OUR STAFF

Ms. Sara (Director)

Miss Emma

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Ms. Grace

Ms. Grace began her ballet training at Northern Virginia Dance Academy when she was four years old and continued her ballet training under Robin Conrad Sturm and jazz/modern under Robert E. Sturm.

​She attended Northern VA Community College, obtaining her A.S. in General Studies. While at NVCC, she created their first performing dance company, "NOVA Dance Company." She also competed and won the title of "NOVA's Favorite Dancer" in 2014. Ms. Grace obtained her B.A. in History and Minor in Dance from George Mason University in 2018, gradutation cum laude. 

Ms. Grace received InsideNoVA's Best of Prince William 2020 and 2021 "Best Dance Instrctor/Choreopgrapher" award in August 2020 and July 2021. 

She has danced with Asaph Dance Ensemble from 2011-2020. Her repertory with the company includes "Butterfly", "Light", and "Fish" in The Nutcracker - Clara's Christmas, "Silient Night solo" in Love Has Brough Him Here, "For Unto Us a Child is Born" and "He Shall Purify" in Handle's Messiah, "The Egyptian Princess" in Moses Chronicles, "Doves" in The Birds, and featured/soloist roles in Turning The Heart, and On The Edge. 

Ms. Grace appeared as a guest artist for Prince William County Dance in titles roles such as: "Alice" in Alice in Wonderland, "Aurora" in Sleeping Beauty, "Cinderella" in Cinderella, and "Sugar Plum Fairy" and Snow Queen" in Nutcracker. 

Ms. Grace was Artistic Director of Norther Virginia Dance Academy from June 2020 until their permanent closure in December 2021. Under Ms. Grace's direction, NVDA received Inside NoVA's "Best Dance Studio 2021" in July 2021 and one of four studios awarded in Prince William Times Reader Choice" Best Dance Studio 2021."

Ms. Grace looks forward to sharing her love for dance with her students!

Ms. Samantha

​Samantha has had a strong passion for dance since she could walk. She grew up surrounded by dance at her mother's dance studio in Oklahoma. She began choreographing in Virginia at the age of 15. Since then, she's studied dance at Old Dominion University, has been nominated for two Kennedy Center American College Theatre awards for her work at Old Dominion University, and was a featured guest dancer for multiple guest artists. She is now studying theatre and dance at the University of Mary Washington. She is trained in Contemporary, Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Lyrical. She believes that the arts should be accessible and inclusive to everyone. She advocates and teaches acting and dance to people with disabilities. She loves encouraging and growing others love for performing arts. 

Ms. Keeley

Keeley started dancing at the age of 3 in all styles such as jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip-hop and tap. She began teaching and choreographing at the age of 18 for her home studio in Orange, VA. Keeley attended the University of Arts in Philadelphia, PA for a degree in dance. Since college, Keeley has taken her students to become national champions and title winners. Also winning multiple choreography awards and scholarships. Keeley loves teaching and choreographing, and sharing her passion with kids through hard work and fun.

Ms. Kelly

Ms. Kelly grew up dancing competitively/training in all styles of dance for 10 years with Dancensations Dance Center. She was a Varsity and All American Cheerleader and Team captain. She was a cheer coach for Thomas Edison High School for 7 years. She has her Masters Degree in Secondary Education and is currently a Barre Blendd Super Block Cast Member. She is head of our competition/performance cheer team.

Ms. Jenn

Ms. Jenn danced when she was younger as well as studied music and traveled in an ensemble. She taught many private lessons and became a certified cheer coach prior to coming to Dreams of Dance. Since having her children, Ms. Jenn has found a new love for the art in teaching the youngest of dancers. Her goal is to provide a nurturing, recreational environment while dancers begin to explore ways they can be expressive through movement and creativity.

Ms. Lacey

Ms. Lacey grew up in Fauquier County and trained for 7+ years in many styles of dance including jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, lyrical and more. In her teen years, she began her dance instructor career. She also coached competitive gymnastics for three years before obtaining a degree in nursing. A few years after starting her family, Lacey left the medical field to be home with her children. She has a heart for being a positive role model for children while providing a safe and encouraging class environment. 

Ms. Laura

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Ms. Shawna

​Ms. Shauna is from Charlottesville, VA and started dancing at the age of 3. She grew up attending her hometown dance studio studying ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop. She was also head choreographer and captain of her high school dance team. She spent her summers studying hip hop and commercial dance in Los Angeles with the LA Cultural Exchange Program and also attended a summer jazz intensive with the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. Shauna recently attended James Madison University where she studied elementary education with a minor in dance. During her time at JMU she participated in groups such as Mozaic and Dancing Dukes.

Mr. Xavier