Welcome back to the runway Mikey Pesante and Rudy Garcia as our official choreographers for “It’s Miss America’s World: 2026 Tour”!
Mikey has performed with Rihanna on her “LOUD” World Tour, Britney Spears residency and music video, Camilla Cabello’s “Havana” Music Video and Tour, Kendrick Lamar on the 2018 Grammy Awards, Jennifer Lopez at the Super Bowl LVI, Becky G World Tour, and more. His resume includes Talent/Casting producer for NBC shows such as “Word of Dance”, “The Voice” and as project coordinator for Beyoncé’s Renaissance visuals and World Tour. Currently, Mikey is casting for “The Voice” while continuing to perform across the country and assisting on Shakira’s “Las Mujeres ya no lloran” world tour. This year, Mikey will also bring his energy and experience to the stage as the official host of Miss America’s Got Talent!
Rudy Garcia has appeared on Premios, La Voz Kids, La Banda, Mira Quien Baila, Latin Billboards and most recently, Netflix’s hit show Dance 100. Rudy has performed with a variety of artists such as Halsey, Joe Jonas, JBalvin, Ally Brooke, Daddy Yankee, Maluma and Ricky Martin. Since starting his journey as a choreographer, Rudy has had the privilege to choreograph for Don Omar, Miami Heat Dancers, Marlins Mermaids, National Dance Alliance and Telemundo. Assistant Choreography credits include Dancing with the Stars, Shakira, JBalvin, Pitbull, Todrick Hall, and more. Residing in Los Angeles, Rudy is an instructor for Naughty Girl Fitness, Movement Lifestyle and Millennium Dance Complex. He’s also toured with Revel Dance Convention and judged for dance competition Shake the Ground. Garcia is a graduate from New World School of the Arts where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. He’s also had the privilege to teach at Joffrey’s Summer of Hip-Hop Intensive.
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About Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc. (MASF):
Miss America is the nation’s leading empowerment and service platform for young women, supporting their personal and professional growth while inspiring them to serve as positive role models in their communities. Since 1921, Miss America has been dedicated to its mission of
“Empowering Women to Lead,” engaging thousands of young women nationwide, ages 14-28, as local and state brand ambassadors committed to community service.
Through the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3), the program awards the largest amount of scholarships to women in America.