More than just dancing

Maya Harr grew up in Alexandria, Virginia where she studied ballet at The Washington School of Ballet under the tutelage of former LINES Ballet company dancer, Kristina Windom and award-winning choreographer Mimmo Miccolis. As a student, Maya was the recipient of the Mary Day Scholarship and was selected to participate in the Kennedy Center Master Class Series. Maya spent her summers with San Francisco Ballet, PNB, Ballet West, ABT and the Kirov Academy. After graduating from high school, Maya moved to the Bay Area to attend the LINES Ballet Summer Program in 2016 and began her training in the LINES Ballet Training Program. Maya joined LINES Ballet in 2016.

Melanie Jerome was born and raised in Eldersburg, Maryland. She began dancing when she was 3 years old at Savage Dance Company. There she studied all styles of dance, and competed with the company until she graduated from high school. Melanie attended Baltimore School for the Arts where she had intense ballet and modern training everyday. After graduating from BSA, she received a dance scholarship to George Mason University. There she attended college and earned her BFA in Dance, graduating with “Outstanding Achievement in the Major”. Melanie graduated in the “glorious” year of 2020 which she actually considers a blessing in disguise. She was able to have a full circle moment and return to Savage Dance Company as an instructor, where she is still teaching young dancers today. Melanie took the opportunity to spontaneously auditioned for the Tennessee Titans Cheerleading Team and was fortunate to join for the 2021-2022 season. Becoming an NFL Cheerleader was a dream come true for her, and has opened so many unexpected doors. Melanie is now happy to be back in the DMV teaching, choreographing and of course smiling with so many dancers. Melanie enjoys educating in the areas of proper technique and injury prevention all while having fun. She also just recently got engaged and is so beyond excited to be in her ✨bride✨ era!

Hannah Tanner is a professional dancer and strength based group fitness instructor/personal trainer based in NYC. She focuses on helping dancers build better body awareness and aid in injury prevention. Originally from New Hampshire, She attended Pace University for Commercial dance.

Callie is the founder and owner of the newly opened, FreeMind The Studio in NYC. She graduated from Pace University in 2019 with a Bachelors in Arts and Entertainment Management. Callie is fueled by a passion for theatre and singing. She wants to create a space for people to be who they want to be.

Regina Fergerson is from San Bernardino, . She received her Bachelor of Arts in Dance from California State University, Long Beach. While studying in Long Beach, she worked with many different choreographers and served 3 years on the nationally ranked university dance team. She has had the opportunity to work in the commercial dance industry. She has worked with Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Barbie, 24 Hour Fitness, CBS and various other projects.She has been a dance educator at local studios, various elementary schools, and community centers in the greater Los Angeles area. She has served as a teacher and program director full time teaching dance in public schools for 5 years. Regina has traveled throughout the states and overseas to judge for various cheer and dance competitions She is in her first year at NYU acquiring her Master of Arts ABT Ballet Pedagogy.

Cali Hollister is a native of Springfield, VA. She attended The Julliard School to further her education in dance. She has performed the works of Sharon Eyal, Wim Vandekeybus, Marcus Jarrell Willis, Jamar Roberts, Paul Taylor, Michelle Dorrance etc. Her professional work includes touring with A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham and she currently dances for Rambert, a touring contemporary dance company in London, England. Recently she has  performed alongside FKA Twigs in the Vogue World show and in Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show. he is an aspiring choreographer and in the future would like to create more dance works that incorporate the artistic abilities from artists in various mediums.

ared Kelly is a DMV native who began his formal dance training in programs like Washington School of Ballet, Baltimore School for the Arts, and Vision Contemporary Dance Ensemble. Following high school, he continued his academic and dance training at Indiana University where he performed works by choreographers such as Twyla Tharp, Martha Graham, and Georg Balanchine. Jared also received a Bachelor of Science in Ballet with an Outside Field in Marketing. Jared is currently a company artist with BalletX where he has performed works by choreographers such as Jamar Roberts, Justin Peck, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Jennifer Archibald, and Tiler Peck, to name a few. 

Charlotte is from Austin, Texas! Credits include The Met Gala, Knicks City Dancers, Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical, VMA's, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Disney World, Sugar Hill: The Ellington Strayhorn nutcracker and more. She is a multi-hyphanate creative who is passionate about acting, singing, graphic design and content creation

Alexandria Best is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina where she began her dance training at Carolina Dance Center and CC & Company Dance Complex. She spent the majority of her pre-professional years training in classical dance as well as immersing herself in the competitive dance field.Upon Graduation in 2021, Alexandria accepted a contract and joined Hubbard Street Dance Chicago as a company artist. Now going into her third season, Alexandria has had the pleasure of performing a variety of works around the country from choreographers such as Amy Hall Garner, Aszure Barton, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Hope Boykin, Jermaine Spivey, Lar Lubovitch, Nacho Duato, Ohad Naharin, Osnel Delgado, Randy Duncan, and Thang Dao, to name a few. Alexandria just recently joined the Princess Grace Foundation as one of their class of 2023 award winners in dance performance.

Reyna is a multi-hyphenated artist and entrepreneur born and raised in the Bronx. Credits include First National tour of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, New York City Center’s Runaways and Carnegie Halls’s West Side Story. Former NFL Cheerleader. Film: In The Heights (Warner Bros.) Founder of New Eden Cosmetics, she believes the true beauty and power of her work lies in who she is doing it for. To create, to inspire, to grow, and make a change through her artistry. Vive la Cultura! IG @reina2x @newedencosmetics 

Sabrina (she/her) is a first generation Argentine American maker, performer and collaborator based in Brooklyn. She is the codirector of a women led collective, Tidbit and her research includes indulging in the everyday practices of cooking, clubbing, impulsive plans, listening to music, consuming content, going to see shows, and committing to silliness. She can be seen singing on her bike rides around the city, performing with multiple artists/companies, and dropping off her compost on sundays. Once a week she teaches pointe to teenagers and once a week she wonders if she is qualified to do so. Sabrina dreams of collaborating with talented friends and mentors until the end of time. IG @sabrinacanas

Born and raised in New Orleans, Vernon is a graduate of Pace University with his BFA in commercial dance. He has trained with choreographers like Desmond Richardson, Mia Michaels, David Parsons and Jess Hendricks. He has performed with Martha Graham Dance Company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company and Parsons Dance Co. and is now honored to add The Lion King to his repertoire of movement. You can catch him on the North American tour right now! IG: _v3rnon_

Reyna is a multi-hyphenated artist and entrepreneur born and raised in the Bronx. Credits include First National tour of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, New York City Center’s Runaways and Carnegie Halls’s West Side Story. Former NFL Cheerleader. Film: In The Heights (Warner Bros.) Founder of New Eden Cosmetics, she believes the true beauty and power of her work lies in who she is doing it for. To create, to inspire, to grow, and make a change through her artistry. Vive la Cultura! IG @reina2x @newedencosmetics