Faculty
Meg MINTer
“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
Carrie Wilkey
"I dance to be free. Free of judgment and expectations. To explore without limitations or fears!"
-Carrie Wilkey, Dance Educator
Catherine Roe
"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 Roe, Dance Educator & MDC Company Director
Amelia Bachofen
"Dancing can transform the simple into extraordinary. My aim as a performer, teacher, and student is to promote openness, unity, and self-assurance through dance. I am thrilled to join the Studio of MoveMINT community!"
-Amelia Bachofen, Dance Educator
Nicole Browne
“I have had a passion for dance for as long as I remember. It shaped my childhood and life in such a positive way, and I hope to give this same experience to my own students!”
-Nicole Browne, Dance Educator
Lynn Winter
“My heart is so full because I get to share a sport that played such an important role in my life with others. Twirling has taught me more than how to spin, catch, and release. It has provided me the tools to be an independent, confidant woman who is never afraid to step out onto the stage wearing rhinestones.”
-Lynn Winter, Dance Educator
Hailey Bunde
"Dancers form such vulnerable, strong, and unique relationships with each other. The dance studio is a place for growth and joy, and I'm honored I get to play a part in these dancers' journeys."
-Hailey Bunde, Studio Manager & MDC Company Director
Kali Taft
“I am thrilled to be back at the Studio of MoveMINT! I love working with young dancers, because of their creative potential and joy of dance that I am able to witness and be inspired by!”
- Kali Taft, Dance Educator
Full Bio
Lauren Losack
"I love sharing my love for dance through teaching because I want to foster passion, happiness and positive self expression within my dancers."
-Lauren Losack, Dance Educator
Madi Grace Thompson
"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 Thompson, Dance Educator
Reilly Faith
"Everybody deserves to know the joy that is dance and experience the delight of taking the stage. I hope my students will find they share in this love, and can allow dance to carry them through their lives!"
-Reilly Faith, Dance Educator
Riley Malloy
“Dance is so special because it allows children to explore the world around them in a new way and discover what their amazing bodies are capable of. My favorite part about teaching kids is seeing their smiling faces when they reach a new mile stone! I am so excited to watch my students accomplish their goals throughout the year and develop their own love for dance!”
-Riley Malloy, Dance Educator
Mariana Blessing
"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 Blessing, Dance Educator
Full Bio
Gabby Halo
“ I dance to express what words cannot. I teach to move and be moved by others. As a teacher, I hope to foster a safe, healthy, creative, open, and free moveMINT space.”
-Gabby Halo, Dance Educator
Rebecca Carroll
“I believe that teaching and encouraging a child to dance, sing or simply express themselves artistically is just as important as teaching them to read or write. I know how important art has been in my life, and I want to do everything in my power to help little ones discover their own love!”
-Rebecca Carroll, Birthday Bash Coordinator
Derrius J. Harmon (Bang)
"I love teaching dance because dance is so much more than just moves. It taught me to be confident and helped improve my social skills. I can only hope to do the same for our youth!"
-Derrius J. Harmon, Dance Educator
ASSISTANTS
Rylie Gatlin
"In learning you will teach,
and in teaching you will learn."
- Rylie Gatlin's favorite quote by
Phil Collins
Madison Rangel
“Dancing truly brings me joy and has allowed me to not only express myself but find myself. I hope that by helping introduce younger kids to dance, that they will find their sanctuary like I have.”
-Madison Rangel
Lily Jowers
“Behind every great dancer who
believes in themself, is a teacher that believed in them first.”
- Lily Jowers
