Meet Our JUDGES & MC //

Meet the fantastic team of judges for our 2026 season!

Adrian Bennett

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Adrian Bennett began training in dance at the age of 7 before moving to New York City to study at Broadway Dance Centre, where he was awarded Outstanding Student.

Adrian performed as the featured Can-Can Soloist at the legendary LIDO de Paris in Paris Merveilles by Franco Dragone, creator of Cirque du Soleil. He was also cast as a featured soloist in Born to Dance, created by Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz, composer of Wicked and Pippin.

Career highlights include joining the creation and opening cast at Dubai Parks and Resorts, touring internationally in tribute productions across Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, and appearing in the global campaign for Gold Coast Airport.

Expanding into film and television, Adrian worked as the photo double for Jude Law on the Wild Things: Siegfried and Roy alongside Andrew Garfield, and appeared in the feature film Vegas Love Story with actor Brendan Sklenar.

Adrian is currently starring in WOW – The Vegas Spectacular at Rio Las Vegas. He is also the producer of Diamond Dolls in Las Vegas and has toured as a backup dancer for Britney Spears impersonator Allegra Duvall (995K TikTok followers), as well as performing alongside Coty Alexander in a nationwide tribute to Madonna across the United States.

Beyond performing, Adrian is co-founder of Mission Entertainment Co. and creator of the Mission Master Course, training students globally for professional careers in the entertainment industry. He is the author of Behind the Dancer, an advocate for dancers’ mental health through his affiliation with The Umbrella Project, and an industry mentor with Skate Studio Co.

Adrian is honored to be judging for Reverb Dance Competition across the USA this competition season.

Madison Versfeld

Madison Versfeld began dancing at just 18 months old and has since developed into one of South Africa’s leading male tap dancers. After completing his AIDT training in both Tap and Hip Hop, he went on to establish himself on both the national and international competitive circuit.

A long-standing member of Team South Africa, Madison has proudly represented the country across multiple international events, including the IDO World Championships. His achievements include four World Championship Tap Solo finals, a World Championship Trio final, a bronze medal in the Male Tap Solo division in 2018, and a silver medal in 2025. In the same year, he was also crowned Bill Fowler’s Battle of the Feet Champion at the IDO World Tap Championships. He is a two-time Commonwealth Tap Dance Solo Champion and was crowned the 2025 World Dance Challenge Tap Solo Champion. He has also been recognised through titles including Mr Pulse 2025 and Mr Starpower South Africa 2023.

His passion for performance has led to appearances at major corporate events, including Bidvest and the Jewish Achiever Awards. Alongside his performing career, Madison is an accomplished choreographer and coach. He was a finalist at the NWU Talent Festival in 2024 and achieved second place as choreographer and coach of the 2025 NWU Residence First Years Concert. He continues to mentor and choreograph within the university environment while balancing his studies.

Having previously adjudicated at The Next Level of Dance, Madison brings a fresh perspective to the judging panel, combining current competitive experience with a strong understanding of the dance industry. His focus on technique, musicality, performance quality, and artistry allows him to provide constructive and meaningful feedback to dancers at every stage of their journey.

Madison is currently completing his final year of a BSc in Information Technology at the North-West University Potchefstroom Campus.

Lisa Jayne Fine

Lisa Jayne Fine is a former professional dancer, qualified RAD ballet teacher, and accomplished dance educator. She graduated from London Studio Centre with a degree in Performing Arts, laying the foundation for a successful international career.

Lisa toured the world extensively for many years with various productions, including Spirit of the Dance, the show she first toured to South Africa with. Her career has taken her across international stages, with contracts in Las Vegas and on luxury cruise liners. Alongside her stage work, she has also worked as a model and dancer in commercial campaigns in both South Africa and London.

She is the co-founder of a dance studio, where she is known for her strong technical training, attention to detail, and ability to develop confident, versatile dancers. Her students consistently achieve excellent results in examinations and competitions.

As a judge, Lisa brings a trained eye, industry experience, and a balanced approach, offering constructive, insightful feedback while encouraging dancers to grow in both technique and artistry.

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