Meet our CEO & Artistic Director

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Hello! I am Miss Hannah I am so thrilled you are here learning about our studio! 

When I took my first dance class, I never thought "I'm going to own my own dance studio one day." In fact, it was quite the opposite. I was 4 and decided I didn't like dance, but then 5 years later I saw my big sister on a stage and decided "Wow, I have to do this!"

I had an amazing first dance teacher, I will never forget her name - Miss Angela. She was and is everything I and my team hope to embody when teaching a new student - kind, loving, energetic, motivating, passionate and fun! But it was my two mentors "The Jazz Man" Mr. Steven Boyd and my modern teacher Michelle Manzanales (Director of internationally recognized Ballet Hispanico) that made me fall in love with the possibilities in dance. Dance could help me see, do, feel, and be anything in this world. 

With their encouragement I attended the nationally recognized High School for the Performing and Visual Arts as a Dance Major where I received extensive foundational training in classical jazz, ballet, tap, and modern dance. I then pursued work as a freelance performer, teacher, and choreographer while earning my BA in Business Administration. 

A few highlights from my performance career include choreography projects at Lincoln Center, the New York City Civic Centers, and the Freemont Abbey Arts Center in Seattle. And my favorite performance experience of all has to be dancing with the world re-known Cirque du Soleil in Kona, Hawaii! 

But what I am most passionate about, what I hold so close to my heart, is teaching. As a teacher and dance educator for almost 20 years now, I have worked with children and adults of all ages -  teaching, choreographing, and judging for aspiring dancers, studios, national dance competitions, and high school dance teams. My strong ballet, modern, and jazz dance background creates a unique and versatile experience for my students. Blending different styles and techniques, and my passion for movement, my classes develop a student's own creative voice and identity, while also providing the foundational skills that will help them move forward at any level or age. Whether I am in a 3 year old class singing "1,2,3 Plie with Me", helping a senior dancer prep for college auditions, or dancing along with my adult students, I LOVE every second, every moment as a teacher! 

Teaching dance is more than just teaching a class. I believe teaching transforms lives and I hope every day to instill values in my students that will serve them in every aspect of their lives for years to come. And because of this purpose, I take huge responsibility in continuing education for myself and my team. And I am so proud to say that we truly do have one of the best teaching teams in the Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater area! They are energetic, dedicated, inspiring and ready to embrace every dancer. They are so incredible and I can't wait for you to meet them! 

If you are looking for a new dance studio or a place to explore dance, you have found something wonderful here. I am so honored to get to be a part of so many lives and I hope you will allow us to be a part of yours. Get to know the team below. They are fantastic and happy dancing!

xoxox 

Miss Hannah