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MAY 15 - MAY 17 SACRAMENTO, CA
Sacramento features a judging panel focused on strong technique, musical precision, and confident performance. Judges deliver clear, specific feedback that helps dancers refine execution, control, and stage presence across all styles.
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. Following the program, Vanessa signed with an agent and went on to work professionally for over 15 years. Her career highlights include Glee, Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance promos, the MTV Movie Awards, and performances with 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.
Cynthia Frias
San Antonio, TX
Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Cynthia graduated from Oklahoma City University’s Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment with a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance Performance and a minor in Spanish. While at OCU, she performed with the American Spirit Dance Company and trained under renowned faculty. Her professional credits include Texas! The Outdoor Musical, SeaWorld productions, Peppermint Parkway, and commercial work. From 2017–2022, Cynthia performed as a dancer with Disney Cruise Line across three ships, later stepping into leadership roles as Line Captain and Entertainment Manager. Since returning to San Antonio, Cynthia has focused on teaching and mentoring young dancers through master classes and intensives across Texas. She has created award-winning choreography for high school varsity and junior varsity dance teams, as well as competitive studio teams. Cynthia has adjudicated for Platinum National Dance Competition and recently choreographed Shrek the Musical Jr. and Finding Nemo Jr. at the Cailloux Theatre in Kerrville, TX. She is currently on the roster of judges with Impact Dance Adjudicators.
