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MAY 1 - MAY 3 SEATTLE, WA
Seattle showcases judges with strong professional performance backgrounds, offering focused feedback rooted in versatility, musicality, and performance quality.
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.
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.
Vikas Arun
Seattle, WA
Vikas is a trailblazing tap artist and educator, recognized as the first South Asian dancer to be sponsored by Capezio, receive a residency with the American Tap Dance Foundation, and perform in the global production STOMP. His performance credits include Good Morning America, NBC’s New Amsterdam, So You Think You Can Dance, commercials for J.Crew and Vogue, and a live performance for over 50,000 people at Houston Texans Stadium. Through his company, Project Convergence, Vikas uniquely blends tap dance with Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian percussive dance form. The company has performed at Lincoln Center and Alvin Ailey, and has been featured in The New York Times and The Hindu. A sought-after guest instructor at Broadway Dance Center and Columbia University, Vikas is known for challenging and inspiring dancers worldwide. He is proud to be a judge with Impact Dance Adjudicators.
