Michelle Johnson’s love of dance stems from her youth with Portland Parks & Recreation. Seeing students find joy in this art form is a wonderful part of her continued involvement. Michelle choreographs performance pieces for students seeking opportunities on stage. She has specialized for over ten years in teaching ballet to students with encouragement and commitment to technique and artistry. Adult Recreational Dance Company | Youth Ballet Academy
Danielle Potter has been teaching at Laurelhurst Dance Studio since the Spring of 2015 and is now the Lead Instructor. She shares a passion for dance in diverse communities as well as an overall goal to someday achieve her dream of owning her own Dance Studio, bringing her love of dance to those around her- big and small. PreBallet | Tap | Jazz | Hip Hop | Movement and Me Anika De Vore has been training in classical ballet since the age of 3. She began dancing professionally at 16 years old in her native city of San Diego. From there, she went on to train with the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and dance with Milwaukee Ballet's second company. She has also spent her summers training with these companies as well as Boston Ballet. She cherishes the ability to use dance as a means of expression and strives to pass this on to her students. PreBallet | Ballet Basics | Contemporary | Youth Ballet Academy
Megan Dawn comes to Laurelhurst Studio with a background in Ballet, Modern, Improvisation, Dance Performance, and Dance History. She studied Fine Art at Pacific Northwest College of Art and has performed in Idaho and Portland. An award winning choreographer, Megan brings enthusiasm and talent to her classes. Hip Hop | Youth Ballet Academy | Preschool Dance
Amber Gudaitis is an internationally trained dancer, musician and choreographer. As an instructor, Gudaitis holds a special passion for working with dancers of all experience levels. She encourages a positive learning environment which fosters creativity, imagination and a welcoming atmosphere. PreBallet | Youth Ballet Academy
Kayla Banks has a BA in Performing Arts and Business Administration. She has studied and performed in Colorado and Portland. She is excited to teach at Laurelhurst Dance Studio and bring her positivity and artistry to us. PreBallet | Youth Ballet Academy
Jessica Taylor's love of dance began at an early age, as her mother was a dancer and gymnast. While attending the University of Oregon, Jessica enjoyed studying modern/contemporary dance. While exploring new teaching and choreography ideas, Jessica likes to focus on finding identity and empowerment through movement. She enjoys teaching people of all ages, encouraging them to begin at any level so they may experience the joys of dance. PreBallet | Twisting Tadpoles | Terrific Twirling 2s and 3s
Savon Robinson has trained in ballet and a variety of other dance classes at Laurelhurst Dance Studio for over two years. He is graceful and shares his enthusiasm for dance at Multnomah Arts Center and Laurelhurst Dance Studio. Tap | Adult / Child | PreBallet | Jazz
Katrina Romano was born and raised in Hawaii where she trained at Hilo School of Ballet for ten years. She received an athletic scholarship to George Fox University where she played soccer and trained athletically. Recently she trained at the Broadway Dance Center and the New York City Dance Alliance. Her passion is to foster a child’s interest in dance and create an atmosphere where children can learn and have fun. She is also continuing her training to share her love of dance with children and adults. Ballet for Two | Ballet| Tap | Jazz | Contemporary
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SEMI-PRIVATE AND PRIVATE LESSONS We offer semi-private and private lessons on Saturdays after 3:00pm and Sundays.
Semi-Private $26.50/dancer up to 3 students Private $40/hour Call 503-823-3662 to schedule.
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