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March 21, 2026
# Cincinnati, Ohio
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Lebanon City Schools District Performance Center
160 Miller Rd
Lebanon, OH 45036
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### Kyle Rostan
Ballet, Contemporary
Kyle Rostan began dancing in high school, at a competitive dance studio under the instruction of Rose Taylor, as well as the Great Lakes Festival Ballet School, under the instruction of Richard Dickinson in Youngstown, Ohio. He attended Point Park University with a concentration in Jazz and Choreography. While at Point Park, Kyle had the honor of performing as a soloist in Cinderella; The Ballet, Bob Fosse’s Sing Sing Sing, Susan Stroman’s CONTACT, and Agnes DeMille’s Rodeo, to name a few. Kyle has worked for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and performed with Neil Young, Aaron Carter, Athena Reich- international Lady Gaga Impersonator, and Rick Skye- international Liza Minnelli impersonator. New York Credits Include; BodyArt Dance Co, Flexicurve, Kim Gibilisco Dances, Bawdy: Off-Broadway Cabaret, Sticky Mango Movement, House of Yes, The Novomisle Project, Billy Lykken's 'Sacred Monster', Rick Skye’s BAZAZZ!, and DAMAGEDANCE, where he was a founding member and performed at the Edinburg Fringe Festival. Kyle has choreographed and worked on music videos for nationally renowned band Alteras, and LA based singer/songwriter Gavin Haley. He has worked as a stage manager and lighting designer for the Leading Ladies of NY, and holds certifications in Pilates, and aerial arts. He has judged talent competitions and has taught at many intensives and conventions nationally and internationally. His competitive choreography was heavily awarded at The Pulse Performing Arts Center in Bedford Hills NY, where he was the head of the contemporary department for seven years, as well as many other studio across the country, as well as The Next Step in Evansville, IN where he was coartistic director of the competitive program. Kyle is the founder of a network of artists and tri-coastal dance company called UrbanHumans, a company focused on collaboration, progression, and ferocity. Along with his co-directors Louisa Cathcart (NYC) & Leslie Duner (LA) hosted preprofessional summer intensives, performed in many well known New York City dance festivals, and continue to create dance on film as an effort to reach out to the world. Kyle is currently on the roster of judges with Impact Dance Adjudicators.
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### Marie Choate
Musical Theatre, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Lyrical
Marie Choate was born in Northeast Ohio where she danced and competed for 15 years. She studied at AMDA College of the Performing Arts in NYC, NY and Los Angeles, CA and graduated with her BFA in Dance Theatre. Over the past decade, she has danced around the country and world! Marie began her career as the inaugural cast of “Mamma Mia!” onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. She also performed in “Saturday Night Fever” and numerous other dance and aerial productions while on RCCL ships. Marie was thrilled to play “Wendy” in the “Finding Neverland” 2nd National Tour. Her international travels brought her to Mexico where she performed in a variety of productions at a luxury resort. Marie spread some cheer dancing at Amaze Light Festival’s holiday show in NYC. She has danced in productions at various theme parks such as Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Carowinds, and Valleyfair. Most recently, Marie could be seen dancing in the 2025 Halloween shows at Cedar Point! Throughout her career, Marie has enjoyed being a Dance Captain and a Swing. She has continued teaching and choreographing over the years when not performing, with a focus on musical theatre, tap, and jazz. Marie is currently on the roster of judges with Impact Dance Adjudicators.
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### Tiffany Schlater
Tap
Tiffany Schlater has had extensive training in many genres of dance. She earned a full scholarship at age of 17 to the prestigious Gus Giordano Dance Center in Chicago, Illinois. She has performed in various industrials, with Giordano Dance Chicago, Savion Glover, the late Gregory Hines and was an original member of the Especially Tap Chicago (ETC) Tap Company.
Currently Tiffany proudly serves as an Ambassador for the Tap Legacy Foundation NYC, enjoys teaching at tap festivals, convention circuits & most recently completed a 6 week 6 city AUSTRALIA Dance Tour, where she served as both judge and master teacher. Her dedication has earned many Choreography and Teacher of the Year Awards and her students can be found on television, Broadway, Radio City, movies and professional dance companies.
Tiffany is committed to sharing her love of dance through mentoring, educating and teaching proper technique around the world. She is currently on the roster of dance competition judges with Impact Dance Adjudicators.
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