Welcome to ADTC’s AZ Dance Camp!
At ADTC’s AZ dance camp, you’ll take 4 – 5 dance classes per-day, Mon through Fri. Classes are taught by our professional choreographers. The core dance disciplines you’ll take are contemporary, hip hop and jazz (styles vary and may include Bwy or lyrical). Elective dance classes include ballet, tap & world dance.
No matter what your dance level or background, our AZ dance camp curriculum is designed to challenge you. You’ll be organized into groups by age & ability and get to perform in a big Friday Show.
Life @ ADTC in Sedona, AZ
Our AZ dance camp home is Verde Valley School, a beautiful boarding academy surrounded by the colorful & majestic Sedona Red Rocks. Parents, you’ll be happy to know that VVS is accredited with the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.
At ADTC “ULTIMATE Red Rocks” in Arizona, campers and staff live together in traditional-style dorms. Hallway blocks are organized so that girls of similar ages are grouped together. ADTC staff is housed in rooms on each floor, providing campers with 24-hour supervision and support.
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AWESOME ACTIVITIES AT OUR AZ DANCE CAMP
At ADTC’s ULTIMATE Red Rocks, AZ dance camp you can enjoy awesome activities & extras like horseback riding, kayaking & SUP on the Verde River, ropes course, girl’s night out, zip lining, hiking, paintball, and hot air balloon trip overlooking the magnificent Sedona Red Rocks.
Just Some of Our Amazing Sedona, AZ Dance Camp Staff
Ashley Peter
Ashley Peter is a New York City based professional dancer, choreographer, adjudicator and educator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a concentration in Jazz and Ballet from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA.
Ashley grew up in Central Florida, but she holds dual citizenship in the United States and Canada. She travels all over the US and Canada to dance competitions & conventions such as Beyond the Stars, Breakout Dance, SHINE, Starquest, Legacy Dance and Impact Dance in pursuit of her passion – to educate young dancers.
Ashley has been on staff with Universal Dance Association, DivaDance NYC, the Broadway Theatre Project (founded by Ann Reinking), and The Jimmy Awards. Ashley has choreographed for Flash Mob America, the OMMA Awards, Florida Dance Masters, and singer/songwriter Joey Contreras.
Some of Ashley’s favorite performance credits include the Brooklyn based contemporary dance company, UrbanHumans, the NYC Jazz Dance Festival, the Walt Disney Company, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, and RWS & Associates. She has also done national industrials, original Broadway workshops, and numerous shows & festivals throughout NYC.
Ashley has been a Program Director and Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Vermont, Maryland, Illinois, Colorado, North Carolina & virtually since 2016. She has a twin brother and is obsessed with her senior dog, Trotter. Another passion of Ashley’s is painting with acrylics – especially painting nature and pets!
Ellen Mihalick
Ellen Mihalick grew up dancing at NJ Ballet and the NJ Dance Theater Ensemble. She live in NYC where she has been a Radio City Rockette since 2013.
In addition to performing at Radio City, Ellen’s professional dance credits include the Broadway National Tours of An American in Paris and South Pacific.
Other favorite career moments include West Side Story (Graziella/DC), Shrek the Musical (ensemble/DC), TV appearances on Amazon’s Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and HBO’s Succession, as well as walking in NY Fashion week.
When not performing, Ellen is a personal trainer, barre teacher & choreographer. Her recent choreographer credits include Matilda The Musical!
Ellen has been an Instructor & Director at ADTC summer dance camps in California, Colorado, Texas & Maryland since 2017. She’s an #adtcidol and wants to inspire other girls to stay true & believe in themselves. “Dream BIG because hard work pays off.”
Outside of dance, Ellen’s loves include her cat Toni, her six nieces and nephews, and traveling the world… 29 countries and counting. You’ll always see Ellen with her coffee in hand and lots of energy!
Eileen Boyle
Eileen Boyle is a New York City based dancer, choreographer & educator specializing in contemporary, jazz & heels. Originally from Virginia, she moved to NYC to study at the Joffrey Ballet School as a Jazz and Contemporary trainee.
Eileen recently completed Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester where she worked with industry-leading choreographers such as Meghan Sanett, Theresa Stone & Marc Kimelman. Eileen has 10+ years experience choreographing, directing productions & teaching dancers of all ages.
Eileen is thrilled to be returning to ADTC for her 16th summer (she started as a camper at ADTC in Vermont in 2006). She is now Program Director of our dance camps in North Carolina & Mayland!
Eileen wants campers to leave ADTC with the sense that dance is a safe place. She says, “I think some dancers come to camp from studios that put girls down for not rising to the level of others or for not doing well in competition. I would love to instill in all campers that dance is for everyone.”
When Eileen is not dancing, you’ll find her reading about anthropology, drawing or napping. Her favorite animal is the manatee, and a good grilled cheese will always be her perfect food!
Delight Moore
Shanik “Delight” Moore is an artist and educator based in Atlanta, GA. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education from Brenau University, and is currently working on her Ph.D in Organization & Management.
Delight founded her dance company, Dancing With Delight LLC, in 2017 and is the CEO and Artistic Director. Delight is trained in ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, hip hop, and West African. She has over thirteen years of performance experience and has traveled to Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.
In addition to performing, Delight has been teaching and choreographing for over ten years. Her emphasis as a dance educator is to create an environment that encourages self-expression and provides opportunities for self-discovery.
Delight has been on staff at ADTC in North Carolina, Maryland & virtually since 2018. She can’t wait to be back!
Lauren Goodman
Lauren Goodman Lauren Goodman grew up dancing mostly ballet in Ohio and was Valedictorian of her High School class. She was in the Gem City Ballet Pre-Professional Company for 5 years, trained by Barbara Pontecorvo, Dan Duell and Nilas Martins, before joining the Dayton Ballet Company.
As a Dance Major & Merit Scholarship recipient at Wright State University, Lauren began exploring more genres (modern, jazz, contemporary, improv, etc.). After her sophomore year, she was accepted into Alonzo King Lines Contemporary Ballet Company’s trainee program in San Francisco and moved there to further expand her dance training.
Lauren is currently on the Dean’s List at Northern Michigan University where she is pursuing a degree in Exercise Science with a Minor in Dance. Her favorite dance roles include Black Swan in Swan Lake, Cinderella in Cinderella, and Balanchine’s Serenade.
Lauren has been an Instructor-Counselor & Assistant Program Director at ADTC dance camps in California, Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois & Maryland since 2021.
Sakina Ibrahim
Sakina Ibrahim is a performer, teaching artist, and coach based in Los Angeles. She has a Bachelors in Fine Arts from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where she earned “Dance Outreach” and “Excellence in Performance” awards.
Sakina also received scholarships to the Bates Dance Festival, University of Illinois, and The Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. Most recently, she earned a scholarship to the University of California, Irvine, where she received her Masters of Fine Arts.
Sakina has worked with choreographers such as Anthony Burrell, Christopher Huggins, Troy Kirby, Brian Sanders, Zane Booker, and the legendary Louis Johnson. She has also danced with Rennie Harris Pure movement as well as in videos for Jill Scott and Raheem Devaughn.
Sakina has used her research in African Diaspora Dance to present at academic conferences and to work with children in programs such as The Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Blues Babe Foundation. She recently published a book to help empower young girls on the journey of self-discovery.
Sakina has directed & taught at American Dance Training Camps dance camps in Illinois, New Jersey, Vermont & Maryland since 2010.
Jayme Wappel
Jayme Wappel is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in Connecticut. She has a B.A. in Dance from Point Park University and is the Owner & Director of Monroe Dance Academy.
Jayme is originally from North Carolina and began her dance career in Raleigh at CC & Company Dance Complex where she trained in all genres of dance, ranging from ballet, to jazz, tap and broadway. At Point Park she trained with Kiesha Lalama, Doug Bentz, Garfield Lemonius, and Jason McDole.
Some of Jayme’s favorite performance credits include Finding Neverland (1st National Tour, Swing/Dance Captain); West Side Story (Paper Mill); Guys & Dolls (Goodspeed); Mary Poppins, Starlight Express (Tuacahn Amphitheater); Yo, Vikings! (Pittsburgh Playhouse); and Royal Caribbean (aerialist). And she recently worked closely with Tiler Peck (NYC Ballet Principal Dancer) on a project at Carnegie Hall.
Jayme has directed & taught at ADTC dance camps in Illinois, North Carolina, Maryland, Wisconsin & virtually for 12+ years. She started as a Junior Instructor-Counselor in Illinois in 2011.
When she’s not dancing, you’ll most likely find Jayme listening to a podcast, playing with her goldendoodle, Teddy, or baking with her husband, Clancy! She also loves global travel, roller skating, hiking, pineapples, and, of course, chipmunks.
Jo Liebenberg
Joanne Liebenberg is a professional performing artist and dance instructor from South Africa based in New York City. She recently performed on the First National Tour of The Thorn as Dance Captain and Associate Choreographer, and in Shade Productions’ cirque Halloween show, Unleashed.
Joanne has completed two contracts cruising and performing for audiences around the world with Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines. She studied Dance and Musical Theatre through Trinity Guildhall, Trinity College London and graduated from the Waterfront Theatre College in South Africa. She then moved to New York City to complete a Professional Semester at Broadway Dance Center where she had the opportunity to train with many brilliant choreographers and artists, performed at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater and became BDC’s poster girl.
Before she booked her first contract with Royal Caribbean, Joanne performed in the show ’Another Day’ as Lead Dancer and Actress at the Kalk Bay Theatre in South Africa after being headhunted by Followspot Productions back when she was performing with the Waterfront Theatre Company. Growing up, she trained extensively at a high performance level, and represented her country in the World Championships for 5 consecutive years in Jazz, Modern, Ballet and Showdance winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.
When Joanne is not performing, she is teaching Hot Yoga and Sculpt classes at Corepower Yoga NYC as well as Dance and Choreography at many different studios along the east coast. She is also a certified Nutritionist and Adv PADI scuba diver.
Joanne has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Vermont, Maryland and Colorado for two summers. She is a creative, passionate and life-loving artist who cannot wait to see where her future in the performing industry will take her next!
Sophia Michitson
Sophia Michitson is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in New York City where she is a member of Hanna Q Dance Company.
Sophia grew up dancing at her mom’s studio in Massachusetts and started teaching when she was 14. She trained pre-professionally at The Bolshoi Ballet Summer Intensive, The American Academy of Ballet, Koltun Ballet Academy, and the Joffrey Ballet School Trainee Program. She completed the Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester at eighteen.
Sophia’s film credits include El Tigre Productions “306 Hollywood,” and Eryn Martin’s “BALLET” music video. Her performance credits include being a production cast dancer for Royal Caribbean’s “Rhapsody of the Seas” and “Voyager of the Seas,” as well as a featured dancer in Maria Caruso’s “Rearview Mirror” and performing with XY Dance Project.
When she’s not performing, Sophia teaches contemporary & hip hop in NYC, in addition to continuing to teach at her mom’s dance studio, The Center for Performing Arts in Methuen, MA.
Sophia joined the ADTC team in 2022 and has been an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont, Maryland & California for two summers.
Katelyn Martin
Katelyn Martin is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in Los Angeles. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola Marymount University with a BA in Dance and Communication Studies.
Growing up in New Hampshire, Katelyn’s mother always encouraged her to be a performer and she has been dancing and performing since she was three years old. In addition to dance, she loves theatre and performing in musicals.
While at LMU, Katelyn danced with Radix Dance Crew and Kuumba Beatz Dance Crew. She also trainined with Jason Myhre, Chad Michael Hall, Tony Czar, and Rogelio Lopez, and performed works by Marjani Forte, Holly Johnston, Paige Porter, Laila Abdullah, and J.T Hornstein.
Katelyn started as a Junior Instructor-Counselor (“JIC”) at ADTC in Vermont in 2010. She’s been an Instructor-Counselor (“IC”) in Vermont, California & Maryland for more than 10 summers, as well as Program Director (“PD”) at ADTC in Colorado for 2 summers.
Carissa Bellando
Carissa Bellando is originally from New Jersey but she is currently based in Burlington, Vermont. She holds a MFA in Contemporary Dance from Case Western Reserve University and a BA in Theatre and Speech with a concentration in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance from Wagner College.
Before moving into teaching and choreographing full-time, Carissa performed professionally for thirteen years throughout the US, Taiwan, and at sea with Norwegian Cruise Line and Aida Cruises. She has taught and choreographed in the US and Germany for colleges, conservatories, theaters, dance companies, and studios.
Some of Carissa’s favorite performance roles include Broom Queen in Wagner’s Busted Nuts: The Dance Project, Tumblebrutus in Cats, Carpet in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Die Hexe (The Witch) in Es War Einmal (Once Upon a Time), the Summer Fairy in Polaris, and Mandy in Zack Zack.
Carissa was an Adjunct Professor at her alma mater, Wagner College, for four years. During that time she taught Musical Theatre and Dance majors and minors in multiple levels of jazz, modern, contemporary, ballet, pointe, and choreography/composition. She also choreographed five original full-length dance concerts and multiple musicals.
Some of Carissa’s past choreographic credits include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (2010) and Dance Project 2017 for Wagner College, Rivela and Sea Swept (both original Modern dance works) for Case Western Reserve University (2013), and Comeback! Das Karl Marx Musical (2015) in Berlin, Germany.
In addition to being a professional dance teacher and choreographer in VT, Carissa is a Registered Vinyasa and Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RYT, RPYT) and a certified Zumba teacher. She has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Vermont & Maryland since 2021. She loves bringing her high energy and extensive dance training and knowledge to dancers of all ages and levels.
Sam Gardner
Samantha Canty-Gardner is a New York City based professional dancer, choreographer, teacher, and adjudicator. She has a BA in Musical Theatre from James Madison University, where she graduated Cum Laude.
Sam grew up dancing and competing in Michigan. After graduating from JMU, she headed straight to NYC and began teaching and choreographing throughout the tri-state area. She has over 15 years of dance teaching experience in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, kickline, acro, musical theatre, and pom. Her work has received numerous judges awards, both regionally and nationally.
Sam’s favorite performance credits are Gershwin! (Off-Broadway), Mary Poppins, 42nd Street, and The Addams Family. Additional credits include Show Boat, Happy Days, Urinetown, Madagascar, Kiss Me, Kate! and more.
Sam’s teaching experience is not limited to competition students, but also includes professional performers, as well as absolute beginners of all ages. She has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Vermont & Maryland since 2022. Sam wants campers to learn that above all else, dance is FUN.
Outside of dance, Sam is obsessed with her cat, Snow White. She also practices her Italian Duolingo every day – her streak is over 300 days!
CJ Johnson
Christina Johnson (“CJ”) is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in New York City. CJ fell in love with dance back in the 1900’s in Oregon.
CJ began dancing professionally with BodyVox, Bent, and Kinetic Images in Portland, then moved to Seattle, where she spent quality time learning and performing with many prominent dance companies and choreographers, including Cheronne Wong; BetterBiscuit; XODO; Alethea Adsitt; Fusion; and Seattle Jazz, to name a few.
In 2003 CJ co-founded her own eclectic modern dance company, Jerboa Dance, where she choreographed, co-directed, co-produced, and starred in many successful shows, including a special guest appearance with Dance Masters of America.
CJ joined the NYC dance scene in 2005 and is proud to have shared the stage and performed all over the world with The Love Show and Shir Dance Theater, She also choreographed and produced the Jerboa Dance NYC premier “Back from the Brink.”
CJ’s choreography has been featured on Fox 5, America’s Got Talent, and “Loosen My Tie” video. She has also performed for P Diddy, Beyoncé, Martha Stuart, and was an opening soloist for Diana Ross.
CJ has directed and taught at ADTC locations in California, Colorado, Vermont, Texas, New Jersey, Maryland & Wisconsin since 2010.
Joule Valdez
Joule Valdez is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in Victoria, Texas. She has a degree in Business with a minor in Dance from Victoria College.
Joule has extensive training in many styles, but she specializes in Hip Hop & Acro. She has trained with Matt Steffanina & Marty Kudelka in Dallas, and danced with Pro Action & Nappy Tabs in Las Vegas. Joule is also the Executive Director for the Calhoun South Texas Strutters in Port Lavaca, TX.
Joule has worked at ADTC in Colorado, Texas & Maryland since 2017, starting as a Jr. Instructor and working her way up to Asst. Program Director. She loves children & sharing her passion for dance. When not dancing, Joule is a preschool teacher, but her goal is to own her own studio one day!
Jessalyn-Wilson
Jessalyn Wilson is a dancer, choreographer & educator based in Wisconsin. She recently graduated from Viterbo University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a minor in Dance. She is currently completing her Master of Science in Community Medical Dietetics through Viterbo.
Jessalyn grew up competing with Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory in Rockton, IL. She was Valedictorian of her high school class and won a full-tuition scholarship to college. At Viterbo, she was a four-year member and captain of the University Dance Team and earned four All-America titles. She was also a dancer and choreographer for Viterbo’s biannual Dance Kaleidoscope showcase.
This is Jessalyn’s 12th year with ADTC! She spent five summers as a camper in Illinois, and then two summers as a Counselor-In-Training (CIT) in Illinois & Wisconsin before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in 2019. She has been an Instructor Counselor in Illinois, North Carolina & Maryland, as well as Assistant Program Director in Wisconsin!
When Jessalyn isn’t dancing, she can be found enjoying a good book, training for a half marathon, listening to Taylor Swift, or working on an embroidery or crochet project! Read Jessalyn’s ADTC Idol Story!
Brynne Loberger
Brynne Loberger is from Fort Worth, Texas. She recently graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Dance.
At UNT, Brynne received the Katherine Margaret Altermann Scholarship her Sophomore year, and the Jonathan Bostick Memorial Dance Scholarship her Senior year. She was also on the Dean’s list and a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Brynne has extensive dance training and teaches all levels Hip Hop & Contemporary. She was an Elite Dance Company Member at Dance by Emily Studio in Hewitt, Texas before becoming an Assistant Teacher & Solo/Team Choreographer.
Brynne started as a Junior Instructor Counselor (“JIC”) at ADTC in North Carolina & Texas in 2018. She’s also been an Instructor Counselor in North Carolina, Wisconsin & Illinois, and was Asst. Program Director (“APD”) in North Carolina & Maryland in 2022.
Chloe Gosline
Chloe Gosline is a dancer, choreographer & educator from Raleigh, NC. She is currently pursuing her BA in Dance Education at UNC Charlotte.
Chloe teaches ballet and tap at Piedmont School of Music & Dance. She also teaches jazz locally in Charlotte.
Chloe recently performed at the American College Dance Association Conference and was a student ambassador at the North Carolina Dance Education Organization annual conference.
Chloe has attended or worked at ADTC dance camps since 2018. She started as a camper in North Carolina before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in 2021. She has been an Instructor Counselor in North Carolina , Illinois, Wisconsin, California & Maryland, as well as Assistant Program Director in North Carolina & Maryland!
Chloe wants to encourage campers to use dance to support and express themselves. When she’s not dancing, Chloe can be found attending a live music show (28 concerts + 3 music festivals & counting!), spending time with friends, watching movies/tv, reading, and cooking!
Alyssa Guardino
Alyssa Guardino is a dancer & choreographer in South Carolina. She is currently pursuing a double major in Dance and Elementary Education with a K-12 dance education certification at the College of Charleston.
Alyssa started dancing at two years old, spending eleven years at Encore Dance Center and four years at High Definition Dance in New York where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, acro, contemporary, and theatre.
This is Alyssa’s 7th year with ADTC! She spent three summers as a camper & Counselor-In-Training (CIT) in Vermont before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in 2021. She has been a JIC & IC in North Carolina, Wisconsin & Maryland, and virtually.
When she’s not dancing, Alyssa can be found relaxing on the beach or doing a fun craft. She also trains in many circus arts – her favorite is flying trapeze!
Ashley Sartell
Ashley Sartell is a professional dancer, choreographer & teacher based in Los Angeles, California. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from CalArts.
Ashley grew up dancing competitively at Pat Barton Dance Studio in Iowa where she also was a teacher for 6 years. Ashley’s dance teaching experience includes Ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and pointe.
Ashley has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC dance camps in California, Texas & Maryland since 2021. She wants campers to learn that dance is fun and shouldn’t cause any frustration. “We are all here to celebrate our love of dance and have fun making new friends.”
Erica Messonnier
Erica Messonnier is a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher based in Dallas, Texas. She has a BFA in Dance from Point Park University.
Some of Erica’s performance credits include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Principal Dancer Season 5), Disney’s Descendants (Audrey), Holiday Inn (Lila Dixon), Grease (Ensemble/ us Marty), Once Upon A Time (Aerialist/Dancer), Invitation to Dance (Ballroom Dancer), Shrek The Musical (Duloc Doll, Fairytale Creature), Seussical the Musical (Bird Girl) both shows at Pittsburgh Musical Theater, and Miracles (Dancer) at Busch Gardens Christmas Town.
After traveling the world as the Principal Dancer on Viking Ocean Cruise Line’s first ship, the Viking Star, Erica continued her travels across oceans performing in Grease with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. She has also traveled all over the U.S. as a featured dancer and swing with the national rout of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
When Erica is not on stage, you can find her teaching & choreographing for dance studios around the country, or coaching fitness classes. Erica has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Maryland, Vermont and virtually since 2017. She wants to help girls push themselves to be the best they can be.
Laura Pierpont
Laura Pierpont is an actress and dancer currently living in New York City. She has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Coastal Carolina University.
Laura’s recent performing credits include: Chicago (Annie – Virginia Musical Theatre), A Chorus Line (Bebe – Shanghai Premiere), A Chorus Line (Bebe – US and Japan Tour), Revolutionary (NY Choreography Debut), ShadowPlay (Mermaid/Fight Captain – Access Theatre NYC), How To Succeed (Ms. Krumholtz/Dance Captain – Virginia Musical Theatre), and Billy Elliot (Assistant Choreographer – Ogunquit Playhouse). She also performed at the Public Theatre with the first all-female ensemble of A Chorus Line for the Women’s Gala, arranged by Baayork Lee.
Originally from Baltimore, Laura was always involving herself in as much theatre and dance as possible. There was never any question of what she would pursue when she grew up! She is the creator of her own choreography passion project called Cut Dancers of NY.
Laura specializes in jazz & musical theatre dance and was an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in her hometown state of Maryland in 2021. Laura wants to help campers love who they are and be confident in the skills they possess.
Dani Vernon
Dani Vernon is a professional choreographer and educator based in Maryland. She is Director of the competition team at District Dance.
Dani began dancing when she was three years old in central New Jersey. She is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and Broadway. She started dancing competitively at age nine.
Dani attended OCVTS Performing Arts Academy and graduated as a dance major. She continued her dance and theatre education at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York where she trained and worked with current and former Broadway performers, choreographers, and directors.
Dani is obsessed with Disney and her favorite food is Mac N’ Cheese. She has been on staff at ADTC in Vermont & Maryland since 2016.
Cassidy Gaudet
Cassidy Gaudet is a dancer & choreographer from Portland, Maine. She has a BA from University of Vermont where she was on the dance team.
Dance became Cassidy’s passion when she was ten years old and her mom opened up her own studio. Since college she’s been teaching hip hop, jazz and contemporary dance at a local Portland studio.
Cassidy was an ADTC camper from 2006 – 2009 and she became a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in 2016. In 2018 she became an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont & Maryland.
Morgan Morse
Morgan Morse is a dancer in Ohio. She grew up taking ballet, pointe, jazz, musical theatre, tap, modern, lyrical and hip hop at Perrysburg Dance Academy. She was captain of the studio’s performance and competition team, and during her last two years of high school, she also assisted younger classes.
This is Morgan’s 9th year with ADTC! She spent eight summers as a camper & Counselor-In-Training (CIT) in Maryland before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in Maryland, Colorado and Vermont in 2023. Morgan loved being a camper and hopes to help younger girls enjoy ADTC as much as she did!
Presley Rimel
Presley Rimel is a professional dancer and choreographer based in South Carolina. She is a recent graduate of Oklahoma City University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in American Dance Pedagogy.
Presley trained at Miss Marion’s School of Dance growing up. Her favorite style of dance is tap, but she loves training all styles. She has attended the Rockettes Summer Intensive, Broadway Bound Intensive, and has performed with Disney’s Electrical Parade.
Presley joined ADTC team in 2022 and she has been an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont, Maryland & North Carolina. Outside of dance, Presley plays the violin and has taught herself piano, ukulele and guitar. She loves plants and flowers and would happily open a plant shop one day!
Erica Isakower
Erica Isakower is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in New Jersey. She has a BFA in Dance from Hofstra University where she graduated Cum Laude. She is currently a Master of Fine Arts in Dance candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
During her time at Hofstra University, Erica performed in works by Larry Keigwin, Anita Feldman, Luiza Karnas, and José Limón. She is currently an instructor at Dance Artistry Center, Monarch School of Dance, Hailey Jane Dance Center, and Tiffany & Co Academy of Dance in New Jersey.
Erica joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor in Maryland in 2021. Sharing her knowledge and nurturing the next generation of dancers is the most vital part of Erica’s artistic journey!
Samantha Bright
Samantha Bright spent most of her young life in competitive gymnastics in Northern California. When her family moved back to her home state of Vermont, she became interested in hip-hop dancing.
At age 12, she began taking dance classes in Williston, VT and discovered her passion for dance. She was a member of the Varsity dance team at her high school all four years, winning the “Hip Hop State Champions” title her senior year.
Sam also auditioned for a traveling dance company called the Vermont Elements, and was awarded one of the lead roles in their Hip Hop version of Dirty Dancing. She has performed on stage with the Vermont Elements in many local productions, and you can also find her in a music video called “I Make Records” by a local Vermont Hip Hop Group, The Aztexts.
By 16, Sam became a teacher at two different dance studios where she has taught many different styles of hip hop dance ranging from Contemporary Hip Hop, Freestyle Classes, Hip Hop Technique classes, and Heels Classes.
Sam has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC’s Vermont, New Jersey and Maryland locations for 5 summers. Aside from dance, Sam works as a cosmetologist and enjoys drawing, photography, and working with kids and teens.
McKinley Pierce
McKinley Pierce is from Williston, VT where she works as a dance/fitness instructor and personal trainer. She also trains for the popular TV show, American Ninja Warrior, and is a Business Owner/Distributor for Qivana.
McKinley has taught hip hop dance with American Dance Training Camps since 2014 at our Stratton, VT; Squaw Valley, CA; Sparks Glencoe, MD; and Lawrenceville, NJ locations. Before ADTC, she worked at a theater camp for many summers as a counselor.
Iana McCalebb
Iana McCalebb (@sweizayne) is a TikTok star from Glen Burnie, Maryland. She is known as The Dancing Comedian and has earned more than 2.1 million followers on her sweizayne account.
She was a Junior Instructor-Counselor and Instructor-Counselor for many summers at ADTC dance camps in Vermont, New Jersey, North Carolina and Maryland. She specialized in hip hop.
Erin Weinberger
Erin Weinberger hails from sunny Sarasota, FL and has been dancing since age 2. She always knew she wanted a career performing, and studied theatre with a dance minor at Wilkes University in PA.
In 2013, Erin moved to the Big Apple and attended the Broadway Dance Center Summer Professional Semester. She has trained with Michael Mindlin, Richard J. Hinds, Al Blackstone, Billy Griffin, and Chip Abbot, to name a few.
Erin’s most recent theater credits include the National Tour of Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast, The Music Man, and Guys and Dolls. Her past dance performance credits include Broadway Backwards, Leg Up on Life, The Choreographer’s Canvas, and DanceHouseUSA’s Prepro.
Erin is thrilled to join ADTC in Vermont this summer! She wants to teach girls confidence and self-expression through dance. Erin believes that “if you love to dance, you’re good enough to dance!”
In addition to her “triple threat” performance resume, Erin is a licensed massage therapist and stilt walker in NYC!
Inspiring AZ Dance Camp Testimonials from Our Parent-Camper Surveys
We invite you to read ADTC AZ dance camp testimonials below (submitted by parents through our post-camp survey).
Overall rating: 5 out of 5 based on 6 reviews.
Wonderful Memories!
“My granddaughter, age 12 almost 13, just attended two consecutive weeks at American Dance Training Camps. What an amazing experience she had! Not only did she dance several hours a day being taught by several professional level teachers, but did some of the most fun activities like horseback riding, ropes course (her favorite!), rollerskating, candlemaking, etc.! ADTC offers an environment where girls can just be themselves and be free of all the stressors and drama Read More
that ensues in girls’ lives during middle school ages and beyond. On this front, for sure, they really delivered. Alyssa felt nothing but support and camaraderie and that spirit was engendered the entire time. She came back a happy balanced confident girl. And she picked up some great dance moves as well! She came in second on Dance Idol with her own self-choreographed solo. There were constant pictures on Facebook posted just about every day where I could watch her having fun and practicing dances and in her activities. It was a great way to follow along in the fun. I flew in on her last Friday in time to watch the show that they put together. Several parents were there and we got to be in the audience and watch. It was so well done and they had a blast! There were even really cute professionally printed show programs highlighting each dance, the teachers and good luck ads to the girls. So many wonderful memories. She has already decided that she wants to come back every year and someday also be a camp counselor! I couldn’t recommend this place more! drjudygianni@gmail.com”
~ Judy G., Tucson, AZ
Positive & Empowering!
“ADTC camp is a positive and empowering experience for girls of all ages and abilities. I highly recommend ADTC. The whole camp experience has been very easy and my daughter comes back feeling more confident. It’s a tough age for parents to figure out what is going through their mind, but my daughter has come back both summers in an upbeat and positive mood and I think that says it all. The staff was all great. The Director took my daughter to urgent care when she wasn’t feeling Read More
well and reassured me that we wouldn’t have to drive 7 hours to pick her up and bring her home. She kept in touch the whole time…which my husband and I appreciated. woodmaiden@msn.com”
~ Marina A., Brentwood, CA
So happy with absolutely everything!
“My daughter was so happy with absolutely everything she learned at the camp. ADTC provided adventure, friendship and courage to get out of her comfort zone! She met new friends and was very sad to leave at the end of just one week! She was even happy they took her phone away. She believes if they had their phones no one would have talked to each other and it made them communicate and get to know each other. I was surprised to hear this from her because she was dreading Read More
having to give up her phone! She is already planning for next year and can’t wait to go! chotabrenz@yahoo.com”
~ Brenda N., Tucson, AZ
Welcome and Comfortable
“Everything about the camp made my daughter feel welcome and comfortable. abramzonmarina@gmail.com”
~ Marina A., Brentwood, CA
Perfect balance of dance & summer camp activities!
“ADTC is an amazing summer camp that is the perfect balance of summer camp activities and dance classes! It helps promote self confidence, helps teach new dance skills, and the staff create a fun learning environment for all of the girls. Our daughter had the most amazing week and wants to sign up for 2 next year. She may even try to be a counselor/leader herself one day. This is such a positive and supportive environment and we have recommended the camp to so many others. Read More
Our daughter gained so much confidence and made so many new friends. I really appreciate the no cell phone policy. It is refreshing to have a space where you foster relationships and friendships while doing what you love to do! Thanks for creating such an amazing experience for these girls!! Laura.jordan2774@gmail.com”
~ Laura J., Kyle, TX
Refreshing!
“After 9 months of competitive dance, it was refreshing to attend a camp just for the love of dance and share that with new friends. tinaflorian@cox.net”
~ Tina S., Laguna Niguel, CA
Hone your jazz dance technique in this 5-day Spring Break Dance Camp for intermediate/advanced dancers! You’ll have 90 minutes of live instruction/discussion with our world class dance instructors + 30 minutes of self-paced practice per-day.
Dance with a real Radio City Rockette & Broadway Star each week! In this ongoing class, experienced dancers will hone the wide variety of techniques & creative expression in contemporary dance. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
Dance with a real Radio City Rockette & Broadway Star each week! In this ongoing class for beginners, dancers explore the fundamentals & wide variety of techniques in contemporary dance. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
Hone your technique in this 5-day Spring Break Dance Camp for intermediate/advanced dancers! You’ll have 90 minutes of live instruction/discussion with our world class dance instructors + 30 minutes of self-paced practice per-day.
The perfect home-based jazz dance camp for all levels! This is a multi-day course that meets one night per-week for four or five weeks.
The perfect home-based hip hop dance camp for all levels! This is a multi-day course that meets one night per-week for four or five weeks.
The perfect home-based contemporary dance camp for all levels! This is a multi-day course that meets one night per-week for four or five weeks.
The perfect home-based jazz dance class for intermediate-advanced dancers! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll hone our jazz & traditional ballet technique while dancing to an upbeat, popular song in this challenging & fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based hip hop dance class for intermediate-advanced dancers! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore a mix of street dance styles in a highly energetic, challenging & fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based contemporary dance class for intermediate-advanced dancers! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll hone our technique & explore creative expression in this 1-hr class while energizing movement with emotion. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based jazz dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We layer jazz style over traditional ballet technique & dance to upbeat, popular songs in this fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based hip hop dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore a mix of street dance and hip hop foundations in a highly energetic & fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based contemporary dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore the fundamentals & wide variety of techniques in contemporary dance in this fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
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