Judges

Kyle Kershner is a professional dancer, instructor, and choreographer based in Central New York. He grew up dancing at CMC Dance Company in Cicero, New York. Following his high school years, he attended the University at Buffalo with a double major in Dance and Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. While at UB he participated in several performances as both a dancer and choreographer. He was also a part of the prestigious pre-professional Zodiaque Dance Company, which is going on its 50th anniversary this year. Following graduation, he received a contract to perform on a cruise ship with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Over the last two years, he has completed three contracts with the company working with world-renowned choreographers and directors. Cruising has fostered his love of traveling taking him to all seven continents and over 50 different countries. Kyle is thrilled to be back on land spreading his love of dance to the next generation of dancers.

Nicole is a professional dancer based out of New York City where she most recently finished her first season as a Radio City Rockette. She started dancing at the age of 2 and began competitive dancing at the age of 4 with her dance studio in Warren, Ohio. Nicole has trained extensively in all genres of dance throughout her career. At the age of 19, Nicole began her professional career dancing for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. She then became a member of Step One Dance Company with RWS Entertainment Group in New York City for two years dancing for Holland America Cruise Line. Nicole has also performed in shows at the Orb Theatre in Tokyo, Japan as well as the OLG Theatre in Niagara Falls. While in New York, Nicole performs for multiple different production companies performing around the city, and while at home Nicole loves to continue teaching dance. Nicole is so excited to watch you dance today!

Ted is thrilled to be back at Nexstar for the 2025 season!

Originally from Pennsylvania, he received his classical ballet training from the North Carolina School of the Arts, The Rock School, and Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Ted danced professionally with Richmond Ballet, The Sacramento Ballet, Smuin Contemporary Ballet, and the National Choreographers Initiative. He also toured across the United States and Canada with Fiddler on the Roof, and The Phantom of the Opera in the role of Hannibal Solo Dancer.

Ted currently teaches ballet on faculty at the Institute for American Musical Theatre (IAMT) and Broadway Dance Center in New York City, is a proud member of Actors Equity Association, and holds certifications as both a personal trainer (NASM) and Pilates mat instructor (Power Pilates). He is also a proud graduate of the two-year Meisner program at the William Esper Studio.

He loves sharing his knowledge of technique and body mechanics with dancers of all styles to help them have safe and successful careers!