2024 Myrtle Beach Dance Convention: Full Schedule

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7:15am EDT

Wristband Pickup - Studio Owners & Independent Entries

Saturday November 2, 2024 7:15am - 7:45am EDT

Hall A

Saturday November 2, 2024 7:15am - 7:45am EDT
Hall A

Wristband Pickup (Teachers & Independent Dancers)

8:00am EDT

Warm Up & Hip Hop - Jr/Sr

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00am - 9:15am EDT

Hall B

HALL B
Step outside the box in Bryant's high-energy class that infuses the latest hip hop styles. Unleash your individual style and get ready to learn a fun and challenging routine!

Faculty

Bryant Culler

Bryant is a professional dancer and hip hop instructor. He is Studio Director of Peace Love Hip Hop in Charleston, SC. He has appeared on Lifetime’s Dance Moms with Candy Apples Dance Center. Bryant was recruited by world-renowned choreographer Greg Chapkis to join the Chapkis Dance... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Hall B

JR/SR (ages 9+)

8:00am EDT

Warm Up & Lyrical - JUNIORS

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00am - 9:15am EDT

Hall C

HALL C
This class will combine technical skills with strength and emotion. You’ll learn an expressive routine that allows you to tell a story through dance.

Faculty

Taylor Quinn

Taylor Quinn is a dancer, choreographer, model, and yoga teacher. She is one of Showstopper’s all-time top-scoring soloists from the east coast. She danced in the company “FireWALL Dance Theatre”, run by Elisa Alaio. She has worked with several artists and bands, including Olivia... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Hall C

JUNIOR (ages 9-12)

8:00am EDT

Warm Up & Ballet - Seniors

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00am - 9:15am EDT

Hall A

HALL A
Get your body warm and ready for a fun day of dance! Sam will bring you back to the basics of ballet and get you ready to conquer your day of dance.

Faculty

Sam Shapiro

Sam Shapiro is a classically trained ballet dancer and teacher. As a young dancer, he started ballet under his mother’s teaching at Wake Forest University. At age 11, he trained at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Sam graduated with commendation from The Royal... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

8:15am EDT

Warm Up & Jazz - TWEEN

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:15am - 9:10am EDT

Grand Ballroom

GRAND BALLROOM
Tweens . . . The spotlight is calling your name! Come join Arielle's lively jazz class. A fun class offering a great foundation to build upon!

Faculty

Arielle Elonys

Arielle Elonys is a Choreographer, Dancer, Actress, Writer, and Singer. Elonys has a Bachelor of Art in Dance from the prestigious Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. Her work has been seen on the TV shows Nashville, Making Moves, and So you Think You Can Dance... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:15am - 9:10am EDT
Grand Ballroom

TWEEN (ages 6-8)

9:00am EDT

Working With Preschoolers - TEACHERS

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Room 101

ROOM 101
Join Glenna for a class on the best way to engage your little ones. From fun music choices to exciting choreography, you’ll leave this class with a fresh and exciting perspective on teaching your preschoolers.

Faculty

Glenna Wilson

Glenna Wilson is a teacher and choreographer. She attended UNC Charlotte, graduating with a degree in dance education for grades K-12. Now, Glenna travels across the country to give inspiration and ideas to teachers across the US for their preschool programs. She also taught with... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Room 101

TEACHER (ages 18+)

9:20am EDT

Hip Hop - TWEENS

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:20am - 10:20am EDT

Grand Ballroom

GRAND BALLROOM
In this fun, high energy, upbeat hip-hop class, you’ll learn a routine that encourages you to move and isolate your body with control, precision and rhythm.

Faculty

Sam Picart

Sam Picart is a dancer, performer, teacher, and choreographer. Sam started off by studying urban street styles and west coast funk styles, creating his own unique style of dance. He began his formal ballet training at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City at age 18 and earned... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:20am - 10:20am EDT
Grand Ballroom

TWEEN (ages 6-8)

9:30am EDT

Jazz - Jr/Sr

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Hall B

HALL B
A vibrant jazz class that will keep you moving! Learn a jazz routine, improve your technique, and have a lot of fun!

Faculty

Alexie Agdeppa

Alexie Agdeppa is a dancer, choreographer, and actress. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a bachelor’s degree in world arts and cultures: dance and choreography. Alexie danced her way to the Top 5 on Season 7 of SYTYCD. She has danced in music videos... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Hall B

JR/SR (ages 9+)

9:30am EDT

Tap - JUNIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Hall C

HALL C
This class will focus on timing, rhythm, and agility while you learn a routine combining different tap styles.

Faculty

Hayley Mac

Hayley Mac is a nationally-recognized choreographer, director, teacher, dancer, designer, and motivational speaker. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University in liberal arts with a focus on theater and a master’s degree in instructional leadership. Hayley was mentored... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Hall C

JUNIOR (ages 9-12)

9:30am EDT

Hip Hop - SENIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Hall A

Step outside the box in Geo’s high-energy class that infuses the latest hip hop styles. Unleash your individual style and get ready to learn a fun and challenging routine!

Faculty

Geo Hubela

Geo Hubela is a choreographer, dancer, and teacher. Geo is co-owner and director of ICON Dance Complex, home of the ICONic Dance Company. Geo's ICONic dancers have performed at events such as World of Dance Live and Beatstock as well as at the Apollo Theater, Madison Square Garden... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

10:15am EDT

Legal Tips & How to Run a Better Dance Studio - TEACHER

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Room 101

ROOM 101
Come join Stacey for a class from a real-life Legally Blonde Lawyer! She owns a studio and knows all of the do's and don't's for your studio!

Faculty

Stacey Parker Austell

Stacey Parker Austell is a dancer, teacher, and faculty member who has been part of the Showstopper family for over 30 years. Tap dancing has long been her passion and she has had opportunities to study extensively with her many mentors, including Savion Glover, Brenda Buffalino... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 101

TEACHER (ages 18+)

10:20am EDT

Dance With Moana - TWEEN

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:20am - 11:15am EDT

Grand Ballroom

GRAND BALLROOM
Tweens . . . The spotlight is calling your name! Come join Glenna’s lively Dance with Moana class!

Faculty

Glenna Wilson

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:20am - 11:15am EDT
Grand Ballroom

TWEEN (ages 6-8)

10:40am EDT

Belly Dance Fusion - JUNIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:40am - 11:40am EDT

Ballroom E

BALLROOM E
This is a one-of-a-kind class that Janelle offers to our Showstopper convention students. Belly Dance Fusion combines classic belly dance with jazz, hip hop, and contemporary influences. You won’t find it anywhere else so don’t miss out!

Faculty

Janelle Jalila Issis

Janelle Issis is a talented, fun loving, full blooded Palestinian-American born national touring belly dance artist, choreographer, performer, certified Yogini, nutritionist and CESD signed Model and Performer. She studied belly dancing as protégé to Aziza of Birmingham and earned... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:40am - 11:40am EDT
Ballroom E

JUNIOR (ages 9-12)

10:40am EDT

Hip Hop - JUNIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:40am - 11:40am EDT

Hall C

HALL C
Step outside the box in Geo’s high-energy class that infuses the latest hip hop styles. Unleash your individual style and get ready to learn a fun and challenging routine!

Faculty

Geo Hubela

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:40am - 11:40am EDT
Hall C

JUNIOR (ages 9-12)

10:40am EDT

Full-Out Hip Hop - SENIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:40am - 11:40am EDT

Hall B

HALL B
Remix! This class is for advanced hip hop dancers who want to add flair and speed to their choreography. Blending hip hop with other styles of dance, FULL-OUT HIP HOP is a class where no one holds back and everyone is ready to MOVE.

Faculty

Bryant Culler

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:40am - 11:40am EDT
Hall B

SENIOR (ages 13+)

10:40am EDT

Tap - SENIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:40am - 11:40am EDT

Hall A

HALL A
This class will focus on timing, rhythm, and agility while you learn a routine combining different tap styles.

Faculty

Hayley Mac

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:40am - 11:40am EDT
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

11:20am EDT

Cool Whip! - TWEENS

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:20am - 11:40am EDT

Grand Ballroom

GRAND BALLROOM
When she says, "COOL!" you say, "WHIP!" Taylor Quinn creates a fun atmosphere for tweens to bond and get the sillies out while busting a move in this mini mid-day class.

Faculty

Taylor Quinn

Taylor Arenz

Taylor Arenz has a Master’s of Science in Athletic Administration and a Bachelor’s of Science in Broadcast Journalism. She is an NFL Pro Bowl cheerleader and cheered for five seasons in the NFL for the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals. She performed at Super Bowl XLIX! Taylor... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Grand Ballroom

TWEEN (ages 6-8)

11:40am EDT

Lunch - JUNIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:40am - 12:20pm EDT

Hall C

Lunch on your own! We’ll see you back at 12:20pm!

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:40am - 12:20pm EDT
Hall C

LUNCH

11:40am EDT

Lunch - SENIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:40am - 12:20pm EDT

Hall A

Lunch on your own! We’ll see you back at 12:20pm!

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:40am - 12:20pm EDT
Hall A

LUNCH

11:40am EDT

Lunch - TWEEN

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:40am - 12:20pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

Lunch is on your own! We'll see you back at 12:20pm!

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:40am - 12:20pm EDT
Grand Ballroom

LUNCH

12:30pm EDT

Showcase! - ALL DANCERS

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:10pm EDT

Hall A

Faculty

Glenna Wilson

Iliana Gravina

Iliana Gravina is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio with a bachelor's degree in communications and public relations. There she competed with the 10-time world champion and 7-time national title winning dance team achieving... Read More →

Julian Thorn

Julian Thorn is a host, judge, and teacher who has been with Showstopper for over 35 years. Julian earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University. He has performed in several productions including Hello Dolly!, La Cage aux Folles, My One and Only, Evita, Showboat, Broadway... Read More →

Alexie Agdeppa

Taylor Arenz

Mackenzi Bolyard-Pizaña

Mackenzi is a dancer, acrobat, singer, choreographer, dance educator, and speaker. She has worked with the industry’s top choreographers in IAF Jazz Project, Academy of Villains, and MusEffect and toured with Lucent Dossier Entertainment and Shade Productions. She can be seen in... Read More →

Bryant Culler

Emma Dahlin

Emma Dahlin grew up in a small town in Virginia where she developed her love of musical theater. Most recognized for her performances with Disney entertainment, Emma has appeared as Rapunzel in Tangled: The Musical, Ariel in Voyage of the Little Mermaid, and Anna in Frozen Singalong... Read More →

Arielle Elonys

Geo Hubela

Janelle Jalila Issis

Sam Picart

Taylor Quinn

Evan Ruggiero

Evan Ruggiero began dancing at the age of 5, and by age 10, he was accepted into the New Jersey Tap Ensemble. During his sophomore year at Montclair State University, Evan was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. Enduring nine surgeries in a six-month period in an effort to save the leg... Read More →

Sam Shapiro

Matt Tayao

Matt Tayao has performed nationally and internationally with superstars such as Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, P. Diddy, Kali Uchis, Charlie Puth, Kelly Rowland, Meghan Trainor, and Ke$ha. He has also appeared in various music videos and on popular shows like MTV Video Music Awards, MTV Movie... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:10pm EDT
Hall A

ALL DANCERS

1:10pm EDT

Tap - TWEEN

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

GRAND BALLROOM
This class will focus on timing, rhythm, and agility while you learn a routine combining different tap styles.

Faculty

Hayley Mac

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom

TWEEN (ages 6-8)

1:10pm EDT

How to Create More Interest & Strengthen Your Ballet Program

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Room 101

ROOM 101
Learn exciting tips to create more interest and strengthen your ballet program.

Faculty

Sam Shapiro

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Room 101

TEACHER (ages 18+)

1:15pm EDT

Hip Hop - Jr/Sr

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Hall B

HALL B
Step outside the box in Geo’s high-energy class that infuses the latest hip hop styles. Unleash your individual style and get ready to learn a fun and challenging routine!

Faculty

Geo Hubela

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Hall B

JR/SR (ages 9+)

1:15pm EDT

Belly Dance Fusion - JUNIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Hall C

HALL C
This is a one-of-a-kind class that Janelle offers to our Showstopper convention students. Belly Dance Fusion combines classic belly dance with jazz, hip hop, and contemporary influences. You won’t find it anywhere else so don’t miss out!

Faculty

Janelle Jalila Issis

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Hall C

JUNIOR (ages 9-12)

1:15pm EDT

Contemporary - SENIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Hall A

HALL A
You’ll learn a contemporary routine that emphasizes the emotional side of dance and strives to connect the mind and body through choreography and improvisation.

Faculty

Arielle Elonys

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

1:15pm EDT

Tap for Teachers - TEACHERS

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Ballroom E

BALLROOM E
This class for teachers will focus on timing, rhythm, and agility while you learn a routine combining different tap styles.

Faculty

Evan Ruggiero

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Ballroom E

TEACHER (ages 18+)

2:10pm EDT

Jazz - TWEEN

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

GRAND BALLROOM
We can’t help but feel like we all love jazz! It’s energetic, fun, and offers so much variety that it totally appeals to everyone! In this class you’ll improve on your skills while getting to dance to trendy music!

Faculty

Taylor Quinn

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom

TWEEN (ages 6-8)

2:25pm EDT

Tap - Jr/Sr

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT

Hall B

HALL B
This class will focus on timing, rhythm, and agility while you learn a routine combining different tap styles.

Faculty

Evan Ruggiero

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT
Hall B

JR/SR (ages 9+)

2:25pm EDT

Ballet - JUNIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT

Hall C

HALL C
Slow it down and let’s bring it back to the basics of ballet with Sam! This talented and elegant ballerina will have you leaving with a sense of achievement and a big smile!

Faculty

Sam Shapiro

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT
Hall C

JUNIOR (ages 9-12)

2:25pm EDT

Hip Hop - SENIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT

Hall A

HALL A
Step outside the box in Matt’s high-energy class that infuses the latest hip hop styles. Unleash your individual style and get ready to learn a fun and challenging routine!

Faculty

Matt Tayao

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

2:25pm EDT

Leaps & Turns - SENIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT

Ballroom E

BALLROOM E
This class will focus on the skills necessary to improve a variety of leaps and turns.

Faculty

Mackenzi Bolyard-Pizaña

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT
Ballroom E

SENIOR (ages 13+)

2:45pm EDT

Teacher Business Seminar, Marketing, & Social Media

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT

Room 101

ROOM 101
The internet has changed the way that we communicate with our dance family. If you’re not taking advantage of the internet and social media, you might not be reaching everyone that you could be! In just over an hour, Angel Roberts will help you to learn how to build a brand and consumer experience. You’ll learn to define your strategy and create a social media plan that works for you!

Faculty

Angel Roberts

Angel Roberts is a nationally-recognized choreographer, dancer, teacher, and costume designer with 20 years of dance and production experience. Angel is the founder and creative director of the national dance movement and hip hop dance studio, Peace Love Hip Hop located in Charleston... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 101

TEACHER (ages 18+)

3:10pm EDT

Belly Dance Fusion - TWEEN

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

GRAND BALLROOM
This is a one-of-a-kind class that Janelle offers to our Showstopper convention students. Belly Dance Fusion combines classic belly dance with jazz, hip hop, and contemporary influences. You won’t find it anywhere else so don’t miss out!

Faculty

Janelle Jalila Issis

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom

TWEEN (ages 6-8)

3:35pm EDT

Hip Hop - JUNIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT

Hall C

HALL C
Hip hop has given the other types of dance a run for their money! We love popping, locking, and isolating (and trying to make it all look easy)! Don’t miss your chance to learn up-to-the-minute moves with Matt!

Faculty

Matt Tayao

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT
Hall C

JUNIOR (ages 9-12)

3:35pm EDT

Pom Pon - JUNIORS

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT

Hall B

For those dancers looking toward trying out for cheer and dance teams. This class focuses on sharp motions using pom-poms for visual effect.

Faculty

Taylor Arenz

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT
Hall B

JUNIOR (ages 9-12)

3:35pm EDT

Jazz - SENIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT

Hall A

HALL A
A vibrant jazz class that will keep you moving! Learn a jazz routine, improve your technique, and have a lot of fun!

Faculty

Taylor Quinn

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

3:35pm EDT

Voice - SENIOR

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT

Ballroom E

BALLROOM E
This class is an amazing opportunity to expand your performance repertoire! Join Emma for a fun-filled class of singing and vocal coaching.

Faculty

Emma Dahlin

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT
Ballroom E

SENIOR (ages 13+)

4:00pm EDT

Gift Bag Handout - REGISTERED TWEENS

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom

TWEEN (ages 6-8)

4:40pm EDT

Hip Hop - Jr/Sr

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:40pm - 5:30pm EDT

Hall A

HALL A
Hip hop has given the other types of dance a run for their money! We love popping, locking, and isolating (and trying to make it all look easy)! Don’t miss your chance to learn up-to-the-minute moves with Angel Roberts!

Faculty

Angel Roberts

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:40pm - 5:30pm EDT
Hall A

JR/SR (ages 9+)