2026 World Finals Judge
Kayleigh Dettmer
Kayleigh trained a wide range of dance styles in London, before specialising in Commercial and Musical Theatre. At the start of her professional career, she worked across multiple areas of the industry, including touring stage shows, pantomimes, television, film, and corporate events, taking on such roles as Dance Captain and Swing and this year 2026 has starred in the International tour with Forever Jackson as Backing Vocalist, Super Swing and Vocalist. These experiences sparked her passion for creativity and collaboration, leading her to assist choreographers and directors in developing new work.
Transitioning into Choreography and Movement Direction, Kayleigh has continued to establish a strong reputation for creating dynamic in-house productions and building engaging live experiences. Her creative portfolio spans entertaining productions for cruise lines, theme parks, UK holiday resorts, pantomimes, and large-scale corporate events. Selected credits include Warner Bros, World Abu Dhabi, Noir onboard Cunard’s Queen Anne, Cromer Pier Summer and Christmas Show, Lichfield Garrick Pantomime, Sesame Street Dubai, and Butlins UK Holiday Parks, KPOP Live, the theatre show as Choreographer, among others. Family show productions include Sesame Street Marvellous Talent Show as Director/Choreographer and Chessington World of Adventures as Choreographer.
Alongside her creative work, Kayleigh is passionate about education and regularly teaches masterclasses at leading institutions such as Laine Theatre Arts, Emil Dale Academy, and Bird College, Base Studios and others. Away from Choreographic and Directional work Kayleigh teaches internationally; some of the countries visited include; Dubai, Iceland, Vienna, Barcelona and more. Indeed, Kayleigh receives invitations for international events and competition judging, in which role Kayleigh has been part of the DWC judges panel group for national team selections and the DWC Burgos 2025 Finals.
Transitioning into Choreography and Movement Direction, Kayleigh has continued to establish a strong reputation for creating dynamic in-house productions and building engaging live experiences. Her creative portfolio spans entertaining productions for cruise lines, theme parks, UK holiday resorts, pantomimes, and large-scale corporate events. Selected credits include Warner Bros, World Abu Dhabi, Noir onboard Cunard’s Queen Anne, Cromer Pier Summer and Christmas Show, Lichfield Garrick Pantomime, Sesame Street Dubai, and Butlins UK Holiday Parks, KPOP Live, the theatre show as Choreographer, among others. Family show productions include Sesame Street Marvellous Talent Show as Director/Choreographer and Chessington World of Adventures as Choreographer.
Alongside her creative work, Kayleigh is passionate about education and regularly teaches masterclasses at leading institutions such as Laine Theatre Arts, Emil Dale Academy, and Bird College, Base Studios and others. Away from Choreographic and Directional work Kayleigh teaches internationally; some of the countries visited include; Dubai, Iceland, Vienna, Barcelona and more. Indeed, Kayleigh receives invitations for international events and competition judging, in which role Kayleigh has been part of the DWC judges panel group for national team selections and the DWC Burgos 2025 Finals.
