2024 Myrtle Beach Dance Convention: Full Schedule

10:40am EDT

Belly Dance Fusion - JUNIOR

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

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)

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

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 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Ballroom E

TEACHER (ages 18+)

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

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 →

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

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

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 →

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

SENIOR (ages 13+)

8:00am EST

Jazz Funk - JUNIOR

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

Ballroom E

BALLROOM E
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

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 →

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

JUNIOR (ages 9-12)

9:25am EST

Voice - JUNIOR

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

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

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

JUNIOR (ages 9-12)

10:35am EST

Disney Audition - SENIOR

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

Ballroom E

The dance world is incredibly competitive - which is half the fun! Learn the ins and outs of the audition process from our very own Disney Princess, Emma!

Faculty