Instructors

SOTG'S Elite Instructors

At Standing Ovation Talent Group, our instructors are more than just teachers; they are passionate mentors dedicated to nurturing the artistic growth and personal development of each student. With years of professional experience and a deep love for dance, our faculty brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every class. They are committed to providing a supportive and inspiring learning environment where students can build strong technique, explore their creativity, and discover the joy of movement.

Get to know the talented individuals who make the SOTG experience so exceptional! Click each profile to learn more.

BAYO

From - Ibadan, Nigeria

Dance experience -

Omitun Dance Group (Nigeria, 85-98)

Jant-Bi School (Senegal, 2005 and 2007)

Center Choreographique National de Nantes (France, Contemporary Dance, 1996-2015)

Agbelujo Dance Company (Nigeria, 1998-2017) Works included: Even the twins, Footpaths, The cap and Port of no return

NOW in the US!

In 2017, Bayo brought his talents to the United States. He has performed in schools and on stages in more than 15 states.

Instruction and Choreography at dance studios and offering private instruction (including choreographing and teaching wedding dances).

Performances include solo and ensemble acts at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Okanilu traditional Yoruba music troupe, schools, festivals, public and private venues, and providing interactive programs where audiences learn a few basic African dance steps.

Styles include: Yoruba, Igbo, Ghanian, Ugandan, Senegalese, and Kotonan, as well as Contemporary and Contemporary African.

BRITTANY NOLTIMIER

Brittany is a versatile performer and educator currently based in Orlando, Florida. Nationally, she teaches and judges for Dance Olympus and has led master classes across the Midwest and Northeast. She also serves as a judge for Inspire Dance Competition, Talent on Parade, Dance Olympus, and I Love Dance. In Orlando, Brittany performs as Holly Who in "Grinchmas" at Islands of Adventure and as a minion recruit in the Superstar Parade at Universal Studios. She also sings and dances in the new Lego Friends show at Legoland and acts at Seaworld. Additionally, Brittany works with various event production companies out of Tampa, including Event Show Productions, Spotlight Productions, Metropolis, and Shows in a Box, where she dances, stilt walks, and performs in variety acts for corporate events. Brittany holds a Bachelor of Performing Arts degree with a specialization in dance performance and musical theater from Oklahoma City University. Her dance journey began at her mother's studio in Devils Lake, North Dakota, and she continues to perform and teach in NYC, Oklahoma, and Florida.

CINDY HEEN

Cindy's choreography credits include "American Dance Legend (Season 3)", "The Pajama Game", "Legally Blonde", "Grease", "Joseph and The Technicolor Dream Coat", "Seussical", "Aladdin Junior the Musical”, “Lion King Junior”, & “School House Rocks. Currently she is a professional dancer with Dawn Branch Works, a full time Drama teacher at The Crenshaw School, teaches master dance classes, and is following her passion of performing arts. She has choreographed pieces with Emotions Dance Company and danced with this professional dance company for three years. Over the past ten years Ms. Heen has choreographed several competitive routines and solos. With the University of Central Florida Conservatory Theater in 2010, 2011, and 2012 she was a choreographer for their dance concerts while attending UCF. She was just welcomed back to choreograph as guest choreographer for UCF Celebrates the Arts at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center this past April. She had the opportunity to work in the Sesame Street show at Sea World. As a ballerina with Space Coast Ballet, she danced in major productions such as "Sleeping Beauty", "Nutcracker", and "Spartacus". Cindy has worked with Vixen Talent Productions INC as a professional dancer. In New York City she attended Broadway Dance Center’s summer professional semester. Her next endeavor will be moving to California this August to attain her MFA in dance at Mill’s College. Steve Job stated, “Stay hungry, stay foolish.” Her advice to her students is, “Go after your vision with fearless eyes.

REBEKAH WOODSON

Rebekah gained a full ride scholarship to 344 dance center where she completed her college education in England. She has formal training in Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip - Hop, Ballet, Pointe, Musical Theatre, Modern and Lyrical. She opened her first business at 16 years old and sold it after ten years as one of the most successful cheer and dance gyms in Europe. She performed professionally in STOMP, Lil Shop of Horrors and the Nutcracker. She has taught masterclasses and judged competitions all over the world. She is a co-owner of Cheeranddancechoreography.com and Apex Cheer and Dance Championships. She spends most weekends judging all over the USA and the weekends off she enjoys hanging out with her family. During the week she teachers at a number of studios across central Florida and specializes in Leaps and Turns, Jazz and Lyrical, with a strong emphasis on proper progression and technique. She is excited to be working with her husband at Standing Ovation Talent Group this season.

SOTG'S Elite Instructors

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