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WE ARE DANCE XONE!
Dance Xone’s opening in the Fall of 2000 was the realization of a lifelong dream of the director, Carol Henry-Chappell. We are a family owned and family friendly business conveniently located at University Mall in Fairfax. Our dancers have come from eight different Fairfax County school pyramids, as well as many private schools.
Our mission is to provide outstanding dance education, both for the recreational and competitive dancer, in a wide range of styles, while fostering growth of the whole individual. We believe in a strong mind-body-spirit connection, and that dance, while teaching the body and mind, allows creativity to be nurtured and creates happier young people.
We believe dancers can perform at a high level and be competitive, and also be able to do other things outside of the studio. Dance Xone houses musicians, artists, athletes in all sports, scouts, scholars, and more!
At Dance Xone we have created a positive atmosphere where dancers are encouraged and applauded and where we promote kindness. Our dancers choose to do many great things in a vast variety of fields after graduating (we have doctors, teachers, lawyers, advocates, business people, parents, writers, and more!). Numerous Dance Xone dancers go on to work and perform in the dance, performing arts, and fitness arenas. More importantly, our dancers have cultivated lifelong friendships and developed a forever appreciation for the arts.
Our outstanding staff bring their dance education (BFA dance degrees), professional dance experience, specialty certifications, as well degrees and experience in teaching, and their unique talents to our studio. We take pride in what we have built over 23 years. Come dance with us!
Dance Xone: Where every dance beat comes from the heart!
YOU CAN DANCE,
IF YOU WANT TO
OUR STORY, MISSION, AND TEAM
MEET THE TEAM
Carol Henry
Carol Henry
Carol is the owner and creative director of Dance Xone Extreme, opening the studio in 2000. She was born and raised in Fairfax, attending Robinson Secondary School where she was a member of the school modern dance ensemble. She took dance classes through her youth. She trained under Sally Moravitz, founder of the Mary-Michaels Dancers, who was a major artistic influence and encouraged Carol’s love of modern dance from her teen years forward. In Middle School, Carol was introduced to Liturgical dance by worship leader, Mary Neider, and she has been involved with dance as a Worship Arts form since, as dancer, choreographer and director. Carol has led dance-as- worship workshops throughout the DMV.
She attended Longwood College (now University) graduating with a double major. She was a four-year member of the Longwood College Company of Dancers, President of the Company her Junior and Senior years. Her Junior year she had the opportunity to work with a small ensemble of dancers and musicians, under the direction of Dr. Betty Bowman, on an original work that performed at various venues around the state.
Upon graduating, Carol taught for Fairfax County Schools, where she coached cheerleading at Stuart (Justice) High School, and later coached the dance team at Chantilly High School. Carol left the classroom when her children were born, but did not leave the gym floor or football field, coaching the Robinson High School Varsity and JV dance teams from 1995 – 2018. Her High School dance teams and studio teams have competed locally and nationally and won many awards over the years, including National Championships.
Carol has choreographed for several stage productions for schools, churches and dinner theater including “Godspell,” “Grease,” and “Free To Be You and Me,” and has worked with school show choirs on choreography.
In addition to dance, Carol loves fitness and weight training, and holds several industry certifications for group fitness classes, aerobics, and as personal trainer. She taught a wide range of dance and fitness classes for Fairfax County Recreation department for fifteen years before opening her studio.
Carol continues her own dance training taking classes in D.C., attending conventions and earning certifications, including Acrobatic Arts.
When she is not dancing, choreographing, working out, or teaching, Carol loves creating cakes and costumes. She is the proud Mother of three adult children, and “Chi Chi” to three adorable, beloved grandchildren. She currently lives in Winchester, Va with her husband, Tod and their well loved border collie, Legend.
Carol is the owner and creative director of Dance Xone Extreme, opening the studio in 2000. She was born and raised in Fairfax, attending Robinson Secondary School where she was a member of the school modern dance ensemble. She took dance classes through her youth. She trained under Sally Moravitz, founder of the Mary-Michaels Dancers, who was a major artistic influence and encouraged Carol’s love of modern dance from her teen years forward. In Middle School, Carol was introduced to Liturgical dance by worship leader, Mary Neider, and she has been involved with dance as a Worship Arts form since, as dancer, choreographer and director. Carol has led dance-as- worship workshops throughout the DMV.
She attended Longwood College (now University) graduating with a double major. She was a four-year member of the Longwood College Company of Dancers, President of the Company her Junior and Senior years. Her Junior year she had the opportunity to work with a small ensemble of dancers and musicians, under the direction of Dr. Betty Bowman, on an original work that performed at various venues around the state.
Upon graduating, Carol taught for Fairfax County Schools, where she coached cheerleading at Stuart (Justice) High School, and later coached the dance team at Chantilly High School. Carol left the classroom when her children were born, but did not leave the gym floor or football field, coaching the Robinson High School Varsity and JV dance teams from 1995 – 2018. Her High School dance teams and studio teams have competed locally and nationally and won many awards over the years, including National Championships.
Carol has choreographed for several stage productions for schools, churches and dinner theater including “Godspell,” “Grease,” and “Free To Be You and Me,” and has worked with school show choirs on choreography.
In addition to dance, Carol loves fitness and weight training, and holds several industry certifications for group fitness classes, aerobics, and as personal trainer. She taught a wide range of dance and fitness classes for Fairfax County Recreation department for fifteen years before opening her studio.
Carol continues her own dance training taking classes in D.C., attending conventions and earning certifications, including Acrobatic Arts.
When she is not dancing, choreographing, working out, or teaching, Carol loves creating cakes and costumes. She is the proud Mother of three adult children, and “Chi Chi” to three adorable, beloved grandchildren. She currently lives in Winchester, Va with her husband, Tod and their well loved border collie, Legend.
Hannah Bartoo
Hannah Bartoo
Hannah grew up dancing in the Xone from kindergarten through her high school graduation from Robinson High School. Hannah was a four year member of the Robinson Dance Team, Captain for two years.
Hannah has studied all styles of dance including ballet, pointe, lyrical, modern, contemporary, jazz, poms, tap, hip hop and Musical Theater. She has competed in many group dances, solos, duets and trios,many which won top awards and special judges awards. Hannah also took four level of choreography at the studio.
She was a student assistant beginning in Middle School and became a student teacher at the studio during High School where she taught youth ballet, jazz, poms, hip hop and tap.
Hannah is currently attending George Mason University and we are decided to have her on staff teaching Company Tap and Teen Hip Hop and assisting w/ a variety of classesa and choreography.
Hannah grew up dancing in the Xone from kindergarten through her high school graduation from Robinson High School. Hannah was a four year member of the Robinson Dance Team, Captain for two years.
Hannah has studied all styles of dance including ballet, pointe, lyrical, modern, contemporary, jazz, poms, tap, hip hop and Musical Theater. She has competed in many group dances, solos, duets and trios,many which won top awards and special judges awards. Hannah also took four level of choreography at the studio.
She was a student assistant beginning in Middle School and became a student teacher at the studio during High School where she taught youth ballet, jazz, poms, hip hop and tap.
Hannah is currently attending George Mason University and we are decided to have her on staff teaching Company Tap and Teen Hip Hop and assisting w/ a variety of classesa and choreography.
Emily Bruck
Emily Bruck
Emily Bruck started dancing at Dance Xone as a 3 year old and danced with us until graduating in 2021. During her time at the studio she took all styles of dance, and was a student assistant and a student teacher. She competed many solos, and specialty pieces as well as group pieces. She received top awards including overall best soloist and top dancer in 2021. Emily is now based in New York City where she is training at the Joffrey Ballet School in the Jazz and Contemporary Program under the direction of Angelica Stiskin.
Emily has been training and working with notable artists such as Beth Crandall, Angelica Stiskin, Adrian Lee, Gabe Katz, Steven Blandino, Michael Waldrop, and Angelo Soriano. She is currently working with vocal coach Deric Rosenblatt. She has spent summers diversifying her art at the Verdon Fosse Legacy Training Program under the direction of Nicole Fosse, Steps Summer Study, and Hubbard Street Dance Summer Intensive. Emily is on track to earn her BFA in Dance from Joffrey Ballet School in partnership with New Jersey City University.
Emily Bruck started dancing at Dance Xone as a 3 year old and danced with us until graduating in 2021. During her time at the studio she took all styles of dance, and was a student assistant and a student teacher. She competed many solos, and specialty pieces as well as group pieces. She received top awards including overall best soloist and top dancer in 2021. Emily is now based in New York City where she is training at the Joffrey Ballet School in the Jazz and Contemporary Program under the direction of Angelica Stiskin.
Emily has been training and working with notable artists such as Beth Crandall, Angelica Stiskin, Adrian Lee, Gabe Katz, Steven Blandino, Michael Waldrop, and Angelo Soriano. She is currently working with vocal coach Deric Rosenblatt. She has spent summers diversifying her art at the Verdon Fosse Legacy Training Program under the direction of Nicole Fosse, Steps Summer Study, and Hubbard Street Dance Summer Intensive. Emily is on track to earn her BFA in Dance from Joffrey Ballet School in partnership with New Jersey City University.
Joy Chappell
Joy Chappell
Joy Chappell grew up in Fairfax Virginia where she started dancing at age 3. She is an original member of Dance Xone Extreme, dancing there since her Mother opened it in 2000. Joy danced throughout High School at the studio and as a member of the Robinson High School Dance Team, where she was Captain. Joy danced in the Citrus Bowl game Halftime Show three times. Joy has been a long time teacher at Dance Xone.
Joy is a graduate of Shenandoah University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography. While at Shenandoah, Joy had the opportunity to be part of several dance residencies including: Jon Lehrer, Mike Esperanza, Stephanie Martinez, and Company E. She has danced for a guest artist for various organizations and venues, her favorite being a backup dance for Weird Al Yankovic at Pier Six Pavillion.
Joy has taught at several dance studios throughout Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and now, California. She has taught a vast range of styles to include: jazz, tap, contemporary, ballet, musical theater and acro. In the Summer of 2022, she had the joy of choreographing "Heathers: The Musical Teen Edition" for Storm Performing Arts, a non-profit theater located in Ashburn, Virginia. Joy loves training and dancing with artists across the country and is grateful to be able to continue to choreograph and teach dancers for another great season in the Xone.
Joy Chappell grew up in Fairfax Virginia where she started dancing at age 3. She is an original member of Dance Xone Extreme, dancing there since her Mother opened it in 2000. Joy danced throughout High School at the studio and as a member of the Robinson High School Dance Team, where she was Captain. Joy danced in the Citrus Bowl game Halftime Show three times. Joy has been a long time teacher at Dance Xone.
Joy is a graduate of Shenandoah University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography. While at Shenandoah, Joy had the opportunity to be part of several dance residencies including: Jon Lehrer, Mike Esperanza, Stephanie Martinez, and Company E. She has danced for a guest artist for various organizations and venues, her favorite being a backup dance for Weird Al Yankovic at Pier Six Pavillion.
Joy has taught at several dance studios throughout Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and now, California. She has taught a vast range of styles to include: jazz, tap, contemporary, ballet, musical theater and acro. In the Summer of 2022, she had the joy of choreographing "Heathers: The Musical Teen Edition" for Storm Performing Arts, a non-profit theater located in Ashburn, Virginia. Joy loves training and dancing with artists across the country and is grateful to be able to continue to choreograph and teach dancers for another great season in the Xone.
Jane Crawford
Jane Crawford
Jane Crawford grew up in Fairfax Virginia where she started dancing at the age of 3, attending two studios before Dance Xone opened in 2000. She is an original member of the Dance Xone Extreme family having danced there since the 4th grade when her Mother first opened the studio.
In addition to studying many styles of dance from ballet, tap, jazz to contemporary, poms and hip hop, Jane was a four year member of the Robinson High School Dance Team, and Captain for two years.
Jane has taken master classes with The Tap Dogs, Ronald K Brown company and Riverdance tappers. Jane is a graduate of Christopher Newport University. She was a member of the University’s “Silver Storm” dance team and was Captain of the team. She continued studying dance at the University taking classes in ballet, tap and jazz while pursuing her English degree.
Jane taught dance at Dance Xone before getting married and moving to Galax Virginia and then to Roanoke. She has taught dance for 15 years, choreographing award winning solo and group pieces in local and national competitions. Jane has been a public school teacher and taught both pre school and High School English.
Jane has lived in Roanoke for four years, where she currently teaches dance at a studio there. She is also back teaching and choreographing for the Xone, doing guest technique classes and choreographing competition duets.
Jane is married to Will, and has three beautiful children: two sons and a dancing daughter!
Jane Crawford grew up in Fairfax Virginia where she started dancing at the age of 3, attending two studios before Dance Xone opened in 2000. She is an original member of the Dance Xone Extreme family having danced there since the 4th grade when her Mother first opened the studio.
In addition to studying many styles of dance from ballet, tap, jazz to contemporary, poms and hip hop, Jane was a four year member of the Robinson High School Dance Team, and Captain for two years.
Jane has taken master classes with The Tap Dogs, Ronald K Brown company and Riverdance tappers. Jane is a graduate of Christopher Newport University. She was a member of the University’s “Silver Storm” dance team and was Captain of the team. She continued studying dance at the University taking classes in ballet, tap and jazz while pursuing her English degree.
Jane taught dance at Dance Xone before getting married and moving to Galax Virginia and then to Roanoke. She has taught dance for 15 years, choreographing award winning solo and group pieces in local and national competitions. Jane has been a public school teacher and taught both pre school and High School English.
Jane has lived in Roanoke for four years, where she currently teaches dance at a studio there. She is also back teaching and choreographing for the Xone, doing guest technique classes and choreographing competition duets.
Jane is married to Will, and has three beautiful children: two sons and a dancing daughter!
Natalia Collado
Natalia Collado
Natalia Collado is from Orlando, Florida, where she attended the prestigious Osceola County School for the Arts. She is a Senior at George Mason University where she is completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree.
Natalia's dance repertoire spans a wide range of styles from classical ballet to the rhythmic energy of Hip Hop. Her creative choreography has earned her the coveted Choreography Award at the New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA).
In the performance realm, Natalia has graced the stage as both an opener for Lauryn Hill and as a member of the George Mason University production of Camilie A. Brown's "City of Rain."
Her commitment to her own training and excellence has had her participating in esteemed summer intensives with the Joffrey Ballet, Complexions, and New York Dance Project. Furthermore, Natalia has expanded her horizons with training in California at renowned studios including TMilly TV, Millennium, and Playground.
We are delighted to welcome the talented, Natalia Collado to our staff this year as our Exceed Company Hip Hop teacher.
Natalia Collado is from Orlando, Florida, where she attended the prestigious Osceola County School for the Arts. She is a Senior at George Mason University where she is completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree.
Natalia's dance repertoire spans a wide range of styles from classical ballet to the rhythmic energy of Hip Hop. Her creative choreography has earned her the coveted Choreography Award at the New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA).
In the performance realm, Natalia has graced the stage as both an opener for Lauryn Hill and as a member of the George Mason University production of Camilie A. Brown's "City of Rain."
Her commitment to her own training and excellence has had her participating in esteemed summer intensives with the Joffrey Ballet, Complexions, and New York Dance Project. Furthermore, Natalia has expanded her horizons with training in California at renowned studios including TMilly TV, Millennium, and Playground.
We are delighted to welcome the talented, Natalia Collado to our staff this year as our Exceed Company Hip Hop teacher.
Tamiayah Earley
Tamiayah Earley
Tamaiyah Earley is a native of Richmond, VA and presently resides in Winchester, VA with her daughter Julonda (7) and dog Zoey. She is currently the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Vice-President for Student Affairs at Shenandoah University. Tamaiyah began her dance training at the age of 7 and continued her studies with the Richmond City Dance troupe which allowed her to perform and compete across the country for five years. She continued her dance studies at Henrico High School Center for the Arts, graduating with honors in 2002 and earning the Brad Boynton Excellence in the Arts award. She furthered her training at Shenandoah University Conservatory earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance performance in 2006. Tamaiyah holds certifications in the Leap N’ Learn Curriculum for early childhood movement as well as Rhythm Works Integrative Dance. She served as Contemporary Dance Manager of Dance Dimensions of Hedgesville, LLC for 12 years and enjoys teaching and choreographing throughout the Winchester and surrounding communities.
Tamaiyah Earley is a native of Richmond, VA and presently resides in Winchester, VA with her daughter Julonda (7) and dog Zoey. She is currently the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Vice-President for Student Affairs at Shenandoah University. Tamaiyah began her dance training at the age of 7 and continued her studies with the Richmond City Dance troupe which allowed her to perform and compete across the country for five years. She continued her dance studies at Henrico High School Center for the Arts, graduating with honors in 2002 and earning the Brad Boynton Excellence in the Arts award. She furthered her training at Shenandoah University Conservatory earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance performance in 2006. Tamaiyah holds certifications in the Leap N’ Learn Curriculum for early childhood movement as well as Rhythm Works Integrative Dance. She served as Contemporary Dance Manager of Dance Dimensions of Hedgesville, LLC for 12 years and enjoys teaching and choreographing throughout the Winchester and surrounding communities.
Ava Jakominich
Ava Jakominich
Ava grew up dancing in the Xone from a young age until graduating from Robinson High School in 2023, where she was a four year member of the dance team there, Captain her Junior and Senior years.
Ava has trained in all styles of dance: jazz, ballet, tap, poms, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Acro, and contemporary. She has competed in solos, duets and group dances during her tenure at Dance Xone. In 2022, her solo, choreographed by Jenn Youngelman, earned her top soloist in the genre, and highest scoring soloist overall of all the entries.
While at Dance Xone, Ava completed levels 1-4 in Choreography classes. She became a student assistant and then a student teacher, teaching jazz and hip hop to our Elementary aged dancers.
Ava is attending the George Washington University where she is pursuing a degree in International Studies and is a member of GWU dance company.
We are thrilled that Ava will be working with our new Excite Company Move and Groove dance class.
Ava grew up dancing in the Xone from a young age until graduating from Robinson High School in 2023, where she was a four year member of the dance team there, Captain her Junior and Senior years.
Ava has trained in all styles of dance: jazz, ballet, tap, poms, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Acro, and contemporary. She has competed in solos, duets and group dances during her tenure at Dance Xone. In 2022, her solo, choreographed by Jenn Youngelman, earned her top soloist in the genre, and highest scoring soloist overall of all the entries.
While at Dance Xone, Ava completed levels 1-4 in Choreography classes. She became a student assistant and then a student teacher, teaching jazz and hip hop to our Elementary aged dancers.
Ava is attending the George Washington University where she is pursuing a degree in International Studies and is a member of GWU dance company.
We are thrilled that Ava will be working with our new Excite Company Move and Groove dance class.
Carrie Kesecker
Carrie Kesecker
Carrie Kesecker is a member of our studio admin staff, and you will find her enthusiastic personality working in our studio on Saturday mornings.
Carrie is from Berkeley Springs, WV, where she grew up dancing as a child through High School and working as a student assistant at her hometown studio while in High School. She is a graduate of George Mason University and holds a Virginia State Teaching license. Carrie is a 4th grade teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Carrie has been our backstage manager through recitals and holiday shows for several years, and is always a willing chaperone, having walked the Reston Parade, attended competitions and traveled to Myrtle Beach on a Dance Xone team trip with us!
Carrie Kesecker is a member of our studio admin staff, and you will find her enthusiastic personality working in our studio on Saturday mornings.
Carrie is from Berkeley Springs, WV, where she grew up dancing as a child through High School and working as a student assistant at her hometown studio while in High School. She is a graduate of George Mason University and holds a Virginia State Teaching license. Carrie is a 4th grade teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Carrie has been our backstage manager through recitals and holiday shows for several years, and is always a willing chaperone, having walked the Reston Parade, attended competitions and traveled to Myrtle Beach on a Dance Xone team trip with us!
Anna Lopez
Anna Lopez
Anna is currently a Senior at George Mason University where she is dance major in their school of dance.
Anna is a Native of Staten Island, NY and began her training at Dance, Dance, Dance Limited under the direction of Diane and Karen Bush. She attended LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts.
During High School she had the opportunity to perform across New York City , including at the Apollo Theater, with the LaGuardia Dance Ensemble under the direction of Gregory Sinacori. She has trained with Ballet Hispanico, Movement Invention Project, The Graham School and New York Dance Project.
Anna is pursuing her B.F.A. in dance under the direction of Karen Reedy. During her tenure at GMU she has danced with: Robert Battle, Alejandro Cerrudo, Shaun Boyle D'Arcy, and Christopher d'Amboise.
Recently Anna had the opportunity to perform a self choroegraphe work "Empire State of Mind" at the 110th annual First Lady Luncheon, in honor of the First Lady and the state of New York and representing Alumni and Friends of LaGuardia High School.
Anna is currently a Senior at George Mason University where she is dance major in their school of dance.
Anna is a Native of Staten Island, NY and began her training at Dance, Dance, Dance Limited under the direction of Diane and Karen Bush. She attended LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts.
During High School she had the opportunity to perform across New York City , including at the Apollo Theater, with the LaGuardia Dance Ensemble under the direction of Gregory Sinacori. She has trained with Ballet Hispanico, Movement Invention Project, The Graham School and New York Dance Project.
Anna is pursuing her B.F.A. in dance under the direction of Karen Reedy. During her tenure at GMU she has danced with: Robert Battle, Alejandro Cerrudo, Shaun Boyle D'Arcy, and Christopher d'Amboise.
Recently Anna had the opportunity to perform a self choroegraphe work "Empire State of Mind" at the 110th annual First Lady Luncheon, in honor of the First Lady and the state of New York and representing Alumni and Friends of LaGuardia High School.
Kurumi Miwa
Kurumi Miwa
Kurumi is from Tokyo, Japan and started training at age 3. At 19, she received a merit scholarship to study at Joffrey Ballet in NYC. She has trained with Central School of Ballet in England, Royal Danish Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, and Oklahoma City Ballet. Kurumi won 1st place in the Japan ballet competition in 2018 and has received numerous other awards for her dancing. She is currently a principal dancer with the Manassas City Ballet where she has danced Sugar Plum Fairy, Odette and Odile, and Spring Fairy in Cinderella among many orhers. She is an upper division faculty member at Washington School of Ballet. We are delighted to have Kurumi Miwa on staff teaching ballet and pointe.
Kurumi is from Tokyo, Japan and started training at age 3. At 19, she received a merit scholarship to study at Joffrey Ballet in NYC. She has trained with Central School of Ballet in England, Royal Danish Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, and Oklahoma City Ballet. Kurumi won 1st place in the Japan ballet competition in 2018 and has received numerous other awards for her dancing. She is currently a principal dancer with the Manassas City Ballet where she has danced Sugar Plum Fairy, Odette and Odile, and Spring Fairy in Cinderella among many orhers. She is an upper division faculty member at Washington School of Ballet. We are delighted to have Kurumi Miwa on staff teaching ballet and pointe.
Michelle Stock
Michelle Stock
Michelle Stock is a member of our administrative staff, assisting with all kinds of organizing, and you find her working in the studio on Fridays helping our dancers and parents. Originally from Iowa, she lives in Fairfax with her husband and three children.
Michelle is an associate professor and Program Director of Applied Social Psychology in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at George Washington University where she examines social influences on health outcomes. She was a dancer for 16 years. While in college she also choreographed dances for and was a dancer in Varieties and Homecoming programs each year. Her two daughters have loved dancing at Dance Xone for the past 9 years. She loves being part of the Dance Xone family!
Michelle Stock is a member of our administrative staff, assisting with all kinds of organizing, and you find her working in the studio on Fridays helping our dancers and parents. Originally from Iowa, she lives in Fairfax with her husband and three children.
Michelle is an associate professor and Program Director of Applied Social Psychology in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at George Washington University where she examines social influences on health outcomes. She was a dancer for 16 years. While in college she also choreographed dances for and was a dancer in Varieties and Homecoming programs each year. Her two daughters have loved dancing at Dance Xone for the past 9 years. She loves being part of the Dance Xone family!
Tori Violetta
Tori Violetta
Tori joined Dance Xone during its first year, studying ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, poms, and tap. Tori was a member of the Robinson High School Dance Team, serving as Captain her junior and senior years. In college, she was a member of the Longwood Company of Dancers, serving as Costume Mistress and choreographing for the company. Tori has worked as an instructor for Eastern Cheer and Dance Association and danced for Mayzsoul Inc. Dance Company and the Beth Elliott Dance Group. She has performed at the Pro Bowl in Honolulu, HI, Dance New Amsterdam in New York, NY, as well as Atlas Performing Arts Center, The Dance Place, Verizon Center (now Capital One Arena), and the historic Warner Theater in Washington, DC.
In 2018, Tori began Dance Xone’s Expressions Dance Company, a collaborative adult company. Their premiere performance featured Tori’s work at Small Plates Choreography Festival in Lorton, VA. Her choreography has also won a National Championship in Ocean City, MD, as well as the Fusion, Intrigue, and Outstanding Ensemble Awards in Woodbridge, VA.
Tori graduated from Longwood University with her B.A. in Liberal Studies: Elementary Education and from George Mason University with her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership: Math Specialist Leader. She is currently a high school math teacher with Clarke County Public Schools. Most importantly, Tori is the mother of Tyler, an adorable three-year-old.
Tori joined Dance Xone during its first year, studying ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, poms, and tap. Tori was a member of the Robinson High School Dance Team, serving as Captain her junior and senior years. In college, she was a member of the Longwood Company of Dancers, serving as Costume Mistress and choreographing for the company. Tori has worked as an instructor for Eastern Cheer and Dance Association and danced for Mayzsoul Inc. Dance Company and the Beth Elliott Dance Group. She has performed at the Pro Bowl in Honolulu, HI, Dance New Amsterdam in New York, NY, as well as Atlas Performing Arts Center, The Dance Place, Verizon Center (now Capital One Arena), and the historic Warner Theater in Washington, DC.
In 2018, Tori began Dance Xone’s Expressions Dance Company, a collaborative adult company. Their premiere performance featured Tori’s work at Small Plates Choreography Festival in Lorton, VA. Her choreography has also won a National Championship in Ocean City, MD, as well as the Fusion, Intrigue, and Outstanding Ensemble Awards in Woodbridge, VA.
Tori graduated from Longwood University with her B.A. in Liberal Studies: Elementary Education and from George Mason University with her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership: Math Specialist Leader. She is currently a high school math teacher with Clarke County Public Schools. Most importantly, Tori is the mother of Tyler, an adorable three-year-old.
Additional specialty and class instructors join us throughout the year!
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