Liz Rifino – V!ROC Dance Director

• Director of V!ROC Dance
• Competition Consulting for 8 College National Championship title holders; including University of Minnesota (2002-present), St. Thomas University (2006-present), Hawaii Pacific University (2006-present), and Rutgers University (1996-1999)
• Worked with several Nationally ranked College and High School Dance Teams across the country including St. Johns University (2007-present), Eden Prairie High School (2004-present) and Don Bosco Prep (1996-present)
• Dance instructor, choreographer and consultant for various international teams throughout Chile, Germany, Australia, Finland, China and Japan
• Choreographer and director of UDA Special Events including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Paris and London New Year’s Day Parades
• Director of Choreography for UDA’s High School and College Programs
• Trained extensively in ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, theatre dance, and pom
• Graduated, Former Captain/Choreographer/Competition Coach for Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ
• Currently living in Piscataway, NJ
• Style: Consulting, Cleaning, Technique, Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, Cheer Dance

Jessica Walz

• Bachelor of Arts Dance from Point Park University
• UDA Choreographer/Instructor for the past 16 years
• UCA/UDA College and National Dance Team Championship Judge
• Choregraphed and instructed Colege and High School teams in the United States, Europe, and Japan
• Master Class Instructor for UDA College and High School camps
• Shaqtacular III – Choreographer and dancer
• Club Med Resort – Choreographer
• Video and Film – American Pie, National Hate Test (with Gregory Hines), The Bachelor
• Currently Adjudicator with Universal Dance Association, United Spirit Association, Contest of Champions, Miss Dance Drill Team
• Trained at BalletMet, The Edge, Culture Shock, Broadway Dance Center
• 3^rd year Master Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Southern California
• Style: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz/Modern, Pom, “Cheer” Dance, Technique, Critique, Cleaning, Stretching and Strengthening

Kelly Cooper

• 17^th Year with Universal Dance Association as head instructor, State Director, and choreographer
• Several Television appearances on MDA Jerry Lewis Telethon and ESPN National Dance Team Championships
• Former member of NBA Los Angeles Clippers Dance Teams
• Former member of MLB Anaheim Angels Strike Force
• Former Captain of National Champion Long Beach State Dance Team (1993-1999)
• 2007-present – Current Program Director and choreographer for Ygnacio Valley High School Dance Program
• 2004-2007 – Director and Choreographer for Saint Mary’s College of California Spirit Teams
• 2006, 2004, 2003 UC Davis Jazz (3^rd, 3^rd, and 2^nd Nationally Ranked)
• 2004 UC Davis Hip Hop – National Champion
• St Mary’s College – CA Dance Director – 2006 2^nd place West Coast Championship – Hip Hop
• Cherry Creek High School Jazz – 5^th Place Nationals
• 2003 Greeley West High School – Pom – 6^th Place Nationals
• Various Work for UDA Summer High School and College Programs including team and demo routines
• Previous work with University of Hawaii, Southeastern Louisiana State, Bear Creek High School in Colorado, and Ketchikan High School in Alaska
• Master Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Concord, California – Northern California
• Style: Hip Hop, Pom, Jazz

Stacy Paydo

• Currently in her 6^th year kicking up her heels as a member of the world famous Radio City Rockettes
• Former Dancer for Princess Cruise Lines
• National Champion on the hit TV show “Star Search”
• 12 yr veteran UDA head instructor, core staff, college staff, MDA Telethon performer, and summer material choreographer
• West Coast UDA Veteran Instructor of the Year in 2006 and 2008
• Regional and National Adjudicator for both UDA and USA at the High School, All Star, and Collegiate Level
• 10 years of choreographic experience with numerous State Champion squads, National Finalists teams, as well as multiple National High Pointe Winning studio routines
• Current Jazz Choreographer for College Finalist team (15^th) Univ or WI- Milwaukee and HS Finalist team (15^th) Greeley West HS
• Graduate of Arizona State University with a minor in Dance
• 20 years of experience in the dance industry including current instruction at EDGE Performing Arts Center under Doug Caldwell, Mandy Moore, and Brian Friedman.
• 4th year Choreographer for V! ROC Dance
• Lives in Los Angeles, CA
  Style: Lyrical/Modern, Jazz, Character, Pom, Technique, and Cleaning
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  Greeley West High School- 2010 Small Varsity Jazz Finals
  University of Wisconsin Milwaukee- 2010 Division I Jazz Finals

Wendy Crawford

• Owner of Dance Fusion Studios
• Current Coach and Choreographer for the Nationally ranked Florida State University Golden Girls
• Past Captain and Choreographer for the Florida State University Golden Girls in which they have placed top 3 to top 5 for the last 5 years
• Veteran USASF/IASF Worlds Judge
• Veteran UDA Nationals Dance Team Judge
• Former UDA Choreographer and Head Instructor
• Has worked as an International Choreographer, Instructor and Dancer in Spain, Switzerland and Germany
• Has worked with numerous Regional and State Champion squads and National Finalists teams from middle school to college across the United States.
• Master Choreographer for V!ROC
• Over 20 years of dance experience with core training coming from the Atlanta Ballet
• Continues consulting, cleaning, and technique training for jazz, pom, hip hop and cheer dance routines
• Extensively trained in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and pom
• Originally from Atlanta, Ga. and now resides in Tallahassee, Florida
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  Florida State University- 2010 Division IA Jazz Finals

Bonnie Lincoln

• Currently an NBA Dancer for the New Jersey Nets
• 4 year member and 2 year captain of the College of New Jersey’s Nationally Ranked Dance team
• UDA instructor for 3 years, Head Instructor for 2 years
• 20 years of studio training including ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, modern, acro, and hip hop
• Training in NYC at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway
• 14 years competitive dance experience
• 5 years of teaching studio dance at the nationally ranked Dance Arts Academy
• Master choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Montville, NJ
• Style: Hip hop, Jazz, Pom, Tehcnical, and cleaning

Bonita Lovett

• Has been featured on television shows including Randy Jackson’s “America’s Best Dance Crew” and “Dancing with the Stars”
• Has performed professional with artists such as Fergie, Black Eyed Peas, Jamiroquai, The Beach Boys, Wyclef Jean, KRS-ONE, Doug E. Fresh and Jabbawockeez Creq
• Master Instructor for UDA Summer College Camps
• Teaches professional throughout the US, Mexico, Japan, and London
• National choreographer, instructor and judge for UDA for the past 6 years
• Has choreographed for numerous competitive High School and Collegiate teams including, George Mason University (Virginia), Carlsbad High School (California), Desert Mountain High School (Arizona), Greeley West High School (Colorado), Notre Dame College Prep (Arizona), University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (Wisconsin), Arizona State University (Arizona), San Diego State University (California), Cal-Poly University and Murrieta Valley High School (California)
• Founder and Director of Nationally recognized professional company “Automatic Response”
• Member of world famous and legendary group “Rock Steady Crew” (New York)
• Currently teaches and tours Nationally with “VIBE” Hip-Hop Dance Convention
• Former Dancer and choreographer for the Phoenix Suns Dance Team (NBA) and the Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad (WNBA) in Phoenix, Arizona
• Master choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Phoenix, Arizona
• Style: Specializes, in Hip Hop, Breaking, Tricks, Popping, Locking, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Cleaning, Originality

Alysia Anderson – Ulfers

• Current Coach of the 2006 and 2008 National Champion University of St. Thomas Dance Team in St. Paul, Minnesota
• Current Choreographer for the University of Northern Iowa Dance Team, 2009 College Nationals, Division 1 Jazz Finalists (6^th Place)
• Former Captain and Choreographer for the Nationally Ranked University of Wisconsin-Madison Dance Team
• Former Captain and choreographer for the Eden Prairie High School Pom Squad
• Former three-year NBA Dancer for the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Current UDA Master Class instructor at elite and college camps
• Veteran NDTC Judge and UDA choreographer for High School, Elite, and College Summer Dance camp material
• Eight year UDA Head Instructor, College staff, core staff, and MDA Telethon performer
• Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Style: Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, Lyrical, “Cheer” Dance, technique, and Cleaning

Tara Cluck

• Assistant Director, Event Coordinator, Choreographer and Instructor at HYPE Dance Studio in Chico, California
• Choreographer for the NBA Sacramento Kings Dance Team, Sacramento State Hornetz Girlz, UC Davis Dance Team, and the University of Colorado express Dance Team
• Former Assistant Manager for the NBA Sacramento Kings Dance team and Event coordinator for the NBA Sacramento Kings and WNBA Sacramento Monarchs
• Former head coach and dancer for the University of Colorado Express Dance team
• Walt Disney World Entertainer – Orlando, Florida
• UDA Head Instructor, college staff and core staff
• UDA Choreographer for college, elite, and high school material
• Choreographs Pom, Hip Hop, and Jazz for nationally ranked High school teams throughout Colorado, California, Arizona, Illinois, and Alabama including top teams such as John Carroll Catholic High School, George Washington University, University of Connecticut, and University of Colorado at Boulder
• Teaches Master Classes and Choreographs Jazz, Lyrial, and Hip Hop pieces for numerous dance studios and teams throughout Colorado and Northern California
• Over 20 years of Studio training
• Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Northern California
• Style: Specialized in Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Pom, “Cheer” Dance, Cleaning and Technique
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  - The George Washington University- 2010 Division I Hip Hop Finals
  - Rutgers University- 2010 Division IA Hip Hop Finals

Jenna Clifford

• Former member of the Nationally Ranked Sugar Bears Dance Team at Missouri State University
• Former member of the National Champion Avila University Glitter Girls dance team
• UDA Choreographer for High School, Elite and College Dance camp material for four years
• 17 years studio training in Ballet, Lyrical, Modern and Jazz with both Sprinfield Ballet and Missouri State University
• UDA Head Instructor for 7 years
• Guest instructor for various studio workshops in Missouri
• Has Choreographed competition routines for both high school and college cheer and dance teams throughout the Midwest
• Choreographer for V!ROC
• Current Health and Fitness instructor at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri
• Style: Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Pom, “Cheer” Dance, High Kick, Technical training, cleaning and conditioning

Missy Bienvenu

• Graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and former member of the Nationally Ranked Ragin’ Jazz Dance Team
• Former member of the 14-time National Champion St. Thomas More High School Sparklers
• Current coach of the Nationl Small Pom Champion St. Thomas More High School Sparklers
• 19 years of studio training and experience, including extensive Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip Hop training
• UDA instructor, college staff, head instructor, and choreographer for 6 years
• Current Member of UDA Core Staff
• Has taught extensively throughout South America, Central America, and Europe
• Current Dance studio choreographer and instructor, specializing in technical training and the advancement of dance skills
• Has done choreography and consultations for multiple dance studios and teams, including but not limited to: St. Thomas More Sparkler Dance Team (Lafayette, LA), Comeaux High School (Lafayette, LA), The Dance Warehouse, Inc. (Lafayette, LA), Dance Dynamics (Lafayette, LA), St. Johns High School (St. John, Michigan), Birmingham Dance Theater (Birmingham, Alabama), Munster High School Pom Squad (Munster, Indiana), Southeastern Louisiana University Lionettes (Hammond, LA), Texas Tech University Pom Squad (Lubbock, Texas), University of Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Jazz (Lafayette, Louisiana)
• Chroeographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Lafayette, Louisiana
• Style: Hip Hop, Jazz, Pom, lyrical, “Cheer” Dance, Cleaning, Technical traning and enhancement

Dani Rein

• Former Head Coach/Choreographer fo the Hawaii Pacific University Dance Team, leading the team to two National Titles
• Former member of the Hawaii Pacific University Dance Team, earning a National Title in 2004
• Two-Time National Champion and Former Captain of the Orange Coat College Dance team in Costa Mesa, California
• Nine year Head Instructor for UDA
• Choreographer and National Dance Team Championship Judge for UDA
• Has Choreographed for numerous Nationally Ranked High School and College Dance teams, including Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, California, St. Johns University in New York, George Washington University in Washington, D.C., Highlands Ranch High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Millard North High School in Omaha Nebraska, Oviedo High School in Oviedo, Florida, and St. Andrews Priory in Honolulu, Hawaii
• Has danced for R&B artist Usher and in the major motion picture “the Hot Chick”
• Graduate from Hawaii Pacific University with a BA in Advertising
• 2^nd year choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Los Angeles, California
• Style: Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, lyrical, “Cheer” Dance, Technique, and cleaning

Liz Piccoli

• Former Rutgers University Dance Team Co-Captian and MVP
• National UDA Champions with Rutgers in 1998
• Former UDA instructor, choreographer, and judge
• Choreographed for over 25 Collegiate, High School, and Middle school teams across the country for the past 10 years
• Choreographed 5 Top 5 Finalist routines and many State Championship routines
• Choreographed for the Knicks City Dancers in New York City
• Promotional choreographer for the Dodgers Theatricals in New York and Sirius Satellite Radio
• Performed with the artist Pink in her NBA Commercial
• Currently performs at the NYC Metropolitan Opera
• Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Hoboken, New Jersey
• Style: Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Pom (very technical and stylized)

Shannon Fine

• Danced for 10 years doing commercials, such as Sketchers, Nike, Puma, and Adidas
• Was in a commercial for Cardio Barre L.A., a new innovative dance workout
• Lead Singer in a band called North Star
• Former teacher at the Millennium Dance Complex in Studio City, CA
• Dancer for the Shactacular event in Los Angeles
• Danced on Jerry Lewis Telethon and for the Colorado Crush football team
• Owns and runs a Pilates Studio called “A Fine Balance”
• Choreographed for High School, College, and Professional Dance Teams
• Former choreographer and dancer for Choreographer Carnival (2000-2004)
• Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Colorado,
• Style: Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Urban Jazz, Cleaning, Technique, Pilates Conditioning, Stretching and Strengthening

Paige Lapeyrouse

• Graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a BA in Performing Arts
• Current Coach and coordinator for the Nationally Ranked Southeastern Louisiana University Dance Team
• Former choreographer/coach of the Nationally Ranked UL Lafayette Dance Team
• Choreographer for UDA Summer Material
• UDA instructor, College Staff, and Head Instructor for eight years
• Has Choreographed/coached Nationally ranked High School dance teams
• 21 years of dance training
• Nine years of competitive studio dance
• Seven years of teaching studio dance
• Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Mandeville, Louisiana
• Style: Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, Kick, Cleaning and Technique

Mandi Pruett

• Currently the Head Coach of the Nationally Ranked University of Kansas Rock Chalk Dancers
• Former Coach of Three Time NDA Collegiate Nationl Champion Hawaii Pacific University Dance Team
• 11 year UDA Head Instructor, Curriculum choreographer and College Staff member
• Former UDA State Director for Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Nebraska
• Current Adjudicator for UDA Nationals Dance Team Championships (2003-present)
• Current Master choreographer for Lindenwood University Dance Department, St. Louis, MO
• Former member (captian) and choreographer of Lindenwood University Lion Dance Team (UDA Open Division Hip Hop National Champions, 2008)
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance and Performing Arts, Lindenwood University
• Former dancer in Mid America Dance Company, St. Louis, MO
• Former Coach and Current choreographer for William Jewell College Dance Team in Kansas City, MO
• Style: Contemporary Jazz/Modern, Lyrical, Routine Polishing/Cleaning and Critique, Technique, Pom, Hip Hop, and “Cheer” Dance

Sandy Yen
 

• Film, Television, and Stage credits include Friends, Pepsi™, A Walk to Remember, N'SYNC, Bring It On, Vina Morales, and TrickPony
• Choreographer for Tokyo Disney, Disney Cruise Lines, The Miss Florida Pageant, Orlando Magic NBA Dance Team, and the Sacramento Kings NBA Dance Team
• Assistant choreographer for Vina Morales' 2006 US tour
• UDA master instructor, choreographer, and Nationals judge
• Former choreographer for the nationally-ranked Sam Houston University Orange Pride, 2002-2006
• Currently working as a professional dancer and choreographer in Los Angeles, California
• 2008-2009 Choreography Rankings: The Villages High School (2nd-High Kick Finals), Lindbergh High School (8th-High Kick Finals
• Style: Jazz, Lyrical, High Kick, and Technique

Sarah Schachterle

• Choreographed for Professional Sports teams including the Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), and the Colorado Crush (AFL) for the past eight years
• Choreographed for and performed with M.C. Hammer, Ciara, Eve, Kelly Clarkson, The Temptations, American Idol’s Ace Young, Young M.C., and Rob Base
• Choreographed for the NBA All Star game in 2005 as well as the NBA Jame Van Appearance in Hang Zhou, China and two European tours
• Choreographed and directed a U.S. Military Entertainment tour throughout Europe
• Choreographer for numerous Nationally Ranked Pom, Hip Hop, and Jazz teams in both High School and College levels
• Choreographer for the Nationally Ranked Dance Convention “Fluid”
• Choreographer for industrial shows, including Redken, Eufora, Everlast, and Jacques Moret throughout the U.S.
• Choreogrpher for the RockStarz
• Judge for the 2008 National High School and College Competitions and World Dance Championships
• Choreographer for teams all over the world including Turkey, Italy, China, and Columbia
• UDA Choreographer and instructor for 13 years
• Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Denver, Colorado
• Style: Pom, Jazz, and Hip Hop

Shelly Mahaffey

• Former officer and choreographer for the Lake Mary High School Marionettes
• 11-Time National High Kick Champions with Lake Mary High School
• Previous captain, choreographer, and Assistant Coach for the University of Central Florida Knightmoves Dance team
• Performed with various groups all over the Orlando area, including Hard Rock Live, House of Blues, Universal Studios, Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Disney’s MGM Studios, the Citrus Bowl, and the Amway Arena
• 15 years of dance experience, including training in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro, and Tap
• Veteran UDA Instructor, head instructor, and choreographer
• Former UDA Program committee member
• Current Dance Team Coach and Program Director at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida
• Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Orlando, Florida
• Style: High Kick, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Pom, Cleaning and Technique

Nicole Scott

• Current Coach/Choreographer for the University of Nevada Dance Team
• Teacher and choreographer for the Western Nevada Performing Arts Studio
• High Points and choreography awards for Studio Dance Competitions
• Former UDA College Staff, Head Instructor, and choreographer for four years
• Former Dancer and choreographer for the two-time National Champion Hawaii Pacific University
• Former University of Nevada Dance Team Captain and choreographer
• Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Reno, Nevada
• Style: Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Pom, and “Cheer” Dance

Valerie Baxter

• Former University of Tennessee Dancer (Captain)
• Current co-head coach of the 2006-2007 University of Tennessee Dance Team (National Champions)
• UDA instructor and head instructor for five years
• Choreographer for UDA Summer Material for three years
• Current choreographer of the Nationally Ranked and TSSAA State Champions Farragut High School Dance team
• Currently involved with Revolution All Stars out of Knoxville, Tennessee
• Extensive dance training aexceeding 20 years in the styles of Jazz, Ballet, lyrical, and Hip Hop
• Choreographed competitive routines for schools all across Tennessee extending into Alabama and Arkansas
• Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Nashville, Tennessee
• Style: Jazz, Lyrical, Pom, Cleaning and Technique

Jenny Leuer

• Former Dancer (Captain) and assistant coach of the four-time UDA National Champion University of Minnesota Dance Team in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• UDA ESPN Dance Analyst for the National High School Dance Team Championship and the College Dance Championship
• UDA College Staff, Core Staff, and Choreographer for Elite High school and college summer dance camp material for six years
• 15 years of studio training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip hop, and Modern, at the Dance Shoppe in Plymouth, Minnesota
• Current coach for the two-time reigning State Jazz Champion Wayzata High School Dance Team in Plymouth, Minnesota
• Choreographer for State and Nationally Ranked Minnesota and Wisconsin dance teams
• Consults, cleans and offers technique training for Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, and “Cheer” Dance routines for Nationally ranked cheer and dance teams
• Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Style: Jazz, Lyrical, Pom, High Kick, “Cheer” Dance, Technique, and Cleaning

Cheryl O’Bryan

• Former dancer and assistant choreographer from 2000-2004 for the University of Louisville Ladybirds Dance team
• NDA National Champion 3 years in a row with the Louisville Ladybirds in 2002, 2003, and 2004
• 2005 Former dancer for Hawaii Pacific University and Placed 3^rd at NDA Nationals
• Former Pro Cheerleader for the Louisville Fire Arena Football team in 2004
• Worked as an international dance teacher in 2006 at the Monica Bauer Dance Company in Frankfurt, Germany teaching hip hop, tap and jazz
• Choreographer for several top ranked high school dance teams including Lousiville Make High School, who won a double title in Stmall Varsity Pom and Small Varsity Hip Hop at the 2007 UDA National Championships and placed 4^th in Small Varsity pom at the 2008 UDA National Championships
• UDA College Staff, Core Staff, and Choreographer for Elite High School and College Summer dance camp material for eight years
• Choreographer for V!ROC Dance
• Currently living in Louisville, Kentucky
• Style: Hip Hop, Funky jazz, Pom, Cheer Dance, Cleaning routines, and Technique Instruction
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  Bryant High School- 2010 Large Varsity Pom Finals
  Central Arkansas Elite All-Stars - 2010 Open Pom NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
  Jenks High School- 2010 Junior Varsity Pom Finals
  Louisville Male High School- 2010 Small Varsity Hip Hop Finals
  Madison Central High School- 2010 Junior Varsity Pom Finals
  University of Central Arkansas- 2010 Division 1 Hip Hop Finals
  University of Oregon- 2010 Division IA Hip Hop Finals