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APR 10 - APR 12 MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Minneapolis showcases judges with strong roots in performance, education, and studio leadership, delivering clear feedback grounded in technique and artistry.
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.
Maria Pomerleau
Minneapolis, MN
Maria began her dance training in Des Moines, Iowa at Betty Hill Dance Studios, where she later returned as an instructor and choreographer. As a teen, she danced professionally in live shows and commercials, including performances on Disneyland’s stages, while also earning recognition as an award-winning competitive soloist and team member. Maria’s passion for teaching led her to guest choreograph across the Midwest for theatre productions, competitive studios, and high school dance teams. She later founded Lake Area Dance Center in the Twin Cities, where under her direction the studio earned honors such as National Title Winners, National Group Champions, and Top Studio of the Year. After fifteen years of studio ownership, Maria now teaches and choreographs with Dance Revue in the Twin Cities, specializing in ballet, jazz, and musical theatre. Beyond dance, she holds degrees in Chemical Engineering, French, and an MBA, bringing a thoughtful and well-rounded perspective to her work as a judge. Maria is proud to be on the roster of judges with Impact Dance Adjudicators.
