Molly has danced locally since 1991. She attended the Governor's School for the Arts Summer Program at the University of Richmond during high school. While there she had the opportunity to take classes with Richmond Ballet apprentices as well as several modern dance classes at VCU. As a member of the JHHS Drill/Dance team for four years, she competed in UDA competitions, earning enough ribbons to dance in London's New Year's Day Parade. Molly received a BA from the College of William and Mary, where she was active in the dance department. There she was accepted into the modern dance company, Orchesis (Greek for the art of dance), and had the opportunity to perform and choreograph several pieces as an undergraduate. At home in Winchester, she picked up dance again teaching Ballet Basics for Kids through the Winchester Parks and Rec department over the summer. She looks forward to connecting with students at Rhythm and inspiring a love of dance at any age!
Glennae has been dancing since the age of three. She was introduced to ballet, tap and jazz as a child and has continued her dance education throughout grade school and college. Glennae danced at Rhythm Studio for five years where she learned ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, acro, contemporary and pointe technique. After graduating high school in 2020, Glennae went to James Madison University where she closely studied psychology and dance. She took classes led by professional dance instructors Joyce Yagerline, Miguel Perez, Matt Pardo, Julia Vessy and many more. Glennae has been teaching dance classes for four years now and is inspired by dancers everyday to continue doing what she loves! She is excited to be a part of the team and to now teach at Rhythm Studio where she grew up!
Amber Wesner has been dancing since she was 3 years old when she took her first creative movement class. Since that time, she has also studied ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, modern, lyrical, hip hop, and gymnastics.
Prior to coming to Rhythm Studio, Amber most recently trained at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in Carlisle, PA. She has also studied dance at First Position Dance Studio (FPDS), Billy Ross Dance Techniques, the Allen Hancock College Youth Dance Program, and at Shenandoah University while completing her Doctorate of Pharmacy,
Amber’s teaching and choreography experiences include: implementing the Wellsboro Montessori Children’s Center Summer Dance Program, dance instructor for the Wellsboro Area Parks and Recreation Dance Program, and dance teacher at First Position Dance Studio.
Amber was a founding member of the Physical Arts Alliance at FPDS, has performed at Disney World during the “Disney Performing Arts Days,” and was a member of the Attitudes Dance Company. She has danced competitively at StarQuest International, “On Stage” America, and the NYC Dance Alliance. She has also completed the Curtain Call Summer Dance Program in New York City.
During class, Amber’s focus is on technique, quality of movement, and musicality. She is excited to share her passion for dance with the students of Rhythm Studio!
Cece has been a lover of dance and music since she was young. Being a part of talent shows and assemblies with routines in elementary and middle school. She was a part of color guard and her high school's hip hop crew. Although she was studying to be a nurse at Shenandoah University, she took the opportunity to take a fundamentals of ballet class. She started a color guard group at Shenandoah University from 2017-2020 that competed in KIDA and won first place in their division. Dance and performance has always been a part of her life no matter where she is or what she is doing. She hopes to share her love and passion for dance!
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54 South Loudoun Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601, United States