The mission of ICDR: With Jerome Bobb, Jamie Hodgins, and Nathaniel Chua
Live on CIUT 89.5 FM
Airing Date: January 31, 2026
Host: Nicole Inica Hamilton
Featured Guest(s): Jamie Hodgins, Jerome Bobb and Nathaniel Chua
This week on Turn Out Radio, featured guests Jamie Hodgins (ICDR Executive Director, Event Producer & Teacher), Jerome Bobb (Dance Championships & CDX Director, ICDR Competition Advisor), and Nathaniel Chua (Dance Awards title winner & Pace University student) Join the program. Tune in as they share experiences from within the competitive dance industry, and discuss the launch of The international Competitive Dancer Registry (ICDR). The first industry-wide verification platform, built to unite competitive dance stakeholders under two shared standards: safety and fairness.
About Jamie Hodgins
Jamie Hodgins is an innovator and advocate in competitive dance with over two decades as a performer, choreographer, adjudicator, casting agent, producer and Executive Director of the International Competitive Dancer Registry (ICDR). He has danced and collaborated with global stars (Madonna, Ariana Grande, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato), appeared in CAMP ROCK 2 and HAIRSPRAY, and directed productions for organizations including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the National Ballet of Canada. At the ICDR, he has championed a centralized, secure system to protect dancer media, verify identities, and preserve achievements—driving fairness, transparency, and safety across studios and competitions while advancing artistry and opportunity for the next generation.
About Jerome Bobb
Jerome Bobb is a dynamic and respected performer, teacher, choreographer, and most notably, a national dance competition and event producer. He began performing at age 14 and brings over 25 years of professional experience in dance, education, and producing high-quality events for children, adults, and professionals alike.
Known for his innovative choreography, high-energy classes and professional events, Jerome emphasizes technique, execution, and most importantly, a love for dance, education and a positive performance attitude. While he has worn many hats—from dancer to choreographer to producer—on both stage and screen, Jerome is now excited to work with the ICDR team to share insights and collaborate on creating a safer, more supportive dance environment for young dancers.
About Nathaniel Chua
Nathaniel Chua is an 18-year-old versatile dancer with 14 years of training and 12 years of competitive experience across multiple styles. He has earned top honors in Canada and the United States, including the 2025 “Senior Male Best Dancer” title at The Dance Awards Las Vegas. His professional credits include performing alongside Justin Bieber on the Purpose World Tour and appearing in screen projects such as Disney+’s “World’s Best”, Netflix’s “13: The Musical” & “I Woke Up a Vampire”, and Ricky Ubeda’s concept film “It’s Not That Serious”. Nathaniel is currently a first-year student at Pace University in New York City, pursuing a BFA in Commercial Dance.
About the International Competitive Dancer Registry (ICDR)
ICDR is an independent, privacy-compliant platform designed to support safety, fairness, and data integrity in competitive dance. Focused on youth dancers and the organizations that serve them, ICDR verifies dancer and legal guardian identities, confirms age and eligibility information, protects sensitive data and performance media, and provides operational tools such as participant tracking and centralized waiver management. Operating separately from registration, scoring, and media providers, ICDR functions as a neutral industry resource that preserves verified records of participation and achievement across events and seasons, reducing reliance on fragmented or unverified information while strengthening trust throughout the competitive dance ecosystem.
