Meet Your AIT Mentors
World Class | Industry Leading | Artistically Driven
AIT Directors
Robert Schultz
Founder & Creative Director
Robert is a director, choreographer & actor with a mission to bring more mindful dance education to studios worldwide [Read more...]
Kathy King
Executive Director & Event Coordinator
Kathy is here to help make your booking process easy, and your event a success! She brings decades of experience in the dance industry [Read more...]
AIT's Educational Mentors
Hailee Payne
Musical Theater, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary Mentor
Lisette Bustamante
Hip Hop & Commercial Dance Mentor
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Lisette is a true master instructor with decades of experience working with the best of the best [Read more...]
Lee Daniel
Hip Hop & Grooves Mentor
Lee has traveled the world dancing alongside top artists, and he helps dancers unleash the artist within [Read more...]
Sloan-Taylor Rabinor
Jazz Funk & Contemporary Mentor
You've seen Sloan on stages across the globe, most notably on several world tours with Lady Gaga [Read more...]
Sienna Lyons
Heels, Hip Hop & Jazz Funk Mentor
Sienna has experienced the entertainment world from all sides, including dancing and choreographing with top artists [Read more...]
Chonique Sneed
Hip Hop & Commercial Dance Mentor
Chonique is a creator and performer who leaves her audience with inspiration, confidence and new ways to develop themselves [Read more...]
Helen Estrella
Contemporary & Jazz Mentor
Helen is a true educator, and a studio owner herself, on a mission to cultivate passion and grit in her students [Read more...]
Tiffanie Carson
Contemporary & Jazz Mentor
Tiffanie holds her MFA & BFA in dance, teaches at several universities, and performs professionally nationwide [Full bio coming soon...]
Brandon Koepsell
Contemporary & Ballet Mentor
Brandon is a Detroit-based professional performer & educator with a passion for authentic movement [Full bio coming soon...]
MC Zeps
Creative Writing & Hip Hop Culture Mentor
With an international presence as an emcee, rapper and author, MC Zeps brings a creative spark to your studio [Full bio coming soon...]
Judith McCarty
Hip Hop & AfroFusion Mentor
NYC-based performance artist and educator, Judith brings an electric energy to every class she teaches [Full bio coming soon...]
Kavita Rao
Bollywood Mentor
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Hollywood's leading Bollywood choreographer, Kavita offers a unique perspective to dance education [Read more...]
Kelsey Nelson
Dancer Conditioning & Jazz Mentor
Kelsey's 25+ years experience in dance education shines through her mindful approach in the classroom [Read more...]
Meagan Ward
Cross Training & Wellness Mentor
Meagan holds a BFA in dance from Point Park University & is a certified fitness professional [Full bio coming soon...]
Nichelle Bane
Lyrical & Ballet Mentor
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Spending 15 years assisting the legendary Doug Caldwell, Nichelle brings a soulful quality to her classroom [Read more...]
Re'Sean Pates
Contemporary & Commercial Dance Mentor
Re'Sean has worked with some of the biggest artists in entertainment, and loves sharing that passion [Read more...]
Chelsea Malyia
Contemporary Mentor
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Chelsea brings big energy and a wealth of knowledge to the studio with her background in concert & commercial dance [Read more...]
Liz Guerrieri
Contemporary Jazz & Lyrical Mentor
With experience in the dance team world & the commercial entertainment industry, Liz inspires dancers to be their best [Read more...]
Mariah Spears
Contemporary & Modern Mentor
Mariah holds a BFA in dance from Chapman University, and has taken the commercial dance world by storm [Read more...]
Caitlin Wheeler
Commercial Dance Mentor
Hailing from Australia, Caitlin has traveled the world performing & choreographing on some of the biggest stages [Full bio coming soon...]