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APR 17 - APR19 SIOUX FALLS, SD
Sioux Falls highlights judges who combine strong performance and choreography backgrounds with a deep commitment to dancer education and well-being, delivering feedback that supports both artistic growth and long-term success.
Tiffany Shontelle
Portland, OR
Tiffany Shontelle is a performer, choreographer, producer, and director with a career spanning stage, screen, commercial, and live entertainment. Classically trained at the award-winning Schell School of Dance, she works across multiple styles and continues her education through certifications and training. Her career includes national and international performances, multiple dance and pageant titles, and the honor of Miss Dance USA. Her credits include The Miss America Pageant, MTV, Portland Dance Project, Act One Talent, Academy One Model and Talent Agency, and Living Hope Productions. She performed as a Las Vegas showgirl and principal dancer in 40 Deuce, Beacher’s Madhouse, and major production shows. She also danced for Carnival Cruise Lines and served as lead dancer and choreographer for the band Flexor T. Tiffany has worked commercially with Nike, Nordstrom, Varsity Sportswear, and Handful. As a choreographer and director, she has led productions such as Grease, Chicago, Mary Poppins, Pippin, Bring It On, and Evita. She is the Principal Choreographer of Tiffany Shontelle and Company. She is the founder of Chasing Sunsets Dance Workshop and Convention and currently teaches for Dance Fusion Northwest and Vancouver City Ballet. Tiffany also judges and teaches for national competitions and continues to mentor dancers across the U.S. with a strong focus on artistry, leadership, and empowerment.
Brittni Johnson
St. Louis, MO
Brittni Johnson, M.Ed., LPC is a dance educator, choreographer, adjudicator, and licensed professional mental health counselor from the St. Louis, Missouri area. She trained as a competitive dancer in studio, team, and company settings and now specializes in supporting dancers through both movement and mental wellness. Brittni holds a Master’s degree in Clinical/Mental Health Counseling and owns a private practice dedicated to treating dancers. She works with studios, dance teams, and college programs, creating choreography, teaching classes, leading workshops, and consulting on dancer well-being. She is the co-founder of Alignment: A Mental Health Therapist’s Guide to Dance Education, where she provides mental health education and resources to the dance community through workshops, trainings, and consultations. A passionate advocate for mental health and safety in dance, Brittni believes every dancer deserves the tools to support their physical and mental wellness for longevity, confidence, and overall happiness. She is currently on the judging roster with Impact Dance Adjudicators.
Tara Iacobucci
Cranston, RI
Tara began her dance training at a young age, studying all genres before transitioning into ballet performance with Ballet RI. She later became the director of the award-winning dance companies at The Talent Factory in Rhode Island, where many of her students have gone on to receive prestigious scholarships to institutions such as Marymount Manhattan College, Montclair State University, Elon University, and PACE University, as well as professional training programs and companies overseas. Tara’s choreography has been featured at the Boston Contemporary Dance Festival during its inaugural year and premiered at The Joyce Theater in New York City. In 2019, she was invited to Joffrey Ballet’s Jazz & Contemporary Pre-Professional Training Program, where she held auditions and choreographed a work for their end-of-year performance. Continuing to expand her artistic reach, Tara has worked on several film projects ranging from international costume company campaigns to promotional videos. Most recently, she collaborated on a film project with close friend and inspiration Andy Pellick, which was featured by Dance Teacher Magazine. Tara is passionate about lifelong learning and believes in never becoming complacent as an artist. She travels nationwide teaching for competitions and conventions and is also on faculty at Dean College.
