2024 Myrtle Beach Dance Convention

7:00pm EDT

Hip Hop Pajama Party - ALL DANCERS

Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Grab your pajamas and step outside the box in Sam’s high-energy class that infuses the latest hip hop styles. Unleash your individual style during Pink Friday!

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 →

Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Hall A

ALL DANCERS

7:15am EDT

Wristband Pickup - Studio Owners & Independent Entries

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

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

Wristband Pickup (Teachers & Independent Dancers)

8:00am EDT

Warm Up & Ballet - Seniors

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

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+)

9:30am EDT

Hip Hop - SENIOR

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

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+)

10:40am EDT

Tap - SENIOR

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

HALL A
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 10:40am - 11:40am EDT
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

11:40am EDT

Lunch - SENIOR

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

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

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

LUNCH

12:30pm EDT

Showcase! - ALL DANCERS

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

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 →

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

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

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

1:15pm EDT

Contemporary - SENIOR

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

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

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

SENIOR (ages 13+)

2:25pm EDT

Hip Hop - SENIOR

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

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

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 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

3:35pm EDT

Jazz - SENIOR

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

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

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 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT
Hall A

SENIOR (ages 13+)

4:40pm EDT

Hip Hop - Jr/Sr

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

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 & 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
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
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

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
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
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

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
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+)