Amy began dancing at age 2 and has trained in jazz, tap, ballet, modern, lyrical, musical theatre, hip-hop, and pointe. She grew up in the Dallas, TX area and began competing at dance competitions and conventions at age 8.. Amy was in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade twice, performing in the opening number in 2006 and with Kermit the Frog in 2008. She performed at Carnegie Hall in Johnny Mercer’s Centennial Celebration in 2009 and on Broadway in a concert celebration in 2010. She received her Associate Degree of Arts in Dance in 2016 from Collin College in Plano, TX and graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Theatre and Directing in 2018. Amy choreographed and performed in many musicals during her time in Texas. She continued teaching dance until she moved to NYC in early 2020 and moved to Michigan in 2022. Amy is thrilled to be back teaching dance and helping students grow their abilities while having fun.

Morgan is currently a double major in dance and exercise science at Western Michigan University. During her time at Western she has worked with many different artists and has performed in a piece choreographed by Marisa Bianan entitled "Variable Transfiguration" in WMU's Winter Gala concert (2022). She has also done site specific works and a self choreographed solo entitled "Secrets" at WMU. Morgan has trained in many styles including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, hiphop, acro, and modern. This will be her 4th year teaching at ADA and she cannot wait to watch her students continue to grow in their skill and their love for dance!

Carmen has trained in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, pointe, musical theatre and acro. She grew up dancing & competed and attended conventions from age 7. Carmen is a certified Acrobatic Arts instructor. This will be her 10th season teaching at ADA, and she is so excited to share her knowledge with her students so they can continue to learn and grow! She is also our event coordinator!

Elissa Gralewski has trained in various dance styles for the past 20 years, including jazz, tap, pom, and musical theatre. In addition, she has been teaching and choreographing since 2016. She recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Advertising and Promotion, a minor in General Business, and a certificate in Dance Studio Management. Throughout her time at WMU, she was a member of the Division I Dance Team and served as senior captain. This diverse young lady has performed at Walt Disney World, Walt Disney Land, Comerica Park, The Palace of Auburn Hills, Little Caesars Arena, The Detroit Opera House as a featured Can Can dancer and America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on multiple occasions. Elissa is honored to share her knowledge and passion for dance with the amazing students here at ADA!

Maddie is currently a student at Western Michigan University, studying Dance and ArtsAdministration. During her time at Western, she has performed in the annual winter gala in an original piece by Kaitlyn Pacini. She also serves on the Orchesis Dance Board as a part of the Digital Marketing Committee.

Maddie was born and raised in Alpena, Michigan, and trained at the Dance Centre for 15 years, where she learned ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary styles. She is a teaching artist and an assistant at various schools in Michigan.

Abby Martel, originally from Lansing, has danced since age three and is trained in ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, and lyrical. She is currently entering her third year of undergrad at Western Michigan University, and is excited to share her passion for dance and teach!

Miss Hannah is from the Chicago suburbs and now living in the Battle Creek area. She has been dancing since the age of three. She was trained at Beyond Words Dance Center in Lyons IL. She also explored a variety of styles with Majoring in Dance Performance and Choreography at Hope College in Holland Michigan. Her favorite styles of dance is contemporary and jazz!