2026-2027 Faculty

“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! It has been a joy growing alongside SOM since it's beginning and I can't wait for what this season has in store!" 

-Carrie Wilkey, Studio Director, 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, Recital Director,  Dance + Adaptive 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 and 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

"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

"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 + Director of Marketing

"'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

"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

"Dance has given me discipline, resilience, and confidence. It is a joy to help every dancer grow, be themselves, and discover that strength and artistry go hand in hand."

-Cecilia Draper, Dance Educator

"Dancing and learning with other beautiful, flawed, creative humans is amazing. Let's live and move with joy!"

-Laura Barbee, Dance Educator

"Some of my most meaningful memories have been created through dance. Teaching inspires me because I get to help young dancers build confidence, express themselves, and create memories they'll carry with them long after they leave the studio."

- Rylie Gatlin, Dance Educator

 "Dance has remained a constant joy in my life, and I'm thrilled to share that joy with other aspiring dancers."

- Karenna Bryan, Dance Educator

"Studio of MoveMINT has built my community in Fort Worth. I love this space and the people in it. One of the greatest joys of my life is investing in these dancers."

- Hailey Bunde, Dance Educator

"Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction."

- Rumi

Avery Jessie, Front Desk Admin & Dance Educator

"Getting to teach dance is such a beautiful thing for me as I get to pass down my passion to future generations of dancers. Dance should be something everyone gets to experience, and SOM makes sure of that!"

- Riley Pfitzner, Dance Educator

If we can ground ourselves deeper in learning, sharing and truly appreciating the universal language of movement, our individual and communal experiences have the potentialities to be graciously elevated. It brings me great delight to continually grow as a student, as well as impart this language of dance.

- Domingo Estrada Jr., Dance Educator

"The dance studio will always feel like a second home to me, and I cherish having the opportunity to nurture that same warm and welcoming space for my students. It is an honor to be one small part of another dancer’s journey, and to share the knowledge I have received and the joy dance has brought me with the next generation of artists."

- Heather Ludlow, Dance Educator

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Creating the space for everyone to feel safe, supported, and valued in and outside of the studio no matter where they are in their journey is the greatest honor of being a dance teacher. From the tiniest new dancer all the way to the seniors getting ready for their next step, dance has the ability to bring so much joy into people lives, and getting to share my love with the students is always inspiring. 

- Lily Jowers, Dance Educator

"With God all things are possible."

- Stella's favorite Bible verse from Matthew 19:26

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”  

- Jilli's favorite quote by Tim Notke

“Dance every performance as if it were your last.” 

- Liliana's favorite quote by Erik Burhn 

"Let us praise His name with dancing -psalm 149:3"  

- Caroline's favorite Bible verse from Psalm 149:3

 "You turned my mourning into dancing. You clothed me with JOY that my heart may sing your praises."

- Eliza's favorite Bible quote from Psalm 30:11-12

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“Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.”

- Clare's favorite quote by Martha Graham

"Dance is a way that I can express myself, my feelings, and my praise to God! I find dance to be a place of freedom and joy and I can’t wait to share that with fellow dancers! " 

- Abigail Audi

"I think it's so special to teach little dancers who might have the same dreams that I did when I was their age!"  

- Parker Torlincasi

"I believe God gives each of us gifts to share and inspire other people. When I am dancing, I feel God's light shine through me and it brings me lots of JOY to share the gift of dance!"

- Merrick Collier

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"Dance brings me joy, it makes me feel both strong and beautiful."  

- Remy Thai

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"I’m happiest when I’m dancing with my friends."  

- Emma Utley