Travis Wall
Travis has appeared on the Showstopper American Dance Championships Television Show, while dancing for Denise Wall's Dance Energy. He also performed for two year on Broadway in the Music Man. Travis designs many of his own costumes and clothing. More recently, Travis competed in FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" competition. Look out for this talented star!



Brian Friedman
This former Showstopper participant is best known as a judge on Fox’s #1 hit show “so you think you can dance?” , Brian is taking the dance world by storm! Choreography credits include Britney Spears, Usher, Beyonce, Prince, Mya, *NSync, Pink, Aaron Carter, Ashanti, Hilary Duff, Christina Milian, Paris Hilton, That 70’s Show, Will & Grace, and Ellen Degeneres. You can also learn Brian’s moves in his instructional/reality DVD, “Freestyle”, available now at Amazon.com, and Best Buy, etc. To find out more about Brian, check out his official web site http://www.brianfriedmanfreestyle.com!

 

Blake McGrath, a former Showstopper winner, has moved on to a professional dance career. He has accomplished so much since his days with Showstopper. Some of Blake's accomplishments are: Signing a two year contract with Janet Jackson for videos and her upcoming 2006 World Tour, appearing in October 2006 on the reality TV show "Dancelife" produced by Jennifer Lopez on MTV, appearance with Janet Jackson on the "Oprah" show on September 26th 2006, a finalist on the first season of "So You Think You Can Dance" in 2005, appearance in the movie "Rent" in 2005, and appearance on the cover of Dance Spirit Magazine in December 2006. Blake has already achieved so much in his career. Watch out for this talented star!

 

Joey Csiki is a past winner of the Showstopper Myrtle Beach National TV Show in 1994 and 1995. He has danced for numerous companies such as The Canadian Dance Company, Du Captitale Ballet in Toulouse France, Princess Grace Academy in Monaco, and The Hong Kong Ballet. Dancing has taken Joey through out many countries like Europe, Central America, Asia, and the USA. He also was nominated for the Nijinsky Award funded by the Princess Grace Foundation in Monaco 2004. Be ready for even more great news from this talented person.

 

Kristin McQuaid competed in Showstopper competitions for years. She is currently living in Los Angeles, CA where she is pursuing her career in dance and acting. Kristin has done numerous commercials and plays as "Suzanne" on American Dreams. Kristin has also danced with Prince, Britney Spears, and Mandy Moore. Be ready to hear more from this up and coming star!!!

 

Lisa Maietta - A former Showstopper participant is enjoying a successful Musical Theatre career. She was seen on the European Tour of GREASE (performed in Germany!), the National Tour of GREASE, starring Frankie Avalon and Chubby Checker. She was featured in the roles of Frenchy and Cha-Cha. She has performed in numerous regional theatres including Mill Mountain Theatre, Gateway Playhouse, Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, and much more. She has performed in Theme Parks, Cabarets, Video, and Film. When home in NYC, Lisa enjoys teaching and choreographing. Her choreography credits include Grease, The Wiz, The Music Man, Pirates of Penzance, Godspell, and Little Shop of Horrors.

 

Quinton Weathers grew up in Austin,Texas where he competed with Body Talk Dance Company. He won Jr. & Sr. overall soloist, Duet/Trio with group numbers from 1991-1999, and placed in the Top 5 at the 1995 National Finals with his lyrical solo. He lived in Los Angeles for five years where he worked with artists Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Minogue, Anastacia, Yasmeen, Solange Knowles, Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard to name a few. He has also done commercials, industrials and print So You Think You Can Dance, I-pod, Motorola, Nintendo, 7-Up, Pepsi, Nike, Diesel and Trading Spaces. His TV and film credits include Dreamgirls, Adam and Steve, Honey, Varsity Blues, Nickelodeon's All That and Taina, Soul Train and the opening ceremonies for the 2002 Paralympics. Quinton has taught master classes all over the United States, Japan and Korea. He has recently moved back to Austin, Texas and has opened his own dance studio The Dance Spot!

 

Chad Moore, a Showstopper regional and national champion in 2004 and 2005, was crowned the ULTIMATE Justin Timberlake on MTV's My Own. He co-stars in the new season of Nickelodeon's Unfabulous and the Disney Channel's New Years Rockin' Eve Party. Chad has been seen on Nip/Tuck, Entourage, Untold Stories of the ER, and commercials for Myspace.com, Match.com, and Nestle. He has been in Dance Spirit Magazine, Teen Vogue, and Pagentry. Chad was also the lead in the national tour of the hit new musical, Ain't We Got Fun! Look out for this talented star!

 

Cathy-Lee Hambright grew up competing at Showstopper competitions. As owner of Dancers EDGE in Winston-Salem, NC, Cathy-Lee Hambright uses her more than eighteen years of dance experience to teach her students a true love of all things dance. She is in her fifth season as a professional dancer for the NFL Carolina Panthers, where she was chosen as winner of the 2003 Captains Choice Award, and has been a team Captain for three years (the 2004, 2005, and 2006 seasons). Cathy-Lee has choreographed for top events and groups throughout the Southeast, including Charlotte Shout and the Carolina Panthers. She has also worked as a guest artist with Arts Alive. Her choreography has won state, regional, and national recognition and awards. In addition to her dance background, Cathy-Lee also has twelve years of modeling and pageant experience. Cathy-Lee believes in the true spirit of giving back to the community, and is involved in several charitable causes and organizations. She recently participated in A Night of Dancing with the Stars, to benefit The American Cancer Society.

 




Charissa Seaman
Charissa has been a "Britney Spears Dancer" for the past 3 years, dancing alongside Britney in every video, television appearance and awards show.She has toured the world with Britney and N'SYNC, and has made various other TV, Film, and Commercial appearances. Before hitting it big, Charissa was a Showstopper National Winner dancing with Southern Strut Dance Studio in Columbia, SC.



LeAnn Rhimes
Before becoming the Singing Mega Super Star she is, LeAnn was a member of the Center Stage School of the Performing Arts in Ridgeland, MS. Her first national competition was at Showstopper at the age of 4! She did a song & dance number to "Getting to Know You" with her powerful and emotional voice. Even at such a young age, it was obvious she was destined for the 'big time'.



Nick Carter
Nick and Aaron Carter-
Aaron Carter
Nick and Aaron both sharpened their dance moves on the Showstopper Stage before going on to become the pop superstars they are now. Nick is traveling the world with the pop group The Backstreet Boys, and Aaron is coming into his own as a hot new pop singer and dancer.



Wes Hart was a Showstopper dancer for many years with Peggy's Hart's School of Dance. Wes is now pursuing a Music Theatre degree from Oklahoma City University (OCU) and is a member of the Nationally Acclaimed "American Spirit Dance Company" under the direction of Jo Rowen. He also studies dance (tap) with the one and only Robert Reed. Wes is currently on the Vice-President's Honor Roll at OCU with a 3.9 GPA.

Wes has had several lead and supporting lead roles in many musicals/plays/operas. Wes' regional theatre credits include: "West Side Story", "A Chorus Line", "Footloose", and "Wizard of Oz" with Lyric Theatre; "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Annie Get Your Gun", "Me and My Girl", "West Side Story", and Disney's "Beauty and the Beast", with Music Theatre of Wichita.

Watch out for this up and coming star!!!

 

Lance Bass -
NSYNC's bass singer is a former Showstopper contestant from Laurel, Mississippi! With NSYNC, Lance has performed alongside such stars as Celine Dion and Gloria Estefan, but singing isn't his only talent! He has made his acting debut on the WB television show "7th Heaven" and own his own music and film produciton company! Catch him on the VH-1 show "Driven"!

 

Jennifer Russell
Jennifer has performed principle roles on Broadway, appeared on nationally aired television shows as well as off Broadway and regional theater productions, television commercials, corporate industrials and as a runway and print model for several dancewear companies. She is currently pursuing a college degree in Tampa, Florida while continuing to choreograph, teach, perform and judge competitive events. Jennifer is also a member of the University of South Florida “SunDolls” Dance Team. Just a few of her Showstopper accomplishments include Overall Junior National Champion, Junior National Jazz and Acrobatic Division Champion, TV Show opening number dancer, and TV Spokeskid. http://www.JenniferRussell.com




Curtis Holbrook
Curtis was a midwest standout while dancing with Pat Holbrook's Commotion Dance Company. Curtis performed with "Footloose" on Broadway and the "Footloose Touring Company" in lead roles. He then went on to join the cast of "Fosse" on Broadway and also the touring company of "Fosse" where he was one of three performers dancing and singing the original legendary choreography of "Steam Heat". Curtis is currently an original cast member of a new hit Broadway Show "Radiant Baby", choreographed by Fatima from Los Angeles. Curtis competed at Showstopper since the age of 5, winning 1st place and overall awards. Other credits include TV's LA Law. More recently, Curtis has been in the cast of the Broadway show "Taboo" and one of the ensemble in "The Boy from Oz", starring Hugh Jackman in Broadway. Curtis also performed a lead in the broadway musical "All Shook Up". Now he will be in "Follies" on Broadway beginning January 8th, 2007. Curtis will be in the new movie "Hairspray" which will be in theaters July 2007.




Rachel Ross
Rachel has graced the Showstopper stage many times winning numerous awards including Showstopper Television Show Champions and National Photogenic Winner. She is now a professional make up artist, model, and artist. Rachel is soon coming out with her own line of makeup, and is currently dancing at The Celebrity Theater in Myrtle Beach,SC.



Chryssie Whitehead-
Since winning many National Showstopper Awards dancing with Southern Strut from Columbia, SC, Chryssie has gone on to complete the AMDA. She was chosen as Julia Stile's dance double in the hit movie, "Save the Last Dance" and is currently dancing in "Fosse". Since then, Chryssie has had a recurring role on Boston Public dancing and acting with Tamyra Grey. She also did the workshop of "ALL SHOOK UP", the new elvis musical going to Broadway, and is currently on tour with "THE PRODUCERS". She also played the role of Kristine in the current revival of A Chorus Line.



Britney Spears-
Not much else can be added about Britney's career that hasn't already been said except that like many of you now, she too was once an aspiring dancer and Showstopper competitor.This could be where she learned that whether on stage in front of 20,000 fans at Madison Square Garden or in front of your family and friends on a Showstopper stage, you have to give it your all and hope for the best.




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