Event Faculty
***All faculty subject to change***
Bill Bohl
Bill is committed in guiding, educating and developing young and passionate dancers of today to believe in themselves and achieve their goals within the professional dance world.
Aaron Czuprenski
Aaron loves to challenge dancers and push them out of their comfort zone. Quote: “When we are challenged, it is then when we truly learn about the artist we can become.”
Ben Bigler
Ben truly loves being able to find potentials in young artists, become inspired by them, and witness their growth.
Bobby Amamizu
Bobby is excited to start his 4th season on faculty with Hollywood Connection teaching ballet. He is looking forward to sharing the love for ballet to dancers nationwide.
Bonnie Story
Bonnie Story is one of the country’s most in demand dance makers, whose work has repeatedly been featured on the hit FOX dance show “So You Think You Can Dance”.
Brooklyn Jai
Brooklyn Jai brings high energy, fast paced choreo and is responsible for choreography of artist such as Iggy Azalea, jBalvin, Kat Deluna, YG, Disneys star china McClain from aunt farm.
Jacquelyn Sutkowi
After years of experience as a Talent Agent, Jacquelyn can now be found teaching internationally. Her focus is training, preparing and motivating dancers during their transition into professional careers and/or college.
Jason Kalish
Jason's passion is to teach tap in the style of the Masters such as Bunny Briggs &Jimmy Slyde while having performed with various artists from Post Modern Jukebox to Snoop Dog
Lindsley Allen
Lindsley is a Creative Producer, Director and Dance Educator who started her professional dance career working with Prince, The Pussycat Dolls and Dancing With The Stars
Mitchel Federan
Mitchel Federan is an accomplished dancer, actor, teacher, choreographer, and studio director. He has studied in a multitude of genres and has performed in Broadway shows, television, and film in New York and Los Angeles throughout his career.
Ruby Pappan
Ruby has won Dancer/Icon of the Year at Hollywood Connection, has won Icon regional several times, Ms. Showstopper, Ms. Global IDA, A List Winner (iHollywood),
Natalie Peterson
Natalie is an LA based prof. dancer and recent credits include: the Bichota tour w/Karol G, fitness model for Beachbody, Moschino fashion film dir. by Jeremy Scott, Infiniti Creative industrials. She is 2021's world champion in American Rhythm Ballroom.
Alli Esposito
This is Alli’s fourth year touring with Hollywood Connection and she is looking forward to another amazing season!
Pro Assistants
Brooke Huzl
Brooke is currently signed with the Movement Talent Agency and pursuing her dance career in Los Angeles. She is excited to be back on tour with Hollywood Connection this year!
Kamryn Buckwalter
Kamryn was the first HC Teen Co dance captain & member of the year. She now attends University of Arizona Honors College, studying physiology & business administrative & the artistic dir. of her on campus dance company. She is trilled to tour with her HC family in 2023.
Kelby Fisher
Kelby first attended Hollywood Connection when she was 9 years old, and has attended every year since. In 2018, she auditioned and was chosen to be a part of the first year of the HC Teen Company.
Olivia Schroeder
Olivia graduated from Chapman University with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Leadership Studies. She is currently based in Los Angeles and signed with The Movement Talent Agency
Aaliyah Beck
Aaliyah has been training since she was 2 and her passion continues to this day. She was crowned HC’s 2019 Producer Icon of the Year and is now a Pro Assistant. She is currently dancing professionally in Los Angeles! Shine!
Ayden Hammer
Ayden grew up training in all styles and truly found love for dance at a very young age. He is furthering his career with the Movement Talent Agency and is excited to share his love for dance with people across the country!
Sterling Stumphauzer
Sterling has dreamed of becoming a Pro Assistant for Hollywood Connection and cannot wait to share her love of the art and help young dancers chase their dreams.
Guest Speakers and Teachers
Rhee Gold
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Melissa Hoffman
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Misty Lown
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Hedy Perna
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Teri Mangiaratti
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Katie Schaar
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Tricia Gomez
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Emily Weber
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Lisa Pevateaux
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Nina Koch
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Lindsay Roberts
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Patty Neal
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Kennis Marquis
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Greg Chapkis
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