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

Riquel Olander made history by being the only female crew to ever winner Randy Jackson presents Americas Best Dance Crew on MTV. She has made many television appearances being on The Ellen Degeneres Show 3 times, The Oprah Winfrey show & X box commercials. Dancing for Nike, Disney, Toshiba & many more great companies.
Riquel has also danced for many stars including JLo, Rihanna, Tpain, Omarion, Jamie Foxx & more!
She owns her own company R.O. Studios. Which involves choreographing, hosting, a clothing line, teaching Master Classes & Judging for World of Dance & Hip Hop International all over the world from Paris, China, Ecuador, USA. As well as many other great competitions.

riquel olander

Samantha Hernandez now lives and works in Las Vegas, NV.  Sam has been teaching dance in Orange County for the past twenty seven years.  Taught by the likes of Cathleen Forcucci and Karame Adesko, she has studied ballet, jazz, lyrical, cheer, hip hop, and baton twirling.  Under her program, House of Dance, she has taught thousands of children.  She created, directed and performed with a burlesque troupe for ten years.  She has performed at the Viper Room, the Brown Derby, and Key Club.  Hernandez has also started an all inclusive fitness club called Babes Fitness Club, where she teaches Barre, Pilates and flexibility across the Vegas valley.  Most recently she has been creating artwork with her husband under their brand LovervilleUSA.

samantha hernandez

Marina started performing at 10 years old when she took a summer dance camp at her elementary school. After one day at camp she knew she found her passion. Marina trained at KM Dance Arts in jazz tap ballet, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop, acro, and Musical Theater. She performed in many local events and in 2017 her team was invited to be guest performers in the Mrs. America Pageant in Las Vegas. Marina started her teaching career at 17 and eventually became Co Director of KM’s Upstage Competition Team. She spent a season performing with the Sacramento Kings and is now living in LA working in multiple Commercials, Tv Shows, and Films. Most recently, she stars in the short film “Tapped Out” where she gets to combine her passions for dance and acting. As a former competitive dancer she loves bringing her training and experiences together to inspire dancers of all ages.

Marina Hutchinson