Our Teaching Artists

  • An image of Miss Elizabeth. One of our instructors.

    Miss Elizabeth


    πŸ“š College math teacher by day
    πŸ’ƒ Dance teacher by night

    πŸŽ“ BA in Dance Arts (Indiana University of Pennsylvania)


    🌟 Total role model energy
    πŸ€“ Teaches math at the State Technical College of Missouri

  • An image of Miss Anna. One of the instructors at Elevate Motion Studio.

    Miss Anna


    πŸ’ƒ Professional dancer, personal trainer, dance teacher extraordinaire
    πŸ“ Moved to Columbia to dance for Mareck Dance


    πŸŽ“ BFA in Dance (ballet concentration) from Purchase College


    🌟 We’re so lucky to have her on our team
    πŸ’ͺ Certified personal trainer + Pilates instructor

  • Photo of Miss Emma. An instructor at Elevate Motion Studio.

    Miss Emma


    πŸ’ƒ Over 10 years of dance teaching experience
    πŸ“£ Former head coach of the Capital City High School dance team (Jefferson City)


    πŸŽ“ BA in Dance from Stephens College

    🌟 She knows how to challenge students in the best wayβ€”and we’re thrilled she’s here
    πŸ† Her dance team won the district championship twice while she was their coach

  • Photo of Miss Jordyn. An instructor at Elevate Motion Studio.

    Miss Jordyn

    🎡 Our hip-hop + acro queen
    πŸ’ƒ 15+ years of dance experience


    πŸŽ“ Cheer & Dance Safety certified (NFHS) + studying in Mizzou’s competitive OTA program


    ⚑ Known for fun, high-energy choreography students love
    🌟 Brings a can-do attitude to every class and keeps dancers moving with confidence

  • Photo of Miss Lauren. An instructor at Elevate Motion Studio.

    Miss Lauren


    πŸ¦„ Our preschool teaching superstar
    πŸ‘Ά Highly experienced working with children in lots of different settings; also a site facilitator for the MU Adventure Club


    πŸŽ“ Holds a preschool certification from Acrobatic Arts


    πŸ’ƒ 15 years of dance experience, brings patience, energy, and fun to every classβ€”we’re so lucky to have her!

  • Photo of Miss Lillian. An instructor at Elevate Motion Studio.

    Miss Lillian

    🌸 A natural at guiding our youngest dancers with joy + patience
    πŸ’ƒ Nearly 20 years of dance experience
    πŸ‘©β€πŸ« 6 years of teaching + assisting


    πŸŽ“ Certified in Progressing Ballet Technique


    🌟 Creates fun, engaging classes where little ones feel excited to learn and grow

    🎡 Former Company Artist and Artistic Director with City Ballet Theater (Columbia)