RYAN ADAMSON

Ryan Adamson was born and raised in Huntington Beach California. She began dancing at age 3 at Clubhouse Academy and then changed to Clifton Dance Project from age 5 to 17, where she became fluent in Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Tap. She was also a part of Clifton Dance Projects competitive company along with their company elite team. Ryan joined the Academy of Performing Arts (APA)  in 2019-2023 with a focus in commercial dance. She was a member of APA’s company which specializes in all styles including modern dance, as well as a member of APAs choreography program. She will be attending NAU in the fall while majoring in construction management with an emphasis on real estate and development. She is excited to share her love of dance with everyone at ATD.

CLARE ANDERSON

Clare has been dancing since the age of two and has trained extensively in ballet, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, and pom. She began competing at age 11, performing both solos and group routines at various competitions and conventions throughout the Bay Area. At 16, she discovered her passion for teaching and has been sharing her love of dance ever since. Clare is dedicated to creating a positive, inspiring environment where dancers can grow both artistically and personally. She is currently a student at Northern Arizona University, studying Business Management with an emphasis in Nonprofit and Social Entrepreneurship. Her dream is to one day open a nonprofit dance studio that makes dance accessible to children and families who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

AVA BUDISH

Ava started dancing at the age of 3 and began to pursue classical ballet training at the age of 6. She trained in a variety of ballet syllabi with a heavy focus on the Vaganova style. At the age of 14 she expanded her dance training to include Jazz, Acro, Lyrical, and Modern and Hip-hop.  At this time, she became a member of the Glass House Dance Company in Sammamish, Washington. As a member of this competition team, she performed solos, duets, and group routines at competitions and conventions around the greater Seattle area. At the age of 15, Ava became a student teacher at her home studio in hopes of inspiring and encouraging the next generation of dancers. She has since refined her teaching pedagogies and choreographic styles. She will be attending the Honors College at NAU in the fall, pursuing a degree in Political Science. She is excited to pass on her love of dance to the students at ATD!

LISA CALLAGHAN, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Lisa began dancing at the age of 5. She studied tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical in San Jose, California.  She fed her passion for dance as a competative dancer, traveling throughout the West Coast attending dance conventions. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Dance from Santa Clara University and has completed the course of study to become a Certified Teacher with Dance Masters of America. Her over 30 years of teaching experience have taken her across the U.S. and Europe , where she has shared her passion for tap dance at conventions and Master Classes.

When not teaching in a studio environment, you can find her doing choreography for musical theatre companies where she has over 50 shows to list in her credits in both Professional and Community Theatre groups in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has just relocated to Flagstaff with her family and is looking forwarding to sharing her love for tap dance with the ATD students!

RHONDA HARRIS

Rhonda started taking dance lessons in 3rd grade. She studied ballet, tap and jazz at K & K dance studio in Bartlett, Tennessee. She then took Jazz and Acro from Elizabeth Ann Garner’s dance studio in Raleigh, Tennessee and was on the gymnastics team at Memphis Gymnastics, while in high school.

Rhonda cheered, danced and tumbled from 5th grade through 12th grade at Bartlett High School. Her high school team was chosen as national champions her junior and senior year of high school. Rhonda was also chosen as Miss Mid-South Cheerleader her senior year in high school.

While at cheer camp her senior year, Rhonda was selected to instruct for Universal Cheerleaders Association, a division of Varsity Spirit from Memphis, Tennessee. She was also chosen to dance for the award winning, Memphis State Pom Squad for four years and was Captain her junior and senior year of college. After graduating from M.S.U., Rhonda choreographed for college cheer teams at Louisiana State University, the University of South Carolina, Auburn University, Austin Peay State University and North Carolina State University. It was at NC State, where Rhonda created the “Wolf Wall” pyramid. Rhonda was also the choreographer for the Memphis Showboat cheerleaders, the Dreamboats, for the United State Football League.

In 1986, she had choreographed two national champions, NC State and Bartlett High School. She also had two other college teams make it to the finals, L.S.U. and University of S.C.  In 1988, she again coached two national champions at Bartlett High School and Colonial Jr. High School. Rhonda taught dance and gymnastics at Colonial Jr. High from 1985 to 1988. In 1988, she was asked to be the Coordinator of Spirit Activities for Memphis State University. She coached their until 1992. In 1994, Rhonda was the choreographer for the Memphis Pharaohs dance team, the Nilettes, in the Arena Football League.

In the summer of 1995, Rhonda’s family moved to Flagstaff, AZ. She was the dance coach for Firebirds Gymnastics for two years. In 1997, Rhonda began teaching at Arizona Dance Conservatory for Kristina Hart. Rhonda choreographed for Flagstaff Light Opera Company’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat.” When Magic Curtain Productions bought the dance studio, Rhonda eventually became the dance manager. Finally in August of 2003, the Harris Family built the studios here at All That Dance.

MABEL KRUEGER

Mabel Krueger has danced for 16 years doing all styles of dance. She danced with NuEvolution dance studio on their competition team. She was also apart of Arizona Youth ballet and performed in their ballet productions, with roles including Snow Queen and Marzipan in the Nutcracker and Winter Fairy in Cinderella.

In high school Mabel was president of the dance company. This is where she started her choreography journey.

Mabel’s passion for dance is great and it shows as she is teaching and she can not wait to continue to inspire those to dance.

Currently Mabel is attending Northern Arizona University as a sophomore studying chemistry with an emphasis in forensics.

TAVI SAWULSKI

Tavi was born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona. She has been dancing at All That Dance studio since she was 7 years old and joined company at the age of 10. Her favorite style of dance is jazz because it is upbeat and fun. She loves her ATD family and can’t wait to share her love of dance with everyone!

ERIKA SIMON

Hello my name is Erika Simon and I started dancing at the age of 3 in Gainesville, FL. I have danced many styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, ballroom, tap and acro. I have danced with many studios in Florida, Arizona & Minnesota but my most memorable dance years were spent at Arizona Dance Conservatory, with Rhonda, before All That Dance got its start! I cheered at Flagstaff High School for 4 years and professionally at Tucson Cheer Academy. I have competed in dance, gymnastics and cheer for many years. I was honored to be a 2 time United Spirit Association and Universal Cheerleaders Association all star.

Dance and cheer brought some fun and unique opportunities for me including dancing alongside some famous choreographers and one of my favorite memories – performing in the the London New Year’s Day parade. Professionally, I pursued a career in Nursing but have been a dancer at heart my entire life – dance has given me many valuable skills that I have applied as a healthcare professional.

Recently, my focus has been on being a dance mom and dance fitness instructor – I am a certified Zumba instructor. All forms of dance have something to teach you and Zumba has taught me to listen to the music and let go. Being a dance mom has taught me that the only thing better than dancing for myself is watching others grow in their love for dance. I’m excited to join this team of teachers and help build the appreciation for dance and the valuable life skills that it has to offer!

KYLEE SKELTON

Kylee’s passion for dance began at the age of 3, as she stepped into Arizona Coast Performing Arts dance studio. She began formal training at the age of five and continues her dance training, studying Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Modern to this day. Alongside dance, Kylee was a competitive gymnast and national champion cheerleader for 10 years, building a foundation of discipline, strength, and performance under pressure. She also perfected her performance skills on the stage at Lake Havasu High School and Grace Arts Live Community Theatre in Lake Havasu City, acting in several shows over the years with notable roles such as the Witch in Into the Woods and Maleficent in Descendants. Kylee received intensive ballet training through the Salt Lake City Ballet as well as Idylwild Arts Academy summer intensive programs. She studied dance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and is currently a junior at NAU majoring in Theater Performance with a Studio Arts minor.

ELIZABETH “ELY” TERRIQUEZ

My name is Elizabeth “Ely” Terriquez and I am originally from Guadalajara, Mexico. I have been living in Flagstaff with my family for 13 years. As many of your dancers, I spent many years at a dance studio growing up. Ballet and the science of exercise are two of my biggest interests. I have a medical background and a master’s in healthcare science, but have been very involved in dance, physical training, and group fitness for years. I have been a group fitness instructor for 10 years, including yoga, cycling, BodyPump, BodyBalance and BodyCombat.  I got my certification in progressive ballet technique (PBT) in 2020, and really enjoy seeing the progress of my students as they continue their dance journey in parallel with the physical strengthening provided by PBT.

KYRA THEISEN

Kyra is from Des Moines, Iowa, and has been dancing since she was 4 years old at a dance studio in Johnston, Iowa. She grew up training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, and more. She has danced competitively since the age of 12, and she then expanded her dance training to the Chicago area. As part of the competition team, she performed solos, duets, trios, small groups, large groups, and even productions. She also joined her high school’s varsity dance team at 14, and at the same age, she became a student teacher at her dance studio back home in Iowa. This helped expand her passion and knowledge of dance over those years. Currently, she is attending Northern Arizona University in the fall, where she is specializing in information systems and computer science. She can’t wait to continue nourishing her love for dance at the studio.

SOPHIA YOUNG

Sophia began dancing at the age of 3 years old. She is from Yuma, AZ and danced with Yuma Ballet Academy, joining their company, Ballet Yuma at 13 years old. She is trained in the Checchetti ballet technique along with the Horton contemporary technique. Sophia has been dancing on pointe since she was 14. In her later dance years, Sophia became a teacher’s assistant for Yuma Ballet Academy’s Early Childhood Dance and Junior Ballet programs. She has also been cast in productions such The Nutcracker, Snow White, Peter and the Wolf, Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Ballet de Seuss, The Four Seasons and more. With Ballet Yuma, she attended Regional Dance American Pacific and The Ballet Alliance Festivals. For a brief time, Sophia danced at Dawn’s Dance studio, also located in Yuma, as part of their ballet program. She is currently a sophomore at Northern Arizona University studying exercise physiology with Spanish as her minor. She is excited to bring her knowledge to the students of All That Dance!