Debbie Allen – Dancer, Choreographer, Director
Debbie Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities.
Maddie Ziegler – Dancer, Actress, Model
Maddie Ziegler is an American child dancer, actress and model. She is best known for appearing in six seasons of Lifetime’s reality show Dance Moms and for starring in Sia’s music video “Chandelier.”
Lady GaGa – Superstar Entertainer
Lady Gaga speaks about the women who have inspired her. She has been named Associated Press Entertainer of the Year, and Billboards’ Woman of the year. She is a Golden Globe 2016 winner for the Best Actress in a Limited Series.
Grace Kraaijvanger – “The Hivery” Founder
Grace Kraaijvanger is the head of The Hivery, a co-working space where women can pursue their work, passions, and ideas. She is a private business and career consultant.
Michaela DePrince – Ballerina, Author
Michaela DePrince is a ballerina and author of her memoir, “Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina.”
Traci Young-Byron – Artistic Director
Traci Young-Byron is the star of Lifetime’s New Dance Show ‘Step It Up’. She’s the artistic director of the Young Contemporary Dance Theatre.
Leela Francis – Founder of Vividly Woman
Leela Francis is the founder and director of Vividly Woman and VividExistence. She’s an expert in the field of body consciousness and soulful personal expansion.
Vanessa Kettler – Balance Expert, Dancer
Vanessa Kettler is the creator, developer and producer of Building Better Balance, a DVD series that promotes improving balance and preventing falls.
Sasha Waltz – Choreographer, Dancer
Sasha Waltz is one of Europe’s best-known and most exciting choreographers. Her company performs around the world.
Misty Copeland – Ballerina, Author
Misty Copeland is considered a prodigy who rose to stardom despite not starting ballet until the age of 13. She became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre.
