Come and meet the dancers entertaining you viewers at home tonight!

Alexander Hamilton
5'7"
Specialises in: Latino and Contemporary
He's come over from all the way over from the Caribbean and finds the dance competition as a chance to win some money for his sickly cousin and earn a scholarship into a decent academy...

John Laurens
6'1''
Specialises in: Burlesque and... tap? Apparently.
John has been working at the lounge for a while now, since his dad threw him out. He sees the competition as a chance to redeem himself for a new life, doing his best to keep his job hidden from the other contestants...

Marquis de Lafayette
6'4''
Specialises in: Ballet
Flying over from France, sent by his parents, Lafayette is an international champion in ballet dance and is expected to win back home. Who knows what trouble he'd be in if he didn't return with that trophy in hand...

Hercules Mulligan
6'2"
Specialises in: Sewing dance costumes, has a soft spot for Hiphop
Straight off the streets working as a tailor's apprentice making dance costumes, Hercules never really got a chance to shine until an attempt to prove his skillset, coaxed into joining the competition by his mentor...

Elizabeth Schuyler
5'4"
Specialises in: Ballet
Eliza has always loved ballet and looks up to her idol, international champion Lafayette. Her parents adore her and earns their admiration through being as graceful as a swan...

Peggy Schuyler
4'9"
Specialises in: [TBC]
Pressured into ballet by her sisters but often cast in Eliza and Angelica's shadow, Peggy longs for something more than the control and discipline of the barre and pointe shoes, eventually discovering it in alternate styles...

Maria Lewis
4'9"
Specialises in: stri- ehem, sensual tantalising
More than just a stripper (like John, she tries to hide her past from the other contestants) who has been dragged off the streets, Maria is hiding real talent and praying for a second chance. She may also get cosy with Alex during partner week, who knows...

Thomas Jefferson
6'4"
Specialises in: MT Jazz
All about the showgirl-broadway dream, Thomas lives the highlife in New York and is very confident that he will win, and he will stop at nothing to make sure of that, even if it means sabotaging the other contestants...

James Madison
5'9"
Specialises in: Lyrical contemporary
Thomas' loyal friend who is always beside him to adjust his costume, or help him take out the competition...

Samuel Seabury
5'4"
Specialises in: lyrical contemporary and traditional jazz
Samuel may be the underdog of the competition (what no King George didn't sway the votes and act upon complete bias to get him in, what are you talking about?) but he has a lot of passion and heart and is ready to fight to bring home the crown...

AND THE JUDGING PANNEL...

Angelica Schuyler
5'8"
Famous Choreographer and Dancer
The pressure is on as Angelica is on the judging panel, an acclaimed choreographer having worked with pop-sensation Beyonce as well as being the face of her own dance workshop currently touring Europe titled 'WORK by Angelica Schuyler'. Not meaning to emphasise the pressure, but she has expectations for her sisters to not disappoint...

George Washington
6'6"
Dance Vet
A retired dancer and now well-known teacher working in the dance dept. at NY Academy of the Arts, Washington makes his comeback to the stage to assist judging the competition, hunting for his next star pupil...

George "The King" Frederick
5'9" (6'2" in go-go boots)
MT sensation on the West End
George Frederick has been amazing audiences with his triple threat act for years now. He recently finished his season as Charlie in Kinky Boots on the West End, now coming to the states to assist in judging this season of Limelight, however he would prefer if a fellow British brought the title home...

INTRODUCED BY YOUR HOST...

Aaron Burr
5'7"
Big-time Actor with Law side-gig
Taking the roll of the competition's host, Aaron Burr is a big-time tv presenter, actor, and lawyer. He's here to ensure you, our audience, enjoy the most amazing show possible...

So sit back, relax, and get ready to watch the Limelight select one lucky winner to take home a scholarship to New York Academy of the Arts, a hearty supply of dance-wear provided by Bloch and Capezio, and the grand prize of five-million dollars!