Faculty

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“I am over the moon elated to share my love and passion for dance with my students. MoveMINT is for everyone. Dance is a universal language and I believe it unites people.” 

 –Meg MINTer, Owner & Artistic Director   

"I dance to be free. Free of judgment and expectations. To explore without limitations or fears!" 

-Carrie Wilkey, MDC Company Director, Dance Educator

"The art of dance asks you to think creatively, to exercise mental and physical discipline, to share space and energy with others, and to step confidently out of your comfort zone. It's my honor to guide students along their dance journey and to share an art that has been so impactful on my life."

-Catherine Kline, Director of Operations and Programs, Dance + Adaptive Dance Educator

"Even the youngest artists are individuals whose voices seek to be heard within their dance journeys. I seek to cultivate an environment in which students might reap the benefits of discipline, yet be empowered to learn and pursue individual goals, be recognized for individual achievements, and experience the beauty of dance." 

-Mariana Duplan, MDC Director,  Dance + Adaptive Dance Educator

"I dance for healing, connection, and equitability. I seek to create an educational space where everyone feels an open opportunity to learn and explore MoveMINT within their unique self without judgment.”

-Madi Grace Albert, Costume Director,  Dance + Adaptive Dance Educator

"The dance studio is a place for growth and joy, and strong, vulnerable relationships. I hope I can give back to these dancers what so many teachers did for me for many years."

-Hailey Bunde, Dance Educator

"Dance is truly moveMINT of the heart and brings us all together. I am so excited to share and experience dance with the next generation of artists and movers here at Studio of MoveMINT."

-Becca Brooks, Dance + Adaptive Dance Educator, Moving with Grace Educator

"'Perform with joy in your heart and the audience will applaud!' is a quote from my first ballet teacher that has always stuck with me. Now as a teacher myself, I look forward to helping unlock that joy within the hearts of my students and giving them the confidence they need to succeed on and off the stage."

-Courtney Krauss, Dance Educator

“Behind every great dancer who  believes in themself, is a teacher that believed in them first.”  -Lily Jowers, Dance Educator 

"Dance has proved to be an everlasting community that shapes so many aspects of my life. I aim to foster the same positive, formative and opportunity-driven spirit, that I grew up with, in my students lives."

-Lauren Crouch, Dance Educator + Social Media Director

"Dance has shaped my life from childhood to adulthood. It has helped me to express and understand myself while teaching me discipline, exploration and love. The ability to dance and perform has taken me around the world. I hope to inspire the students of MoveMINT on their own journeys. Dance is moveMINT and moveMINT is life."
-Shelby Smith, Dance Educator

"The love of dance has always been a part of my life, first as a student, then as a professional performer and now as a teacher. The journey has been magical, and I want to share that magic with other aspiring dancers and audiences!"
-Lexi Bennett, Dance Educator

“People always talk about “your dance family”  dance has always been more of a home for me. It is something I can return to over and over as over again. I was excited to find a dance home for my daughter at Studio of MoveMINT and now I have the honor of sharing that love and home with the newest tiny dancers at Studio of MoveMINT! “
-Elisabeth Riggs, Dance Educator + Front Desk Operations

"The benefits of dance are for everyone to experience, young or old, and in all physical ability.  As I share my love of dance, I want to educate students to the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional benefits that it can provide.  I look forward to nurturing the “dancer” within everyone."

-Dorothy Conway, Moving With Grace Director

"As individuals, we must not ignore the talents God has given us."

 -Annie Cellar, Dance Educator

"Dance has always been a loving sanctuary where I can express myself freely and be vulnerable. I strived to create that same nurturing environment for all my students." 

-Sarah-Grace Closuit, Dance Educator

"Go give 'em Heaven in the studio and on the stage!"

-Sasha's favorite dance quote

Quote coming soon!

"Dance will always be a constant in my life and I hope to foster that love for dance in all of my students, no matter where they are in their journey!"

- Erika Chap, Dance Educator

"The stars don't align for those who just dabble. You have to go all in." 

-Ashton's favorite quote by Nick Ruiz