ELAINE GODBURN - Owner/Instructor/Company Director -
Miss Elaine has been teaching for over 28 years. She began her dance career at the age of 8 in Annandale, VA, and continued dance classes in PA, including studying with Marcia Dale Weary at the Central PA Youth Ballet. At 16, Miss Elaine moved to Chester, VA and studied with Christin Parks, and was a member of the Thelma Olaker Youth Ballet. She went on to graduate cum laude with a BA in Dance from Mary Washington College, where she was a member of the Mary Washington Dance Company. Miss Elaine's studies have included ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, modern, lyrical, acrobatics, and yes, even hip hop!
MARY BETH DILLON- Instructor - Tap, Jazz, Company
Miss Mary Beth began studying dance at the age of four. She has studied ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and dance composition. Miss Mary Beth earned her BA degree in dance and psychology from Randolph-Macon Women's College, where she received instruction from representatives of The Martha Graham School, Jose Limon Company, Juliard Ballet Chicago, and others.
ELIZABETH HODGES - Instructor - Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Lyrical, Company
Miss Liz has been dancing since the age of 2. She studied at our studio for 14 years, taking classes in ballet, pointe, tap, and jazz. Miss Liz was also a member of the EMBERZ performing company, and was a dance assistant for four years prior to becoming an instructor. In addition to dance, Miss Liz also stays busy as an EMT for Prince Edward County.
MARQUIS MAPP - Instuctor - Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz, Company
We are also excited to once again have Mr. Marquis on our staff this year. Many area residents are familiar with Mr. Marquis through his performances and work with the Longwood University Dance Company.
JUSTIN GRATTAN - Instructor, Acrobatics.
We welcome Mr. Justin to our staff this year. Mr. Justin is an instructor/coach with Virginia International Gymnastics Schools in Chesterfield, and a Physical Education major at Longwood University.
