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ABOUT US AND OUR INSTRUCTORS
WELCOME TO
MK DANCE WORKSHOP
MK Dance Workshop, established in 2024, is owned by Melanie Smith and Katie Goodridge. At MK Dance Workshop, our mission is to create a fun, stress free environment for any and all dancers to come to and feel at home. We want students to explore, develop, and nurture creativity, to workshop their creative side. We strive to leave a lasting, positive impression on our students to not only teach them a love for dance but many life lessons along the way.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Meet our team of lovely teachers and get to know the person teaching our classes. They take pride in being able to teach the next generation of dancers.
Miss Melanie
Co-Owner
Melanie Smith is an interdisciplinary dance artist holding her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Temple University. She began dancing at Royal Academy of Dance ballet school in Michigan and upon moving to the Philadelphia suburbs began to round her dance education beyond ballet. Throughout middle school and high school, Melanie began rounding her dance education and competing. At Temple, she trained in ballet, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, Umfundalai, Neo-Traditional West-African, and Improvisation.
Melanie Smith is an interdisciplinary dance artist holding her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Temple University. She began dancing at Royal Academy of Dance ballet school in Michigan and upon moving to the Philadelphia suburbs began to round her dance education beyond ballet. Throughout middle school and high school, Melanie began rounding her dance education and competing. At Temple, she trained in ballet, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, Umfundalai, Neo-Traditional West-African, and Improvisation.
Miss Katie
Co-Owner
Katie Goodridge started dancing at the age of 3. She has trained in various different dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and contemporary. Katie participated in many performance and competition companies throughout her years dancing. She still continues her dance education by taking various adult dance classes. Katie earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Gwynedd Mercy University. During her time in college, she researched movement therapy and is very passionate about teaching young dancers how to express emotions and heal emotionally through movement.
Katie Goodridge started dancing at the age of 3. She has trained in various different dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and contemporary. Katie participated in many performance and competition companies throughout her years dancing. She still continues her dance education by taking various adult dance classes. Katie earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Gwynedd Mercy University. During her time in college, she researched movement therapy and is very passionate about teaching young dancers how to express emotions and heal emotionally through movement.
Miss Lexie
Lyrical/Contemporary
Alexis has been dancing competitively and recreationally for 15 years. She began her training at Gloria France’s School of Performing Arts where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. She continued her studies at Temple University as a Dance major performing and choreographing with renowned artists such as Megan Bridge, Kun-Yang Lin, and Rachel Repinz. She is currently still pursuing her dance career through teaching and choreographing.
Alexis has been dancing competitively and recreationally for 15 years. She began her training at Gloria France’s School of Performing Arts where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. She continued her studies at Temple University as a Dance major performing and choreographing with renowned artists such as Megan Bridge, Kun-Yang Lin, and Rachel Repinz. She is currently still pursuing her dance career through teaching and choreographing.
Miss Maddie
Ballet & Tap
Maddie began dancing at Beth Jacobsen School of Dance at the age of 4 and has trained and competed in all styles ever since, earning national titles in tap and ballet along with numerous regional awards. She studied dance at Cedar Crest College, where she learned the foundations of teaching and choreography, performed in more than 40 pieces, and choreographed her own work. She later completed her degree at Temple University while continuing to perform in Cedar Crest College alumni productions. Throughout her college career, Maddie taught at dance studios and assisted competition teams with technique and at competitions. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance and inspiring students of all ages to grow as dancers and individuals.
Maddie began dancing at Beth Jacobsen School of Dance at the age of 4 and has trained and competed in all styles ever since, earning national titles in tap and ballet along with numerous regional awards. She studied dance at Cedar Crest College, where she learned the foundations of teaching and choreography, performed in more than 40 pieces, and choreographed her own work. She later completed her degree at Temple University while continuing to perform in Cedar Crest College alumni productions. Throughout her college career, Maddie taught at dance studios and assisted competition teams with technique and at competitions. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance and inspiring students of all ages to grow as dancers and individuals.
Miss Kara
Combo & Little Ones and Grownups
Kara has been dancing since 4 years old both at Beth Jacobsen’s and Cassidy Dance studio. She graduated with a degree in special education from Temple University and a Masters degree from Holy Family University in English Language Development. During her time at Temple she was one of the founding members of Reflections Dance Company, which is a thriving team to this day. She loves the community dance has to offer. She has taught dance to multiple age groups since she was 16. She looks forward to supporting your dancer in achieving their goals.
Kara has been dancing since 4 years old both at Beth Jacobsen’s and Cassidy Dance studio. She graduated with a degree in special education from Temple University and a Masters degree from Holy Family University in English Language Development. During her time at Temple she was one of the founding members of Reflections Dance Company, which is a thriving team to this day. She loves the community dance has to offer. She has taught dance to multiple age groups since she was 16. She looks forward to supporting your dancer in achieving their goals.
Miss Antonia
Zumba
Antonia loves to dance and loves sharing that passion with people. Zumba is the only exercise program she has ever stuck with and encourage people to try at least once. The music she uses is a mix of pop & traditional, & you are welcome to make song requests. She runs a non-judgmental class - remember, there are no wrong moves!
Antonia loves to dance and loves sharing that passion with people. Zumba is the only exercise program she has ever stuck with and encourage people to try at least once. The music she uses is a mix of pop & traditional, & you are welcome to make song requests. She runs a non-judgmental class - remember, there are no wrong moves!
Miss Kristyn
Dance Fitness
Kristyn wanted to become a dance fitness instructor the moment she was introduced to Zumba in 2014. She holds a BS in Adult Education from Bellevue University with a minor in Musical Theater. She was a certified Zumba instructor for 7 years and has choreographed and performed in multiple adult tap dance productions. After taking a couple of years off, her love of teaching dance and fitness has brought her back!
Kristyn wanted to become a dance fitness instructor the moment she was introduced to Zumba in 2014. She holds a BS in Adult Education from Bellevue University with a minor in Musical Theater. She was a certified Zumba instructor for 7 years and has choreographed and performed in multiple adult tap dance productions. After taking a couple of years off, her love of teaching dance and fitness has brought her back!
Miss Mary
Yoga
She started doing yoga 35 years ago when she was student teaching at an elementary school. You know what that environment is like, she was frazzled! She connected to the practice right away. It became a way to slow down, stretch and breathe that helped her to understand the relationship between body, mind and breath. She's been managing her stress level with yoga ever since. When she doesn’t practice, she feels different. Yoga has improved the quality of her life, plain and simple.
She always thought about teaching yoga, but relationships, career and life itself seemed to get in the way, until a few years ago. After the loss of both her parents, the end of a 31 year relationship and the passing of my favorite dog on earth, she decided to make some major changes. Instead of letting life “get in the way”, she decided to create the life she want to live.
She did her 200 hour yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was amazing. The style is Hatha based, which is essentially a breathing and movement practice using static postures and some flow. Like most teachers, she incorporates other styles into her classes. She is attentive to student needs, so modifications are encouraged and practiced.
She started doing yoga 35 years ago when she was student teaching at an elementary school. You know what that environment is like, she was frazzled! She connected to the practice right away. It became a way to slow down, stretch and breathe that helped her to understand the relationship between body, mind and breath. She's been managing her stress level with yoga ever since. When she doesn’t practice, she feels different. Yoga has improved the quality of her life, plain and simple.
She always thought about teaching yoga, but relationships, career and life itself seemed to get in the way, until a few years ago. After the loss of both her parents, the end of a 31 year relationship and the passing of my favorite dog on earth, she decided to make some major changes. Instead of letting life “get in the way”, she decided to create the life she want to live.
She did her 200 hour yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was amazing. The style is Hatha based, which is essentially a breathing and movement practice using static postures and some flow. Like most teachers, she incorporates other styles into her classes. She is attentive to student needs, so modifications are encouraged and practiced.
Miss Melanie
Co-Owner
Melanie Smith is an interdisciplinary dance artist holding her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Temple University. She began dancing at Royal Academy of Dance ballet school in Michigan and upon moving to the Philadelphia suburbs began to round her dance education beyond ballet. Throughout middle school and high school, Melanie began rounding her dance education and competing. At Temple, she trained in ballet, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, Umfundalai, Neo-Traditional West-African, and Improvisation.
Melanie Smith is an interdisciplinary dance artist holding her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Temple University. She began dancing at Royal Academy of Dance ballet school in Michigan and upon moving to the Philadelphia suburbs began to round her dance education beyond ballet. Throughout middle school and high school, Melanie began rounding her dance education and competing. At Temple, she trained in ballet, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, Umfundalai, Neo-Traditional West-African, and Improvisation.
Miss Katie
Co-Owner
Katie Goodridge started dancing at the age of 3. She has trained in various different dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and contemporary. Katie participated in many performance and competition companies throughout her years dancing. She still continues her dance education by taking various adult dance classes. Katie earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Gwynedd Mercy University. During her time in college, she researched movement therapy and is very passionate about teaching young dancers how to express emotions and heal emotionally through movement.
Katie Goodridge started dancing at the age of 3. She has trained in various different dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and contemporary. Katie participated in many performance and competition companies throughout her years dancing. She still continues her dance education by taking various adult dance classes. Katie earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Gwynedd Mercy University. During her time in college, she researched movement therapy and is very passionate about teaching young dancers how to express emotions and heal emotionally through movement.
Miss Lexie
Lyrical/Contemporary
Alexis has been dancing competitively and recreationally for 15 years. She began her training at Gloria France’s School of Performing Arts where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. She continued her studies at Temple University as a Dance major performing and choreographing with renowned artists such as Megan Bridge, Kun-Yang Lin, and Rachel Repinz. She is currently still pursuing her dance career through teaching and choreographing.
Alexis has been dancing competitively and recreationally for 15 years. She began her training at Gloria France’s School of Performing Arts where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. She continued her studies at Temple University as a Dance major performing and choreographing with renowned artists such as Megan Bridge, Kun-Yang Lin, and Rachel Repinz. She is currently still pursuing her dance career through teaching and choreographing.
Miss Maddie
Ballet & Tap
Maddie began dancing at Beth Jacobsen School of Dance at the age of 4 and has trained and competed in all styles ever since, earning national titles in tap and ballet along with numerous regional awards. She studied dance at Cedar Crest College, where she learned the foundations of teaching and choreography, performed in more than 40 pieces, and choreographed her own work. She later completed her degree at Temple University while continuing to perform in Cedar Crest College alumni productions. Throughout her college career, Maddie taught at dance studios and assisted competition teams with technique and at competitions. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance and inspiring students of all ages to grow as dancers and individuals.
Maddie began dancing at Beth Jacobsen School of Dance at the age of 4 and has trained and competed in all styles ever since, earning national titles in tap and ballet along with numerous regional awards. She studied dance at Cedar Crest College, where she learned the foundations of teaching and choreography, performed in more than 40 pieces, and choreographed her own work. She later completed her degree at Temple University while continuing to perform in Cedar Crest College alumni productions. Throughout her college career, Maddie taught at dance studios and assisted competition teams with technique and at competitions. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance and inspiring students of all ages to grow as dancers and individuals.
Miss Kara
Combo & Little Ones and Grownups
Kara has been dancing since 4 years old both at Beth Jacobsen’s and Cassidy Dance studio. She graduated with a degree in special education from Temple University and a Masters degree from Holy Family University in English Language Development. During her time at Temple she was one of the founding members of Reflections Dance Company, which is a thriving team to this day. She loves the community dance has to offer. She has taught dance to multiple age groups since she was 16. She looks forward to supporting your dancer in achieving their goals.
Kara has been dancing since 4 years old both at Beth Jacobsen’s and Cassidy Dance studio. She graduated with a degree in special education from Temple University and a Masters degree from Holy Family University in English Language Development. During her time at Temple she was one of the founding members of Reflections Dance Company, which is a thriving team to this day. She loves the community dance has to offer. She has taught dance to multiple age groups since she was 16. She looks forward to supporting your dancer in achieving their goals.
Miss Antonia
Zumba
Antonia loves to dance and loves sharing that passion with people. Zumba is the only exercise program she has ever stuck with and encourage people to try at least once. The music she uses is a mix of pop & traditional, & you are welcome to make song requests. She runs a non-judgmental class - remember, there are no wrong moves!
Antonia loves to dance and loves sharing that passion with people. Zumba is the only exercise program she has ever stuck with and encourage people to try at least once. The music she uses is a mix of pop & traditional, & you are welcome to make song requests. She runs a non-judgmental class - remember, there are no wrong moves!
Miss Kristyn
Dance Fitness
Kristyn wanted to become a dance fitness instructor the moment she was introduced to Zumba in 2014. She holds a BS in Adult Education from Bellevue University with a minor in Musical Theater. She was a certified Zumba instructor for 7 years and has choreographed and performed in multiple adult tap dance productions. After taking a couple of years off, her love of teaching dance and fitness has brought her back!
Kristyn wanted to become a dance fitness instructor the moment she was introduced to Zumba in 2014. She holds a BS in Adult Education from Bellevue University with a minor in Musical Theater. She was a certified Zumba instructor for 7 years and has choreographed and performed in multiple adult tap dance productions. After taking a couple of years off, her love of teaching dance and fitness has brought her back!
Miss Mary
Yoga
She started doing yoga 35 years ago when she was student teaching at an elementary school. You know what that environment is like, she was frazzled! She connected to the practice right away. It became a way to slow down, stretch and breathe that helped her to understand the relationship between body, mind and breath. She's been managing her stress level with yoga ever since. When she doesn’t practice, she feels different. Yoga has improved the quality of her life, plain and simple.
She always thought about teaching yoga, but relationships, career and life itself seemed to get in the way, until a few years ago. After the loss of both her parents, the end of a 31 year relationship and the passing of my favorite dog on earth, she decided to make some major changes. Instead of letting life “get in the way”, she decided to create the life she want to live.
She did her 200 hour yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was amazing. The style is Hatha based, which is essentially a breathing and movement practice using static postures and some flow. Like most teachers, she incorporates other styles into her classes. She is attentive to student needs, so modifications are encouraged and practiced.
She started doing yoga 35 years ago when she was student teaching at an elementary school. You know what that environment is like, she was frazzled! She connected to the practice right away. It became a way to slow down, stretch and breathe that helped her to understand the relationship between body, mind and breath. She's been managing her stress level with yoga ever since. When she doesn’t practice, she feels different. Yoga has improved the quality of her life, plain and simple.
She always thought about teaching yoga, but relationships, career and life itself seemed to get in the way, until a few years ago. After the loss of both her parents, the end of a 31 year relationship and the passing of my favorite dog on earth, she decided to make some major changes. Instead of letting life “get in the way”, she decided to create the life she want to live.
She did her 200 hour yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was amazing. The style is Hatha based, which is essentially a breathing and movement practice using static postures and some flow. Like most teachers, she incorporates other styles into her classes. She is attentive to student needs, so modifications are encouraged and practiced.
Miss Melanie
Co-Owner
Melanie Smith is an interdisciplinary dance artist holding her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Temple University. She began dancing at Royal Academy of Dance ballet school in Michigan and upon moving to the Philadelphia suburbs began to round her dance education beyond ballet. Throughout middle school and high school, Melanie began rounding her dance education and competing. At Temple, she trained in ballet, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, Umfundalai, Neo-Traditional West-African, and Improvisation.
Melanie Smith is an interdisciplinary dance artist holding her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Temple University. She began dancing at Royal Academy of Dance ballet school in Michigan and upon moving to the Philadelphia suburbs began to round her dance education beyond ballet. Throughout middle school and high school, Melanie began rounding her dance education and competing. At Temple, she trained in ballet, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, Umfundalai, Neo-Traditional West-African, and Improvisation.
Miss Katie
Co-Owner
Katie Goodridge started dancing at the age of 3. She has trained in various different dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and contemporary. Katie participated in many performance and competition companies throughout her years dancing. She still continues her dance education by taking various adult dance classes. Katie earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Gwynedd Mercy University. During her time in college, she researched movement therapy and is very passionate about teaching young dancers how to express emotions and heal emotionally through movement.
Katie Goodridge started dancing at the age of 3. She has trained in various different dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and contemporary. Katie participated in many performance and competition companies throughout her years dancing. She still continues her dance education by taking various adult dance classes. Katie earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Gwynedd Mercy University. During her time in college, she researched movement therapy and is very passionate about teaching young dancers how to express emotions and heal emotionally through movement.
Miss Lexie
Lyrical/Contemporary
Alexis has been dancing competitively and recreationally for 15 years. She began her training at Gloria France’s School of Performing Arts where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. She continued her studies at Temple University as a Dance major performing and choreographing with renowned artists such as Megan Bridge, Kun-Yang Lin, and Rachel Repinz. She is currently still pursuing her dance career through teaching and choreographing.
Alexis has been dancing competitively and recreationally for 15 years. She began her training at Gloria France’s School of Performing Arts where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. She continued her studies at Temple University as a Dance major performing and choreographing with renowned artists such as Megan Bridge, Kun-Yang Lin, and Rachel Repinz. She is currently still pursuing her dance career through teaching and choreographing.
Miss Maddie
Ballet & Tap
Maddie began dancing at Beth Jacobsen School of Dance at the age of 4 and has trained and competed in all styles ever since, earning national titles in tap and ballet along with numerous regional awards. She studied dance at Cedar Crest College, where she learned the foundations of teaching and choreography, performed in more than 40 pieces, and choreographed her own work. She later completed her degree at Temple University while continuing to perform in Cedar Crest College alumni productions. Throughout her college career, Maddie taught at dance studios and assisted competition teams with technique and at competitions. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance and inspiring students of all ages to grow as dancers and individuals.
Maddie began dancing at Beth Jacobsen School of Dance at the age of 4 and has trained and competed in all styles ever since, earning national titles in tap and ballet along with numerous regional awards. She studied dance at Cedar Crest College, where she learned the foundations of teaching and choreography, performed in more than 40 pieces, and choreographed her own work. She later completed her degree at Temple University while continuing to perform in Cedar Crest College alumni productions. Throughout her college career, Maddie taught at dance studios and assisted competition teams with technique and at competitions. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance and inspiring students of all ages to grow as dancers and individuals.
Miss Kara
Combo & Little Ones and Grownups
Kara has been dancing since 4 years old both at Beth Jacobsen’s and Cassidy Dance studio. She graduated with a degree in special education from Temple University and a Masters degree from Holy Family University in English Language Development. During her time at Temple she was one of the founding members of Reflections Dance Company, which is a thriving team to this day. She loves the community dance has to offer. She has taught dance to multiple age groups since she was 16. She looks forward to supporting your dancer in achieving their goals.
Kara has been dancing since 4 years old both at Beth Jacobsen’s and Cassidy Dance studio. She graduated with a degree in special education from Temple University and a Masters degree from Holy Family University in English Language Development. During her time at Temple she was one of the founding members of Reflections Dance Company, which is a thriving team to this day. She loves the community dance has to offer. She has taught dance to multiple age groups since she was 16. She looks forward to supporting your dancer in achieving their goals.
Miss Antonia
Zumba
Antonia loves to dance and loves sharing that passion with people. Zumba is the only exercise program she has ever stuck with and encourage people to try at least once. The music she uses is a mix of pop & traditional, & you are welcome to make song requests. She runs a non-judgmental class - remember, there are no wrong moves!
Antonia loves to dance and loves sharing that passion with people. Zumba is the only exercise program she has ever stuck with and encourage people to try at least once. The music she uses is a mix of pop & traditional, & you are welcome to make song requests. She runs a non-judgmental class - remember, there are no wrong moves!
Miss Kristyn
Dance Fitness
Kristyn wanted to become a dance fitness instructor the moment she was introduced to Zumba in 2014. She holds a BS in Adult Education from Bellevue University with a minor in Musical Theater. She was a certified Zumba instructor for 7 years and has choreographed and performed in multiple adult tap dance productions. After taking a couple of years off, her love of teaching dance and fitness has brought her back!
Kristyn wanted to become a dance fitness instructor the moment she was introduced to Zumba in 2014. She holds a BS in Adult Education from Bellevue University with a minor in Musical Theater. She was a certified Zumba instructor for 7 years and has choreographed and performed in multiple adult tap dance productions. After taking a couple of years off, her love of teaching dance and fitness has brought her back!
Miss Mary
Yoga
She started doing yoga 35 years ago when she was student teaching at an elementary school. You know what that environment is like, she was frazzled! She connected to the practice right away. It became a way to slow down, stretch and breathe that helped her to understand the relationship between body, mind and breath. She's been managing her stress level with yoga ever since. When she doesn’t practice, she feels different. Yoga has improved the quality of her life, plain and simple.
She always thought about teaching yoga, but relationships, career and life itself seemed to get in the way, until a few years ago. After the loss of both her parents, the end of a 31 year relationship and the passing of my favorite dog on earth, she decided to make some major changes. Instead of letting life “get in the way”, she decided to create the life she want to live.
She did her 200 hour yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was amazing. The style is Hatha based, which is essentially a breathing and movement practice using static postures and some flow. Like most teachers, she incorporates other styles into her classes. She is attentive to student needs, so modifications are encouraged and practiced.
She started doing yoga 35 years ago when she was student teaching at an elementary school. You know what that environment is like, she was frazzled! She connected to the practice right away. It became a way to slow down, stretch and breathe that helped her to understand the relationship between body, mind and breath. She's been managing her stress level with yoga ever since. When she doesn’t practice, she feels different. Yoga has improved the quality of her life, plain and simple.
She always thought about teaching yoga, but relationships, career and life itself seemed to get in the way, until a few years ago. After the loss of both her parents, the end of a 31 year relationship and the passing of my favorite dog on earth, she decided to make some major changes. Instead of letting life “get in the way”, she decided to create the life she want to live.
She did her 200 hour yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was amazing. The style is Hatha based, which is essentially a breathing and movement practice using static postures and some flow. Like most teachers, she incorporates other styles into her classes. She is attentive to student needs, so modifications are encouraged and practiced.
Miss Melanie
Co-Owner
Melanie Smith is an interdisciplinary dance artist holding her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Temple University. She began dancing at Royal Academy of Dance ballet school in Michigan and upon moving to the Philadelphia suburbs began to round her dance education beyond ballet. Throughout middle school and high school, Melanie began rounding her dance education and competing. At Temple, she trained in ballet, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, Umfundalai, Neo-Traditional West-African, and Improvisation.
Melanie Smith is an interdisciplinary dance artist holding her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Temple University. She began dancing at Royal Academy of Dance ballet school in Michigan and upon moving to the Philadelphia suburbs began to round her dance education beyond ballet. Throughout middle school and high school, Melanie began rounding her dance education and competing. At Temple, she trained in ballet, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, Umfundalai, Neo-Traditional West-African, and Improvisation.
Miss Katie
Co-Owner
Katie Goodridge started dancing at the age of 3. She has trained in various different dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and contemporary. Katie participated in many performance and competition companies throughout her years dancing. She still continues her dance education by taking various adult dance classes. Katie earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Gwynedd Mercy University. During her time in college, she researched movement therapy and is very passionate about teaching young dancers how to express emotions and heal emotionally through movement.
Katie Goodridge started dancing at the age of 3. She has trained in various different dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and contemporary. Katie participated in many performance and competition companies throughout her years dancing. She still continues her dance education by taking various adult dance classes. Katie earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Gwynedd Mercy University. During her time in college, she researched movement therapy and is very passionate about teaching young dancers how to express emotions and heal emotionally through movement.
Miss Lexie
Lyrical/Contemporary
Alexis has been dancing competitively and recreationally for 15 years. She began her training at Gloria France’s School of Performing Arts where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. She continued her studies at Temple University as a Dance major performing and choreographing with renowned artists such as Megan Bridge, Kun-Yang Lin, and Rachel Repinz. She is currently still pursuing her dance career through teaching and choreographing.
Alexis has been dancing competitively and recreationally for 15 years. She began her training at Gloria France’s School of Performing Arts where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. She continued her studies at Temple University as a Dance major performing and choreographing with renowned artists such as Megan Bridge, Kun-Yang Lin, and Rachel Repinz. She is currently still pursuing her dance career through teaching and choreographing.
Miss Maddie
Ballet & Tap
Maddie began dancing at Beth Jacobsen School of Dance at the age of 4 and has trained and competed in all styles ever since, earning national titles in tap and ballet along with numerous regional awards. She studied dance at Cedar Crest College, where she learned the foundations of teaching and choreography, performed in more than 40 pieces, and choreographed her own work. She later completed her degree at Temple University while continuing to perform in Cedar Crest College alumni productions. Throughout her college career, Maddie taught at dance studios and assisted competition teams with technique and at competitions. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance and inspiring students of all ages to grow as dancers and individuals.
Maddie began dancing at Beth Jacobsen School of Dance at the age of 4 and has trained and competed in all styles ever since, earning national titles in tap and ballet along with numerous regional awards. She studied dance at Cedar Crest College, where she learned the foundations of teaching and choreography, performed in more than 40 pieces, and choreographed her own work. She later completed her degree at Temple University while continuing to perform in Cedar Crest College alumni productions. Throughout her college career, Maddie taught at dance studios and assisted competition teams with technique and at competitions. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance and inspiring students of all ages to grow as dancers and individuals.
Miss Kara
Combo & Little Ones and Grownups
Kara has been dancing since 4 years old both at Beth Jacobsen’s and Cassidy Dance studio. She graduated with a degree in special education from Temple University and a Masters degree from Holy Family University in English Language Development. During her time at Temple she was one of the founding members of Reflections Dance Company, which is a thriving team to this day. She loves the community dance has to offer. She has taught dance to multiple age groups since she was 16. She looks forward to supporting your dancer in achieving their goals.
Kara has been dancing since 4 years old both at Beth Jacobsen’s and Cassidy Dance studio. She graduated with a degree in special education from Temple University and a Masters degree from Holy Family University in English Language Development. During her time at Temple she was one of the founding members of Reflections Dance Company, which is a thriving team to this day. She loves the community dance has to offer. She has taught dance to multiple age groups since she was 16. She looks forward to supporting your dancer in achieving their goals.
Miss Antonia
Zumba
Antonia loves to dance and loves sharing that passion with people. Zumba is the only exercise program she has ever stuck with and encourage people to try at least once. The music she uses is a mix of pop & traditional, & you are welcome to make song requests. She runs a non-judgmental class - remember, there are no wrong moves!
Antonia loves to dance and loves sharing that passion with people. Zumba is the only exercise program she has ever stuck with and encourage people to try at least once. The music she uses is a mix of pop & traditional, & you are welcome to make song requests. She runs a non-judgmental class - remember, there are no wrong moves!
Miss Kristyn
Dance Fitness
Kristyn wanted to become a dance fitness instructor the moment she was introduced to Zumba in 2014. She holds a BS in Adult Education from Bellevue University with a minor in Musical Theater. She was a certified Zumba instructor for 7 years and has choreographed and performed in multiple adult tap dance productions. After taking a couple of years off, her love of teaching dance and fitness has brought her back!
Kristyn wanted to become a dance fitness instructor the moment she was introduced to Zumba in 2014. She holds a BS in Adult Education from Bellevue University with a minor in Musical Theater. She was a certified Zumba instructor for 7 years and has choreographed and performed in multiple adult tap dance productions. After taking a couple of years off, her love of teaching dance and fitness has brought her back!
Miss Mary
Yoga
She started doing yoga 35 years ago when she was student teaching at an elementary school. You know what that environment is like, she was frazzled! She connected to the practice right away. It became a way to slow down, stretch and breathe that helped her to understand the relationship between body, mind and breath. She's been managing her stress level with yoga ever since. When she doesn’t practice, she feels different. Yoga has improved the quality of her life, plain and simple.
She always thought about teaching yoga, but relationships, career and life itself seemed to get in the way, until a few years ago. After the loss of both her parents, the end of a 31 year relationship and the passing of my favorite dog on earth, she decided to make some major changes. Instead of letting life “get in the way”, she decided to create the life she want to live.
She did her 200 hour yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was amazing. The style is Hatha based, which is essentially a breathing and movement practice using static postures and some flow. Like most teachers, she incorporates other styles into her classes. She is attentive to student needs, so modifications are encouraged and practiced.
She started doing yoga 35 years ago when she was student teaching at an elementary school. You know what that environment is like, she was frazzled! She connected to the practice right away. It became a way to slow down, stretch and breathe that helped her to understand the relationship between body, mind and breath. She's been managing her stress level with yoga ever since. When she doesn’t practice, she feels different. Yoga has improved the quality of her life, plain and simple.
She always thought about teaching yoga, but relationships, career and life itself seemed to get in the way, until a few years ago. After the loss of both her parents, the end of a 31 year relationship and the passing of my favorite dog on earth, she decided to make some major changes. Instead of letting life “get in the way”, she decided to create the life she want to live.
She did her 200 hour yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was amazing. The style is Hatha based, which is essentially a breathing and movement practice using static postures and some flow. Like most teachers, she incorporates other styles into her classes. She is attentive to student needs, so modifications are encouraged and practiced.
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