Mrs. Ashley Rich
Born and raised in Panama City, Mrs. Ashley began dancing at the young age of three. Over the years her dance career has taken her many places, but her passion always came back to teaching. Now, with 20 years of dance instruction experience, she is bringing life, integrity, and love to her new studio in Downtown Panama City. Throughout the years, Mrs. Ashley has received multiple honors for her choreography including regional and national high score and specialty awards for her works. She has also had the pleasure of watching many of her dancers win regional and national convention scholarships, summer dance intensive scholarships and even college scholarships. Mrs. Ashley has also had the joy of not only teaching in the studio but also coaching and choreographing for the Mowat Middle School Dance Team and The Arnold High School Blue Thunder Band Dance Line. Anyone that knows Mrs. Ashley will tell you that her passion for dance is only preceded by her love for teaching and inspiring her students. When you dance with Mrs. Ashley, you are not just a student, you are family.
Ms. Jackie Kosky
A local of Panama City Beach Ms Jackie has been dancing since the age of 4. Growing up as a competitive dancer Jackie played an important role in several regional and national award winning routines. After graduating from Arnold High School Jackie attended Pace University in NYC. While in NYC she participated in a work study program at the well know Steps On Broadway and was able to further her dance education taking classes at both Steps and Broadway Dance Center. A recent graduate of The University of Florida Jackie is excited to be home and bringing her love for dance and teaching to the IDC family. Ms Jackie’s passion for dance is grounded in her love of learning new technique and skills to pass on to her students. She is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and Progressing Contemporary Technique (PCT) and is excited to bring both to IDC!
Ms. Kate Waggoner
Ms. Kate has grown up in the dance studio even making her recital debut before turning one. Kate has been a part of many award winning teams over the years. With them she has won team and solo awards both regionally and nationally, including overall and title awards. As part of the Mosley High Dance team she was a UDA All-Star garnering an invitation to perform at both the Thanksgiving Day parade at Walt Disney World and The New Years Day Parade in London. Kate’s kind and loving nature has always made her a favorite amongst her students. She is thrilled to now be teaching along side her mom, Mrs. Ashley.
Coach Soverin Tyson
While growing up in Panama City Soverin Tyson has made a name for himself in the tumbling world. During his years of training he has accomplished feats on all levels. Some of his many accolades include being Florida State Champion in floor and rings, 2x Jump Champion and a finalist at So You Think You Can Tumble. As a born leader he has served as Captain for his team and coached his students with confidence and enthusiasm. Soverin is eager to begin conditioning and helping his students reach their skill goals as coach at IDC.
Ms. Ellie Swainhart
Ms. Ellie recently graduated from the University of Florida where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and a minor in Business Administration. Her dance studies consisted of performance, modern technique, choreography composition, world dance, ballet, teaching methods, movement analysis, dance history, and more. Recently, Ellie traveled to New York to perform a piece titled The Persistence of Time at White Water Dance Festival. The piece was choreographed by Dante Puleio, the current artistic director of the Limón Dance Company. While in New York, she was able to take company class with Limón. In addition, Ellie performed in many student, faculty, and guest artist pieces during her time at UF’s School of Theatre and Dance. In Dance 2019, she performed in the first co-ed restaging of José Limón’s 60-year-old work “The Traitor” by Dante Puleio. She has adjudicated and presented work in three of UF’s student BFA Showcases and one piece at Immerse Art Festival in Orlando. Her choreography has also won numerous awards in competition. Ellie has spent her past summers training in New York City, Toronto, and the Netherlands.
Mrs. Jessi Bruner
Mrs. Jessi grew up dancing and training in Bay County and is excited to now be joining the IDC family. While Jessi has trained in several genres of dance, Hip Hop has always been her passion. Over the years she has traveled and trained with numerous industry professionals to continue to grow in her art and stay up to date with the latest styles. During her dance career Jessi has not only been a part of award winning dances as a dancer, but has now established herself as an award winning choreographer both regionally and nationally. Jessi trains both competitive and recreational dancers, but it's all of those that come to her for their true love of dance that have her heart!
Mrs. Jessica Willows
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