2023 NEDC Combine Instructors
The Sullivan Twins
Courtney and Caitlin, better known as the Sullivan Twins, are NYC based dancers and content creators. In 2020, they graduated from Rutgers University where they were 4 year members and captains of the University's dance team. Since then, they have gained over half a million followers across Instagram and Tiktok where they are well known for their synchronous and technical dance videos. The twins have been featured in major campaigns with brands such as Abercrombie, Kiehl's and Dynamite Clothing.
LaToya Brooks
LaToya is a professional choreographer and dancer based in NYC. She earned her BA in Dance/Communications from Manhattanville College. Former Captain of the Knicks City Dancers she has transitioned into becoming the Head Coach/Choreographer of the Knicks City Kids. She is a seasoned industry dancer with credits that include Rihanna, Lenny Kravitz, Flo Rida, Pitbull, Jason Derulo, Hailee Steinfeld, Labyrinth, Natasha Mosley, Vanilla Ice, Lip Sync Battle and Saturday Night Live. She has had the opportunity to dance in various countries including Italy, France, Spain, England, Germany and China. LaToya has recently become a dance instructor with the company Forward__Space; a dance fitness studio in which the classes embody the core values of Dance, Music, Wellness and Sweat.
Kali Hightower
Born and raised in Southfield, MI, Kali Hightower is a multifaceted dancer who has immersed herself in a diverse range of styles including contemporary, ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip hop, and more. Currently, Kali is working towards her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at the University of Michigan while also pursuing a dual degree with Business Administration. In her recent years, Kali has worked with renowned choreographers in the industry who have helped shape her artistry and enhanced her performance caliber. Kali is also a member of the Michigan Dance team, performing for 110,000 people each Saturday in the Fall and competing at UDA nationals in Florida. She has trained with the esteemed Kyle Abraham, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem during her summers. Kali finds immense joy in sharing her passion for dance and choreography with others and cherishes every opportunity to share this passion through teaching.
Jenny Sweet
Jenny Sweet is the Head Coach of the National Champion Holy Angels Dance Team located in New Jersey. Under her direction, she has led the team to 5 UDA National Championships in Small Varsity Hip Hop and multiple top 3 placements in Small Varsity Pom. Her dance team journey began as a member of the James Madison University Dukettes where she led the team as a captain her senior year. Jenny was a core member of UDA College Circuit Staff and has judged both nationally and internationally, spoken at coaches' conferences, and has traveled internationally to Scotland, Norway, Ecuador, and Colombia as a Master Teacher for dance team conventions. She holds her Masters Degree in Dance Education from NYU and is currently on dance faculty at the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts.