09/25/2026
We’re so excited to officially welcome Jessica Walz into her new role as Director of Judges. Ushering in a new era for Showcase America, Jessica brings an appreciation for our rich tradition combined with a passion and expertise that will help us build for the future.
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Jessica Walz is a nationally recognized dance educator, choreographer, adjudicator, and mentor with more than 30 years of experience in the dance industry. A graduate of Point Park University, Jessica holds both a B.A. in Dance and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, bringing together her background in performance, education, and leadership.
Throughout her career, Jessica has coached and choreographed nationally ranked and championship-winning collegiate programs, including Hawaii Pacific University and San Diego State University. During her time with seven-time National Champion Hawaii Pacific University, she became known for her innovative choreography and leadership. In 2015, she coached Team Slovenia to Gold Medals at both the International Cheer Union (ICU) and European Cheer Union (ECU) Championships in Doubles Freestyle Pom.
Jessica currently serves as Jazz Panel Director for UDA College Nationals and has previously served as Category Director for the IASF Jazz, Kick, and Contemporary/Lyrical divisions at The Dance Worlds. Her work and expertise have been featured in Inside Dance, Dance Spirit Magazine, USASF.net, and Varsity.com, and she has been recognized among the nation’s top dance coaches in the Dance Coach’s Survival Guide.
Now serving as Coordinator of Spirit Programs at Point Park University, Jessica has returned to where her own dance education began, mentoring the next generation of performers. She continues to teach, choreograph, adjudicate, and mentor dancers and coaches throughout the United States and internationally, bringing decades of experience, a deep respect for the art form, and a genuine commitment to helping dancers grow.