood, to name a few. She recently graduated from the University of Utah, where she was a captain of the ballroom team and founding president of the hip hop company, in Severe Special Education with a minor in Modern Dance. During that time, Jordan participated in a study abroad in Cusco, Peru, where she was able to take classes of many different styles, including bachata and salsa. Jordan has set and choreographed pieces in hip-hop, contemporary, ballroom and jazz for numerous collegiate companies or teams, high school dance companies, drill teams, studios and professional companies around several states, mainly Utah. She also has choreographed for several small dance films.
Katee Shean
Master Class Instructor
Katee Shean
Katee was voted America’s top female dancer on season four of Fox’s TV series “So You Think You Can Dance” and completed a nationwide tour with the show. She began her training at the age of four with Atlas School of Dance in San Jose and Teen Dance Company of the Bay Area. She has danced in various stage, television, and film projects such as Step Up 3D, Leading Ladies, Glee, Drop Dead Diva, Fresh Beat Band, 82nd Academy Awards, 61st Emmy Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Ellen, Jenifer Lopez stage performances, Bonnie Hunt Show, Disney’s Hannah Montana promo video and music video, Toshiba and Liv Dolls commercials, and Paris by Night. She has also been the spokesmodel for Capezio and Discount Dance supply, and has just released her own line of make-up with Cliché Cosmetics. Katee is dedicated to sharing not only the art of dance but the joy in performing and following your dreams. She is pursuing a double major in child development and dance at Chapman University along with pursuing her own dance goals. She understands the meaning of hard work and dedication to a craft and enjoys teaching and performing. Katee takes pride in being able to relate to the students and paying attention to what each dancer needs individually in order to get the most out of every class. She has taught master classes throughout the U.S. and Canada and is enthusiastic about being able to help young dancers as a positive female role-model.
Kathryn McCormick
Master Class Instructor
Kathryn McCormick
Since the age of 3, Kathryn McCormick has always thrown herself into her dancing, pushing her self mentally and physically to redefine what is possible. This incredible 22 year old from Augusta, Georgia moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18 and landed her first role as a dancer in the 2009 remake of Fame. Then won the hearts of America when she danced her way to the top female dancer on season 6 of Fox’s hit TV dance show, So You Think You Can Dance. Kathryn’s passion and honesty on and off the stage made her a must have Allstar to return for season 7,8, and 9 of SYTYCD.
Between seasons on the show, Kathryn continued in the industry performing in the 82nd annual Academy Awards, the official “Jar of Hearts” music video by Christina Perri, Dove Commercial, and performed for many choreographers such as Stacey Tookey, Tessandra Chavez, Justin Giles, Travis Wall, Teddy Forance, and Alex Little.
The beginning of 2011, Kathryn invested her time as a motivational speaker with “The Revolve Tour”, a conference devoted to encourage teenage girls to chase their deepest desires and most importantly know they are loved unconditionally. The following year was huge for Kathryn: she landed her very first starring role in a full-length feature film, Step Up: Revolution, released in the U.S. on July 27th, 2012.
She continued in to collaborate with singer/songwriter/musician Vienne and joined with the ILO on the music video “She Breaks”, created to bring awareness to Human Trafficking and inspire other artist to use their gifts to make a difference. Kathryn is currently pursuing acting while dance plays a constant in her life. Keep and eye out for her, she has a lot to share and is just getting started.
Kelli Calvert
Master Class Instructor
Kelli Calvert
Kelli Calvert has been dancing since she was three years old and started dancing professionally at 15. Her whole life has revolved around studios, being on sets, and learning skills that have helped her become a successful working dancer for the last 13 years. She has been fortunate to have variety through her career stretching beyond the stage and into tv and film as well. Movies, commercials, and even music videos like the High School Musical movies, MGM and Columbus Zoo commercials, and Vanessa Hudgens’ Sneaker Night. She has danced with Odyssey Dance Theater, for Cirque du Soleil, and was the dance captain for Donny and Marie in Las Vegas. Most recently, she has just accepted a contract with the new show, Marilyn the Musical, which will be opening June 1, at the Paris hotel. She loves helping students find their purpose and passion on and off the stage and is so excited to be here with you!
Kylie Bronk
Master Class Instructor
Kylie Bronk
Kylie Bronk is a captivating dancer, performer, and choreographer. With a background in Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, and Contemporary she has found a balance between technique and the freedom of movement. With a very unique style and positive outlook she has gained national and international recognition as a performer and choreographer. Kylie is a member and choreographer for the Utah Urban Dance Organization, a non-profit organization that is centered on community, charity, and inspiration. Along with her continued training she has found success as a professional dancer performing for corporate events, stage productions, and touring with Odyssey Dance Theater. Making her way from the stage to film, as a featured dancer she was introduced to director Mickeala Grace and just finished choreographing the short film “Undefended.” Kylie’s passion for dance and life have made her highly sought after in the dance industry. With the ability to teach all ages and levels she has been able to inspire countless individuals teaching at conventions, workshops, and master classes. The versatility that Kylie Bronk brings to the table is sure to leave everyone with a lasting experience.
Lauren Froderman
Master Class Instructor
Lauren Froderman
Lauren has been dancing since the age of 3 and since then has trained in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, tap, and hip hop. She has always been a well-rounded dancer and because of this went on to win the seventh season of the Fox television show, So You Think You Can Dance. She has also danced for people such as the Radio City Rockette’s, Big Time Rush, Blake McGrath, and others. Appearing in television performances, music videos, and live shows, she continues to reach for the stars and learn and do as much as possible. Probably her greatest accomplishment since the end of the So You Think You Can Dance show and tour has been becoming the first dance athlete for Gatorade and being the female dance athlete for the G Series Fit line. Lauren has worked hard her whole life and will keep working hard to accomplish her dreams.
Lauren Gottlieb
Master Class Instructor
Lauren Gottlieb
The talent, the charm, the beauty and the humor, which Lauren Gottlieb exudes in her everyday life, also carries through to her performances both on-screen and on the dance floor where she has so very quickly established herself as one of Hollywood’s rising stars and one of the most sought- after dancers in the country. After winning over America on Fox Network’s hit reality series, “So You Think You Can Dance,” Lauren emblazoned herself through to the final six contestants. Lauren hardly missed a beat and soon every major choreographer in the business wanted to work with her and multi-platinum recording artists were lining up to have her on tour performing with them.
For the 2007 Grammy Awards, Lauren performed alongside Shakira, and then soon found herself rehearsing with Mariah Carey for her upcoming world tour and making appearances on such national headline shows as “Good Morning America.” This past year at Fox Network’s request, Lauren returned to the network for American Idol’s “Idol Gives Back” special with several of her fellow “So You Think You Can Dance” cast-mates. Originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, Lauren knew she wanted to dance at the age of 7 years old. She trained in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, tap, and musical theater and describes her style of dance as a mix of contemporary, jazz-funk and hip-hop. In 2006, Lauren relocated to Los Angeles to continue the pursuit of her dance career and very soon after began working with noted choreographer Tyce Diorio with whom she assisted during Season 2 of “So You Think You Can Dance” as well as with Tobey McGuire, in his preparations for “Spiderman 2.” She then made the decision to audition for and won a spot in the case of “So You Think You Can Dance” for the following year’s season.
Most recently, Lauren’s big screen duties have put her side by side with Miley Cyrus in the “Hannah Montana: The Movie” feature film, in the feature “Bring It On: Fight To the Finish” and performing opposite Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Minnillo in the feature film, “Disaster Movie.”
Her many recent television project include five episodes of Fox Network’s hit series “Glee” as well as CBS Network’s “Ghost Whisperer,” FX Network’s “Nip Tuck,” “the Teen Choice Awards,” “Carrie Underwood’s Holiday Special” and “Paula Abdul Tribute.” In 2009, Lauren was also asked to return to the Fox Network’s continued hit show “So You Think You Can Dance – Season 5” as the show’s audition tour choreographer, as well as starring in the official “So You Think You Can Dance – Workout DVD.” A true testament not only to her abilities, but America’s continued to interest and excitement in her performances. Lauren has appeared in numerous national commercial spots including Subway, AT&T, Old Navy and Nike. She also just recently completed work; assisting Tabitha & Napoleon in the choreography of Cirque Du Soleil’s hit show, “Viva Elvis.”
Lauren’s love of entertainment never seems to wane as she continues to venture into new territory, recently beginning work on her own original music and several notable hit music produces as well as launching her own clothing line of dance inspired apparel which can also be found at Lauren-gottlieb.com. Lauren’s recent successful hosting stint for Gatorade’s “Leave it on the Floor” continues to lead to speculation at the possibility of hosting her own performance lifestyle show in the very near future.
Somehow, in the midst of Lauren’s amazingly crazy schedule she still makes the time to continue to bring to others her amazing passion and commitment to performance.
Marc Alexanda
Master Class Instructor
Marc Alexanda
Marc Cameron is a dynamic individual who had no formal dance training until the age of 21, but had a huge passion and desire to achieve. Using this Passion, Marc went on to qualify as an IDTA Jazz teacher, picking up various other genres of dance along the way. His heart, however, lay firmly in his roots as a Hip-Hop dancer and soon he set about choreographing and pushing the boundaries of his dancing potential in Hip Hop as a culture, and as an art. Hip-Hop OG’s would come to the UK, and Marc was always there to learn. This work ethic resulted in choreographing and winning various Jazz championships in the UK for 5 years in a row and major Hip-Hop competitions across the World, with a traveling crew of dancers.
After becoming a member and co-choreographer for the Hip-Hop Britain’s Got Talent finalists, ‘Nemisis’, Marc then went on to set up his own dance school in England. This dance school was one of the premier dance schools in the Midlands of England, performing on famed stages in the West End and traveling through Europe. In addition, he performed with celebrities on The BBC, Channel 4 and in various music videos and shows, including VH1 and MTV.
He has toured in a Michael Jackson tribute act, across England, and has also shown a variety in creativity and skills through acting and singing, in addition to his dancing prowess. Now he not only performs in shows in the States, but he also produces and directs theater shows in Utah with Urban Fairytalez!
Workshops also became a huge part of Marc’s success. He teaches and judges at major dance competitions in many different countries and States, and is also a member of U.D.O. (Utah Urban Dance Organization).
Since moving to Utah, Marc has established himself as a premier Hip-Hop artist and choreographer, sharing his passions with anyone, and everyone he comes into contact with. He has taught as a professor at Pioneer High school, and also teaches at BYU in their first ever Hip-Hop syllabus that qualifies for school credit. Marc also pays special attention to charity work for underprivileged children, outreach programs to schools, and is constantly sharing his love of dance with many studios, homes, companies and teams throughout the United States. He is a founding member of WDFKP’s “Peanut Butter Jamm”, and continues to focus on giving back to the community. While directing The Dance Project SLC, he has also helped develop some of the leading dance organizations and dancers alike. He is an advisor and mentor for U.D.O (Utah Urban Dance Organization), a lead choreographer for Utah’s most authentic Hip-Hop show “They Reminisce”, and is also a founding member/producer of the amazing Urban Fairytalez production!
When not in the studio or dancing, Marc enjoys quality time with his wife, daughter, family and friends, here in the States. He spends a lot of time learning about the culture here, and engages in a variety of activities, from Basketball, to hikes, and movies, to a good night with food and new cuisines…he loves chocolate!
Megan Adelsberger
Master Class Instructor
Megan Adelsberger
Megan Adelsberger began her dance training at Elower-Sicilia Productions in Maryland and was a member of their performing arts company for thirteen years. During her summers she continued to develop her artistry at studios in New York City and Los Angeles. Megan attended The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA and spent two years traveling the world while performing on Holland America Cruise Ships. She was a featured dancer in Cultural Soul’s show Movement, artistically directed by Moncell “ill kozby” Durden. She has choreographed and danced in multiple music videos for several underground artists and had her choreography showcased in The Eureka Dance Festival in Washington D.C. Megan can be found on So You Think You Can Dance during Season 6 and 7 of “Vegas Week” and the LA Results Show. She was also on a Nigel Lythgoe Productions T.V. series called A Chance To Dance, where she had the opportunity to study under Michael Nunn and William Trevitt formerly of The Royal Ballet. Megan’s latest appearance was in a Hallmark film entitled “Dear Dumb Diary” choreographed by Bonnie Story. She has performed at the Capezio ACE Awards in New York City, Jazz Dance World Congress, The Bboy Federation’s “They Reminisce,” and spent the past 5 years touring internationally as a company member with Odyssey Dance Threatre. Megan is currently one of the producers of Urban Fairytalez where she helped to create, direct, choreograph, and perform in their annual production of “Who Are You?” A Nonsensical Trip Through Wonderland. She travels to Haiti and instructs year round for Lovolution, a worldwide movement where love and self worth are brought to awareness through dance. While Megan is not busy performing, she continues to share her passion teaching and choreographing for industrials, workshops, shows, and in studios across the nation including Salt Lake City’s Millennium Dance Complex and Pioneer High School for the Performing Arts.
Micah Clark
Master Class Instructor
Micah Clark
Micah is a very well known entertainer all throughout the West Coast and is what you would call a Jack of all trades. President of Utah’s Urban Dance Organization, he has had the opportunity to perform in professional shows with close friends Tadd Gadduang, and Gev from SYTYCD, Utah’s Odyssey Dance Theatre Thriller, as well as many Dancing with the Stars professionals. Known for his appearances on So You Think You Can Dance, Micah was approached by Kahlad Freeman (Former choreographer and Assistant to Stomp the Yard) to join a group of entertainers Called Moladi, a group compiled of dancers from the Vegas show STOMP Out Loud, Step Africa, and many other various groups. Through the years his natural knack for Hip Hop and freestyle movement began to pave a path for him by winning numerous competitions and battles including; Utah’s first Popping Champion, 2010 Vegas Shake Down House Champion, 2011 All Styles Fed Champion, 4th place Hip Hop International All Styles Battle, and 2014 World of Dance All Styles Champion. It was through all these experiences that Micah has found his power and passion for dance and life. Currently residing in Las Vegas, Micah is an Artist and Dance Captain for the Cirque Du Soleil, Beatles “LOVE” show. Wether it be through performing or teaching all ages and levels, he is eager to share everything he has learned along the way.
Precious Stovall
Master Class Instructor
Precious Stovall
Precious Stovall was born in Las Vegas Nevada, and raised in Stansbury Park Utah. She has always had a love and passion for dance and spent most of her free time learning what she could before she could afford lessons at the age of 14. She began training hip hop at Extravadance studio under the amazing Marc Cameron (aka Big Chocolate) and began Breakin under Terry Post aka Bboy Bangkok. From there she joined the crew UDO (Urban Dance Organization ) and continues to teach and train all styles of Hip Hop wherever she can. She has worked with artists such as Yolanda Arrey, Tristan Gray, Alex Boye, Marj Desius, Natalie Keys, Nyesha Meka, Marc Cameron and many more! She enjoys attending conventions,classes,and workshops to expand her knowledge. Precious has performed in many shows such as “They Reminisce”, “Urban Fairytalez”, and “The New School.” She is an instructor at The Pointe Academy, Just Dance Studio, and at the HERC (Hip Hop Education Resource Center). She has been involved and participates in various battles, music videos, and programs in order to expand and promote the culture. At the HERC in particular, they work to spread the four elements of Hip Hop’s culture/artistry to everyone! The goal for her is to continue to strengthen her knowledge in all styles and inspire others worldwide through her experiences and movement.
Robert Shultz
Master Class Instructor
Robert Shultz
Robert trained in Michigan and is from the Turning Pointe Dance Studio. As a dancer he has worked on projects like Scrubs, Fox Music Mania, Billboard awards, Late Show with Jay Leno, MTV Awards, Lady of Soul Awards and Commercials for Jack In The Box, AT&T & Pepsi. Feature Films include: She’s All That, Flintstones II, Gigli, The Wedding Planner.
As choreographer he has worked on 5 episodes of Grounded for Life, Rome and Jewel movie, Ipoddy sketch – Late Show with Jay Leno, Pin Up Girls Promo Tour, Half time shows for the Avengers and Booby Trap the Musical. Some of the artists he has worked with include Jennifer Lopez, Toni Braxton, Backstreet Boys, Jade, Vitamin C, Rome.
Ruger Memmott
Master Class Instructor
Ruger Memmott
Ruger grew up training from the age of 10 in many styles of dance including Ballet, Hip hop, Contemporary/Jazz and even Ballroom. Most of his training was at Center Stage Performing arts studio and from an early age he was blessed with opportunities to dance professionally. His dancing has taken him all over the world. Ruger has danced on episodes of Dancing with the Stars, toured with Odyssey Dance Theatre, appeared in feature films, and worked with choreographers like Mandy Moore, and Teddy Forance. He absolutely love bringing music to life and hope to transition from dancer to Choreographer. He has been blessed to receive choreography awards from National dance competitions like JUMP and NYCDA for the choreography that he has done so far.
Sarah Franco
Master Class Instructor
Sarah Franco
Sarah has been teaching Modern, Jazz and Movement Science at the University of Oregon and the University of Utah. She received her Bachelors Degree in Ballet Performance from Brigham Young University and her Masters Degree in Modern Dance from the University of Utah. While at BYU she toured with BYU’s Theater Ballet Company and she has danced professionally in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago including with the Hubbard Street Dance Company in Chicago. In addition to her college teaching duties, Sarah is a sought after master teacher at dance conventions throughout the country.
Tadd Gadduang
Master Class Instructor
Tadd Gadduang
Tadd Gadduang is an Urban Artist/Dancer who describes himself as a “living-room bloomer” whenever asked about his roots in dance. With no formal training, Tadd picked up dancing around the age of 15 simply as an outlet at first, but slowly realized his deep passion for it soon after graduating high school. Utilizing his strong discipline from his background in the Filipino Martial Art of Kali, and his natural ability to pick up movement, helped him branch out of his Urban Styles of dance to learn other various genres from Ballroom, to Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary to just name a few. Tadd’s constant hunger to learn and grow in everything he does drove him to start his career with many live stage performances under the supervision and mentor of various directors such as Bonnie Story, Paul Winkleman, Rick Robinson, and Derryl Yeager. These experiences soon lead him to land roles in a few major films and television productions involving the direction of Kenny Ortega, Mandy Moore, Fatima Robinson, Nappy Tabs, Travis Wall, Adam Shankman and many others. His film/commercial work includes Disney’s ‘High School Musical 2 & 3’, MTV’s/Paramount’s ‘The American Mall’, and Sara Lee’s ‘Dance With Joy Commercial’. In 2011 Tadd auditioned for the hit Fox television show ‘So You Think You Can Dance Season 8’ and made it all the way to the Top 4, being the first Bboy/Street Dancer to make it in the show’s Finale. Outside of dance he attends college with a major in Physical Therapy and a minor in Psychology pursuing his Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree. Because Tadd loves dance for its Artistry and Self-Development, he continues to focus on his Humanitarian goals, which he simply puts as “helping create positive opportunities in Our World.” He remains dedicated and involved with a wide-range of youth, community and charity programs across the Nation and over seas. When you cross paths with Tadd be ready because he loves to give Hugs, and wishes to make you Laugh. Above all, he will ask that you continue to “Please Smile!”
Trey Barber
Master Class Instructor
Trey Barber
A veteran in the dance studio industry, Trey focuses on his students’ ability to take risk in class and on stage. Teaching all over the country, now living in Minneapolis, Trey has worked with many dancers and created a class environment that is both challenging and fun for dancers of all levels.
Trey continues to work with professional music artists, studio dancers, NBA dance teams, and collegiate dance squads for national showcase and competition. His true love is creating and preparing young dancers for careers in the creative arts. Trey’s workshop environment brings out the best in students, promotes risk taking with challenging movement and instruction.
Trey is very excited to return home to continue growing and sharing with today’s young dancers right here in Utah.