Ashley Lewis

Ashley has been dancing for 20 plus years and did competitive dance for 11 years winning various awards and titles. In 2009 she became a member of the New Orleans Saintsations and proudly represented the New Orleans Saints for 5 years. in 2010 she performed at super bowl xliv in miami, fl when the new orleans saints won their first super bowl. Ashley was also named the 2013 pro bowl cheerleader where she performed in hawaii with other pro nfl cheerleaders as well as famous pop-rock band train. She has traveled not just locally but all over the world performing in areas such as Mexico City, Iraq, Kuwait, Djibouti, Bahrain, and shanghai. Ashley was also cast with elite casino marketing in Biloxi, MS as a performer at the hard rock casino for their 2016 summer vaudeville show called show risque. Ashley is a graduate from southeastern louisiana university where she was also a dance instructor teaching several college dance courses. Ashley is now a current performer at the Walt Disney World theme parks & resorts performing at meet and greet locations, dining locations, and special events. She is also a part of Disney's Hollywood studios most iconic show “fantasmic”.

Olivia Wymbs

Olivia Wymbs, also known as LIVVYBABY, is a performance artist and creative from Los Angeles, California. Olivia is a well trained and versatile dancer. In High-School she spent four years training at The Debbie Allen Dance Academy under legends such as Karen McDonald and Debbie Allen. In 2019, Olivia also completed “The Certificate Program” at Millenium Dance Complex. In the Summer of 2022, Wymbs had the humbling opportunity to train in Germany at b12. In 2023, Olivia received a BFA in Dance from University of the Arts in Philadelphia. For two years of her college studies, she was Co-Captain of Ignite Dance Collective: The Official Commercial Dance Crew at UArts. During her years at University, Wymbs began to fall in love with the making process and started to create her own work— including On and on.. (2022). Olivia moved back to Los Angeles after graduating– Where she currently lives and works. Right now, Wymbs is a Teaching Assistant at The Debbie Allen Dance Academy, and also works as a Studio Staff member at the notorious Los Angeles dance studio: The Playground LA. In September of 2023, Olivia met a major goal of hers when she signed with Go 2 Talent Agency. Shortly after, Wymbs featured in a music video with punk rock band SUM41, for their song “Landmines.” In 2024, Olivia hit a milestone in her career when she shot her first music video with a major rap artist, Lil Wayne, for his song “Whirlwind” featuring Lucifena. One of Wymbs’s most notable jobs was performing at the 2014 Special Olympics for an audience of 75,000 people. Olivia is a dancer, choreographer, content creator, graphic designer, stylist, creative director and educator. — She is an artist, a curator in every aspect of her life.

Katie Stansbury

Katie Stansbury is a choreographer and instructor specializing in contemporary, ballet, jazz, and lyrical dance. Based in Hammond, Louisiana, Katie has trained extensively for over 24 years, performing and competing on stages throughout the southeastern United States. Katie furthered her dance education at Southeastern Louisiana University, performing in multiple works with the university’s Dance Performance Project. Her choreography has earned awards at both regional and national levels, and her work extends beyond the competition stage into the theatre. Katie currently instructs dance at Swamplight Theatre, connecting young artists to the wonders of movement and storytelling. As an instructor, she is dedicated to fostering an accessible, engaging, and artistically enriching learning environment for all dancers.

Lila Knull

Lila Knull is an experienced dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Lila has a background in both elementary and dance education. She grew up training and competing in dance throughout her childhood and high school years, while also serving on her high school’s dance team. She later continued her education in college, majoring in elementary education and minoring in dance. Since beginning her freelance career, she has had the opportunity to teach, choreograph, and work with numerous studios across the South. She has also served on multiple adjudication panels and currently teaches at several studios throughout North Carolina. In addition to studio instruction and choreography, Lila founded and leads Audience of One, a faith-based dance program in Charlotte that encourages dancers to deepen their faith through workshops, training opportunities, and intentional community-centered experiences.

Rebekah Stepanian

Rebekah is a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator in the DFW metroplex. Rebekah loves bringing life to creative ideas and projects of all sorts. She enjoys being behind the scenes and watching her students achieve amazing successes. She has 20 years of training and performance experience in various dance techniques such as Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Korean Contemporary, Aerial Silks and Lyra, and Worship Dance. Between 2019 and 2024, Rebekah worked in the dance studio industry training students and choreographing award-winning numbers. She completed her M.A. in Dance with a Concentration in Education from Texas Woman's University where she researched dance studio management and community engagement. She performed professionally at Six Flags Over Texas in the SPLASH Parade and with the Mover's Unlimited Touring Company under the direction of Dr. Kihyoung Choi. Most recently Rebekah opened Dance By Design, a dance studio in Arlington, Texas that provides high-quality and well-rounded dance education for students of all ages.

Amiti Perry

Amiti received her bachelor of arts in dance from the University of North Texas and her master of fine arts in choreography from the Ohio State University. For over 13 years, she lived, worked, performed, directed, taught, and created dance in New York independently, collaboratively, and in multiple dance companies. Since 2012, Amiti has taught as an adjunct professor at UNT for the past 10 years. In addition to teaching multiple and various technique and theory courses, she has performed in faculty works, premiered original choreography, and served as rehearsal director for visiting guest artists, including Bill Evans and Vincent Hardy. Amiti has choreographed over 50 musical theater and dramatic productions over 25 years. She served as resident choreographer for productions at theater at the Colony and Odysseus Chamber Orchestra and is currently serving as dance director at East Dallas Arts and Lakeview preparatory school in Dallas, TX. In 2006, Amiti founded ã¦mp:dance/Amiti Perry + Company, with whom she has created, presented, and performed multiple works in New York City and continues to present as a company in Texas.

Stephanie Loftin

Stephanie started her dance journey as a competition kid, competing nationally, and training alongside instructors such as Wade Robson, Mia Michaels, Doug Caldwell and Mickey Rooney in the areas of jazz, tap, ballet, modern, lyrical, and contemporary. She later turned her experience into a well versed career including dancing for professional sports teams such as the Miami Heat and Dallas Cowboys. During this time she continued to work in the commercial dance world performing on national tv shows, commercials, music videos and live stage performances with artists such as Flo Rida, Pitbull, Jlo, Marc Anthony, One Direction, Keith Urban, Ke$ha and J Balvin to name a few. She is thankful to have had the experience to perform for large audiences on shows like Ellen, the Voice, the Today Show, Teen Choice Awards, Conan O'brien, and Premios. These experiences have made me happy. It is exciting for her to share her expertise with young dancers interested in turning their hard work and passion into a career. She is currently teaching fitness classes while guest teaching/choreographing part time.

Victoria Finkley

Victoria Finkley is a native of Mobile, Alabama, the birthplace of America’s
original Mardi Gras. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies
from the University of South Alabama, where she was a proud member of the
University of South Alabama Prowlers Dance Team. She is a published author,
choreographer, and dance teacher with over 21 years of dance training and
performance experience. Victoria’s training includes: ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop,
lyrical, contemporary, and modern. Throughout her competitive dance career,
she received numerous scholarships and accolades, including taking classes at
Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Victoria was named a three-time
Dancer of the Year Finalist at Tremaine Dance Conventions and Competitions
in 2012, 2013, and 2015. She has had the incredible privilege of performing for
renowned industry professionals Debbie Allen and Kenny Ortega. In 2024,
Victoria published a children’s book entitled, Hope Takes Center Stage, inspired
by her own journey as a young dancer. Throughout Hope’s story, Victoria
shares lessons of overcoming fear, perseverance, and finding the courage to
step into the spotlight. These lessons continue to guide her teaching
philosophy today. In 2026, she published the coloring book version of Hope
Takes Center Stage entitled, Hope Takes Center Stage: Courage to Dance Coloring
Book. Victoria created the Hope Takes Center Stage YouTube channel, where
dancers and families can access dance tutorials, positive affirmations, and
encouraging resources designed to build confidence and resilience. Currently,
Victoria teaches jazz at Sheffield School of the Dance, where she is able to give
back to the studio that fostered her development as a dancer and now teacher.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, sampling different cuisines, and
spending quality time with family and friends.

Molli Joyce Miller

Molli Miller is a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator with a passion for developing versatile, confident artists. She holds a BFA in Dance from AMDA, where she trained in both Los Angeles and New York City, and has continued her professional development through the CLI Conservatory Contemporary Winter Intensive and training at renowned studios including Millennium Dance Complex, Playground LA, and Steps on Broadway. Molli serves as both a choreographer and dancer for performing artist James Tonics’ Safety 2026/ 2027 Tour, bringing her creative vision and performance experience to the stage. Her additional performance credits include the Brad Ross Magic Show, while her teaching career has led her to serve as a Pro Assistant for Innovative Fusion, a teacher and judge for NYLA Dance Competition, and an assistant choreographer and instructor at StageDoor Manor. With over six years of teaching and choreography experience, Molli has received multiple choreography awards and is recognized for creating dynamic, emotionally driven work that challenges and inspires dancers of all ages. Her work emphasizes strong technical foundations, musicality, versatility, and authentic storytelling through movement. Whether in the classroom, rehearsal studio, or on stage, Molli is committed to fostering artistry and confidence in every dancer she mentors. She strives to create an encouraging environment where artists feel empowered to take creative risks, discover their unique voice, and grow both technically and creatively.