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Houston Dance Convention 2019

8:00am CST

Warm Up & Jazz - Seniors

BALLROOM 1 - AZALEA (4TH FLOOR)

We can’t help but feel like we all love jazz! It’s energetic, fun, and offers so much variety that it totally appeals to everyone! In this class you’ll improve on your skills while getting to dance to trendy music!

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Hayley Mac

Professional Tap Dancer & Choreographer

Hayley Mac is a nationally-recognized choreographer, director, teacher, dancer, designer, and motivational speaker. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University in liberal arts with a focus on theater and a master’s degree in instructional leadership. Hayley was mentored... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2019 8:00am - 9:15am CST
Ballroom 1 - Azalea

9:30am CST

Hip Hop - Seniors

BALLROOM 1 - AZALEA (4TH FLOOR)

Hip hop has given the other types of dance a run for their money! We love popping, locking and isolating (and trying to make it all look easy)! Don’t miss your chance to learn up-to-the-minute moves with Geo Hubela!

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Geo Hubela

International Hip Hop Dancer & Choreographer

Geo Hubela is a choreographer, dancer, and teacher. Geo is co-owner and director of ICON Dance Complex, home of the ICONic Dance Company. Geo's ICONic dancers perform at events such as World of Dance Live and Beatstock as well as at the Apollo Theater, Madison Square Garden, and on... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Ballroom 1 - Azalea

10:45am CST

Old School Hip Hop - Seniors

BONUS ROOM - MAGNOLIA (2ND FLOOR)

Get into the groove with great moves while learning style, musicality and technique! This class will take you back to classic old-school hip-hop!

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Dena Rizzo

MTV, VH1, Queen of Hip Hop

Dena Rizzo is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer with over 30 years of dance experience. Dena ran her own multi-genre dance studio for 20 years and produced her own series of popular instructional hip hop videos. She taught for 15 years in New York City for the Destination Broadway... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Bonus Room - Magnolia

10:45am CST

Tap - Seniors

BALLROOM 1 - AZALEA (4TH FLOOR)

This class will help you to further develop tap skills, focusing on clarity of sounds and musicality. Not only will you learn skills that you’ll use in the future, you’ll be inspired in the process! Evan, who lost his right leg to cancer, never gave up and now continues to wow the crowd by tapping with one leg.

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Evan Ruggiero

The Ellen Show, Inside Edition

Evan Ruggiero is a dancer, singer, and actor. At age 19, he was diagnosed with bone cancer and had to have one of his legs amputated above the knee. After his recovery, Evan designed his own peg leg and is now one of the most inspirational tap dancers in the world. He has danced on... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Ballroom 1 - Azalea

11:45am CST

LUNCH - Seniors

Lunch on your own! Check out some of the local spots and we'll see you back at 12:45pm!

Saturday November 9, 2019 11:45am - 12:45pm CST

1:40pm CST

Contemporary - Seniors

BALLROOM 1 - AZALEA (4TH FLOOR)

You’ll learn a contemporary routine that emphasizes the emotional side of dance and strives to connect the mind and body through choreography and improvisation.

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Hannahlei Cabanilla

Winner of SYTYCD Season 15

Hannahlei Cabanilla is a dancer, teacher, and the Season 15 winner of SYTYCD. After her win, she performed in the SYTYCD Live! tour. Hannahlei was a dancer in Rent Live! on Fox. She has performed with several artists including Selena Gomez at the AMA’s, in Sia’s “The Greatest... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2019 1:40pm - 2:40pm CST
Ballroom 1 - Azalea

1:40pm CST

Leaps & Turns - Seniors

BONUS ROOM - MAGNOLIA (2ND FLOOR)

“Progressions Boot Camp”: A Boot Camp styled class of non stop progression combinations including leaps and turns - designed to strengthen and structure a dancers core.

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Eliana Girard

Winner SYTYCD, Cirque du Soleil, ABT, Joffrey Ballet, Alvin Ailey

Eliana Girard is a dancer, choreographer, actress, and the Season 9 winner of SYTYCD. At age 16, Eliana moved to New York City to join the American Ballet Theater and the Joffrey Ballet before getting a full scholarship at the official school of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2019 1:40pm - 2:40pm CST
Bonus Room - Magnolia

2:55pm CST

Jazz - Seniors

BALLROOM 1 - AZALEA (4TH FLOOR)

We can’t help but feel like we all love jazz! It’s energetic, fun, and offers so much variety that it totally appeals to everyone! In this class you’ll improve on your skills while getting to dance to trendy music!

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Hayley Mac

Professional Tap Dancer & Choreographer

Hayley Mac is a nationally-recognized choreographer, director, teacher, dancer, designer, and motivational speaker. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University in liberal arts with a focus on theater and a master’s degree in instructional leadership. Hayley was mentored... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2019 2:55pm - 3:55pm CST
Ballroom 1 - Azalea

4:10pm CST

Be in our Showstopper Video! - Seniors

BALLROOM 1 - AZALEA (4TH FLOOR)

Join Angel for a jam-packed class full of dancing and an opportunity to be in one of Showstopper's videos. Show off your best moves with all of your friends. Camera, lights, ACTION!

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Angel Roberts

Founder of Peace Love Hip Hop, Award Winning Choreographer

Angel Roberts is a nationally-recognized choreographer, dancer, teacher, and an award-winning costume designer with 20 years of dance and production experience. Angel is the founder and creative director of the national dance movement and hip hop dance studio, Peace Love Hip Hop located... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2019 4:10pm - 5:10pm CST
Ballroom 1 - Azalea

8:30am CST

NYC Kickline - Seniors

BONUS ROOM - MAGNOLIA (2ND FLOOR)

This class requires teamwork and dazzling precision. The distinctive style transcends a multitude of dance disciplines including jazz, musical theater, lyrical and tradition kick line.

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Kristin Johnson

Radio City Rockette

Kristin Johnson is a dancer, performer, choreographer, and a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer. Kristin earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre from Florida State University. She was a dance captain on Broadway for Tony Award-winning director/choreographer... Read More →

Sunday November 10, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CST
Bonus Room - Magnolia

8:30am CST

Warm Up & Contemporary - Seniors

BALLROOM 1 - AZALEA (4TH FLOOR)

You’ll learn a contemporary routine that emphasizes the emotional side of dance and strives to connect the mind and body through choreography and improvisation.

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Arielle Elonys

Nashville, Where We Begin, America’s Best Dance Crew

Arielle Elonys is a dancer, choreographer, casting director, actress, model, writer, and singer. Arielle earned a bachelor’s degree in dance from Loyola Marymount University. She has appeared on numerous television shows and movies including Nashville, Making Moves, SYTYCD, and... Read More →

Sunday November 10, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CST
Ballroom 1 - Azalea

9:55am CST

Musical Theatre - Seniors

BALLROOM 1 - AZALEA (4TH FLOOR)

This Musical Theatre class will explore the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. Emphasis will be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance.

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Mary Ann Lamb

Broadway Legend seen in Fosse, Chicago, Jerome Robbins Broadway, Gypsy

Mary Ann Lamb is a dancer, performer, and choreographer. Currently, she choreographs for the hit FX television series Fosse/Verdon. Mary Ann choreographed for the Connecticut Repertory Theater, Symphony Space in NYC, and Coupe Youth Ballet. Mary Ann has performed in 11 Broadway shows... Read More →

Sunday November 10, 2019 9:55am - 10:55am CST
Ballroom 1 - Azalea

11:05am CST

Hip Hop - Seniors

BALLROOM 1 - AZALEA (4TH FLOOR)

In this fun, high energy, upbeat hip-hop class, you’ll learn a routine that encourages you to move and isolate your body with control, precision and rhythm.

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Mark Villaver

Toured with Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Ricky Martin, Ari B and Demi Lovato

Mark Villaver is a dancer, teacher, performer, and choreographer. Mark finished in the Top 10 on Season 14 of SYTYCD. He toured internationally with Taylor Swift on The Red Tour, The 1989 Tour, and The Reputation Tour. Mark has also worked with artists including Ariana Grande, Ricky... Read More →

Sunday November 10, 2019 11:05am - 12:05pm CST
Ballroom 1 - Azalea

12:05pm CST

LUNCH - Seniors

Lunch on your own! Check out some of the local spots and we'll see you back at 1:00pm!

Sunday November 10, 2019 12:05pm - 1:00pm CST

1:00pm CST

Tap - Seniors

BALLROOM 1 - AZALEA (4TH FLOOR)

Aaron is here to bring a fresh new style for the next generation of tappers, combining precise rhythmic timing and performance flare. If you are looking for a challenging yet exciting class, this is the class for you!

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Aaron Burr

Tap Dogs, Singing' in the Rain, Doctor Doolittle

Aaron Burr is a world-renowned tap dancer. He received a five-star review from the Scotsman for his performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He has performed on America’s Got Talent, with the group Rhythmatic on Season 1 of NBC’s World of Dance, and was given the title of... Read More →

Sunday November 10, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Ballroom 1 - Azalea

1:00pm CST

Voice - Seniors

PECAN ROOM (4TH FLOOR)

This class is an amazing opportunity to expand your performance repertoire! Join Julian, the voice of Showstopper, for a fun-filled class of singing and vocal coaching.

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Julian Thorn

Showstopper National Host for 27 years, Phantom of the Opera, Opryland

Julian Thorn is a host, judge, and teacher who has been with Showstopper for over 35 years. Julian earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University. He has performed in several productions including Hello Dolly, La Cage aux Folles, My One and Only, Evita, Showboat, Broadway... Read More →

Sunday November 10, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Pecan Room

2:15pm CST

Contemporary - Seniors

BALLROOM 1 - AZALEA (4TH FLOOR)

You’ll learn a contemporary routine that emphasizes the emotional side of dance and strives to connect the mind and body through choreography and improvisation.

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Arielle Elonys

Nashville, Where We Begin, America’s Best Dance Crew

Arielle Elonys is a dancer, choreographer, casting director, actress, model, writer, and singer. Arielle earned a bachelor’s degree in dance from Loyola Marymount University. She has appeared on numerous television shows and movies including Nashville, Making Moves, SYTYCD, and... Read More →

Sunday November 10, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Ballroom 1 - Azalea

3:20pm CST

Hip Hop - Seniors

BALLROOM 1 - AZALEA (4TH FLOOR)

In this fun, high energy, upbeat hip-hop class, you’ll learn a routine that encourages you to move and isolate your body with control, precision and rhythm.

(Juniors are welcome to join!)

Faculty

Mark Villaver

Toured with Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Ricky Martin, Ari B and Demi Lovato

Mark Villaver is a dancer, teacher, performer, and choreographer. Mark finished in the Top 10 on Season 14 of SYTYCD. He toured internationally with Taylor Swift on The Red Tour, The 1989 Tour, and The Reputation Tour. Mark has also worked with artists including Ariana Grande, Ricky... Read More →

Sunday November 10, 2019 3:20pm - 4:15pm CST
Ballroom 1 - Azalea