Wyndee Hughson-McGovern

Artistic Director,  Jazz, Choreography, Conditioning

Wyndee is a Master Jazz Instructor certified by Dance Masters of America in 1995. In 2002 her choreography for "Slippin' Into Darkness" earned her a position as a finalist in the Jazz Dance World Congress Choreography event. In the same year she founded "Jazzfusion" a pre-professional performance company. In March 2004 Wyndee and her company made their Broadway debut in "Nothin' Like a Dame - 2004 at St. James Theatre (home of "The Producers") with their interpretation of Michael Jackson's "In The Closet". Under her direction, Spotlight's dance company has won uncountable awards including "Critic's Choice" at New York City Dance Alliance six years in a row. Wyndee and her company were invited to represent the state of Maryland at the 2005 and 2007 International Festival for Young Dancers in Hollywood California.

Nilda Gumbs

Tap

A student of jazz and tap greats Judy Bassing, Bob Heath, and Bob Rizzo from the famed Broadway Dance Center - Nilda was a recipient of a jazz scholarship to the Gus Giordano Dance Center in Chicago and the Lenny Williams scholarship for modern dance at Steps on Broadway. She is a Master Jazz instructor certified by Dance Masters of America in 1995. Nilda was named Ms. Penn State in 1989.

Jennifer Brown

Lyrical

Mrs. Brown won various regional title awards including Teen Ms. Dance Educators of Americal-Mid Atlantic in 1993, and Miss Dance Masters of America-Chapter 17 in 1994. In 1995 she won the title of Miss Teen Maryland, USA. In 2004 Mrs. Brown's choreography "Please Help Me" was recognized by New York City Dance Alliance as one of the top 5 finalists for the National Critic's Choice award.

Deidra Diehl

Pre-School Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Mini Company Choreographer

Deidra has danced at Spotlight since she was 6 years old. She competed with Spotlight throughout her high school years and was a proud member of the Glen Burnie High School Dance Company. She is a member of "Jazzfuzion" and competed in the Jazz Dance World Congress in the summer of 2002. This is Ms. Deidra's fifth year teaching for Spotlight.

Michelle Combs

Alternative, Company Choreographer

Michelle is currently a member of the world famous Rockettes performing in the 2005 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. She also  works as an assistant for the New York City Dance Alliance National Tour and  assisted Joe Lanteri at the 2004 Jazz Dance World Congress in Costa Rica. She received the "Critic's Choice" Award from the New York City Dance Alliance in 2003 as well as numerous other awards for her innovative choreography.. Michelle performed in both "Dreams" and "Pearl" directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen at the Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Center in New York City. Michelle is also a member of the travelling company American Dance Artists (ADA) under the artistic direction of Adrienne Canterna.

Kirov - Ballet Technique & Ballet Conditioning

Anatoli is a Master Ballet Instructor with the Kirov Academy and currently the Universal Ballet Academy. He was a principal dancer for 8 years with the "Stars of the Bolshoi Ballet." Kruchek was awarded 2 silver medals at the Varna and Moscow ballet competitions. Students he trained including Rasta Thomas have received Gold medals at several major ballet competitions including Varna.

Acro-Jazz, Hip-Hop, Adult Jazz and Tap

Marissa trained at many studios in the Maryland area starting at the age of 5 and competed with the Spotlight Dance Company for 4 years. She is a member of  "JazzFusion" and competed in the 2002 Jazz Dance World Congress. Marissa was a member of her high school dance team and captain for 3 years as well as being a part of the River Hill Dance Company. Marissa does choreography and works with high school dance teams all over Maryland. This will be Marissa's third year on the 8 time National Champion Towson University Dance Team to which she has recently been named Captain.

Balanchine- Ballet Technique & Repertoire

Ms. Bowman has been the Artistic Director of the School of Music & Dance and the Nebula Performing Company for the past 13 years. She recieved her training in Central Connecticut in classical ballet and modern (Graham Technique). She performed with the Central Connecticut State University Dance Company and at Allenberry Theatre. She is a talented teacher and choreographer and has directed numerous productions of the Nutcracker for Duke Ellington's School of the Performing Arts, Nunsense, and the Ms. Hanover Pageant. Robin has recieved numerous Teacher Achievement and Choreography awards at regional competitions and conventions.