The Feedback.
Own The Spotlight: VIRTUAL CRITIQUES from our faculty just for YOU!
The Critique
SEE YOUR DANCE IN A NEW LIGHT
Whether you’re getting ready to compete or already have a few runs, our faculty is here to help you see your dance in a new way.
Just like a competition critique, you’ll hear our faculty member’s voice over your music. This audio critique will be the length of your dance PLUS a few extra tips and notes to help you take it to the next level.
*PLEASE ALLOW 48 HOURS TO RECEIVE YOUR CRITIQUE
STEP 2
Select your faculty member on the submission from
STEP 3
Your virtual audio critique will be emailed to you!
The Feedback
TAKE YOUR PIECE TO THE NEXT LEVEL
This NEXT LEVEL audio critique is where our faculty member will not only give you feedback, but will break down your dance as you go along, pausing to elaborate & articulate in even greater detail. Elevate your growth and your dance with this 15-17 minute in-depth critique!
*PLEASE ALLOW 5-7 DAYS TO RECEIVE YOUR CRITIQUE
STEP 2
Select your faculty member on the submission from
STEP 3
Your virtual audio critique will be emailed to you!
RACHEL SIEGEL
Rachel’s early training was in various dance studios throughout West Michigan, including the Grand Rapids Ballet. Rachel has also trained internationally. Studios include Broadway Dance Center in New York City, Pineapple Dance Center in London, England, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Lou Conte Dance Studio, and Joel Hall School of Dance in Chicago, along with many more. Rachel has toured and performed live with well-known artists including KC & The Sunshine Band dancing on their “Feeling You” Tour. Rachel has won multiple dance and choreography awards at the regional and national levels. You can see her choreography on Netflix and Amazon in the feature film ‘The Wedding Party’ (2017). Upon moving to Los Angeles Rachel has performed in multiple music videos. Artists include Tyler Ward, Megan Nicole, Riff Raff, Xcedera, and Boy Band INNOVATE. She has been an opening act for LA Fashion week and continues to train and perform with Liana Blackburn, Gina Starbuck, Destini Rogers, Brooke Pierotti as well as other artists at West Coast Dance Theater, Millennium Dance Complex, T.MILLY Studios, and most other premiere LA studios.
Rachel has worked with Laurieann Gibson on her hit BET Show “Born to Dance” and was a dancer alongside Beau Casper Smart in the movie “48 Hours to Live”. She has enjoyed her time Judging and being on staff at multiple dance competitions across the country and is currently touring as the RevKIDS Director for Revel Dance Convention. Rachel loves spending her time teaching for different intensives, conventions, workshops, and choreographing/teaching at competitive dance studios throughout the country. She is YPAD certified and most recently traveled to Bali, Indonesia to study somatic and emotional release techniques through dance under the direction of Liana Blackburn. Rachel graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance from Western Michigan University and is excited to continue her dance career in the commercial industry of Los Angeles, California.
*judging specialties | jazz, contemporary, lyrical, jazz/funk
MARKUS SHIELDS
Since the first time Markus Shields set foot into rehearsal, he developed an instant passion for dance and choreography. After moving from the Midwest to Los Angeles, he began to build working relationships with choreographers including Wade Robson, Tricia Miranda, Frank Gatson, Parris Goebel, Charm La’Donna, and more. He has become a regular teacher at Millennium Dance Complex LA, Debbie Reynold’s Dance Studio, Edge PAC and other prominent studios in LA as well as becoming an international master instructor.
Shields has performed alongside Kendrick Lamar, Will Smith, KeKe Palmer and more and has embarked on World Tours with Mariah Carey, Chayanne & Jody Watley. While represented by Bloc Talent Agency as a dancer/choreographer, he has starred in ads for JW Marriott, Amtrak and choreographed a commercial for eBay.
Markus has and always strived to be a great storyteller and creator. Whether choreographing for a studio or a world tour, creative directing for personal projects or recording artists, or any other facets of entertainment he always puts his heart inside of his work.
“My goal is to inspire as I aspire, thus creating a beautiful cycle of giving and receiving, teaching and learning, growing and loving!”
*judging specialties | hip hop, jazz/funk, jazz
ASHLEY DAY
Ashley Day is a British born actor and dancer. He trained at the Stomelands School of Ballet and Theatre Arts, The Royal Ballet and Bird College. He made his professional debut at seventeen in Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker. Immediately following, he joined the original company of Mary Poppins. He starred as Jerry Mulligan in An American in Paris and Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street. Other West End credits: Evita, On The Town, The Wizard of Oz, Book of Mormon, Oliver! Funny Girl (Paris). Since his to the United States, Ashley has performed at the Joyce Theatre in Al Blackstone’s Freddie Falls in Love and recurs on Dynasty (CW) as Colin. Ashley has taught and choreographed for several New York and London universities including IAMT, Bird College, Guildford School of Acting, D&B Performing Arts, and has lectured and judged for the I.S.T.D and I.D.T.A associations.
*judging specialties | ballet, musical theatre, tap, jazz
CHRISTIAN DENICE
Christian Denice is orginally from Los Angeles and his professional dance experience includes Odyssey Dance Theatre, River North Dance Chicago, and Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal. He most recently lived in Athens Greece, dancing for Andonis Foniadakis Dance Company and made his Broadway debut in The Little Prince, which opened in New York early 2022. He is a national and international dance choreographer, creating for professional contemporary and contemporary ballet companies across the globe as well and universities and pre-professional dance training programs. As a dance educator, he has been in residence with numerous schools and organizations including Johns Hopkins University Peabody Conservatory. He has won several choreography awards and accolades, and as a dancer, was named one of the top ten male dancers of Chicago in 2010.
judging specialties | contemporary, modern, ballet, lyrical
CHRISTIE SIROTA-JORDON
Christie Sirota-Jordon has been teaching and creating choreography since the age of 15. Training from east to west coast and along some of LA’s hottest choreographers, she holds a wide variety of styles that bring an exciting blend to the classroom. A Pittsburgh native, Christie has traveled nationally with numerous conventions and workshops including CDI (Commercial Dance Intensive), Dance Masters of America, Dance Caravan, Professional Dance Teachers Association, N-House Productions and VIP Dance Competition, as well as teaches master classes and choreography throughout the country.
Her dance and choreography credits include Las Vegas Fashion Week, Latin Icon Juan Luis Guerra, Disney’s boyband NLT, dance/pop group Taxi Doll, workout sensation Hip Hop Abs and more! Christie is a regional trainer for The BodyBar(re) Fitness Franchise and travels nationally setting pieces for competitive dance studios and dance teams.
Christie’s career has transitioned into other facets of the entertainment industry including creating & directing events. She is a National Director for VIPDance Competition, touring the country running competition events for competitive dancers. In 2018, Christie launched her own intensive, 412 The Intensive in Pittsburgh to provide a space for young dancers to explore their artistry, prepare for a career in entertainment and train with the industry’s top instructors from LA & NYC. Christie is proud to announce her expansion to Chicago with 312 The Intensive and the development of The Intensive’s mentorship programs.
With 20 years in the entertainment industry, Christie is preparing the release of her latest programs to include one on one coaching, “next steps” for high school & college artists and specialized attention on building confidence.
*judging specialties | tap, hip hop, jazz/funk, jazz, commercial
LAURA ARONOFF
Laura Aronoff is a performer from Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up training at the renowned Rhythm Dance Center in ATL before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication at Tulane University. Laura has worked in Los Angeles, NYC and Atlanta, performing in musicals, tv/film, music videos, live events, industrials and more! She has performed for brands such as Adidas, Southwest Airlines and Disney Style, as well as live premieres for Cartoon Network, FX Network and HBO. Catch her in Tall Girl 2 (Netflix), Step Up Series: Season 3 (Starz), Pretty Little Liars (HBO) and Will Trent (ABC/Hulu). Laura’s favorite music video credits include Andrew Winghart’s ‘Cry Me A River’ and the official video for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ ‘American Girl’. Regional theatre credits include: West Side Story, Kiss Me Kate, National Tour of Rudolph, and The Music Man.
*judging specialties | musical theatre, jazz, lyrical, commercial