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

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Where
Gateway Center
One Gateway Drive
Collinsville, IL 62234
 
Host Hotel
Doubletree Hotel Collinsville/St Louis
1000 East Port Plaza Drive
Collinsville, IL 62234
618-345-2800
Run of house $149 per night plus tax

Reservation cut off Thursday, 9/24/2026
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When
October 25, 2026
8am – 5pm

Faculty Members

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


Tyne Stecklein
Contemporary


Tyne Stecklein is a multi-talented actress, dancer, and inspirational speaker
originally from Aurora, Colorado. She booked her first big job on the High
School Musical Concert Tour, directed by Kenny Ortega just a few months after
turning 18 and moving to Los Angles. Some of Tyne’s bigger performing credits
include being one of two female dancers on Michael Jackson’s last tour, which
led to the film This Is It, dancing for Cher at Caesar’s Palace and on her tours,
and being a pro-dancer on Dancing with the Stars.


Tyne has acted in many TV shows and films over the years including True
Blood, Burlesque, and Fuller House. Tyne can currently be seen acting in the
films Rosebud Lane and Ballroom, both indie films with a lot of heart. Her recent
dance credits include the new series Palm Royale and Doctor Odyssey.


While Tyne still enjoys performing herself, her current passion lies in
teaching and mentoring aspiring performers! She loves to help people live a
bold and confident life, so that they can pursue their biggest dreams!



Faliceano Turk
Hip Hop

Accomplished dance industry professional, master educator, choreographer, and director with an extensive career developing dancers for the highest levels of professional entertainment. Students have gone on to perform with internationally recognized artists including Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Nick Cannon, and many others.

Former NBA Dance Team Director for the Sacramento Kings, bringing professional-level leadership, choreography, performance development, and creative direction to the organization.

Professional credits span Broadway, television, live entertainment, commercial work, and touring productions, including projects connected with Wicked, Ringling Bros., national commercials, and other major entertainment productions.

Featured on the hit television series So You Think You Can Dance, adding national television experience to an extensive background in professional dance and choreography.

Serves as a Touring Dance Competition Director, working with dancers, educators, studios, and industry professionals across the competitive dance community.

A distinguished 11-time Industry Dance Awards nominee for Hip-Hop Choreography, recognized for creative excellence, innovation, and lasting contributions to commercial and competitive dance.


Ki'Leigh Williams
Tap

Ki'Leigh Williams, a midwestern native from Indiana began her professional dance career at the age of 10 performing with the off-broadway show, Tap Kids. Growing up in a dance studio allowed her to learn styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Hip-Hop.  After graduating high school, Ki'Leigh attended Point Park University receiving her Bachelors in Forensic Science while teaching Tap & Hip-Hop for their community classes and International Summer Dance Intensive. After graduating, Ki'Leigh moved to to reconnect with movement on the West-Coast. The rest is history! Ki'Leigh has taught tap & hip-hop styles in spaces such as Movement Lifestyle, Millennium Dance Complex, Point Park University and Motus The Company.  She's also been blessed to move on projects with Usher, Leon Thomas, BabyRose, Regina Spector, Syncopated Ladies, Spirited on Apple TV, Adam Levine, Big Boi, Jesse McCartney, AlunaGeorge, Cirque Di Soleil, Disney +: Encore, & Remy Martin.

Your Dancers
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Convention Price List / 6 Classes + Showcase at only $205

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

Pro:tégé audition at the door — $60

$20 Parent Observer Band

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