Sara also danced in the Broadway-style production of "Katonga" at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay. Along the way came opportunities to work with masters like Savion Glover, Sam Weber, and Dianne Walker, sometimes sharing the stage with them at tap festivals around the country. Sara Brendel is a native of St. Louis, Missouri and has years of dance training and performance experience. As a professional, she has toured and worked with artists including Lindsey Stirling, Derek Hough, Cait Fairbanks, Megan Nicole and others. All intensives and clinics are open to all dancers. She was also featured on Dance Moms as a member of the Candy Apple team on Season 7 and appeared in Blochs Dance with confidence campaign shot by Jordan Matter. She performed in Branson, Missouri with the production shows "Dino's - Somewhere in Christmas" and "The Shoji Tabuchi Show. He is currently an artist in residence at Dance Industry in Dallas, Texas and at Utahs Center Stage Performing Arts Studio. Lonni had the pleasure of working with Gucci on their Spring/Summer Campaign, and traveled to Shanghai to work for Dolce and Gabbana in the world renowned fashion show. She attended Appalachian State University, where she received her BFA in Dance, and was the captain and choreographer for the dance team. In addition to training and competing across the US, she was cast in two dance videos with Disneys Sofia Wylie. Enjoying many opportunities such as dancing at Disney multiple times receiving many awards: national titles, national choreography awards, and multiple national choreography of the year nominations over the years. Sara encourages her students to push their boundaries and to never settle. Sheila Barker, Tracie Stanfield and Kat Wildish were some of Rignolas greatest mentors. She started her professional career dancing for Norwegian Cruise Lines and Princess Cruise Lines. She has worked as an assitant choreographer on shows such as SYTYCD and Flirty Dancing. His award-winning innovative choreography, and highly effective inspirational teaching methods are sought after by universities, schools, and companies across North America and around the globe. She has had the honor of teaching and judging talented dancers across the country as well as internationally with Kids Artistic Revue Australia. Lonni has danced for some of the worlds biggest brands, such as Google, Sprint, Verizon, Universal Japan, Vidcon and Nuskin. Coming from a very versatile and technical background, Lonni prides herself on a well versed classroom setting. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Jenna has competed in dance for over 10 years and has won many solo and team championships on a regional and national level. Sara is a faculty member for KAR Convention teaching jazz and contemporary classes as well as a judge for Rainbow Connection, Kids Artistic Revue and KAR Live Dance Competition. Being open, willing, and ready is what you need to know going into a class with Lonni. She has also modeled for both Showstopper and KAR dance competitions. Jenna auditioned for SYTYCD where she made it to the final 50. Recently, Jenna assisted at the 24seven dance convention in San Diego, and was selected as a member of the #iafrogue company for IAF Studios and as Pro Reveler of the Year for Revel Dance Convention. CARISA ROSE WILSON has studied and performed various dance techniques across the United States since the age of three. Sara has performed beside talented dancers with the Les Grand Ballets Canadians and appeared in the musicals Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, "The Music Man", and "42nd Street". She cant wait to share her leaps and turns secrets with you!

Lonni brings a unique dynamic energy to all she does and although her class is challenging, you will always leave her class feeling growth, inspired and ready for so much more. Lonni constantly encourages you to work on your performance, story telling, pushing your own boundaries, feeling whats happening around you and in you, and most of all being present. Jenna has competed in dance for over 10 years and has won many solo and team championships on a regional and national level. Josh Scribner is a Seattle-based dancer and choreographer known for his innovative approach to tap dance. Marissa currently holds the title of Competition Director at North Shore Dance in Long Island, NY. Francisco is the founder and artistic director of NUEVO School of Contemporary Dance (2008-2014) and COLABO Youth Dance Collective. Born in Long Island, NY, Marissa Rignola grew up training at a local studio in all genres and upon graduation, was given the opportunity to perform for the New York Knicks half time show; and soon after the ASEID Contemporary Dance Company at the Dicapo Opera Theatre. Francisco Gellas distinguished career as a professional dancer, choreographer, artistic director and dance educator in the genres of ballet, modern and contemporary dance, spans more than twenty years since he took his first ballet class at the University of Washington during his freshman year. He has toured with Cirque du Soleil and Iron Beats, been on faculty with Celebrity Dance Conventions, and is founder and director of the Alchemy Tap Project. She was also selected and performed as a member of Break the Floors Beat Squad at DancerPalooza. Madeline is a proud alumni of Starz Elite Dance Center where she spent her competition career. She encourages you to not only execute the movement given to you, but to dig much deeper within. She has worked industrial shows and special events for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Nissan Motors, Siemens Technologies, and several other companies with Event Show Productions. She joined the convention and adjudication faculty of Epic Dance Showcase in 2015, as well as the faculty of the Commercial Dance Intensive in 2017. . Jenna has trained on the convention circuit in all genres and has been selected to assist choreographers on their national tours and teach classes. Jennas home studio is Dance Productions - The Remix and she is currently attending High Point University where she is a member of High Points Dance Team. Working hard isnt all she focuses on. Jenna is also a brand ambassador for Jo and Jax dancewear as a #jjgirl, and has modeled for other dancewear brands throughout the years.

Carisa now resides in Raleigh, teaching and choreographing for studios in the surrounding area. Her creativity has been described as captivating, moving and astonishing. Many of her students have successful dance careers performing with world tours, professional dance companies, production shows, music videos and cruise lines. Marissas work has been recognized nationally at some of todays most prestigious dance competitions. Because of these things and her unique and encouraging approach to educating, she teaches at some of the top studios in the industry such as IAF, Millennium Dance Complex, Broadway Dance Center, online platforms like CLI, TMILLY TV, The Space TV, as well as countless other studios all over the world. Sara received her education from Columbia College Chicago and Webster University as a dance major with a concentration in choreography. Following graduation, Carisa relocated to Dallas, Texas where she became a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. She has choreographed opening numbers for many special events including Aveda Beauty shows and Kids Artistic Revue Star Showcase as well as having her choreography featured on ESPN. Marissa continued her growth in dance by attending the pro-semester at Broadway Dance Center. She is determined to always continue growing as an artist with you in the room. After completing her dance residency in the city, sharing her knowledge and love of dance with the younger generations was inevitable. He has assisted and taught along side with some of the best in the industry. Giving her an edge when it comes to teaching. He danced at the National Choreographers Initiative two years in a row, performed as a principal soloist at the Closing Ceremonies in the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics in Japan and was featured in a PBS Dance in America Special in Daniel Ezralows holiday satirical work entitled the X-mas Philes. Lonni currently assists some of the top choreographers in the industry, such as Marguerite Derricks, Travis Wall, Khasan Brailsford, and Krista Miller giving her untouchable knowledge to succeed in the industry. Eli Thomas has spent his life loving dance. Being a California native, Lonni was lucky enough to grow up very close to the industry. She has spent the last year training at the Brea Space in California under the direction of Krista Miller. How are you doing each move in particularly? While at Starz she won many Regional and National first overalls and Titles. As an adult, Josh began developing his unique style of choreography, finding inspiration in hip hop and electronic music as well as the traditional jazz and Latin rhythms he was raised with. She has appeared in many commercials, films, and television shows such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Latin AMAs, The Affair, World of Dance, The Binge, Mobbed, and so many more. Spending his early years focused on ballet, his love for all genres of dance grew as he grew. Today, Josh teaches at several studios in the greater Seattle area, in addition to running ATP and performing as a solo artist. Lonnis contemporary style is very much unique to who she is. She began her teaching career at a young age in her home studio, Mather Dance Company and then continued to assist Shannon Mather and Blake Mcgrath through her years of training. He has been a guest instructor with BODYTRAFFIC; Luminario Ballet; SUNY Binghamton Summer Dance Institute; Extravadanza in Montreal, Canada; West Coast Dance Academy; Lula Washington Dance Company and School; California Ballet Conservatory; Ballet Pacifica Conservatory; Festival Ballet; Tucson Regional Ballet; Orange County High School for the Arts; Michelle Latimer Dance Company; The Southern Strutt Dance Company; Columbia City Jazz Company; Northern California Dance Conservatory; Master Ballet Academy; Bunker Dance Center; the Be Discovered Talent Development Program; The Dance Awards and many other schools and studios. Additionally, she received an award for the choreography and performance for her solo at auditions. Through her guidance, Marissas students have gone on to dance professionally on Broadway in Grease & Beauty and the Beast, Radio City, Sythesis Dance Project, Cruise Lines and Universities such as Marymount, Montclair State, AMDA, RUTGERS and UCLA just to name a few. She appeared on CMTs hit show, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team. Carisa was selected for her dance ability to be a part of the DCC Show Group, which travels to perform in various countries. Her work has also been perform by the SueMo Dance Company in Milwaukee, WI. Jenna Petty has studied dance for 16 years in lyrical, jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, ballroom and hip hop genres. Can you push even more? Their guidance is what ignited her passion for teaching and choreography. A 10-year student of Seattle tap dance icon Cheryl Johnson, Josh grew up performing with her youth company, "Tap Squad." Lonni has a way of connecting with students of all ages and levels. During her time as a cheerleader, she performed with Selena Gomez, Kenny Chesney and One Republic. Check out who is coming to Starz this summer! Why are you moving? Lonni has had many incredible opportunities in the industry thus far. He will tell you his greatest accomplishment is sharing his passion for teaching and passing his knowledge down to those eager to learn, grow, and most of all experience the love of dance. Sara's students have been accepted into prestigious dance programs at the Edge Performing Arts Center, Oklahoma City University, Chapman University and several other universities. While a company member at the Philadelphia Dance Company, he taught master classes, Francisco has been a company member with the Philadelphia Dance Company; Repertory Dance Theater; Spectrum Dance Theater; Chamber Dance Company; Seattle Opera; California Ballet and Ballet Pacifica. Jenna Petty has studied dance for 16 years in lyrical, jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, ballroom and hip hop genres. She pulls from her training of jazz, hip hop, grooves, technique, and even tap when creating. Sara has set numerous nationally award-winning pieces and her work has received several choreography awards. After many years of competitive dance, traveling the country performing and training he chose to receive training in Acro where he is now certified by The Acrobatic Arts of USA and Canada. Coming out of retirement in August 2014, Francisco performed a solo work for the, Conditioning, Hip Hop, Leaps and Turns, Jazz, Hip Hop, Leaps and Turns, Musical Theater, Acro, Ballet, Combo, Conditioning, Leaps & Turns, Ballet, Conditioning, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical.