our judges
Here at Dance Fierce, we pride ourselves on having the most highly qualified, professional judges on the markets. From working dancers and choreographers to big names in the industry, we make sure your dancers will go home with valuable feedback from our quality panel of judges.
MALECE MILLER
Malece Miller is a dancer from Layton, Utah who relocated to Los Angeles to pursue dance. After placing among the top 6 female dancers on Season 10 of So You Think You Can Dance and continuing on to the SYTYCD tour. She has appeared in numerous music videos and television series including Taylor Swift’s music video “ME”, ABC's The Fosters, Hulu’s Future Man, Dancing With The Stars, The Voice and Disney Channel's original movie Teen Beach 2. Malece continued on and toured internationally with Billboard Music Award winner Lindsey Stirling for 3 years. She Is also apart of Jaci Royals company Royal Flux who competed on Season 2 of the hit reality show World Of Dance And continued on to the World Of Dance Tour. Malece most recently toured with Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles on her Gold over America tour that went to 32 cities!
HAILEE PAYNE
Hailee Payne is a professional dancer and choreographer versed in numerous dance styles but always in her own choreography puts an emphasis on quirkiness and personality! She has worked alongside: The Backstreet Boys, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Jojo Siwa, Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul, and more. Most recently she has been dancing and acting on a kids tv show Yo Gabba Gabbaland as Plex the robot. Featured on TV shows such as: SYTYCD, where she placed in the top 4, Lucifer, Hello Jack the Kindess Show, the American Music Awards, the Soultrain Awards, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Late Late Show w/ James Corden, Good Morning America and more! Commercials include: Pet Fresh with Meghan Trainor and her dogs. McDonalds “The Mariah Menu” and Credit Karma. Hailee has taught at numerous studios across the country and is now proud faculty member of the dance convention, Artistic Danc eExchange, where she teaches her students to truly embrace who they are and “Be theUnicorn”!
ALEXIA MEYER
Alexia Meyer grew up in Utah and trained in many different styles of dance. Starting at a young age, Alexia performed in the 2002 Olympics, was Clara in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and won the National Senior title for NYCDA. After attending Pace University as a Commercial Dance Major in NYC, Alexia placed among the top 7 stage dancers on Season 12 of So You Think You Can Dance and continued on to tour with SYTYCD. She has been featured in commercials for Samsung, Uno, SoFi and Vlado Footwear. She’s also performed for companies such as Nissan, DoTERRA, Nu Skin, Qualtrics, Isagenix and Kyani. You can catch Alexia in the Lifetime movie, The Pom Pom Murders and the movie musical, 1660 Vine, choreographed by Paula Abdul. Alexia also toured with Simone Biles and other Olympic gymnasts in the Gold Over America Tour. Based out of LA, Alexia is a member of Jaci Royal’s company, Royal Flux, seen on the hit reality tv show, World of Dance. Most recently, Alexia filmed an entire season for a kid’s TV show that’s soon to come out on Apple TV!
CHELSEA MICHENER
Chelsea started dancing at the age of 3 in Colorado. By the time she was 17 she was accepted to the Edge Performing Arts Center Scholarship Program in Los Angeles. She is well versed in tap, jazz, jazz funk, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, theatre, and contemporary. She has been seen on stage many times working for choreographers such as Tessandra Chavez, Malaya, Joelle Martinec, Sakinah LeStage, Adam Parson, Scott Hislop, Tabitha and Napoleon D’Umo and Ryan Heffington to name a few. Some of her previous work includes The Sing Off (Season 3), Cold Case, Dance Plug, the NAACP awards, O’Spada, Alex Kogan, Heartour, El Capitan Theatre, Disneyland and Christina Grimmie. She has travelled to New Zealand, Sweden and Australia to assist some of the above choreographers. She was on faculty at the world renowned Edge Performing Arts Center for 15 years and is currently an Adjunct Professor at Hussian College in Los Angeles where she teaches contemporary. You can catch her class on Phoenix Dance Convention in New Zealand, In-Studio Workshops all over the U.S., as well as Heart Dance Space in Los Angeles.
SARAH MCCLURE
Sarah McClure trained in Idaho until she attended and graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in dance. During her college career she trained at the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance and professionally danced for Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company. Sarah danced for Junction Dance Co in all styles. Sarah loves judging at dance competitions and doing choreography for dance studios, gymnastics floor routines, and musicals. She currently is working in physical therapy and is passionate about conditioning for dancers. She is very excited to inspire other dancers like judges did for her in the past.
EDDIE GARCIA
Eddie Garcia is an accomplished director, choreographer, dancer, and entertainer with a solid reputation for innovative choreography. His decades of performing internationally along side many of today’s most celebrated stars have led him to become a sought after dance educator and adjudicator both in the United States and abroad. At just 16 years old, Eddie’s incredible dancing style and technique delivered him to the world stage via many projects with Janet Jackson. He danced in some of her most iconic videos and performances of all time, including "Nasty” ,"What Have You Done For Me Lately” ,"When I Think of You” and the classic "Control” on the American Music Awards. By the time Eddie turned 17,"The King of Pop” himself, Michael Jackson, hand-picked Eddie to join him. This began with "Smooth Criminal” and continued with other well-known videos like the "The Way You Make Me Feel” and "Speed Demon”. Eddie spent the next five years dancing with Jackson on the record-breaking and internationally acclaimed "Bad” and "Dangerous” tours. It was during many invaluable years of touring and working on countless sets where Eddie fine-tuned his innate ability to direct, produce and choreograph. He has worked as a dancer and choreographer with many well known artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, and Ariana Grande. His work can be seen featured on Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, American Music Awards, and the Grammys, to name a few .As a dance educator he has worked with well established conventions and studios such as LADF, Company Dance, Edge Performing Arts Center, Debbie Reynolds, Tremaine, PAC, as well as with many international workshops and competitions. Eddie Garcia’s artistic fingerprint has made him one of the most sought after names within the world of dance. He continues to enjoy engaging in new creative endeavors andeducating the next generation of dancers.
JASON CELAYA
Jason is one of the most sought after choreographers in the business today; working on projects in film, television, stage, and music videos! Jason has choreographed and danced for commercials such as Ford Mustang, HTC Cell Phone, NordicTrac, Maceys, Marriott Hotels, and Comicon! He has also choreographed for America’s Got Talent, and the hug hugely viral YouTube videos “Stormtrooper Twerk”, “World’s Largest Treadmill Dance”, “Harry Potter vs. Twilight”, and “80s Dance Battle Ford Mustang”; in addition to the film “Scott and Kassie’s Christmas Adventure”, starring Luke Perry, and the NBA Utah Jazz Dancers. Currently Jason travels around the nation choreographing for professional companies, schools, and dance teams, and has won numerous awards for his choreography. In his career, has starred in the Broadway production of Altar Boyz, and immediately after was a finalist on the NBC reality show, “Grease: You’re The One That I Want.” Jason can be seen in the films 17 Miracles, Scents and Sensibility, and Read It and Weep.
JESSE SYKES
Jesse Sykes is a dynamic movement specialist, passionate educator, and dedicated student hailing from the charming town of Layton, Utah. Embarking on his dance journey at the age of 15, Jesse's deep-rooted affection for popping ignited his artistic spirit, serving as his inaugural exploration within the vibrant dance culture. Over time, he has fearlessly ventured into diverse disciplines, carving a unique path to discover his true identity and purpose within the art form.
Jesse's unwavering mission is to inspire others by exemplifying the power of authenticity and paving the way for an abundant life spent pursuing our passions. Through his frequent teaching engagements, globe-trotting adventures, and participation as a discerning judge in various competitions, Jesse generously imparts his knowledge and expertise to budding artists across the world. Fueling his insatiable hunger for growth, Jesse continually pushes his own boundaries, seeking new avenues to expand his craft and cherishing the lifelong role of being a dedicated student.
With his infectious enthusiasm and unwavering commitment, Jesse Sykes is an influential force in the dance community, inspiring others to embrace their true selves and find fulfillment through their artistic endeavors.
JEFFREY LOUIZIA
Born and raised in Boston, MA. Jeffrey Louizia discovered his love for dance right in the middle of his home. Being a part of a culture where dance is the center of our everyday life. He knew that it was written in the stars that dance was going to be a massive part of his life. Attending a performing art high called Boston Arts Academy. here he became Proficient in many styles of dance, Jeffrey has studied extensively in ballet, tap, modern jazz, modern, hip hop, krump as well as traditional Haitian Folk dance. He has studied with such dance masters as Dianne Walker of "Black & Blue", Mark Morris, Bill T. Jones, and Mandy Moore. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance from Dean College. Mr. Louizia’s performances have taken him across New England, up and down the Eastern US seaboard, West Coast, and internationally. His strong base in choreography has led him to choreograph for MC Hammer, Disney’s “The Andi Mac show”, Kia, doTERRA, Carnivals Choreographers’ Ball in Los Angeles and choreographing for a national touring band called the Salamanders. Jeffrey is the Director and founder of Lovolution: a worldwide movement where love and self-worth are brought to awareness through dance. He also is the hip hop director for the Millennium Dance Complex Hip Hop Boom Crew in Salt Lake City. Since moving to Los Angeles, he has been in many music videos and industrials including featured Dancer in the movie “Dear Dumb Diary”, Sketchers, Black Eyed Peas “Rock Your Body,” Taio Cruz “Dirty Picture,” Ace Hood ft lil’ Wayne, Rick Ross "Hustle" and American Idol winner Alexandra Burke’s “Start Without You.” Jeffrey has also performed with Odyssey Dance Theater for 5 years performing productions “Thriller” and “Romeo and Juliet” touring the US and Europe. Jeffrey’s ultimate passion is to teach, motivate and inspire as well as being inspired by all who share and do not share his love for dance. He truly believes in using the platform of dance we can practice believing in ourselves and really discovering our capabilities to maximize on our life and embrace our infinite worth!! Unapologetically being yourself and vibrating to your max. Revealing what he calls the realest version of you!!!
JAYMZ TUAILEVA
Hailing from Center Stage Performing Arts school in Orem, Utah, Jaymz Tuaileva began dancing at the age of 11. Growing up as an athlete and artist, he decided to pursue his true passion, dance. Some of Jaymz's credits include a principal role, “Javier” in High School Musical 2, a guest professional and choreographer on multiple seasons of Dancing with the Stars, a finalist on the 2nd season of So You Think You Can Dance, a principal dancer in Legally Blonde 2, “Rebel Warbler” in Glee Live 3D, and a dancer with Katie Holmes in an episode for Eli Stone.
Jaymz has done commercials for AT&T, Bud Light, Jello, Greyhound Bus and Orbit Gum; and worked with artists such as Michael Jackson, Cher, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Ne Yo, Ariana Grande, Kevin Hart, Meghan Trainor, Aloe Black, and many others.
He recently Created, Directed, Choreographed and Music Produced “Motown With A Twist” while performing in it as well; featuring stars from So You Think You Can Dance, The Voice, America’s Got Talent, Dancing With The Stars and American Idol.
Jaymz choreographed the show, "Donny and Marie" in Las Vegas which was voted "Best Show in Vegas" 4 years in a row and has choreographed for Andrea Bocelli's most recent "Cinema Tour". He has also worked on Broadway as, not only a performer, but as a Choreographer and Dance Captain.
His proudest accomplishment was being hand picked by Michael Jackson for his “This Is It” tour. You can also find Jaymz dancing in recent live action movie, “Spongebob 3" alongside Snoop Dogg.
While these are only a few of his long list of accomplishments as an artist, he can’t wait to add more. Jaymz plans to further his career in the entertainment industry by continuing to direct, choreograph and instruct as well as continuing to perform.