Ten teams earned a Gold placement in one of our Semi-Final rounds, advancing them to the GRAND FINALS this coming Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00pm in the MiMi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. Join us and support these students as they Merengue, Foxtrot, Rumba, Tango, and Swing their way to success!

This event is FREE, open to the public, and family-friendly for ALL ages.

No tickets/reservations are required!

MEET THE JUDGES!

Melissa Edington

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from

The University of Akron.

Melissa has performed aboard

Holland America Cruise Line and toured throughout Japan and the U.S. with the Broadway Musical 42nd Street. Of her many dance credits, Melissa is most proud to have been a Radio City Rockette for 8 years. As a Rockette, Melissa performed at

Radio City Music Hall,

as well as many other cities throughout the country.

Melissa teaches and choreographs for many dance studios in the Cleveland area.

Kellie Love Titus

Kellie is a multifaceted professional dance artist and choreographer with an extensive creative background ranging from Ballet, Fabric Dance, Modern/Interpretive, Hip Hop, Latin, and Ballroom. As a Fred Astaire Professional, she has competed on a National Level and also has won Fred Astaire Ohio Regional Rhythm titles. Alongside her work with Fred Astaire, her background includes successful business partnerships with various organizations as well as back up performances for The Black-Eyed Peas, and N'SYNC member Lance Bass.

Kenya Woods

Kenya Woods is a highly respected and sought after choreographer and Teaching Artist based in Cleveland. She has worked with both the dance and theatrical community for over 20 years. She is a certified Horton Technique teacher, the official technique taught at the Alvin Ailey American Dance School. She is excited to adjudicate for the hard working and talented finalists of the 2025 Colors of the Rainbow Team Match Grand Finals.