The US National Hip Hop Doubles are comprised of the most talented dancers in America.
The USA Hip Hop Doubles are chosen as a group to represent the United States in international competition within the Hip Hop Doubles Performance Cheer Division.

DANCE COACHING STAFF

DANCE DIRECTOR • STACY SHELTON

Stacy Shelton grew up dancing from a young age and has trained in ballet, jazz/contemporary, hip hop, modern and pom. Stacy graduated from the University of Memphis where she was captain of the 16x National Champion Memphis Pom Squad, winning a hip-hop national championship during her tenure. She also represented the USA and received a silver medal on the US National Hip Hop Team in 2012. She has instructed coaches and dancers across the world; USA, South America, Europe, Aisa, and Australia. Stacy has been with Varsity Spirit for fifteen years in various roles and is currently the Varsity Spirit Dance Director where she oversees all of the company’s dance legacy brands on the scholastic side. In fall of 2016, Stacy was appointed Director of Dance for USACheer, a role in which she still holds today, helping provide choreography, technique, and training for some of the top programs in the nation while leading them to compete on the international stage. Stacy has had various experiences as a choreographer as well as a judge from high school/college tryouts, regionals, and international judging. Stacy resides in her home state of Sweet Home Alabama.

ASSISTANT DANCE DIRECTOR • LIZZY HOWARD

Over the last 10 years, Lizzy has coached, choreographed and adjudicated in many different facets within the dance industry. While still in Idaho she founded Eminence, a competitive hip hop program at her local studio. Currently, Lizzy is the Program Director for the National Dance Alliance. Along with NDA, Lizzy continues to choreograph many all-star, high school and college programs representing at state, national and collegiate championships. In 2023, Lizzy accepted the position of Assistant Dance Director for USA Cheer to coach the US National Dance Teams. She is beyond grateful to continue her dance journey coaching, choreographing, adjudicating and speaking at coaches conferences across the nation!

ASSISTANT DANCE DIRECTOR • G SANDOVAL

G Sandoval has nine years of experience with Varsity Spirit, he has served as a Core Staff Member, Curriculum Team Contributor, and Head Instructor for both the high school and college circuits under the UDA brand, and currently holds the position of Northwest State Director for Varsity Dance brands (UDA, NDA & USA). His choreography has received national recognition, contributing to titles such as the UDA All Star Nationals Senior Large Hip Hop National Championship and the Tennessee State Hip Hop Championship. Gerardo also consults for high school and collegiate teams. In addition to his leadership and judging experience, G has professional dance experience within the Entertainment industry in Las Vegas. Some of his credits include Disney’s feature film Stargirl. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, he now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he continues to teach, choreograph, and inspire dancers while continuing his own training.