2024 Myrtle Beach Dance Convention: Full Schedule

8:00am EDT

Warm Up & Hip Hop - Jr/Sr

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

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+)

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+)

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

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 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Hall B

JR/SR (ages 9+)

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

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 →

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

JR/SR (ages 9+)

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

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 4:40pm - 5:30pm EDT
Hall A

JR/SR (ages 9+)

8:00am EST

Warm Up & Hip Hop - Jr/Sr

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

Hall B

HALL B
Step outside the box in Greg’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

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 8:00am - 9:15am EST
Hall B

JR/SR (ages 9+)

9:25am EST

Freestyle - JR/SR

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

Hall B

HALL B
Freestyle dance is a class overflowing with excitement and energy! Dance to trendy music, enhance your "freestyle" dance skills and gain confidence in our own creative movement. It's a great opportunity to experiment with movement and style in a fun way.

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 →

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

JR/SR (ages 9+)

10:35am EST

Ballet - Jr/Sr

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

Hall B

HALL B
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 10:35am - 11:35am EST
Hall B

JR/SR (ages 9+)

12:25pm EST

Acting - Jr/Sr

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

Ballroom E

BALLROOM E
Come enjoy an acting class with our incredibly talented Emma! If you are interested in testing out your acting skills this is a must!

Faculty

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 →

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

JR/SR (ages 9+)

12:25pm EST

Hip Hop - Jr/Sr

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

Hall B

HALL B
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

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 →

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

JR/SR (ages 9+)

1:45pm EST

Across the Floor - Jr/Sr

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

Hall B

HALL B
Jazz up your floor work! Practice taking up space, counting your strides, and being part of a group in this movement-heavy class.

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 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Hall B

JR/SR (ages 9+)

2:55pm EST

Hip Hop - Jr/Sr

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

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

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

JR/SR (ages 9+)