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MAR 20 - MAR 22 CHICAGO, IL
Chicago showcases judges with deep roots in musical theater, commercial dance, and professional performance, delivering focused feedback grounded in artistry and stage presence.
Tiffany Shontelle
Portland, OR
Tiffany Shontelle is a performer, choreographer, producer, and director with a career spanning stage, screen, commercial, and live entertainment. Classically trained at the award-winning Schell School of Dance, she works across multiple styles and continues her education through certifications and training. Her career includes national and international performances, multiple dance and pageant titles, and the honor of Miss Dance USA. Her credits include The Miss America Pageant, MTV, Portland Dance Project, Act One Talent, Academy One Model and Talent Agency, and Living Hope Productions. She performed as a Las Vegas showgirl and principal dancer in 40 Deuce, Beacher’s Madhouse, and major production shows. She also danced for Carnival Cruise Lines and served as lead dancer and choreographer for the band Flexor T. Tiffany has worked commercially with Nike, Nordstrom, Varsity Sportswear, and Handful. As a choreographer and director, she has led productions such as Grease, Chicago, Mary Poppins, Pippin, Bring It On, and Evita. She is the Principal Choreographer of Tiffany Shontelle and Company. She is the founder of Chasing Sunsets Dance Workshop and Convention and currently teaches for Dance Fusion Northwest and Vancouver City Ballet. Tiffany also judges and teaches for national competitions and continues to mentor dancers across the U.S. with a strong focus on artistry, leadership, and empowerment.
Vanessa Huntoon
Phoenix, AZ
Vanessa Huntoon, originally from Phoenix, Arizona, began dancing at age eight, training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acro, and contortion. After graduating high school at 17, she was selected as one of just twenty dancers awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Edge Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, where she trained under industry leaders including Eddie Garcia, Alex Magno, Mandy Moore, and Wade Robson. Vanessa went on to work professionally for over 15 years, with career highlights including Glee, Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance promos, the MTV Movie Awards, and performances with artists such as Justin Timberlake, Cher, Eminem, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the Pussycat Dolls. She has also appeared in national commercials for GAP, iPod, Honda, Lexus, and Quaker. Now based in Arizona, Vanessa teaches jazz, ballet, lyrical, acro, tap, and ballroom, choreographs nationwide, and has guided students to numerous overall awards, scholarships, and recognitions for technique and choreography. A former competition dancer herself, she brings that experience to her role as a judge with Impact Dance Adjudicators.
Joey Fontana
Chicago, IL
Originally from Sterling Heights, Michigan, Joey graduated Magna Cum Laude from Oakland University with a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance. After growing up in the competitive dance world, he began teaching as a senior in high school and has since spent over 12 years teaching and choreographing for studios nationwide. His work has been recognized and awarded at both regional and national levels. Following graduation, Joey served as a Guest Professor of Dance at Oakland University and later signed with the Daniel Hoff Talent Agency in New York City. His performance credits include An Evening with Sutton Foster & Kelli O’Hara as a featured dancer and vocalist, the national tour of Monty Python’s Spamalot!, and numerous regional theatre productions across the country. Currently based in the Chicago suburbs, Joey continues to teach and choreograph while working as an adjudicator, emcee, and convention class instructor for several national competitions, including CRU Dance, StarQuest, Turn It Up, and Elite Dance Challenge. He is excited to return as a judge with Impact Dance Adjudicators.
