Kameron “Kam” is a Nashville native who brings a contagious energy to every dance floor. His advanced training under the industry’s top educators in a variety of styles has led him to dance for multiple music artists, perform on arena stages, and hit the big screen in motion pictures. Kam’s choreography has won multiple awards locally, regionally, and nationally. 

Re (AnnaMarie) Rabassi-Davis holds a B.A. in Ballet, M.Ed in Counseling and a M.S. in Ethics and Leadership. Having spent a year as an apprentice teacher with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Professional Division, she also completed the teacher’s training course with Jacques D ’Amboise’s National Dance Institute. She taught for 33 years with Marcia Dale Weary where she also developed the original curriculum for Pre-Ballet and Creative Movement, as well as the outreach program “Discover Dance”. 

Erin is a graduate of Millersville University where she majored in Entertainment Technology and minored in theatre. 

From the ages of 5-18, she studied all styles of dance at the Margaret McCann School of Dance in her hometown in central PA. While at college, Erin taught Jazz Dance plus co-choreographed the musicals  and stage managed several other productions for theatres in the Lancaster area. 

Ellie began her dance journey at the age of six. From the very beginning, ballet captured her heart. Under the mentorship of Miss Lori, Ellie discovered the deeper artistry and discipline of classical ballet—an experience she credits with shaping her understanding of the true essence of the art form.

Immersing herself in the scores of The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and other timeless works led her to explore classical music more deeply, enhancing both her emotional connection to dance and her interpretive skills. 

Ellie also has a degree in Hospitality Management, too.

Holly specializes in teaching Pom / Cheer &  also be teaches students in the Early Childhood program.

She grew up cheerleading and dancing from elementary through high school, and now, as a local 4th-grade school teacher and graduate of Millersville University, she brings her passion for education and movement to the center.

Outside of teaching, you’ll find Holly spending time with her husband, cuddling with her animals or trying a new baking recipe.

Erika began her training at Baltimore Ballet School, focusing on the Vaganova technique. She continued her training at Tami Gees Studio of Dance and Russian Ballet Academy of Maryland, branching out into Jazz and Contemporary. Following high school she moved to New York City to pursue a career in dance. She attended the Joffrey Ballet School’s Jazz and Contemporary program, under the direction of Angelica Stiskin, Michael Waldrop, and Bradley Shelver. Currently, she is in studies for her Pilates certification.

Emily has been dancing since the age of three and currently takes ballet, tap, and jazz classes at Dance It Forward. She is a regular performer in “The Nutcracker” and looks forward to participating each year. Emily is dedicated to inspiring a love for dance in her students by creating classes filled with energy, encouragement, and patience.

Emily holds a degree in International Business from Elizabethtown College and is currently working toward her MBA at Penn State. When she’s not dancing, Emily enjoys relaxing with her husband and their dogs, reading, and crafting.

Alyson is thrilled to be a member of the Dance it Forward staff as an instructor in the Happy Feet Early Childhood Academy. Her journey with DIF began in 2020 when she and her family fell in love with Dance It Forward's annual production of The Nutcracker. 

As a certified secondary science teacher, Alyson has always loved working with children and helping them grow. Alyson embraces all styles of dance and is passionate about nurturing creativity, confidence, and joy through movement.

Samantha is a dedicated professional, a mother of five, and an advocate for creating supportive and enriching environments for children. Her husband and herself have built a love and safe home for their biological, foster and adoptive children, including those with special needs. These experiences have strengthened her patience, empathy and resilience - qualities that transfer directly into her work as a dance educator and leader.

From a young age, she has been deeply rooted in the world of competitive dance. Samantha's  background has shaped her into an educated leader with a consistent and high standard of professionalism. She brings much creativity, discipline and enthusiasm to her students, and these qualities are reflected in their growth and success. 

Hannah started dancing at the age of nine. For her first 6 years of dance she primarily studied ballet. She then went on to study Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, and Hip Hop. During her high school years Hannah was a part of the Pine Creek Dance Collective. 

Hannah attended Messiah University where she majored in Dance and Psychology. While in college, she danced with the university dance company GiVim. Hannah studied Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Broadway Jazz, Hip Hop, Improv, Choreography, and Modern, as well as Dance History and Dance Pedagogy. 

Outside of dance, Hannah has a love for reading, music, and spending time with her husband and daughter!

Hannah is very excited to share her passion for dance, creativity, movement, and dance education.

Taylor grew up dancing competitively at Dance Dynamix. She is currently the co-captain of Towson University’s D1, 20X National Champion dance team. She specializes in college “jazz,” which often resembles lyrical/contemporary, “hip-hop,” which combines sharp and rhythmic movements, and “pom,” which showcases precision and high energy. 

Her  dancers learn and master tricks such as turns, jumps, and tumbling—skills that are often required in college tryouts along with learning a true college dance team experience.

Taylor’s passion for dance has brought her immense success!

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Marena Pérez began her formal ballet training at the prestigious Ballet de Nana Hudo. She launched her professional career with Ballet Teatro Municipal of San Juan before progressing to Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico, where she was promoted to soloist in 2002, and then joining the Balleteatro Nacional de Puerto Rico as a principal dancer in 2005.

She is celebrated for her rich classical repertoire, having danced lead roles in iconic ballets such as Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, Swan Lake, Cinderella, Don Quixote, and La Bayadère. Her artistry extends into neoclassical and contemporary works, including pieces by Balanchine, Robbins, Limón, Weber, Doller, Mendez, and others.

Daniel Sáez is a distinguished professional dancer originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, currently a principal artist with the Mauro Ballet Company of Puerto Rico.

He received rigorous classical training at the Academia de Julie Mayoral, and honed his craft through summer intensives with Eglevsky Ballet in New York, Point Park College, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.  

In addition to his performance career, Daniel teaches at the Guaynabo City Ballet School, choreographs for student showcases, and regularly serves as guest faculty at intensive programs across the U.S., including engagements with Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet and Greater York Ballet in York, PA. 

American Youth Ballet’s Artistic Director, Albert Davydov, was born in Russia and trained at the Kazan Choreographic School of Ballet. Upon graduation, he joined the Tatar State Theater of Opera and Ballet where he danced solo and principal roles and toured with the company throughout Europe and the United States.

Albert has won numerous prizes in international ballet competitions. Albert’s professional career in the United States includes principle positions with New Jersey Ballet from 2004 through 2017. His repertoire includes the Nutcracker, Coppelia, Don Quixote, Cinderella, Corsare, Paquita, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, amongst others.

Deborah is a ballet teacher, coach and choreographer. She teaches primarily in Maryland but loves traveling and meeting new students.

Her complete bio is on her website: https://www.deborahengerman.com