"It is a wonderful thing to be able to be around so many dance educators who are focused in the same direction with a variety of approaches. I have always loved what I do and your amazing faculty reaffirms that!"
~Marcia Sarosik, Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio; So. Lake Tahoe, CA
Diverse teachers, speakers and special guests come together to bring you traditional and innovative curriculum. Along with our successful business presenters, you will find no better faculty than those at DanceLife Teacher Conference. Their up-close and personal approach will inspire you to be the best version of yourself!
MEET THE 2020 FACULTY
Canterna-Hardy, Ashley
Ashley Canterna Hardy received her ballet training at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, DC on full scholarship. At 14, she was the winner of the junior division at the Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Competition. That same year, she represented the United States at the 2000 International Ballet...
Canterna-Hardy, Ashley SOUL
Ashley Canterna Hardy received her ballet training at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, DC on full scholarship. At 14, she was the winner of the junior division at the Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Competition. That same year, she represented the United States at the 2000 International Ballet...
Carter, Angela
Angela Carter is an award-winning choreographer, highly sought out international master teacher, and creative entrepreneur. She is Co-Owner and Director of Tap Into the Network, a touring tap dance intensive alongside Ryan Lohoff. Started by longtime partner Gregg Russell, TITN is now in their 14th season, providing exclusive training experience...
Celeste, Renee
Miss Renee comes from a very diverse background that includes being a director, choreographer, teacher, performer, writer, and mom! Renee has been teaching for over 18 years and has been the Artistic Director and owner of Front & Center for Performing Arts in Springfield, NJ for the past 16 years. ...
Chaney, LaShonda
LaShonda Chaney has studied all genres of dance and holds a B.A. in Business Marketing from Rutgers, The State University. She started her performing career as a dancer for the NBA, New Jersey Nets, as well as a dancer for the NJ Rockin’ Rollers Hockey Team. Winning several awards through...
Comix Barrella, John
Street Dance Educator, Choreographer, Performer, Consultant & Company Director John Barrella’s work is based around street dance culture. His work utilizes a range of arts influences with techniques based in locking, popping, b-boy, and hip hop. As a performer, John works as a solo artist and in collaboration with members...
Conlan, Bryce
Bryce Conlan is a co-founder at Dance Motion Marketing and serial entrepreneur with a passion for helping leaders grow. His favorite thing is getting fired because a dance studio client is full and can’t take any more students… which happens more often than you’d think. In his spare time, Bryce...
Courtney Thurston
Courtney Thurston graduated from Pace University with a BFA in Commercial Dance and Pedagogy. Her recent works include body doubling Julianne Hough for an endometriosis commercial choreographed by Marinda Davis. She can also be found on the big screen, where she can be seen dancing in the movie “In the...
Davis, Kimberley
Kim Davis graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s degree in Art. She has been dancing since the age of 3, where she trained at Broadway and Theater Under the Stars with choreographer Paula Sloan for 11 years specializing in tap. She has taught dance and history at...
Deiss, Kristin
Kristin Deiss and Michelle Loucadoux have a shared sixty years in the dance industry. Both have worked extensively as professional dancers and are well-versed and experienced in the realm of dance education. After working together in the education field for seven years, the idea of Danscend was born because of...
Deiss, Kristin SOUL
Kristin Deiss and Michelle Loucadoux have a shared sixty years in the dance industry. Both have worked extensively as professional dancers and are well-versed and experienced in the realm of dance education. After working together in the education field for seven years, the idea of Danscend was born because of...
Demers-Gendreau , Claudette
Claudette Demers-Gendreau is a lecturer on many psychological issues, notably grief and loss, relationships, communications, self-esteem and self care. A national recognized public speaker, she is known as a person who can present serious psychological issues in a humorous, understandable and non-threatening manner. Dr. Demers-Gendreau has maintained for the past...