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Meet our Teachers

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Miss Madison
Jazz/tap Dance

Madison Hilligoss is a NYC based performing artist, teacher, and writer from Minnesota. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development (B.S. in Teaching, 2022) and is an alumna of the tap dance program at The School at Jacob’s Pillow. Madison is a passionate and dedicated teacher who has trained and worked professionally in a variety of specialties within both the academic and performance fields, including but not limited to: Writing tutoring and editing, Spanish education, dance education, and music education. She is currently on substitute faculty at Broadway Dance Center and teaches music and voice classes to children affected by cancer through A Free Bird. Some of her favorite professional performance credits include performing Off-Broadway in The Tap Dance Kid at New York City Center, tap dancing in the pre-production lab for the Broadway musical Funny Girl, performing in 42nd Street at The Ordway, and tap dancing in Generation Dance! at Little Island. Madison has also performed in concert dance work, created short dance films, sung in various choirs and a cappella groups, and has choreographed for dance studios across the country. Madison is proudly represented by The Mine Agency. www.madisonhilligoss.com

Miss Kelsey
Broadway Dance

Kelsey Kempner began dancing at the age of 4 at Heather Wayne’s Performing Arts Academy in Hoschton, GA. During this time, Kelsey competed at national dance conventions and trained in a diverse variety of dance genres. She also served as captain on her state-winning pom team. Kelsey graduated summa cum laude from Ohio State University with a BFA in dance and BS in neuroscience. While at OSU, Kelsey worked with notable choreographers such Eddie Taketa, Daniel Roberts, Bebe Miller, Crystal Michelle Perkins, Susan Petry, and Susan Hadley. Kelsey will be receiving her masters in motor learning and control from Columbia University in February 2023. Kelsey works on applying principles of motor learning to her teaching philosophy to increase dance performance outcomes. Kelsey has taught for a variety of schools and dance studios around NYC and Atlanta, including Brooklyn Dance Center, Elevate Dance, and Sugarloaf Ballet. Kelsey teaches a variety of dance classes including contemporary, jazz, musical theater, improvisation, modern, creative movement, and ballet. Additionally, Kelsey is a teaching artist with Kaiser’s Room, specializing in teaching classes to children and adults with physical and neurological disorders. Professionally, Kelsey has worked with NYC and Atlanta companies such as Mishidance Company, Project 7, Apollonia & Dancers, Heidi Latsky Dance, and Zoetic Dance Ensemble. Kelsey has also performed in operas, music videos, and concerts with performers such as Gracie Nash and Kelly Monrow Dowdle. 

Miss Olivia
Ballet

Miss Olivia is a New York City based dancer and movement teacher originally from Connecticut. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of the Arts in May 2018. There she studied various forms of dance including ballet, modern, jazz, African, hip-hop, and tap and performed in works by Jesse Zaritt, Sidra Bell, Nora Gibson, Gary Jeter, and Helen Simoneau. Miss Olivia has trained abroad at The Accademia Dell’ Arte in Italy as well as with various teachers and artists in France and Belgium under the direction of Katie Swords and Douglas Becker. In June 2017, Miss Olivia received her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certification from Kripalu School of Yoga, and in 2022, she completed the Teaching Artist Training program with Mark Morris Dance Center. Since moving to Brooklyn in 2018, she has taught both dance and yoga to children ages 0-12 for companies such as Mark Morris, Leapsmart, and Kinderdance Brooklyn. Miss Olivia also teaches yoga to adults and has danced professionally with Dance Visions NY and Art SB.

Miss Nina
ballet

Miss Nina is a professional ballerina having over a decade of performance experience with The Russian Ballet Company, New York Dance Project, and Miami Cuban Classical Ballet Company amongst others. She has spent the past year teaching young children in Miami, where I discovered my next passion in life is to teach! My classes involve visual, auditory, and basic natural movements often using props, such as tambourines, scarves, and ribbons to create a fun and engaging environment for young students to learn.

 

 

 

Miss Hana
Arts and craft

Hana is a vibrant and multilingual artist hailing from Japan, whose passion for art knows no bounds. With a background in Fine Art, including a BFA from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University and an MFA from the New York Academy of Art, Hana is well-versed in various artistic techniques and materials. Her enthusiasm for collaborative art projects spans across generations, as she enjoys creating alongside friends of all ages. Currently, Hana shares her creative expertise as an elementary art teacher in uptown Manhattan, where she inspires young minds to explore the boundless world of art. With her contagious energy and love for making art accessible to all, Hana is a cherished member of both the local art community and her classroom.

 

Eliza
Gymnastics

Meet a dynamic gymnastics teacher with a diverse background that spans sports and caregiving. With a foundation from Broadway Dance Center, she’s taken her skills beyond the dance floor. She kicked off her journey as a Caregiver and Certified Nursing Assistant at Paramount Senior Living in 2020, showcasing her compassion and commitment to helping others. In 2022, her passion for movement led her to Gymtime Rhythm & Glues, where she excelled as a Gymnastics Instructor. Her ability to inspire confidence and refine skills was evident in her work with budding gymnasts. Her role as a Dance Instructor and Administrative Assistant at Solon Center for the Arts in 2021-2022 highlighted her organizational prowess while fostering artistic growth in students. From solo performances to group acts, her choreography experiences, like “Reasons to Listen” and “To Hold a Moment,” display her creative innovation. With a solid foundation in dance, caregiving, and gymnastics, this teacher brings a holistic approach to coaching and instruction, enriching lives both on and off the mat.

Emily
Ballet

Discover an exceptional ballet teacher who brings a world of dance experience to every class. Currently at The Dance Studio of Park Slope, Brooklyn, she instructs Ballet, Creative Movement, and Pre-pointe with a nurturing touch. At Fancy Feet Dance Studio, Bronx, her talents extend to Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary, inspiring a diverse range of dancers. Her impact isn’t limited to teaching. As a Tabulator for Starbound National Talent Competition, she ensures fairness in dance. With performances that include Matthew Westerby Company, EBD Dance Collective, and Feld Entertainment, her stage presence is unmatched. Beyond structured roles, she’s a Freelance Performer/Choreographer, infusing creativity into captivating narratives through movement.

 

Angela
STem Babies

Prepare to be captivated by our STEM Babies teacher, a true beacon of early childhood education. Certified with NYS Special Education and General Education Teacher Certification covering birth to 2nd grade, she seamlessly melds expertise with a passion for nurturing. Her qualifications include a Mat Pilates Certification, underlining her commitment to holistic development, and a Certificate in Developmental Disabilities and Human Services, showcasing her dedication to inclusivity. Her teaching journey encompasses roles such as a Kindergarten Teacher at Flatbush Ascend Lower School, where she tailors instruction to diverse learners, and a Lead Teacher/Assistant and Acting Director at Brooklyn Kindergarten Society, where her leadership shines. As a Teach for America Corps Member, she’s committed to national education, while her role as a Dance Teacher at Erica’s Dance Academy highlights her creativity and guidance. Our STEM Babies program is enriched by her dynamic approach, promising an inspiring and transformative learning experience.