2024 Myrtle Beach Dance Convention: Full Schedule

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8:00am EST

Warm Up & Contemporary - SENIOR

Sunday November 3, 2024 8:00am - 9:15am EST

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

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 →

Sunday November 3, 2024 8:00am - 9:15am EST
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

9:25am EST

Hip Hop - SENIOR

Sunday November 3, 2024 9:25am - 10:25am EST

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 Greg Chapkis.

Faculty

Greg Chapkis

Greg Chapkis is a dancer, choreographer, creative director, producer, and studio owner. Greg competed on SYTYCD, NBC’s World of Dance, and made it all the way to the semi-finals on America's Got Talent with his dance crew, Chapkis Dance Family. He has choreographed major productions... Read More →

Sunday November 3, 2024 9:25am - 10:25am EST
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

10:35am EST

Belly Dance Fusion - SENIOR

Sunday November 3, 2024 10:35am - 11:35am EST

Hall A

HALL A
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 →

Sunday November 3, 2024 10:35am - 11:35am EST
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

11:35am EST

Lunch! - SENIOR

Sunday November 3, 2024 11:35am - 12:15pm EST

Hall A

Lunch on your own! We’ll see you back at 12:15pm!

Sunday November 3, 2024 11:35am - 12:15pm EST
Hall A

LUNCH

12:25pm EST

Jazz - SENIOR

Sunday November 3, 2024 12:25pm - 1:35pm EST

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

Courtney Ortiz

Courtney Ortiz is a professional dancer, educator, adjudicator, and proud YoungARTS award winner. She has traveled the world collecting stage and screen credits including the Broadway National Tour of Finding Neverland, In The Heights, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, the International... Read More →

Sunday November 3, 2024 12:25pm - 1:35pm EST
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

1:45pm EST

Ballet - SENIOR

Sunday November 3, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST

Hall A

HALL A
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

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 →

Sunday November 3, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

2:50pm EST

Studio Owner Giveaway - STUDIO OWNERS

Sunday November 3, 2024 2:50pm - 2:55pm EST

Hall A

Sunday November 3, 2024 2:50pm - 2:55pm EST
Hall A

TEACHER (ages 18+)

2:55pm EST

Pom Pon - SENIOR

Sunday November 3, 2024 2:55pm - 3:55pm EST

Hall A

HALL A
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

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 →

Sunday November 3, 2024 2:55pm - 3:55pm EST
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)