Alumni

Our alumni here at Artistry in Motion, are a testament of the quality of our dance programs. From seasoned dance instructors to inspiring performers, our graduates have flourished to become iconic dancers. Explore their stories, achievements and growth.

Anna Onishi
Hip Hop & Children's Faculty
Anna Onishi hails from Lake Oswego, Oregon and has lived in the Portland area her whole life. She started dancing at a young age at a local studio and trained…
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Kate Wilson
Children's Faculty
Kate Wilson has been part of the AIM family for almost ten years, where she has danced and competed with the team.  Throughout her time in the competitive space, she…
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Melissa Scholten
Ballet Faculty/Adult Program
Melissa Scholten has been dancing for over 40 years and teaching dance for over 20 years.  She took mostly ballet as a young student, dancing in a Regional Dance America…
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Ryan Maw
Guest Master Faculty: Tap/Hip Hop/Industry Film 
Ryan Maw is a professional tap dancer/choreographer that has been a part of choreography teams on movies for Netflix, Paramount Plus, and Disney Plus. Since the young age of 13,…
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Christina Wladimirov
Guest Master Faculty/Lyrical/Jazz/Choreographer
Christina Wladimirov is both a teacher and choreographer, dedicating over twenty-seven years to sharing her passion and love for dance with her students. As a former professional dancer, she firmly…
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Cassandra Pianetta
Guest Faculty Yoga/Ballet/Cheer
Cassandra Pianetta is a dancer, yoga instructor, singer, and mental health therapist currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Cassandra has more than 27 years of experience in dance…
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Cassandra Pianetta
Guest Faculty Yoga/Ballet/Cheer
Cassandra Pianetta is a dancer, yoga instructor, singer, and mental health therapist currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Cassandra has more than 27 years of experience in dance…
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Lexi Dysart
Guest Master Faculty/Contemporary/Choreographer
Lexi Dysart is a versatile and accomplished dancer who has trained extensively in various styles, with a specialization in Contemporary and Improvisation. Her diverse training background includes institutions such as…
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Rachel Hopkins
Resident Master Faculty/Contemporary/Musical Theatre/Choreographer
Rachel Hopkins Faculty/Choreographer: Contemporary/Musical Theatre/Strength Training/and More Rachael Hopkins Rockwell is a Central Florida native, who grew up dancing and competing in the competition and convention circuit. She trained extensively…
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Piper Adams
Competition Assistant & Instructor: Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap
Piper Adams is a Spokane native who has been dancing locally for 18 years. She is on faculty as a teacher, choreographer, and competition assistant. Piper is cross trained in…
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Sarah Glesk
Ballet Faculty
Sarah Glesk is a dancer, choreographer, and dance educator from Spokane, WA. She has been teaching at Artistry in Motion since 2015 and is currently a dance adjunct faculty member…
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Sarah Bollig Dorn
Ballet Faculty/Adult Program
Sarah Bollig Dorn started dance classes in kindergarten when her parents decided it was their best shot at working out all her little kid energy. She grew up in Kansas,…
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