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Nicole Shorey is a professional dancer with a strong foundation in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, jazz funk, and hip hop. Based in Los Angeles, Nicole has performed at the professional level in music videos and live stage productions, working as a backup dancer for major artists and appearing in projects across the entertainment industry. They currently perform for the WNBA, bringing powerful stage presence and technical excellence to high-energy live events.

With years of industry experience, Nicole has developed a deep understanding of performance, choreography, and the dedication required to succeed in the professional dance world. Now, they are passionate about sharing that knowledge and giving back to the next generation. Nicole is committed to inspiring and training young dancers, helping them build confidence, develop strong technique, and pursue their own dreams through the art of dance.

Born and raised in Connecticut, Gabby Dominguez has always been a lover of movement. After graduating from Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School, Gabby went on to attend AMDA College + Conservatory of the Arts in Los Angeles for two years. She later moved on to train at professional studios around LA and worked as a company member for three seasons with Geometry Contemporary Dance Company.

Gabby also spent her time in LA working with Chehon Wespi-Tschopp as the Mentorship Program Coordinator for IAF Studios, assisting on several dance film and photo projects while mentoring younger dancers. Her music video credits include Donovan Woods, Duomo Musik, and Red Jesus. She has also had the pleasure of taking part in several live performances and dance films around LA including Capezio ACE Awards, Choreographer’s Carnival, Club Jete, and more.

Since moving back to the East Coast, Gabby has presented and performed work at the Hartford Dance Festival, Garet & Co's Ephemera, New Britain Museum of American Art, and more. She is currently a resident artist with the Hartford Dance Collective and continues to produce work for film and stage while sharing her passion of finding authenticity in movement with students.

Maddie Murphy is a NYC based performer, teacher and choreographer originally from Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Booker T Washington High School of Performing and Visual Arts, and was named a YoungArts finalist. In 2021 Maddie achieved her BFA in Commercial Dance from Pace University training in multiple styles of dance, and is an alumni of the 2019 Jacob’s Pillow tap program.

Some of her credits include: The Nutcracker Suite, Untitled Waveforms, Praise: The Inevitable Fruit of Gratitude with Dorrance Dance, understudy for What is This Thing Called Love directed by Derick K. Grant, Lucid Dream and Ser Humano choreographed by Max Pollak, and Dance Lab New York. Maddie is also on faculty at the tap dance festival, RIFF Dallas, and the tap summer workshop, Woodshed Experience.

Jaiden began her dance training as we all do at the age of 1 running around her mom’s dance classes while she taught. She began dancing herself soon after, and hasn’t looked back since. Jaiden began independently teaching classes at the age of 14 and won her first of many choreography awards at the age of 17. After graduating high school, she was accepted into an apprentice program in LA dancing under and learning from the incredible Shannon Mather of Mather Dance Company.

Now back on the East Coast, Jaiden has spent some of her time under the direction of the incredible Sarah-Katarina ‘Skooj' for various showcases, including "Connect", hosted by Thr3e Live Dance Complex. With 22 years in the industry, Jaiden is dedicated to guiding students not only into becoming better dancers but also in evolving into the best version of themselves. When not judging Jaiden continues to teach at various studios across Massachusetts and Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Now back on the East Coast, Jaiden has spent some of her time under the direction of the incredible Sarah-Katarina ‘Skooj' for various showcases, including "Connect", hosted by Thr3e Live Dance Complex. With 22 years in the industry, Jaiden is dedicated to guiding students not only into becoming better dancers but also in evolving into the best version of themselves.

Kelsie is a professional dancer from Boston, MA. Having trained and studied in numerous forms of dance since an early age, she graduated from Dean College Joanne Palladio School of Dance with her BFA in Dance and B.S. in Business. Though not limited to, she is known for her hip hop and jazz choreography and performances. Kelsie has worked with many artists such as Flo Rida, New Kids On The Block, and Demi Lovato.

Kelsie is also a Competition Adjudicator, judging for multiple competitions all over the US and in Europe for over 10 years. She also knows the role as a studio owner, and is invested in her students’ growth and development as pre professional dancers. She has been teaching numerous styles of dance including Hip Hop, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Heels, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, Musical Theater, Technique, Leaps Jumps and Turns, Stretch and Strengthening for over 10 years.

As well, Kelsie is a Certified Degreed Member of Dance Masters of America and Dance Masters of New England Chapter 5. Kelsie has been interviewed and published in Dance Spirit Magazine in regards to her experience as a studio owner, teacher, and judge in the competitive dance world.

As well she holds multiple competition accolades for her choreography including IDA Peoples choice awards, IDA Best in Category, choreography Awards, Title, Most Entertaining, National dance team invitations, first place overalls, top tens, UDA top three placements, and more. Kelsie has a love and passion for teaching, and strives in advancing dancers not only physically but also with the history, knowledge, and love of dance.