Instructors

Our Instructors

Ms. Ashley & Ms. Alyssa

STUDIO OWNERS

Owners, Ms Ashley & Ms Alyssa, bring over 25 years of experience to their students. Together they have a proven track record of competitive excellence. Their work has won numerous choreography awards and has achieved both Regional & National Overall High Scores for multiple routines across many genres. Through their instruction, dancers have qualified for National competitions, won scholarships and have brought home Nationals Titles. Ms Ashley and Alyssa opened Premier Dance Company to bring exemplary instruction to their students.

Miss Mia

Miss Mia has a lengthy dance experience and began training at Premier Dance her freshman year of high school. She is a graduate from Michigan State University in Elementary Education. Miss Mia was a long standing assistant at Premier and in 2021 she took over the PDC Hip Hop Program, where she has led the teams to top scores and runner up at HOF Nationals.

MS. Liz

Ms Liz An East Lansing MI native. Elizabeth Williams began her ballet training at the age of three with Theda Assiff. Ms. Assiff sent her to Interlochen Music Arts Camp, master classes and auditions for local companies. Upon graduation Miss Liz went to Hartford Ballet to train for her dance teacher certificate. From there she started teaching localled, sll the while performing with the Lansing Ballet Co. In 1992 Miss Liz opened her own school “Elizabeth Williams School of Dance” in Williamston Mi. Her students attended many professional workshops and received scholarships. Some have opened their own schools or went on to a professional career.

Miss Emily

Miss Emily has been competing since the age of 6 at The Studio in South Lyon. Miss Emily trained and assisted classes at Noretta Dunworth School of Dance, where at The Dance Awards they earned a spot as the Top Five Studios of the Year. She has trained in various styles: Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Lyrical, Ballroom, Hip Hop, & Tap. Miss Emily recently graduated from GVSU, a 4 year Alum of the Nationally recognized Grand Valley Dance Team. During her time with PDC, Miss Emily’s choreography has won multiple awards and special recognition.

Ms. Hanna

Miss Hanna has been dancing for 20 years and has competed for 18 years at both a regional and national level. During her college career she was a four-year varsity letter winner on the Michigan State University Dance Team. Throughout her four years, Miss Hanna had the ability to travel around the country to cheer and support Michigan State University Athletics. Miss Hanna also attended UDA camps and competitions, and was a captain of the 2015-2016 UDA Jazz National Team.

Miss Hanna is trained in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Acrobatics. Miss Hanna has taken classes at various prestigious institutions, including the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles California. Miss Hanna graduated with from The Michigan State University College of Law and practices in Michigan.

Ms. Jessica

Ms Jessica is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and utilizes her extensive training in biomechanics and kinesiology to teach technique and facilitate safe spotting in Acro. Ms Jessica trained at Bohaty’s School of Dance in Acro, Ballet, Tap & Jazz! Ms Jessica is a certified Acrobatic Arts instructor and is passionate about helping our dancers achieve their goals safely!

Miss Bella

Miss Bella is an alum of PDC and is currently studying Law at MSU. Miss Bella has been dancing since she was 4 years and competed since she was 9. During her time at PDC Miss Bella often assisted classes and trained in multiple styles. She is passionate about dancer development and has a deep love for sharing tap with her dancers!

Miss Ashley

Miss Ashley is from outside of Philadelphia and is attending Michigan State. Growing up as a competitive dancer, Miss Ashley trained in a variety of styles and had the opportunity to learn from world renowned choreographers through intensives such as CLI Conservatory, conventions, and has received numerous high placing awards and recognitions. Miss Ashley then fell in love with teaching dance to others and creating art of her own through movement. She makes an effort to make sure every student feels seen and safe to express themselves.

Ms. Olivia

Ms Olivia has been teaching with PDC since the very beginning. Ms Olivia danced at Performer’s Edge Dance Theatre in Carmel, IN for 12 years training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, and Musical Theater among other styles. She graduated from MSU in 2017 with her degree in Mechanical Engineering. While attending MSU, Ms Olivia was a member of and Ballet teacher for MSU’s dance performance group. Ms Olivia is currently on leave from the studio, while she is working aboard in Japan!

Miss Maeve

Miss Maeve is a PDC Alum and has danced with Premier since our start in 2015. Miss Maeve has competed throughout her dance career and as won many top spots and National Titles. Most recently, her Duet was named the 2023 Groove National Champion. She is also certified to teach PBT- Progressive Ballet Technique (a revolutionary program for ballet teachers and students). Miss Maeve specializes in Technique, Contemporary, Jazz and Lyrical.

Miss Ainsley

Growing up Miss Ainsley was an All Star dancer where she obtained numerous UDA All Star titles, as well as three gold medals at The USASF Dance Worlds! While in High School, Miss Ainsley attended Dakota High School and while on Dakota Dance she received a gold medal in Varsity Pom at DTU nationals as well as a silver medal in Varsity Jazz. Miss Ainsley is a current member of the Michigan State Dance Team, entering her third year with the program!! She is currently a student a Michigan State University. Having grown up dancing competitively, she loves sharing this passion with PDC!!

Miss Paige

Miss Paige is a current member of the Michigan State University Dance Team and will be entering her junior year, majoring in Human Biology with aspirations to pursue a career in optometry. She began dancing at the age of three and trained at a local studio in Rockford, Michigan, where she also participated on her high school dance team. Paige has a strong background in both dancing and teaching various styles, including jazz, lyrical, ballet, and hip-hop. With years of competitive dance experience, she is passionate about sharing her love for dance with PDC!

Miss Anna

Miss Anna is a PDC Alum that is currently attending Michigan State University. She is a former member of the MSU Elite Dance Team, where she performed at various events on campus. Outside of dance, Miss Anna is pursuing her degree in Education- she also has her hand in helping with PDC’s social media and branding! This season, Miss Anna is a versatile dance instructor, working across a variety of styles and age groups!

mISS Maddie

Miss Maddie grew up in Rochester Hills, Michigan where she competitively danced and trained in a variety of styles for 13 years. She toured with LA Dance Magic’s Company and Pro-Track for 4 years while assisting alongside well known choreographers within the industry.

Currently, Miss Maddie is going into her Senior year on the Michigan State University Dance Team where she performs on game days, competes, and choreographs for the program. She is working to pursue a major in kinesiology and a minor in business. Miss Maddie has worked closely with many studios and dance teams throughout Michigan. She is a professional choreographer and Offseason faculty member with Tribe 99. Miss Maddie is extremely passionate about dance and wants to continue helping kids find their love for the sport and the artistry within in!

mISS Cayley

Miss Cayley is a PDC Alum that is currently pursuing a degree in Physiology with a minor in business at Michigan State University. She is a member of the Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program, where she is preparing for a future career medicine. Last year she assisted Ms. Jessica in Acro and helped instruct many other PDC classes as a substitute. Miss Cayley is super excited to fully step into this new role and share her love of dance at PDC!

mR. JESSE

Mr. Jesse is currently the Artistic Director of CBT and shares his time with us at Premier Dance. Mr. Jesse graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Arts in dance. While at school, Mr. Jesse choreographed and lead a non-profit dance organization called Momentum. Before GVSU, Jesse danced for eight years with Children’s Ballet Theatre of Michigan (CBT). After graduation, Jesse danced two seasons with Inaside Chicago Dance as a Performing Apprentice. As well, he danced the Nutcracker with Schaumburg Dance Ensemble for two seasons, danced in Thodos’ New Dances Series, and performed with Alliance Dance Company. In New York, Jesse worked with Shawn Bible Dance Co, Arch Contemporary Ballet, Jonathan Lassiter Co, and Judi Jaekel & Dancers. Jesse taught and trained with students both in Chicago at several different studios and in New York at Art’s House School of Dance & Fine Arts.

This past year with Premier Dance Company has been such an incredible year. My Dancer has been loved, supported, welcomed, challenged, and embraced by every single teacher and family. PDC is truly the most genuine and incredible place and we wish we could have found them sooner. – DANCE PARENT