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


    πŸŽ“ Site facilitator for the MU Adventure Club and psychology major at MU


    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)