Caroline Armstrong had been dancing since she was 2, and is going into her sixth year at Studio of MoveMINT. This is her third year as an assistant, and is so excited to share her love of dance with the younger students. Caroline will be a senior at Covenant Classical School, and is so grateful for the family she’s made at SOM!
Jilli started dance classes when she was 2 and has been with Studio of MoveMINT and the MoveMINT Dance Company since opening in 2017. Her favorite styles are contemporary and musical theatre. Other styles she has trained in include ballet, modern, jazz, and pointe. She currently attends the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts where she is a member of the Academy Dance Company. She is exited to assist with the younger students!
Stella Minter has been dancing since the age of 2 and competing since the age of 4. She has danced at Studio of MoveMINT since it's first season and has been on MoveMINT Dance Company since the age of 5. Prior to Studio of MoveMINT, she danced at XD2 Dance Studio. Stella attended Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts for 3 years and now attends Southwest Christian School. She has also trained at Joffrey Ballet School summer intensives as well as local competitions and conventions. She is a 2025-2026 Dupree Collective Assistant. Her favorite dance genre is contemporary and modern and she hopes to be a New York City Rockette one day.
Stella has assisted for several years now and is excited to inspire younger dancers in their dance journeys.
Lily has been dancing since she was three years old and started competitively dancing when she was five. She has been in love with it ever since. She is going to be a freshman at Grace Prep and also on their xc and track team. Dance has taught her many things like how to lift others up and be grateful for where you are at. Lily is very thankful to be able to work with younger dancers and hopes to be able to help them grow in their craft.
Ryan has been involved in dance and cheer for many years, which has helped me develop strong skills in performance, technique, teamwork, and leadership. Through dance company, competitive cheer, varsity cheer, and musical theater, she has gained experience learning choreography, performing in front of audiences, and working closely with a team. These experiences have strengthened her confidence and passion for dance while teaching me the importance of hard work, dedication, and supporting others.
Fun Facts:
Apples are her favorite food! She has double jointed elbows!
Eliza Millican began dancing at the age of three and has been dancing competitively since she was seven. She is trained in ballet, contemporary, and jazz. She has a passion for the art of contemporary dance. She is a fifth grader and is active in her classical homeschool community, and she loves serving in the nursery at her church.
Eliza began dancing at Studio of MoveMINT at the age of six and has never looked back. This is her fourth year as a member of the MoveMINT Dance Company. This studio has encouraged her confidence and work ethic in dance, and has offered many life skills in independence, compassion, and responsibility even at such a young age. Eliza fell in love with assisting littles in dance during her work this summer at SOM summer camps. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance with others and grateful for this opportunity.
Norah has been dancing since she was 8 years old, and started at Studio of Movemint when she was 9. She was a convention trainee at age 10, and joined the competition team the year after. Throughout her time at the studio she has trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and pointe.
Fun Facts:
She is a twin!
She has seen most of the original cast of the Broadway show Ragtime!
Abigail Audi has been dancing since the age of 4 and fell in love with dance immediately! She is beginning her 4th year of dance at Studio of MoveMINT and her 2nd year assisting. Abigail is a freshman at Great Hearts Lakeside. Outside of school she enjoys singing, babysitting, and cooking.
Fun fact:
Abigail has been inside of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Aubrey started dance for the first time 6 years ago at the age of 9. She fell in love with Studio of MoveMINT and has never looked back! This will be her second year on MoveMINT Dance Company and 4th year to participate in the studio’s Nutcracker. She is currently a student at Saint Andrew Catholic School and is the oldest and only girl of 3 younger siblings. Her favorite dance genre is contemporary and jazz, and aspires to be on broadway one day.
When she’s not dancing, she loves singing and acting through her schools performing arts program.
Lorelai is 16 years old and has been dancing since the age of 10, but joined Studio of MoveMINT at the age of 13. She is a current junior at R.L. Paschal High School. Studio of MoveMINT is like a second home to her and she has learned many important things from her teachers like responsibility, work ethic and leadership. She enjoyed assisting during the summer camps this summer, and cannot wait to continue to work with kids and help guide them to be the best they can be as they continue growing. She is always grateful for the opportunities from Studio of MoveMINT.
Clare Ketterick is a junior at Great Hearts Lakeside and is the oldest of 6 children. She fell in love with dance when she was 3 years old and hasn't looked back. She has trained in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Modern, Lyrical, Jazz and Pointe. Clare has been a member of Studio MoveMINT since 2021 and this will be her 3rd year participating in the Nutcracker. In her free time she loves to babysit, read and hang out with her friends and family.
Fun Facts:
She was born in Aviano, Italy on an U.S Air Force base.
She has lived in 2 countries, 3 states, and 8 houses.
Elena is in 8th grade at Southwest Christian School. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old. This will be her 7th year at Studio of MoveMINT.
Parker Torlincasi has been dancing since she was two years old and has been a dancer at Studio of MoveMINT since 2019. This is her fourth year competing with the MoveMINT Dance Company, and there is not much she enjoys more than performing with her team! She is currently a seventh grader at McLean Middle School. Last year she was cast as Clara in the studio's production of The Nutcracker, and she was so grateful for the opportunity. This summer, she had the opportunity to assist with two of the summer camps and absolutely loved it. She is thrilled to be an assistant for the 26-27 dance season!
Fun facts:
She has a twin sister
She loves Chick-fil-A dipping sauces
She has been to seven different countries (and three continents)!
Merrick Collier has been dancing since she was 2 years old. She started at Studio of MoveMINT in 2018 when she was 5 years old. In 2021, she joined the MDC company team. She has loved every minute of it! This will be her 7th year to dance for MDC. The friendships she has made through dance are very special to her. She has assisted with the summer dance camps at Studio of MoveMINT the past two summers. Merrick has also participated in the Nutcracker production the past 4 seasons. She is currently in 7th Grade at Trinity Valley Middle School. Merrick is very excited to share her love for dance with the younger dancers at the studio.
Fun facts:
She eats chipotle at least once a week
She is the middle child between an older sister and a younger brother.
She is a homeschool student and has been dancing since she was three. This will be her 5th year at SOM, 3rd year on MoveMint Dance Company, and her first year assisting!
Adelyn has been dancing since she was 3 years old. This will be her 8th year at Studio of MoveMINT and her 5th year dancing competitively. She trains in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and point. Her favorite part of dance is preforming and being around the people at studio of MoveMint. Adelyn is a 8th grader at Monnig middle school. She very exited to have the opportunity to help young dancer learn and grow.
Fun facts:
Adelyn has a twin sister.
She plays the violin, does cheer, dance, and junior cadet corps at school.
Remi has been dancing for 10 years and at Studio of MoveMINT for 7 years now. She is homeschooled, and enjoys taking choir, baking and theatre classes at her co op.
Emma has been dancing at Studio of MoveMINT since she was 2 years old. Her dance family helps her grow stronger and get to know people better. Emma is in 5th grade at Christian Life Preparatory School. Emma loves working with babies and little kids and serve in the nursery at Christ Chapel Bible Church.
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