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APR 17 - APR19 SIOUX FALLS, SD
Sioux Falls highlights judges who combine strong performance and choreography backgrounds with a deep commitment to dancer education and well-being, delivering feedback that supports both artistic growth and long-term success.
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.
Brittni Johnson
St. Louis, MO
Brittni Johnson, M.Ed., LPC is from the St. Louis, MO area where she trained as a competitive dancer in the studio, team and company environments. She is a dance educator, choreographer, adjudicator, mental wellness workshop facilitator and licensed professional mental health counselor. She owns her own private practice specializing in treating dancers. She works with many studios, dance teams and college programs creating choreography, teaching classes, implementing workshops, and consulting. Brittni holds a Master's degree in Clinical/Mental Health Counseling and is passionate about combining the world of dance movement and mental health and wellness. She is the co-founder of Alignment: A Mental Health Therapist's Guide to Dance Education where she provides mental health education and support to the dance community through workshops, online trainings, webinars, consultations and products. She continues to be an advocate for mental health and safety in the dance community. She believes every dancer should be empowered with the skills to protect their overall physical and mental wellness to ensure longevity in their career and overall happiness in their life. Brittni is currently on the roster of judges with Impact Dance Adjudicators
Tara Iacobucci
Cranston, RI
Beginning her studies at a young age in all genres of dance, Tara later transitioned into performing a variety of ballets with Ballet RI. Fast forward, Tara became the director of the award-winning dance companies at The Talent Factory in Rhode Island, where many of her students have gone on to accept prestigious scholarships at such places as Marymount Manhattan College, Montclair State University, Elon University, PACE University, as well as professional schooling and companies overseas. Her choreography has been chosen to be a part of the Boston Contemporary Dance Festival during its inaugural year, and she premiered work at the Joyce Theater in NYC. In 2019, Tara had the pleasure of visiting Joffrey Ballet’s Jazz & Contemporary Pre-Professional Training Program in New York City to hold her own audition and cast dancers for a piece she choreographed for their end of the year show. Tara was thrilled to get the opportunity to expand her knowledge when taking on, and participating in, a few film projects. From international costume companies, to promo videos, to the most recent film project with close friend and inspiration, Andy Pellick, that was graciously promoted by Dance Teacher Magazine. Tara strives to emphasize the importance of never feeling complacent and always remaining a student. She can be seen traveling throughout the country for various competitions and conventions, and is also on faculty at Dean College. Feel free to check out more about Tara at taramariechoreography.com
