Any thoughts or ideas on what to look for during this process?

Look into what type of insurrance you need first.

I live in Orlando and have access to many dancers and theatrical performers. That being said I have used as my main assistant a girl named Ute from Germany.since 1996. I have paid her extremely well for practices and performances. She is a trained ballet dancer and they are the best. Next, would be ballroom dancers. Be prepared to spend a significant amount on custom made costumes.
Also, get ready for fellow magicians to try to hire her and “just use Kendrix’s choreography “.