Showstopper 2007-2008 Convention
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Julian Thorn
Convention Host
Julian has performed at Opryland, USA, in the European tour of Bubbling Brown Sugar, and also in Broadway Magic. His national touring credits include Hello Dolly, La Cage aux Folles, My One and Only, Evita, Showboat, and Phantom of the Opera. As our host, Julian's excitement and enthusiasm make this convention weekend unforgettable.

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Hayley McClelland
Tap Classes
You may have seen this tap phenomenon in 42nd Street, Hotel Broadway, West Side Story, Crazy for You, Tap Girls, Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, Grease, or the American Choreography Awards.
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Darrin Henson
Funky Jazz and Hip Hop Classes
MTV’s Choreographer of the Year 2000 & star of HBO’s Soul Food. Darrin is an extremely gifted choreographer whose talents have earned him the distinction of "choreographer to the stars." In addition to winning MTV's choreographer of the year for *NSYNC's Bye, Bye, Bye, he has also choreographed stage shows for some of music's top artists including Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Prince and, most recently, Jennifer Lopez' European Promotional Tour. With the #1 video-Darrin’s Dance Moves, he’s tops!

 

Mary Ann Lamb
Lyrical, Jazz, Broadway Jazz, & Technique Classes
One of New York City’s biggest Broadway names. Most recently seen in the Academy Award winning film Chicago, Mary Ann is a STAR that has danced in the Broadway shows Contact, Suessical, Fosse, Chicago, Funny Thing Happened, Goodbye Girl, Jerome Robbins Broadway, Starlight Express, Carrie, Song & Dance, Can Can, Damn Yankees, and Promises, Promises.

 
 

Geo Hubela
Hip Hop Classes
Best known to audiences for hosting MTV’s new series Becoming. He is internationally known as one of today’s leading performers for his work with PINK, Britney Spears, NSYNC, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson, Jessica Simpson, Selena, Smashmouth, and The Spice Girls! His new video Geo’s Dance Party is his latest hit!

 

Dena Rizzo
Hip Hop Classes
An extraordinarily talented teacher who has taken her creativity to become one of America's biggest names in hip hop. Dena has choreographed videos, commercials, theatre productions, as well as producing her own instructional videos, and recently worked on MTV. Her high energy, body poppin', funky footwork will teach you how to stay in the groove. She has incorporated all forms of dance to create a very unique style that is truly her own and it is hot!
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Charissa Seaman
Jazz Classes and Lyrical Jazz Classes
Charissa has been shaking up the dance world for over 10 years and is nationally known as a dancer, choreographer, and actress. She has performed three world tours with Britney Spears, danced at the American Music Awards, the Bill Board Awards, The Grammy Awards, and The MTV VMA Awards, She has been seen on the David Letterman Show, Jay Leno, The Rosie O’Donnel Show, KathyLee & Regis, Passions & Days of Our Lives. She has appeared in many national commercials, national ads, and on the cover of Dance Spirit Magazine.

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Jason Ramsburg
Tap Classes
This rising star has performed in several Off-Broadway productions, including 42nd Street, Guys & Dolls, The King and I and Meet Me in St. Louis. He has danced at Universal Studios and toured with the Harlem Globe Trotters.

 
 

Rachel Ross
Make-up Classes
Join one of Showstopper’s most beautiful photogenic winners as she shares her make-up and beauty secrets with you, for both “stage” and “off-stage”. She is a professional Hollywood hair and make-up artist, model, and dancer. Rachel has worked on Extreme Makeover Wedding Edition, MTV Movie Awards, Seinfeld-The Reunion, and with Clay Aiken on his music video. Currently, Rachel is a part of the hit new show-So You Think You Can Dance! Rachel has a unique talent for making you look beautiful!

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Rebecca Downing
Ballet Classes and Rockette Classes
Rebecca is an exceptionally talented director, choreographer & dancer. With Broadway credentials such as My Fair Lady, Crazy for You and Will Rogers Follies, she also enjoyed fifteen years as a Radio City Music Hall Rockette.

 

Mary MacLeod
Jazz Classes
Mary is a Broadway star, actress, and choreographer! Her credits include the Broadway Shows FOSSE, Chicago, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, and Guys & Dolls!

Natalie Kane
Jazz Classes
Natalie is a top dance model and her incredible talent has been seen on ABC, NBC, FOX, and ESPN as a Minnesota Timber Wolf dancer. Her strong ballet background makes this jazz teacher tops.
 
Dusty Button
Assisting Teacher
This up and coming young dance star has studied on scholarship at the Kirov Academy, graduated from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at ABT (where she performs with the studio company), and currently plans to complete her graduate studies at The Royal Ballet School in London
 
Angel Roberts
Costume Classes
Angel is a costume designer from Los Angeles. She has worked in film and television for 12 years. Her projects include Third Rock from the Sun, Sister, Sister, and she recently finished up 8 years on That 70's Show.
 
Stacey Parker
Teachers' Legal Class and Tap Class
Stacey is a real life Legally Blonde! A Graduate of Duke University, she is a lawyer in North Carolina. She uses her brain, beauty and talent as a billboard for young women.
 

Debbie Roberts
Studio Owners Business Class
With credentials such as Harvard University, director, producer, dance studio owner and author, Debbie has had a tremendous impact on dance in America. Debbie has a strong reputation as a successful business woman and has appeared on the covers of Dance Teacher Now Magazine, in Dance Magazine, Glamour Magazine, and Entrepreneur Magazine. As National Director of Showstopper American Dance Championships for 27 years, she will share her secrets of success.

 

 

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