Kirsten Smits is a New York City based Movement Artist with a diverse background of training. Starting as a young competitive dancer to receiving a BFA in Dance from Western Michigan University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She has had the privilege of teaching young artists internationally in China and Spain, and in New York City. Focusing on individual artistry, technique, and authentic performance in both commercial and concert styles. Kirsten has been featured in various music videos, social media campaigns, and special events in NYC. She is currently an instructor with FORWARD__ Space under the direction of world-renowned choreographer Kristin Sudeikis.

Lauren grew up in the world of competitive dance and moved to Los Angeles shortly after high school graduation to pursue a professional career in dance. After attending a scholarship program at Millennium Dance Complex and completing a work study program at Edge Performing Arts Center, she was signed with Go 2 Talent Agency. She has since danced for The World Expo in Shanghai and traveled the world dancing with Holland America Cruise lines. Lauren has worked for successful artists such as; Beyonce, Cher Loyd, Madonna, Nike and Walk The Moon. To accompany her prolific career in dance, she has been adjudicating and choreographing internationally for over 8 years. Lauren has just returned from Australia, where she spent 8 months performing with Velvet Rope Entertainment Company, as well as teaching at world renowned Mad Dance House and other studios in Brisbane. She is currently living in Chicago, teaching at Visceral Dance Center, and choreographing for the Chicago Bulls Dance Team.

Brionna Trilling has been lucky enough to have been judging for three years. She started performing professionally at a young age in the Broadway National Tour of Billy Elliot: The Musical. After touring around the world for four years, she moved to NYC to train at the Professional Performing Arts School and continue her career professionally. She recently graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater at Marymount Manhattan College, where she has gotten to train with Fosse Verdon sanctioned reconstructor Dana Moore, and many other professionals involved with the legacy. She is now lucky enough to be an adjunct Professor on their Daily Dance faculty. Recently, she worked as the Associate Choreographer and played Cha Cha in Grease and was the Associate Choreographer for Pete The Cat’s Big Hollywood Adventure. Some of her favorite experiences include: participating in choreography labs with Disney Theatricals, and performing at The Muny. She has also had the opportunity to assist professionals such as Lane Napper, Christine O’Grady Roberts, and Whitney Sprayberry. Brionna is so thankful she’s had the chance to share her passion as a guest teacher and choreographer at different dance studios around the country.