meet our dance instructors

meet our
dance instructors

meet our dance instructors

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Maddy Arwood
owner/director

Maddy Arwood
owner/director

Maddy Arwood
owner/director

Maddy has been teaching dance throughout the midwest for over 15 years. Her passion for dance and teaching is apparent in every class, from contemporary to jazz, acro, and more. Maddy began dancing at the age of three and dove into the competition dance world at age ten. She taught dance throughout her college years at Kansas State University where she completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Food Science and Industry. Eager to expand her dance training, Maddy was accepted into the Broadway Dance Center Intern Program in New York City. This program allowed her to grow immensely as a dancer and choreographer and provided many performance opportunities. 


Maddy returned home to Wichita with a unique dance style and a renewed passion for teaching. She continues to bring her innovative style, creative concepts, and genuine care for her students into the classroom. Maddy trains and takes classes from incredible teachers and choreographers, such as Talia Favia, Teddy Forance, Dana Foglia, and Jaci Royal. She strives to inspire dancers to find their own style, exceed their own expectations, and take pride in their movement while supporting and encouraging those around them.


Acrobatic Arts Certified 

Progressing Ballet Technique Certified

Progressing Contemporary Technique Certified

Yoga Instructor, RYT 200 Certified

Maddy has been teaching dance throughout the midwest for over 15 years. Her passion for dance and teaching is apparent in every class, from contemporary to jazz, acro, and more. Maddy began dancing at the age of three and dove into the competition dance world at age ten. She taught dance throughout her college years at Kansas State University where she completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Food Science and Industry. Eager to expand her dance training, Maddy was accepted into the Broadway Dance Center Intern Program in New York City. This program allowed her to grow immensely as a dancer and choreographer and provided many performance opportunities. 


Maddy returned home to Wichita with a unique dance style and a renewed passion for teaching. She continues to bring her innovative style, creative concepts, and genuine care for her students into the classroom. Maddy trains and takes classes from incredible teachers and choreographers, such as Talia Favia, Teddy Forance, Dana Foglia, and Jaci Royal. She strives to inspire dancers to find their own style, exceed their own expectations, and take pride in their movement while supporting and encouraging those around them.


Acrobatic Arts Certified 

Progressing Ballet Technique Certified

Progressing Contemporary Technique Certified

Yoga Instructor, RYT 200 Certified

Maddy has been teaching dance throughout the midwest for over 15 years. Her passion for dance and teaching is apparent in every class, from contemporary to jazz, acro, and more. Maddy began dancing at the age of three and dove into the competition dance world at age ten. She taught dance throughout her college years at Kansas State University where she completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Food Science and Industry. Eager to expand her dance training, Maddy was accepted into the Broadway Dance Center Intern Program in New York City. This program allowed her to grow immensely as a dancer and choreographer and provided many performance opportunities. 


Maddy returned home to Wichita with a unique dance style and a renewed passion for teaching. She continues to bring her innovative style, creative concepts, and genuine care for her students into the classroom. Maddy trains and takes classes from incredible teachers and choreographers, such as Talia Favia, Teddy Forance, Dana Foglia, and Jaci Royal. She strives to inspire dancers to find their own style, exceed their own expectations, and take pride in their movement while supporting and encouraging those around them.


Acrobatic Arts Certified 

Progressing Ballet Technique Certified

Progressing Contemporary Technique Certified

Yoga Instructor, RYT 200 Certified

Kennedy started dancing at the age of three in ballet, jazz, and tap classes. As she progressed she trained in contemporary, pointe, musical theater, and hip hop and began dancing competitively at age eight. After high school, Kennedy attended Baker University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and continued her dance training as a member of the Baker University Dance Team. She later went on to earn a Master’s in Teaching from Wichita State University. 


Kennedy has taught various dance styles with an emphasis on musical theater. She currently choreographs for the music theater department at Cowley College in Arkansas City, KS. Her work has been seen on stage in productions such as Guys and Dolls, Young Frankenstein, and James and the Giant Peach. She enjoys working with dancers of all ages and wants to share her love of dance with anyone willing to step outside their comfort zone. 


During the day, Kennedy is a third-grade teacher and is continually creating new and innovative ways for her students to learn. Kennedy strives to create a positive dance environment where all dancers can build confidence and explore their creativity. 


Progressing Ballet Technique Certified

Kennedy started dancing at the age of three in ballet, jazz, and tap classes. As she progressed she trained in contemporary, pointe, musical theater, and hip hop and began dancing competitively at age eight. After high school, Kennedy attended Baker University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and continued her dance training as a member of the Baker University Dance Team. She later went on to earn a Master’s in Teaching from Wichita State University. 


Kennedy has taught various dance styles with an emphasis on musical theater. She currently choreographs for the music theater department at Cowley College in Arkansas City, KS. Her work has been seen on stage in productions such as Guys and Dolls, Young Frankenstein, and James and the Giant Peach. She enjoys working with dancers of all ages and wants to share her love of dance with anyone willing to step outside their comfort zone. 


During the day, Kennedy is a third-grade teacher and is continually creating new and innovative ways for her students to learn. Kennedy strives to create a positive dance environment where all dancers can build confidence and explore their creativity. 


Progressing Ballet Technique Certified

Kennedy started dancing at the age of three in ballet, jazz, and tap classes. As she progressed she trained in contemporary, pointe, musical theater, and hip hop and began dancing competitively at age eight. After high school, Kennedy attended Baker University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and continued her dance training as a member of the Baker University Dance Team. She later went on to earn a Master’s in Teaching from Wichita State University. 


Kennedy has taught various dance styles with an emphasis on musical theater. She currently choreographs for the music theater department at Cowley College in Arkansas City, KS. Her work has been seen on stage in productions such as Guys and Dolls, Young Frankenstein, and James and the Giant Peach. She enjoys working with dancers of all ages and wants to share her love of dance with anyone willing to step outside their comfort zone. 


During the day, Kennedy is a third-grade teacher and is continually creating new and innovative ways for her students to learn. Kennedy strives to create a positive dance environment where all dancers can build confidence and explore their creativity. 


Progressing Ballet Technique Certified

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kennedy beck
instructor

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instructor

kennedy beck
instructor

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Ashlynn Kelly
instructor/office assistant

Ashlynn Kelly
instructor/office assistant

Ashlynn Kelly
instructor/office assistant

Ashlynn began dancing at the age of four and has loved it ever since. She has taken many different classes throughout her dance career and has been trained in tap, jazz, pom, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, pointe, and musical theater. She started dancing competitively at eight years old and continued until she graduated high school. Her favorite styles are jazz, tap, and pom.


Ashlynn was a member of the Wichita Heights High School dance team all four years and was captain of the team for two years. After high school she attended Fort Hays State University where she continued her dance career as a member of the dance team for four years. During her last two years on the team, Ashlynn earned the role of co-captain of the Tiger Debs Dance Team. Performing on the sidelines and on the court were some of the highlights of her college experience. 


Recently graduated from Fort Hays in May of 2024, Ashlynn is excited to keep dance in her life and help others grow in their passion and love for dance.


Ashlynn began dancing at the age of four and has loved it ever since. She has taken many different classes throughout her dance career and has been trained in tap, jazz, pom, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, pointe, and musical theater. She started dancing competitively at eight years old and continued until she graduated high school. Her favorite styles are jazz, tap, and pom.


Ashlynn was a member of the Wichita Heights High School dance team all four years and was captain of the team for two years. After high school she attended Fort Hays State University where she continued her dance career as a member of the dance team for four years. During her last two years on the team, Ashlynn earned the role of co-captain of the Tiger Debs Dance Team. Performing on the sidelines and on the court were some of the highlights of her college experience. 


Recently graduated from Fort Hays in May of 2024, Ashlynn is excited to keep dance in her life and help others grow in their passion and love for dance.


Ashlynn began dancing at the age of four and has loved it ever since. She has taken many different classes throughout her dance career and has been trained in tap, jazz, pom, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, pointe, and musical theater. She started dancing competitively at eight years old and continued until she graduated high school. Her favorite styles are jazz, tap, and pom.


Ashlynn was a member of the Wichita Heights High School dance team all four years and was captain of the team for two years. After high school she attended Fort Hays State University where she continued her dance career as a member of the dance team for four years. During her last two years on the team, Ashlynn earned the role of co-captain of the Tiger Debs Dance Team. Performing on the sidelines and on the court were some of the highlights of her college experience. 


Recently graduated from Fort Hays in May of 2024, Ashlynn is excited to keep dance in her life and help others grow in their passion and love for dance.


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