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KAR Dance Convention 2026 | Experience the hottest new choreography styles this season at our convenient one-day event!

Where
Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
 
Host Hotel
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
5101 Grat America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408-510-6410
ROH $219.00 plus tax

Parking charges

Reservation cut off September 24, 2026
When
October 18, 2026
8am – 5pm

Faculty Members

Caley Carr
Tap


Caley Carr is a tap choreographer who hails from Southern California. Caley made his television debut on Fox’s hit show So You Think You Can Dance, where he is still recognized as the tap dancing, mustache adoring surfer. Commercially, he has also been spotted on creditcards.com and can be seen in Ty Dolla $ign featuring Post Malone’s music video for the hit single “Spicy”. Most recently, Caley’s work is featured in the upcoming film “The Performer”, in which he was the choreographer as well as the double.

Another credit of Caley’s includes choreographing for NBC’s World of Dance. Caley performed with Derek Hough in his “Kairos” music video and in his “Singin’ in the Rain” recreation performed at Hollywood Night Under the Stars hosted by George Clooney. Caley has spent time as a company member in “Rhapsody in Taps” under the direction of Linda Sohl-Ellison, and has also spent multiple years as a company member of “Tap Sounds Underground”, directed by legendary Gregg Russell.

Caley has toured with Grammy Award Winner Tim Kubart as his tap dancing sidekick. He has also toured with Postmodern Jukebox (widely known by the acronym PMJ) in a rotating musical collective founded by arranger and pianist Scott Bradlee. Caley was also published in Dance Magazine as one of the “Top 25 Breakout Stars of 2018” and was featured in a Q&A article in the magazine’s “Tap Issue”. 

Caley brings not only his wealth of knowledge and experience, but also an energy like no other to all of his classes on the convention tour.



Patrick Cook
Theater Jazz


Patrick Cook is a highly skilled professional dancer with a distinguished career spanning multiple facets of the entertainment industry. Trained by leading choreographers since the age of 11, Patrick has showcased his talents in both the vibrant dance scene of Los Angeles and the dynamic concert world of New York City.


Patrick's resume includes performances with superstars such as Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, BTS, Harry Styles, Ne-Yo, Ciara and Paula Abdul. Notably, he co-choreographed and danced in Justin Bieber's music video "Life is Worth Living" alongside choreographer Emma Portner. His versatility extends to touring with Daniel Ezralow's acclaimed dance company, Ezralow Dance, where he performed in the celebrated shows "OPEN" and "PEARL" across China and the United States.


Patrick’s film credits include roles in critically acclaimed productions such as Vice, LA LA LAND, and Spirited, showcasing his ability to blend into both dramatic and musical cinematic environments.


His live performance credits are extensive, including tours with Taylor Swift on the Red Tour (2013-2014) and with Paula Abdul on the Total Package Tour (2017). In addition to his work on stage, Patrick has appeared on numerous television shows, including Glee, Late Night with James Corden, The Talk, The Good Trouble, All Rise, Two and a Half Men, and NBC's Superstore.


Britney Hall
Jazzzz

Britney Hall is a professional dancer, certified personal trainer, and dance instructor based in Los Angeles. She is originally from Alexandria, Virginia she trained at Strictly Rhythm Dance Center in VA. Movement, training, and storytelling have been vital parts of her life since the age of 6. She has trained intensely for 20 + years at her craft. She competed at Strictly Rhythm Dance Center in Alexandria, VA. After graduating high school, she attended Columbia College Chicago where she studied Commercial Dance. 


Shortly after, she moved to LA to pursue her professional dance career and fitness career. Right when she moved to LA she started her training at Edge Performing Arts Center in the Immersion Program; training under world-renowned choreographers and instructors. She's signed with Clear Talent Group! She has had the opportunity to tour with artists, work in commercials, music videos, short films, award shows, and more.  Some of her dance credits include; Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Paulina Rubio, Bad Bunny, Netflix, Freeform, The Grammy's, Dancing with the Stars, Telehit Awards, Brent Faiyaz, Tinashe, Nickelodeon's "Victorious", Disney, Super Bowl Commercial ft Drake. Kendrick Lamar, Big Time Rush,  Barefoot Commercial, Luis Fonsi, Big Time Rush, Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys, Kids Choice Sports Awards, What Not to Wear, Netflix's "One Day at a Time", The Helene Fischer Show, Cierra Ramirez, Loote, Helene Fischer European Tour, IVY PARK and Print ads for GT'S Kombucha, and more. During her journey, she has had the opportunity to assist top industry choreographers including. 


Britney teaches jazz at our KAR Convention and travels all over the US teaching masterclasses and setting award-winning choreography.  Britney also has an enormous love for fitness and is a certified personal trainer! Britney is also grateful to have opportunities to travel and teach fitness masterclasses/ guest classes at various gyms and dance studios all over the world. Britney's biggest goal as an instructor and leader is to bring everyone's inner "beast" out of them -but more than anything to lead individuals to be able to reach their fullest potential to strive for absolute greatness in whatever they do! Follow her journey at @britneyhall and @bhallchoreography


Rob Rich
Hip Hop


Founder and creative director of the internationally acclaimed dance organization/training program RICHFAM, Philadelphian Robert Rich was introduced to the performing arts early in life and developed a love for education through dance. Now residing in California, he is faculty at various prestigious institutions of higher learning in dance such as American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio, and TMilly Studio. His experience as an educator is not limited nationally as he is a world renowned instructor and mentor to some of the most prestigious artists in the commercial dance industry globally.




As a working creative for over ten years within commercial dance, he has performed for artists such as Lady Gaga, Jill Scott, Pia Mia, Ellen Degeneres and has choreographed for some of America's leading dance television series: So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With the Stars, and America's Best Dance Crew. Outside of television, his work can be seen featured on world tours and stages for Ginuwine, Ciara, and Mariah Carey. His true passion for the arts can be seen in the various productions he has creatively directed for his global community service project designed to jumpstart the careers of deserving dancers: RICHFAM. With sold out productions in Sweden, Italy, Spain, Peru, Israel, and Los Angeles his acquisition for knowledge of culture and the arts blends to bring a specific training style full of diversity.




His love for stage and performance heavily influences his training technique as he will prepare you to work with a career full of longevity whether you are interested in the commercial industry or educational field of dance. The classroom environment he cultivates will ensure that you are comfortable while enjoying being pushed beyond your limits. With over 150 members worldwide maintaining successful careers in dance after having trained with his Richfam program the proof is evident: If you train with Rich you will achieve your dance goals. 

Madeline Underwood
Contemporary



Madeline Underwood is from Jamestown, North Carolina where she grew up a competitive dancer. She performed on stages across the eastern region of the United States. She was featured on Season 7 of Dance Moms as a member of the Candy Apple Team. She was also featured in Bloch dance wear’s “Dance with Confidence” campaign shot by Jordan Matter


She moved to California her senior year of high school to train at the Brea Space in their Launch program under the direction of Krista Miller. Since moving to California Madeline has appeared on “This is Us”, toured the country with  “Hits the Musical”, is a member of Jaci Royal’s company Royal Flux and toured the US and Europe dancing for Lindsey Stirling. She is currently wrapping up the “Snow Waltz” tour with Lindsey and looking forward to many new projects in the new year!


Your Dancers
Will Thank You!

Convention Price List / 6 classes + showcase at only $255

6 Classes

$205
 Jazz
 Tap
 Contemporary
 Hip Hop
 Musical Theater
 Audition Workshop

6 Classes +
Protege Performer Audition +
1 Parent Observer Band

$275
 Jazz
 Tap
 Contemporary
 Hip Hop
 Musical Theater
 Audition Workshop

$20 Parent Observer Band

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