Judges

Torrin attended the University of Arizona, where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a special focus in teaching. During her time at the U of A she was titled Outstanding Senior of her graduating class and had the opportunity to work on scholarship for three years in a row with the professional company Inaside Chicago Dance. Torrin is currently choreographing and teaching for dance teams across Arizona.

Torrin Alford

Sonnie Sloan Shelton is from Saraland, Alabama. After 16 years of training in her hometown, Sonnie then graduated college from Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) in New York City, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance with a concentration in ballet. Sonnie currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was the lead dancer and aerialist in Criss Angel and Franco Dragone’s production “AMYSTIKA” at Planet Hollywood hotel & casino. She was featured on Criss Angel’s television show “Magic with the Stars.” Sonnie also toured Saudi Arabia as a dancer and magicians assistant, with Criss Angel. While in Vegas, Sonnie does many corporate events and gigs. She also guest teaches and choreographs for a few studios in Las Vegas. Sonnie is so excited to share her passion for dance with the world! 

Sonnie Shelton

Taylor Stanger is an award-winning performer and educator based in Boise, Idaho. Though he began his early career touring as a professional ballet dancer, Taylor now performs extensively in the Broadway, regional, and international theatre circuits -- with notable credits including The Broadway National Tour of "ANASTASIA", Broadway at Music Circus's production of "CAROUSEL," The Canadian Premiere of "CATCH ME IF YOU CAN" -- which he both starred in and choreographed, and two "BEST OF BROADWAY" international tours. Taylor holds Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Musical Theatre and Ballet Performance from Brigham Young University,
where he acted as dance captain for the acclaimed BYU Young Ambassadors touring company. Most recently he was seen starring as Jerry Mulligan in "An American in Paris" in the inaugural season of The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theatre. Other credits include international contracts with Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean Entertainment, and Disney Theatrical.

taylor stanger

Rebekah Ryan chose to pursue dance instead of soccer at age nine because she didn’t like running at practice. She holds a BA in Dance from Brigham Young University-Idaho and an MFA from the University of Utah, where she was presented with the Dee R. Winterton Excellence in Teaching Award. Rebekah currently instructs at Brigham Young University-Idaho and has received both her Dance Educator, and Dance Adjudicator Mental Health Certifications through Danscend. As a choreographer and assistant director, Rebekah has led students to tours across Canada, Costa Rica, and Panama. She performed in Lesley Telford’s piece One29, as well as Sharee Lane’s choreography Doorway. She also performed on So You Think You Can Dance season nine. Rebekah owes her greatest inspiration to her husband and three daughters. 

rebecca ryan