MEET Missy
Founder & Dance Instructor
Missy was born to dance. She started dancing in Gresham Oregon at Mt Hood Ballet Academy – doing Tap, Jazz & Ballet. At age 4, I started Musical Theater with Krayon Kids Musical Theater Company and traveled around the world with them for 10 years. She went on to dance at both Body and Soul Dance Studio, Ballet and All That Jazz as well as Dance Vision and eventually became a cheerleader at the University of Oregon.
She has been teaching dance from camps, classes and solos and duos for 20+ years and recently decided it was time to start her own dance studio! Her passion for dance might only be superseded by her love to see young dancers grow, learn and discover their passion for dance.
MEET katie wich
Dance Instructor
Katie was born and raised in the Portland area. She grew up dancing at Body and Soul Creative Dance since age 4. She had the opportunity to train all over the country with amazing choreographers. She went to college as a double major in dance and education at the University of Idaho and the University of Oregon. Upon graduating she went to graduate school for teaching and began her career in elementary education at Portland Public Schools. After 10 years of teaching 4th and 5th grade she transitioned to an Instructional coach and now works with kids and adults
She teaches an after school club called Tumble and Groove with 50 1st-5th graders weekly. In addition to teaching she still takes classes and trains around the Portland area. She was a member of Mixd Dance Company and still enjoys training and performing.
MEET Alyssa Wilkinson
Dance Instructor
Alyssa has been dancing since the age of 3 and has trained in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary. Her dance journey includes years of performance and competitive experience, beginning with studio performing companies and competitive teams.
She was a four-year member of the Gresham High School Rhythmettes and served as captain for two years. Alyssa earned a dance scholarship to college and went on to dance for three years at Oregon State University, where she was also selected as captain for one year. She continued her performance career as a member of the Portland Winterhawks Rosebuds Dance Team for two seasons.
In addition to performing, Alyssa is passionate about teaching and choreography. She has taught at dance studios, led high school dance camps, and choreographed for numerous teams and programs throughout the region.
We’re excited to have Alyssa sharing her experience, leadership, and love of dance with our dancers!