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About our faculty
Our Owner/Instructor: Mrs. Natalie
Mrs. Natalie was born and raised in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She started dancing at the age of 8 and has been teaching dance since 2014. Throughout her dancing career, she has danced as an extra in Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker twice, has been accepted to many dance programs including Kirov Ballet, Next Generation and Tulsa Ballet, and was on the Varsity Dance Team for 4 years in high school. She has placed first in many solos and group routines at dance competitions she attended in her teen years. She has also danced in Washington DC at the Smithsonian Museum and had the opportunity to travel to NYC to dance during the summer.
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Instructor: Miss Stella
My name is Stella Aldridge I am from Tahlequah OK and I have been dancing for 16 years! I am currently on the NSU Pom team and have been a member for 3 years now. We’ve competed at Nationals in Daytona Florida twice and came home with a National Championship in 2022. I love teaching kids about dance and my favorite style is contemporary
Instructor: Miss Vanessa
My name is Vanessa Williams and I have been participating in dance and gymnastics since I was three years old. I went to Westville high school where I was a member of the cheer team and also competed with a local dance studio outside of school for seven years. As a competitive dancer I won many titles and overalls while competing in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop. I am currently a second year member on the NSU pom squad and look forward to continuing my career as a collegiate dancer. I have fallen in love with this side of my dance journey and enjoy watching my students become successful dancers, and individuals.
Instructor: Mr. Duan
My name is Duan Morris and I have been teaching dance for 13 years I specialize in Tap , Clog, and Hip Hop. I enjoy helping young dancer get to that next level whether it’s collegiate or broadway!
Instructor: Miss Gracie
My name is Natalie (Gracie) Bridges. I currently attend Tahlequah High School (THS). I have been on the high school Pom team for the past three years and can’t wait to make it four! I have been dancing since was 10 years old and have been in many productions. I enjoy sharing my love of dance with the younger students. I love watching them grow in many ways not only as dancer but as person. Can’t wait to see what next year has in store! ..
Instructor: Miss Ari
My name is Arianna Santana and I am from Tahlequah. I've been dancing since I was 8 years old and I've been with Mountain Movers since we opened! This is my second year teaching/assisting and my third as a part of the MMDS competition team, where I've won individual and group awards. I've danced in many styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hiphop, tap, and modern. I love being able to teach our students and watch their passion for dance grow as they become the best dancers they can be. Teaching allows me to help the younger generations do what they love while getting to do what I love with them!