Young Artist Intensive

Her dance journey began at Machita Dance Company in Port Allen, LA, where she transitioned from student to teacher. She toured with Tremaine Dance Conventions and Competitions from 2013-2017. In 2019, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, earning several prestigious scholarships. Her passion for dance has led her worldwide, from studying in South Korea and Germany to performing with renowned companies in Las Vegas and Chicago, including Cirque du Soleil and the Martha Graham Dance Company. Molly's teaching philosophy centers on confidence and authenticity, ensuring all dancers feel supported and empowered in her classes. Throughout her career, Molly has had the opportunity to work with artists including: James Jeon (Korea National Sport University), Ari Mayzick (Martha Graham Dance Company), Louis Kavouras (Erick Hawkins Dance Company), Taylor Bradley (Cirque du Soleil), Alex Yonkovich (Cirque du Soleil), Allison Burke (Cirque du Soleil), Miguel Perez (Giordano Dance Company), Annie Franklin (Archangels Chicago), Jimmy Weeden (Organized Chaos), James Gregg (Rubberband Dance), Jessica Deahr(Chicago Dance Crash), Daniel Williams (Purus Motus), Katy Tate (creative producer), Joe Tremaine & Faculty, and more.

Gracie learned to walk in the halls of the Edmonton School of Ballet while her older sister took lessons. She would sneak into classes and had to be carried out while screaming, “Dance!” When she finally turned 3, she officially began her training. At 9 years old, Gracie was invited to join ESB Pre-professional Preparatory Program. At 12, she attended Vimy Ridge Academy, which partners with the ESB Pre-professional program. There, she studied classical ballet syllabi and repertoire, as well as modern, lyrical, and jazz. While she enjoys all styles of dance, she is a true bunhead at heart.

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During her time at ESB, Gracie performed with the Edmonton Festival Ballet Company, dancing a variety of featured and solo roles. One of her favorites was the lead role of “Cat” in the company’s original production of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, along with presenting her own piece of choreography. During the summers, she attended intensives with Alberta Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and Ballet Austin. She has also taken master classes from Alberta Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Goh Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Edmonton City Ballet, and Cecchetti Society of Canada.

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Gracie’s love of teaching led her to complete her Teacher Assistant Training at ESB in 2015. After graduating, she moved to Texas, where she taught ballet to all ages at Arabesque Studio of Dance. After getting married, Gracie and her husband relocated to Beaufort, where she taught Senior Ballet in both recreational and competitive programs at Alliance Dance Academy and Derrick Ballet Conservatory. Gracie and her husband are now happy to call Texas home.

Ms. Kayli began her dance journey at the age of two, training in ballet, jazz, tap, and twirling. By the age of five, she entered the competitive world, earning numerous accolades across a wide range of dance and baton styles. Some of her most notable accomplishments include being named the 2021 AAU Junior Olympic Collegiate Baton Twirling Bronze Medalist, 2021 Texas Collegiate Champion, 2019 USTA Texas State Solo Grand Champion, 2019 National Beginner 2-Baton Champion, and 2018 NBTA World-Open Beginner Solo Champion.

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Driven by her passion for both arts and education, Ms. Kayli earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Minor in Educational Studies from the University of Florida. Her studies focused not only on instructional techniques, but also on the science of motor skill development and injury prevention—an approach she brings into every class she teaches.

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Ms. Kayli currently serves as VM Company & Acro Director, Instructor, and Accounts/PR Executive, with over 8 years of teaching experience and a lifelong love for the arts. Since graduating, she has continued to grow as both an educator and choreographer. Her students have earned scholarships and top placements at nationally recognized conventions/competitions, including Revel Dance Convention, Rainbow National Dance Competition, Guidance, 8 National Dance Competition, and more.

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She is committed to ongoing professional development and continues to train with top industry educators such as Rhee Gold, Jackie Sleight, Richard Elszy, Godfrey Method, Acrobatic Arts, Drew Burgess, and more. Ms. Kayli is passionate about empowering dancers with strong technical foundations, performance confidence, and a joy for movement that lasts a lifetime.

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Her training began in Mexico City under Paloma Zepeda Novelo's guidance, initially in the Cuban technique and subsequently transitioning to the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D) program. With a foundation in classical ballet and proficiency in various dance forms, including Modern, Contemporary, and Flamenco, Holda brings a diverse range of expertise to our intensive. Her extensive training is under esteemed Master Teachers such as Laura Alonso, John Magnus, Thom Clower, Jennifer Mabus, Firat Özsoy, and choreographers who have equipped her with invaluable insights into the art of dance, making her a great asset to our program.