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FEB 6 - FEB 8 HOUSTON, TX
Houston’s judges combine extensive experience in education, choreography, and adjudication, providing clear, supportive feedback with a strong focus on technique, artistry, and dancer well-being.
Sarah Beth Byrum
Eugene, OR
Sarah Beth Byrum holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dance from the University of Oregon and founded All That! Dance Company the same year. She has been the owner and director of a thriving studio for over 25 years, operating three locations and serving thousands of dancers. A passionate educator and choreographer, Sarah Beth has produced more than fifty full-length concert events and is the founder and creative director of the annual production The Nutcracker Remixed. Her choreography and students have earned numerous regional and national awards. Throughout her career, Sarah Beth has received widespread recognition, including features in Spotlight on Dance and Family Fun Magazine, the Gerald E. Bruce Award, and honors from multiple national dance and arts organizations. She is a published contributor to Dance Studio Life, an ambassador for the Dance Studio Owners Association, and currently travels as a dance adjudicator and competition director. Sarah Beth is proudly on the judging roster with Impact Dance Adjudicators.
Brittni Johnson
St. Louis, MO
Brittni Johnson, M.Ed., LPC is a dance educator, choreographer, adjudicator, and licensed professional mental health counselor from the St. Louis, Missouri area. She trained as a competitive dancer in studio, team, and company settings and now specializes in supporting dancers through both movement and mental wellness. Brittni holds a Master’s degree in Clinical/Mental Health Counseling and owns a private practice dedicated to treating dancers. She works with studios, dance teams, and college programs, creating choreography, teaching classes, leading workshops, and consulting on dancer well-being. She is the co-founder of Alignment: A Mental Health Therapist’s Guide to Dance Education, where she provides mental health education and resources to the dance community through workshops, trainings, and consultations. A passionate advocate for mental health and safety in dance, Brittni believes every dancer deserves the tools to support their physical and mental wellness for longevity, confidence, and overall happiness. She is currently on the judging roster with Impact Dance Adjudicators.
Rachel Roberts
Tulsa, OK
Rachel Roberts is a dance instructor and national award-winning choreographer with over 20 years of experience, as well as a national dance adjudicator for more than 13 years. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, and now based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rachel has been immersed in the performing arts since the age of three, training extensively in dance, musical theatre, acting, and voice under many renowned instructors. A graduate with honors from the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, Rachel has toured nationally and internationally with Dream Tour USA and performed in numerous concerts and musical productions. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business from Oklahoma City University, where she was named Outstanding Graduating Senior and performed with the American Spirit Dance Company and OCU Liturgical Dance Troupe. Her performance credits include roles in A Chorus Line, Crazy for You, and Swan Lake, as well as television and commercial appearances. Rachel has choreographed numerous title-winning solos for contestants in the Miss America Organization and has served as a video demonstrator for the Ballet and Jazz sections of the Dance Studio Syllabus. She currently focuses on private instruction and choreography in the Tulsa area, travels as a master class instructor, and adjudicates regional and national competitions. Rachel is proudly on the roster with Impact Dance Adjudicators, is a member of the National Dance Education Organization, and is passionate about inspiring and supporting the next generation of dancers.
