Experience, vision and passion for dance

Spedix, the stage name of Sergio Spedicato and also known as Amazon Spedix, is an internationally renowned Italian dancer, choreographer and teacher with more than twenty years of experience in the world of dance.

His artistic journey began in street dance through the study of disciplines such as Hip Hop and Dancehall. He later developed and specialised in Waacking and Voguing, training within major international dance communities in New York, London and Paris. Over time, he has become a leading figure in Italy for these styles and for urban and club dance culture.

He is the founder and artistic director of the Dip Inside Project (DIP), a project dedicated to the training and development of dancers through disciplines including Waacking, Voguing, Street Jazz and Videodance. He also leads the House of Dipstars community, promoting education, performances and participation in events and competitions.

Throughout his career, he has presented his showcases on national and international stages, including the Choreographer’s Carnival in Los Angeles. With the DipEvolution crew, he appeared on Italia’s Got Talent, bringing his style to a wider television audience.

His experience also includes working as a choreographer for music videos and events, alongside an extensive career as a teacher and guest at festivals, campuses and dance academies in Italy and abroad.

Spedix is also frequently invited to judge dance competitions, where he draws on the experience gained over more than twenty years in the profession.

His deep knowledge of urban culture, combined with his experience as a performer, choreographer and educator, allows him to evaluate dancers in terms of technique, musicality, interpretation, stage presence, originality and artistic identity.

Ramon Agnelli began studying dance at the age of seven and was admitted to the Ukrainian Academy of Ballet, where he completed eight years of professional training. He graduated in 2019 under the direction of Caterina Calvino Prina and Egor Scepaciov.

During his training, he performed numerous soloist and principal roles, developing his experience in major works from the classical repertoire, including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, Don Quixote, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Sleeping Beauty and La Bayadère.

While still a student, he was invited by the Moldova Opera Theatre to perform the role of the Jester in Swan Lake. Before graduating, he was also selected for the prestigious Prix de Lausanne and earned major awards at international competitions, including first place at Novara Dance Experience, International Ballet Domenico Modugno and the Youth America Grand Prix in Italy.

A finalist at the Youth America Grand Prix in Barcelona, he later reached the Top 24 at the Youth America Grand Prix in New York. This experience led to a contract with Atlanta Ballet, where he began his professional career at just 18 years old.

With Atlanta Ballet, he performed in major productions in the United States, including Swan Lake and The Nutcracker at the Kennedy Center. In Italy, he also danced at Teatro degli Arcimboldi in Milan, performing roles in Swan Lake and Le Corsaire.

In 2020, he passed the auditions for the Corps de Ballet of Teatro alla Scala in Milan under the direction of Manuel Legris. In 2021, he joined the school of Amici di Maria De Filippi as a student of teacher Alessandra Celentano, reaching a wide television audience.

His strong academic training and experience with major companies and international competitions enable him to evaluate a performance with particular attention to technique, lines, musicality, precision, interpretation and stage presence.

Kayla Lee Dixon is an international choreographer, dancer and dance teacher based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Having danced from a young age, Kayla has trained extensively across a wide range of styles and completed various dance examinations. She specialises in Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Commercial and Lyrical, while also having experience in Acro, Tap, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Hustle and Ballet.

As a choreographer and educator, Kayla has choreographed and taught internationally, working with dancers across a variety of ages and levels, from solos and duets to groups and formations. Her professional credits include choreographing and performing in Krone in South Africa, choreographing a piece for a production in Zimbabwe and choreographing for a music video. She has also performed at the Presidential Inauguration in South Africa.

Kayla has achieved numerous placements as both a soloist and group choreographer at competitions including DanceStar, Pulse Dance Competition and Dance International, among others. She has also shared her knowledge through workshops internationally and has adjudicated competitions, including the Redford House Dance Competition.

As an educator and adjudicator, Kayla believes dance is about finding yourself and discovering your own identity as a dancer. She encourages dancers to dance for themselves rather than trying to look like someone else. She looks beyond technique and tricks, focusing on musicality, storytelling, quality, intention, individuality and genuine performance.

Through her current project, Lees Projects, Kayla continues to create opportunities for dancers and choreographers to share their work and connect with the wider dance community. She is also currently preparing for her next European dance tour, continuing her mission to share her love for dance and inspire dancers internationally.