Stephani Kammer, artistic director of NTG Dance Convention & Competition, continues to work successfully in many areas of the entertainment industry. After earning her Bachelor of Performing Arts degree from Oklahoma City University, Stephani’s journey in New York began in regional theatres, industrials, and primetime television. Upon relocating to Los Angeles Stephani has performed alongside such artists as Janet Jackson, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Paulina Rubio, No Doubt and 3LW . Her choreographic abilities have enabled her to work with such stars like Paulina Rubio (world tour), Tony Danza, The Beach Boys, and have extended to The Peoples’ Choice Awards, The Latin Grammy Awards, BET Awards, Nike campaign (under Jamie King), La Quinta Inn, JammX Kids and many more. She appears in two of Janet Jackson’s videos including “All For You” and “All Nite (Don’t Stop)”, as well as appearing with Ms.Jackson on several TV performances and her European promo tour throughout London and Japan.  Stephani served as choreographer on the 2005 Latin Grammy Award Show and La Dolce Vita live charity event in London.  Stephani served as Assistant Creative Director to Gil Duldalao on Janet Jackson's "Rock Witchu" tour that is currently making its way across the U.S.  Most recently, she co-choreographed the 2008 and 2009 Miss USA Pagent, as well as the 2009 Miss Universe Pagent in the Bahamas.  Her travels have taken her to over 55 countries instilling in her a solemn respect for all human beings and cultures around the globe. Stephani continues to educate and motivate dancers of all ages by demonstrating discipline, respect and humility in all that she does.  Stephani will be performing in a Michael Jackson tribute on the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 13, 2009.

Cory Jones (Los Angeles) Bio Coming Soon!

Kevin Sateri (Los Angeles)

Originally from British Columbia, Kevin Sateri has worked professionally in the entertainment field for over 15 years.  Still working with the Radio City Rockettes in NY each winter, he has been a certified master pilates instructor for 11 years, and been in high demand at many LA studios.  He opened his own private studio, GK Fitness, 8 years ago, and has had great success with his clients.  Kevin caters each session to the individual, from professional dancers and athletes, to retirees who love being healthy, to the person who has lacked any fitness training in their life.  The pilates difference is all in the instructor! *Kevin Sateri (Expert Pilates Instructor) c/o GK Fitness 4319 Ethel Ave. Studio City, CA 91604 323-974-5824 Jacquelyn Dowsett (Los Angeles/Hawaii/Miami)  Jacquelyn Dowsett was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and then traveled to Dallas, TX where she graduated from SMU with a BFA in Dance Performance as well as an Elementary Education teaching certification.  She has been kicking as a Radio City Rockette for the past five years and has numerous other dance credits to her name, including dancing in the MTV Video Music Awards as one of Diddy’s Dancers and she recently traveled to Athens, Greece to perform as a back up dancer for the Greek pop star, Nikos Vertis.  Her extensive ballet training allowed her to perform principal roles in many ballets throughout her career including: Raymonda, Allegro Brilliante and the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker. Her musical theater credits include: Grease, West Side Story, Beauty & the Beast, A Chorus Line, Oklahoma!, South Pacific, Cinderella, Anything Goes, Annie, Oliver! & Bye-Bye Birdie. Jacquelyn was proud to dance in the movie “Stuck on You” where she worked closely with Meryl Streep, Greg Kinnear & the Farrelly Brothers. She just recently finished filming “BOLDEN!” due in theatres in ’08 & was lucky to work with the famous choreographer/actor/3 time Tony winner, Hinton Battle! She enjoys teaching and has choreographed the musicals: Annie Get Your Gun, The Wizard of Oz, How to Eat Like a Child & Peter Pan.  Jacquelyn also choreographed numerous contemporary ballet & lyrical pieces for her dance department at SMU and led her fellow sorority sisters to win many competitions.  She has taught ballet & jazz classes in Hawaii for 24-VII Danceforce where she trained in earlier years. She is also a ballet mistress with Hawaii State Ballet, where she trained extensively since the age of seven.  When Jacquelyn is not on tour, she spends her time in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Dallas, and Hawaii. Brad Barnes (Las Vegas) Bio Coming! *Radio City Christmas Spectacular Assistant Choreograoher/Dance Captain *Les Folies Bergere- Tropicana Las Vegas,  Male Swing: Acro & Dancer *EFXAlive! WithRickSpringfield-MGM,   Dancer *Siegfried and Roy- Mirage Las Vegas, Dancer *IMAGINE – Luxor Las Vegas,    Dancer Ali Woerner (Michigan) Alison Woerner is a professional dance performer, choreographer, and teacher based in Detroit, Michigan.  She received her Bachelor of Performing Arts from Oklahoma City University’s School of Dance and Arts Management.  Alison performed as a Radio City Rockette, touring in the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular.” Alison has taught as an Adjunct Professor in jazz and tap at Oakland University, was a guest lecturer for University of Michigan undergraduate dance majors, and is a continual guest technique teacher for the University of Michigan, Musical Theater Department.  She recently choreographed and guest performed with Patterson Rhythm Pace Dance Company and set a structured improvisational piece on Gallaudet Dance Company based in Washington, D.C.  Alison’s work has also been seen at the 2003 Jazz Dance World Congress, where she was awarded the prestigious Bronze Leo Choreography Award. Alison teaches during the spring season for Cathy Roe’s Ultimate Dance Convention/Competition and Jazz on Tap Dance Festival with Marcus Alford and Annie Day.  Alison is the co-founder of Umbigada Dance Company; a unique modern dance company comprised of fellow graduate students at the University of Michigan.  In 2005, Alison began working as the assistant to the producer of the highly popular ballet instructional DVD series; “Behind Barres” with Judy Rice.  This March, the debut of Alison’s two new works; Number 27 and I Love You, I Can’t Hear You, Stop Talking will be at the Betty Pease Studio Theatre in Ann Arbor, MI.  In June, she will be traveling to Kyoto, Japan with Jessica Fogel to perform in a site specific work. Currently, Alison is finishing her Masters in Fine Arts at the University of Michigan and is a Graduate Student Instructor.                                                       Nita Borchardt (Las Vegas/Minnesota/New York) Nita has danced with the Radio City Rockettes of New York City for 7 years. She has performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade as well as appeared on the Today Show with Meredith Vierra on NBC. Nita has toured both Japan and the United States withthe Broadway Production of “42nd Street.”  She has performed in Les Follies Bergere in Las Vegas, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and several awards shows is New York City, notably the Flobert and Astaire Tap Awards Shows.  Nita is a graduate of Oklahoma City University, where she received a Bachelor of Performing Arts Degree in Dance.  Additional training includes Gus Giordano of Chicago, Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway, as well as Chicago Human Rhythm Project. Nita has been teaching dance and choreographing for several years.  Her area of expertise includes Tap, Jazz, and Musical Theater.  She finds great joy in teaching young dancers and helping them to improve their technique and self-confidence.  She feels honored to be an influential part of young dancers’ lives.     Melissa Anderson (Wisconsin/Illinois) Melissa Anderson, a native of Milwaukee, has performed in Soloist and Principal Roles with companies as diverse as the Milwaukee Ballet, Ballet Teatro Municipal de San Juan, Southern Ballet Theatre (now the Orlando ballet), Michigan Opera Theater and the Icelandic National Ballet, among others.     Currently she enjoys dancing with Danceworks Performance Company, a modern dance ensemble directed by Sarah Wilbur. Melissa Anderson is also devoted to sharing her love of dance with others through Master Classes and Residencies in dance schools throughout the country. Melissa Anderson created and developed an ongoing Creative Movement and Dance for Physically Handicapped funded by Very Special Arts in Minnesota. She has also been involved in ACE (Art in Community Education) sponsored by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, a program that takes ballet and music into the public schools. She is a master at working with groups of children of all ages and abilities. Her most recent Milwaukee Public School residency was with Elm Creative Arts Elementary where she worked with 2nd and 3rd graders for two weeks. The project was coordinated with their music teachers, and culminated with each class performing their own narrated 'ballet' of Peter and the Wolf.                                                       Melissa has recently enjoyed teaching and choreographing for the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters CNADM, Dance Masters of Wisconsin, Texas Association Teachers of Dance TATD, Dancenter North in Libertyville, IL, Performing Arts of Spring Grove, IL, Milwaukee High School of the Arts, and Wauwatosa East High School. Ms. Anderson has been featured in Dance Magazine's Dancer Online Chat, and in Dance Teacher Magazine.