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.
Kimberly Rhinelander
Kimberly has worked in all aspects of the entertainment industry including Broadway, Feature Films, Television and Commercials.
Aaron Czuprenski
This will be Aaron’s 4th year touring with Hollywood Connection Dance Convention as a pro assistant/teacher, and he loves to see all the incredible talent each year and watch their growth progress!
Ben Bigler
Ben truly loves being able to find potentials in young artists, become inspired by them, and witness their growth.
Bobby Amamizu
Bobby has danced in all varieties of entertainment such as stage, industrials, company, film, commercials, and television.
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 also teaches weekly classes at Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Millennium Dance Complex in LA.
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 Kalish has been teaching the art of American Tap Dance for almost 30 years.
Lindsley Allen
Lindsley is most known for her work as Co-Artistic Director, Associate Choreographer and founding member of The Pussycat Dolls.
Mitchel Federan
Mitchel Federan is an accomplished teacher, choreographer, dancer, actor, singer and a two-time "Outstanding Featured Actor in Musical" nominee. He has studied in a multitude of genres including Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary, Ballet, and Acrobatics.
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),
Pro Assistants
Natalie Peterson
Natalie is currently a Junior at Chapman University, double majoring in Dance and Public Relations and Advertising. She has trained in many styles of dance but her favorite is ballroom, which she started at the age of 15.
Alli Esposito
This is Alli’s fourth year touring with Hollywood Connection and she is looking forward to another amazing season!
Brooke Huzl
Brooke is signed with the Movement Talent Agency. She is excited for her future sharing her love of dance!
Kamryn Buckwalter
Kamryn was HC Teen Company Member of the Year and dance captain the following season. Kamryn now attends the University of Arizona Honors College where she is majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences and minoring in business.
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 began dance training at the young age of three years old. Her love for the arts continued to grow stronger throughout her training of commercial and traditional styles of dance.
Trevor Quezada
Trevor won many regional and national titles thru his competition years. He signed with The Movement Talent Agency when he was 13.
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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