Miss Connie
Co-owner/Office Manager
As a former pre-school teacher and life-long advocate of the arts, Miss Connie has always dreamt of creating a place where students could come and pursue what they are most passionate about. She brings with her many years of administrative and classroom experience, as well as the invaluable wisdom of being a mom. We are so lucky to have her!
Molly Weidig
|
Brandi Lowery
|
Amanda Leemaster
|
Katie Guist
|
Allison Beler
|
Sarah Galayda
Instructor: Acrobats, Hip Hop Sarah began dancing at the age of 3 at Vivian Munson Dance Studio. Sarah dance at Vivian Munson Dance Studio for 16 years where she was on the competition team for 6 years and demonstrated classes for 5 years. In 2015 Sarah graduated from Canton McKinley Highschool then graduated from Kent State University in May of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a Child and You Development Concentration and a Psychology Minor. Sarah currently attends Malone University where she is pursuing her master’s degree in Clinical Counseling as well as School Counseling. Throughout her career Sarah has voluntarily taught dance at Canton City Schools Arts academy. Sarah also co-choreographed McKinley High schools’ production of the Whiz, and choreographed Malone University’s production of Next to Normal. Sarah has also studied dance collegiately at the University of Akron and Kent State University. |
Abby Andrego
Instructor: Lyrical, Contemporary Miss Abby has been dancing for 14 years, 12 of which as a competitive dancer. She started at Theater Dance Center and later continued her education at 8 Count Dance. Throughout the years she has shared her talents with the community in various local theater productions. She was also a member of the Green High School Dance Team all 4 years. Abby is a graduate from Walsh University where she was the Co-Captain of the Walsh University Dance Team for 2 years. She has also danced for the Canton Charge basketball team. We are so lucky to have Miss Abby at IPAC! . |
Katrina Vales
Instructor: Competition Technique, Ballet Katrina graduated from Northwest High school in 2019. She is currently a dance major at the University of Akron with a minor in business. When she is not at IPAC, Katrina can be seen dancing with the University of Akron's dance team! She has been dancing since the age of six in a variety of dances styles including ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, modern, lyrical and hip hop. Her dream is to share her love for dance with the younger generation and later own her own studio when she graduates college. She is so excited to start sharing her love for dance at Inspire Performing Arts Center. |