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Katharine Pettit (they/them) is a NYC based Director/Choreographer who served as Susan Stroman's SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers) Observer on Bullets Over Broadway on Broadway. Their dance company, KPC- Keeping People Connected, is a multidisciplinary collective of performing artists who tell stories examining social injustices and stigmatized subject matter through dance, music, and conversation.

Shelby Kaufman, a Michigan native, has been a beacon of innovation in New York City’s dance scene for 18 years, with her groundbreaking choreography featured in television, film, and theatre. She is presently on faculty at some of the world’s most prestigious dance studios, including Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and ShufflesNYC. Shelby’s expertise is sought after worldwide, leading her to tap festivals, conventions, and workshops across the globe, including at the distinguished Pineapple- London, while her social media has garnered over 70 million views.