Staff

At VIM, we believe dance is a transformative journey toward self-discovery. Our curriculum is designed to cultivate a positive self-image and heightened physical awareness, empowering students to master coordination while finding their unique creative voice.

We are home to a distinguished faculty of industry professionals who bring the energy of the professional stage directly into the classroom. Committed to the highest levels of pedagogical excellence, our instructors are lifelong learners who continually refine their craft through advanced certifications and global dance conferences. At VIM, we don’t just teach movement; we mentor the next generation of expressive, confident artists.

  • A red-haired woman with blue eyes and freckles, smiling at the camera, sitting on the ground in front of a light gray brick wall, wearing a black jacket over a colorful striped top and brown pants.

    Leandra Groth

    VIM Company Team Director

    Choreographer & Instructor

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  • Grace Jones Beebe

    VIM Company Team Director

    Choreographer & Instructor

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  • A smiling woman with long, wavy black hair wearing a black and gray long-sleeve shirt with text on the sleeve and a colorful logo on the chest against a white background.

    Arianne Ramirez Bruning

    VIM Company Hip Hop Director

    Choreographer & Instructor

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  • A woman with straight black hair, wearing a black sleeveless top, standing against a plain white background.

    Tea Rothier

    VIM Hip Hop Company Assistant

    Hip Hop Instructor

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  • Alvin Ramirez

    Hip Hop Instructor

    Choreographer

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  • Anthony Lofendo

    Hip Hop Instructor & Choreographer

    Industry Professional

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  • A young man with hairstyle braids and a goatee is pointing to the right while crossing his arms, wearing a white T-shirt with a graphic of a red face and black sunglasses, standing against a black background.

    Davien Holton

    Hip Hop & Improv Instructor

    Aspiring Industry Professional

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  • A person taking a selfie in front of a colorful, geometric-patterned wall, wearing a black beanie and a black t-shirt that says 'BLACK'.

    Evan Morrison

    Hip Hop Instructor

    Breakdancing

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  • Portrait of a young woman with blonde, wavy hair and light makeup, wearing a black top, against a dark background.

    Jenna Jourdan

    Dance Instructor

    Acro & Musical Theater

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  • Black and white portrait of a woman with her hair styled up, wearing a sleeveless top with a zipper, and small earrings, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

    Zipporah Wilson

    Ballet Instructor & Choreographer

    Ballet, Contemporary, & Floorbarre

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  • Andrea Koenig

    Dance Instructor

    Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, & Pilates

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  • A woman with curly hair smiling and holding her hands on her head against a white background.

    Josie Sowers

    Dance Instructor

    Various Styles

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    Meg Terchin

    Dance Instructor

    Ballroom

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  • A smiling young woman with dark hair, wearing earrings and a necklace, outdoors with trees in the background.

    Sonia Garcia

    PDA Partner

    Ballet Instructor

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  • Black and white portrait of a bald man with light-colored eyes, smiling slightly, against a dark background.

    Altin Naska

    PDA Partner

    Ballet Instructor

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  • Black and white portrait of a young woman with dark hair, wearing an off-the-shoulder top and a necklace, smiling gently at the camera.

    Olena Nalyvaiko

    PDA Partner

    Ballet Instructor

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    Brittany Amoroso

    Instructor & Choreographer

    Ballet & Contemporary

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  • A young woman with long blonde hair smiling, wearing a black sweater with white star patterns, standing in front of a white brick wall.

    Liliana Gorski

    Administrative Staff

    Receptionist

  • Young woman with long brown hair wearing a black and red volleyball jersey with the number 13 and 'Dig Town' written on it, standing against a white brick wall and smiling.

    Tessa Kot

    Administrative Staff

    Receptionist

Dancers are made, not born.