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DX has covered all travel expenses for the faculty — now you get the rare chance to train with them while they're here!
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PRICING:
Solo (1 dancer): $85 per person
Small Group (2–5 dancers): $55 per person
Medium Group (6–10 dancers): $45 per person
Large Group (11+ dancers): $35 per person
Convention Faculty
Charleigh France
Charleigh France discovered her passion for dance at just three years old. By the age of five, she began competing, which ignited her dream of becoming a professional dancer. During high school, she trained at the San Jose Ballet School and later earned a place in the prestigious Dance Department at San Diego State University's School of Music and Dance.
Her training included national and international opportunities such as the World Dance Festival in Poland, a summer intensive at Tisch School of the Arts in New York City, and master classes at Juilliard. After moving to Las Vegas, Charleigh was cast in Cirque du Soleil and the iconic show Jubilee. Her professional journey also includes choreographing and performing for Barcelo Resorts and CoCo Bongo in Mexico, where she gained recognition from renowned artists including Ciara, Christina Aguilera, and Busta Rhymes. She has appeared in music videos for LaMont Wheat and served as a principal dancer with Twisted Movement Dance Co.
Charleigh is a sought-after choreographer and educator, working with programs across the U.S. to develop choreography and refine technical skills. She has adjudicated for numerous organizations, including DX Events and the USASF Dance Worlds, and has had the honor of working with Team Australia.
Now based in Arkansas, Charleigh continues to perform, choreograph, direct, and teach. Charleigh has been an integral part of the DX = 3D Convention since its inception, serving as the featured choreographer for the DX Disney Tour and creating the opening number for DX Nationals’ Xtreme Team.
Her specialties include lyrical, contemporary, jazz, modern, pom, musical theatre, technique training, routine cleaning, and dancing in heels. Charleigh’s passion for teaching and connecting with dancers of all ages shines through in every DX class she leads.
Kelsey Nelson
Kelsey has over 25 years of dance experience ranging from major motion pictures to teaching students all across North America, judging for several prestigious dance competitions within the United States, and creating her own conditioning program for dancers. She received her Bachelor of Science in Dance Management from Oklahoma City University and is well-versed in all genres of dance.
Some of Kelsey's professional performing credits include working with choreographers like Fatima Robinson on Anchorman II: The Legend Continues, Mia Michaels on Rock of Ages, Disney's Million Dollar Arm, HSN, Royal Caribbean International, Feld Entertainment/Feld Motor Sports, Cirque Productions, Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens, Hardrive Inc., Event Show Productions, D Squared Productions, Cirque USA, and many more.
Along with performing, Kelsey has a passion for providing quality instruction and choreography. She has had the opportunity to continually develop both her teaching and choreography portfolio by working with St. John's University, Wake Forest University, McKendree University, University of South Florida, New Bern High School (NC), Father Lopez High School (FL), Barron Collier High School (FL), Oviedo High School (FL), Victoria's School of Dance, USA Ambassador Pageant, Cirque USA, BookAFlashMob.com, Universal Dance Association and many studios located within the United States and Canada. Kelsey has been honored to be a Master Instructor for National Dance Alliance, Universal Dance Association and Dance Team Union in the past few years.
You can find Kelsey on the judging panel of several different national competitions and as a member of Impact Dance Adjudicators. She has had the honor of judging for the USASF Dance Worlds. She is always working to provide the most beneficial and valuable critiques possible to help both students and teachers alike grow and develop. Her passion for dance spreads wide and far and is always looking for new ways to continue to expand her wings in the entertainment and education industry.
Kelsey is excited to see the talent on our DX stage this season.
TJ Jacobs
TJ Jacobs is a dynamic force in the dance community, currently based in New York City. Originally from Northern Virginia, TJ began cultivating his love for dance through training with Culture Shock DC and Freestyle, developing a strong foundation in street and club dance styles.
His passion for movement and culture has led to an impressive array of accomplishments, including a TEDx Talk, a Bessie Award nomination, and the founding of Pace Setters Dance Company. TJ has performed with renowned artists such as Crystal Waters, Betty Who, and Wyclef Jean, and has appeared on platforms like World of Dance and The Wizards. Most recently, he completed residencies with Ladies of Hip Hop and Dance Lab NYC.
TJ is extensively trained in styles such as House, Hip Hop, Waacking, Popping, and Locking, having studied under some of the most respected figures in the industry. He is also a featured dancer and collaborator with the TRPNYC Movement Ensemble.
During the recent economic recession, TJ’s commissioned work with the Stephen Petronio Dance Company received high praise and was featured in The New York Times. That same production was nominated for a Bessie Award for Outstanding Production, alongside celebrated artists like Bill T. Jones.
TJ’s broad experiences across performance, choreography, and collaboration have deeply influenced his artistic philosophy. He is passionate about using dance as a vehicle for education, empowerment, and expression, and he brings that passion into every class, critique, and mentorship.
TJ is part of DX’s convention faculty this season and will adjudicate as well.
Maddie Jamieson
A veteran adjudicator with extensive international experience, Maddie has judged dance competitions across the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and France, including the prestigious ICU European Championships.
As a competitive dancer, Maddie earned 27 national titles across pom, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop divisions. She proudly represented Scotland at the ICU European Championships, IASF Dance Worlds, and ICU World Championships, making her a standout figure in the international dance scene.
Her performance credits include appearances in BBC's Clique, campaigns for IKEA, and the major motion picture Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Since retiring from competition, Maddie has become an award-winning choreographer, working with studio dancers and elite dance teams across Europe. In 2022, she coached Team Scotland in both the Jazz and Youth Pom divisions at the ICU World Championships, where her team’s achieved 4th and 3rd place finishes, respectively.
Maddie brings a global perspective, deep technical expertise, and a passion for excellence to every event she is part of.
She loves spending time in the US and teaching at our DX Conventions and adjudicating our competitions.
Jesus Acosta
Jesus Acosta is originally from Guanajuato, Mexico. He started dancing at the age of eighteen at Sam Houston State University where he studied to receive a BFA in Dance.
Before joining Houston Contemporary Dance Company where he is currently a founding member and dancer, he danced for The Houston Metropolitan Dance Company for four years, where he performed works by many notable and renowned choreographers. Other company credits include: The Kista Tucker Dance Company, Hope Stone Dance Company, and founding member/rehearsal director for NobleMotion Dance.
While dancing for NMD, he performed in and collaborated in over 40 original works. Jesus has been working with MA Dance and Auxiliaries for twenty years teaching, choreographing, and judging all over the United States.
His choreography has won many awards and titles regionally and nationally. He has had the opportunity of performing at The Ailey Theater, The Kennedy Center, The Paramount Theater, The McCallum Theatre, and The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Complex among others. Aside from high schools throughout the United States Jesus has choreographed for The Houston Texans Cheerleaders and recently held a position as a judge on the Contemporary/Lyrical Panel at the USASF Dance Worlds.
Jesus is excited to return to DX as an adjudicator and convention faculty member.