Judges

Abby Griffin has been dancing since the age of 4 and since then has trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and hiphop. She grew up training with Elizabeth Williams School of Dance, the Nashville ballet, and at Debbie Reynolds during the summers.

From 2014-2019 she was a part of the Tremaine performance company and traveled to multiple cities assisting classes with Tremaines faculty teachers. In 2018, Abby was on So You Think You Can Dance Season 14 and was top 3 on Allison Holkers team. She currently lives in Nashville working full time as a studio director/choreographer and working with multiple country artists.

Owner and Director of Oui dance- Carly is a graduate from Dean College with
a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and a minor in Psychology. She has been
teaching since 2003, and her choreography has been recognized on a regional
and national level competitively. Trained at Diane Kelley’s Dance Studio in
West Boylston MA, she has been dancing since the age of two and hasn’t
stopped. Besides being an experienced dance adjudicator, Carly also has judged
many pageants locally and was on the panel for Miss Worcester/Shrewsbury- a
preliminary for Miss Massachusetts. Her credit includes Footloose, Guys and
Dolls, Fame, Grease, Giselle the Ballet, and has also performed for The Dance
Extravaganza as a featured dancer under Maurice Hines, and was a featured
dancer under Tony Williams in the Urban Nutcracker. Carly was the recipient
of the Arthur Pierce Prize in 2007, and was awarded the Joan Phelps
Scholarship for Dance. She enjoys the true art of creation through movement
and working with aspiring dancers.

Konner is a seasoned entertainment professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Starting his dance journey at the age of 12, Konner immersed himself in various styles, including jazz, ballet, lyrical, tap, modern, musical theatre, contemporary, and hip-hop. His passion for performance led him to the world’s biggest stages including various theme parks, theaters, and cruise lines where he was a Dancer, Aerialist, Dance Captain, and Company Manager. In his dance career, Konner also taught at numerous studios and dance teams across the Midwest, sharing his expertise and love for dance with the next generation of performers. Now based in Atlanta, he combines his flair for storytelling and entertainment as an Unscripted Casting Producer, contributing to hit shows including American Idol, MasterChef, and LEGO Masters. Thrilled to be part of the NexStar family, Konner aims to empower and uplift dancers, helping them reach their highest potential in artistry, performance, and technique. Konner’s extensive background and passion make him a fun and engaging judge who brings both warmth and wisdom to every competition!

Kym began her dance training at the age of three and has trained extensively in ballet, jazz, musical theatre, lyric, and contemporary. She has been a dance educator for more than 35 years studying in Boston, New York, and California and has a wealth of experience in varied dance genres. She has proven herself in the competition industry through her award winning choreography and competitive success of her students. They have won many prestigious awards, nationally and internationally, and have obtained professional careers as dancers with Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise ships, So You Think You Can Dance, New England Patriots Cheerleading, and on Broadway. Growing up she was involved in the pageant circuit and has coached many students participating in the Miss America and Miss Teen USA Pageant program. Kym’s greatest joy is teaching and instilling her
love of dance into students of all levels and ages and as a judge seeing each performer come alive on stage!

Marisa Ervin is a dancer, choreographer, and educator based out of Los Angeles, California.
After studying at both collegiate campuses of the “American Musical and Dramatic Academy” she has spent years curating her craft in New York City and Los Angeles, earning her BFA in Dance Theatre. She can be seen in multiple live and video performances with music artists such as Hozier, Cannibal Kids, and Chad Future. Marisa most recently assistant choreographed alongside Monika Felice Smith in Lume Dance Collective’s “WHAT IF…” show. Ervin continuously hopes to spread inspiration through movement, and provide a lively environment for each dancer to discover their individuality.

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!

Taylor Gordon is an international dancer, creator, and educator. Resident Director for Dublin Worldwide Productions and formerly a Show Supervisor for RWS Global/Step One Dance Company, Taylor performed at Lincoln Center with The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Off-Broadway/Angelina Ballerina, Kennedy Center, & Carnegie Hall. A member of SDC, she choreographed for Princeton University’s Triangle Club, the film “Juliette’s Miracle,” STEPS Beyond Foundation, Jazz Choreography Enterprises, Uptown Rising. She was featured in NYTimes, CNN, NBC, FOX5, ABC, CBS, Dance Magazine. She teaches at NY Film Academy, BDC, the United Nations Ballet Club, and has guest taught in Japan, China, India, Bali, across the US.

Tonya Ferrucci began her dance training at the age of three and has studied under the late Bette-Ann Monti Rossi for the past 30 years. Her dance training is both extensive and impressive and she was well known in the competition world winning many prestigious regional and national awards. She has trained in Boston, New York, and spent a brief time in California pursuing her dancing career. She was the owner and director of APAC Dance, Inc., one of the most successful studios in the New England area. Her students have won many prestigious regional and national awards including Petite Miss Dance of New England; Petite Miss American Dance Awards, Junior Miss Candance North America, dance-off champions and many national dance scholarships. Her students were gold medal World Dance Champions for the United States in Reisa, Germany. Her unique choreography has been the recipient of many regional and national awards as well. Tonya loves sharing her passion of the artform dance to the next generation of artists.