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Charlotte Zieman

Charlotte is not only an accomplished dancer but a talented choreographer and skilled teacher as well. Charlotte teaches our Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, and Ballet classes for levels 3-5. She has been an instructor at From the Heart Music and Dance for over five years now.

Charlotte has been taking dance for 14 years and is currently at the advanced level. Accomplished in several dance styles including Jazz, Modern/Contemporary, Tap, Ballet, and Hip Hop, she says that her favorite style is Modern. She has been in the Nutcracker Ballet many times, and has been in Dance Competitions where she has been awarded a High Silver.

Carrington Rios

For many years, Carrington has been deeply involved with dancing. Her dance journey started when she were very young, and since then, she's worked hard to get better and better. She has studied various kinds of dance, from the classic ballet to more modern styles like hip-hop. As a dance teacher, she's helped many students learn to dance, sharing her knowledge and love for dancing. Carrington is currently teaching ballet and contemporary. She embodies dedication, creativity, and passion for teaching others how to dance and have fun doing it.

Achmed Valk

Not only is Achmed an excellent and experienced ballet instructor, he is also a fitness instructor, professional trainer and massage therapist. We feel very fortunate to have him teach our advanced ballet students.

To learn more about Achmed, who is currently on the Board of Directors with the Sedona Chamber Ballet, please go to the following link:http://www.sedonachamberballet.org/education--training.html

Shalane Moore

Shalane, owner and creative director of From the Heart Music and Dance, is a dynamic force behind the dance movement in the Verde Valley. She has been dancing and designing choreography for over 22 years. At the early age of 12, she helped dancers with their routines in school talent shows and assisted with the choreography used in school musical productions.

Shalane's favorite dance style is Hip-Hop. She has also studied ballet, jazz and modern while attending Southern Utah University. Her dance training continued through her early adult years with many different choreographers, where she continued to learn and develop in a variety of dance styles.

Shalane expects a lot from her dancers including hard work, dedication, respect for self and others. She encourages a love of dance through her teaching techniques and enthusiasm. Believing that hard work and dedication are a vital part of a dancers life, she helps her dancers increase in their skill level while also helping them know that it is still okay to not be perfect. Her philosophy is that dance is a way for self-expression and should be allowed to grow in a positive and supportive environment.

Miss Laina

Laina is the teacher for the level 1 classes. She loves to sing with the students as they explore music and how to dance. She has been a music teacher for many years and a dance teacher at From the Heart Music and Dance for four years. She is also the teacher for the From the Heart Voices and Minis.

Miss Kayden

Kayden is a young dance teacher who's been teaching for three years. Jazz is her favorite style. She started dancing when she was young and quickly fell in love with it. Now, she teaches others how to dance with a lot of energy and excitement. Her students really like her because she makes dancing fun and easy to understand. Kayden is a great role model for anyone who wants to learn to dance, and she's just getting started on her journey as a dance teacher. There are lots of exciting things ahead for her!

Teacher Assistants

From the Heart also offers students the chance to gain experience through a teachers assistant program. Here they learn about leading a class, arranging choreography, and the ins and outs of preparing for a performance. Our current TAs help out the younger students of various levels.

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