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WELCOME TO IGNITE
IGNITE Dance & Yoga offers movement classes to all ages and abilities. IGNITE is the premiere studio in Snoqualmie Valley and Carnation, offering the highest level of dance and yoga education in the most supportive and positive environment
OUR LOCATIONS
Welcome to our studios located in the heart of North Bend and Carnation, WA.
NORTH BEND
472 East North Bend Way
North Bend, WA 98045
(425) 292-9880
info@ignitedanceandyoga.com
Looking to Advance Your Technique?
with Miss Alisa for Intermediate & Advanced Dancers
8-Class Ballet Series
FRIDAYS, MARCH 7TH - MAY 16TH, 2025
TEEN| ELITE | SELECT - 1:30PM -3:00PM
PETITE | TWEEN | JUNIOR - 3:00PM - 4:30PM
8 SESSIONS FOR $180
AT IGNITE DANCE & YOGA NORTH BEND
REGISTER BY MARCH 7TH
Ready to refine your ballet technique? This is your chance! Miss Alisa is back from her European audition tour and offering an exclusive 8-class ballet series from March through May. These classes are scheduled around competition and convention dates, so you won’t have to miss a thing!
WE OFFER
With an emphasis on community, we promote artistry and athleticism to foster individual growth through recreational dance and yoga classes for movers of all ages.
RECREATIONAL DANCE
Recreational Dance in Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, and/or Hip-Hop routines.
DANCE TEAM
Compete in regional dance competitions in Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, and/or Hip-Hop routines.
ADULT YOGA & DANCE
Adult Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle Yoga, YogaStrong, Barre Fusion and Dance classes.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Let us host your Birthday party with your choice of fun, engaging instruction - Dance, Art or Creative
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - SPARK & KID'S NIGHT OUT
An Early Childhood Enrichment Program for Ages 2.5 - 6.
DANCE CAMP
Dance Camps offer an exciting experience for young dancers ages 3 -5 and 6 - 11! Join us for dancing, singing, acting, arts & crafts, memory book creations and more.
SPACE RENTAL
IGNITE’S 5 spacious studios are available for hourly and daily rental.
UPCOMING EVENTS
We host Dance Family Days, Yoga Events & Workshops and much more throughout the year.
PRIVATE DANCE & YOGA LESSON.
For Youth and Adults.
Visit your local studio to learn more about what we offer!
OUR DANCERS
IGNITE Dance & Yoga was to become a place that people of all ages and all abilities could thrive, feeling supported and challenged in a safe and loving environment.
MEET OUR TEAM
At IGNITE we are family. Our instructors are highly experienced in their respective fields coming from a range of backgrounds and provide vast knowledge in the areas they teach. We are thrilled to have such a talented staff mentoring our students.
KATIE BLACK
Owner of IGNITE Dance & Yoga North Bend & Carnation
With 23 years of teaching experience, and ten years working as a professional dancer, Katie’s career in dance has taken her all over the world. In 2010, local families urged Katie to open her own studio locally, and put down roots. With tremendous support of the Snoqualmie Valley community, friends, and family, IGNITE opened and is now celebrating its 13th season! Katie is ecstatic to be partnering with Co-Director and long time friend Brittany Mains in opening IGNITE Dance Carnation in March of 2023!
Katie’s passion for dance grew from her gymnastics background, into training in all styles of dance, voice, and acting, also sparking her interest in yoga, in which she became certified through 8 Limbs Yoga Center and Yoga Alliance. Her professional work highlights include dancer and aerialist for Holland America - Dance Captain and Company Manager, Assistant Choreographer to Patti Columbo and John Charron, Assistant Casting Director - Stiletto Entertainment, dancer with Lionel Richie at the Wynn Hotel opening in Las Vegas, dancer and vocalist in “42nd Street”, dancer and gymnast with Doucette Entertainment, National Dance Competition Adjudicator, and Master Class Instructor/Choreographer. Katie has been recognized nationally for her choreography through the Industry Dance Awards and national competitions, as well as local acknowledgement for excellence in teaching. She is also proud to be serving as a board member for the Washington State Dance Studio Owners Coalition.
Katie is grateful for her incredible IGNITE staff and families that she has gotten to know as her own over the last 13 years, and IGNITE couldn’t exist without! She is thrilled to be sharing her passion for dance and life with her two daughters and husband, whose support she is forever grateful. Katie hopes to continue inspiring passion and strength for all students to follow their dreams, and make a positive difference!
With 23 years of teaching experience, and ten years working as a professional dancer, Katie’s career in dance has taken her all over the world. In 2010, local families urged Katie to open her own studio locally, and put down roots. With tremendous support of the Snoqualmie Valley community, friends, and family, IGNITE opened and is now celebrating its 13th season! Katie is ecstatic to be partnering with Co-Director and long time friend Brittany Mains in opening IGNITE Dance Carnation in March of 2023!
Katie’s passion for dance grew from her gymnastics background, into training in all styles of dance, voice, and acting, also sparking her interest in yoga, in which she became certified through 8 Limbs Yoga Center and Yoga Alliance. Her professional work highlights include dancer and aerialist for Holland America - Dance Captain and Company Manager, Assistant Choreographer to Patti Columbo and John Charron, Assistant Casting Director - Stiletto Entertainment, dancer with Lionel Richie at the Wynn Hotel opening in Las Vegas, dancer and vocalist in “42nd Street”, dancer and gymnast with Doucette Entertainment, National Dance Competition Adjudicator, and Master Class Instructor/Choreographer. Katie has been recognized nationally for her choreography through the Industry Dance Awards and national competitions, as well as local acknowledgement for excellence in teaching. She is also proud to be serving as a board member for the Washington State Dance Studio Owners Coalition.
Katie is grateful for her incredible IGNITE staff and families that she has gotten to know as her own over the last 13 years, and IGNITE couldn’t exist without! She is thrilled to be sharing her passion for dance and life with her two daughters and husband, whose support she is forever grateful. Katie hopes to continue inspiring passion and strength for all students to follow their dreams, and make a positive difference!
PAMELA ALLEN
IGNITE Dance Team Co-Director | Carnation Studio Manager | Yoga Instructor
Pamela Allen is a Pacific Northwest native and accomplished dancer, teacher and choreographer. Pamela has a lengthy career of teaching that includes titles such as Artistic Director of Synergy Performing Company, Owner/Director of Turning Pointe Dance Academy, serving as the director of the Tri-Cities Dance Association, choreographer/instructor for Universal Dance Association, department head for the ballet, tap, and jazz departments, guest choreographer for the Academy of Children’s Theater, The Tri-Cities Juneteenth Pageant and many more. Pamela has also been a guest speaker across the Pacific Northwest and West Coast on dance choreography, technique, and dance program development. Pamela is one of the original Co-Founders of Beat BangerZ founded in 2010 in Portland Oregon. As a co-founder and member of Beat BangerZ, Pamela has choreographed and performed internationally, sharing her passion for the percussive art form of tap. In 2015 Pamela co-founded the non profit organization, Portland Tap Alliance. This organization supported and funded the rebirth of the legendary Portland Tap Dance Festival and partnered with other artistic based non profit organizations to promote the arts. Pamela continues working to create opportunities to expose the communities of the Pacific Northwest to the tap art form and support talented artists who continue to do the same. Pamela is known for giving fun, inspirational and technique building classes.
Pamela’s passion for the visual arts has opened a path for expanding her knowledge in Yoga. As a student of yoga for over 20 years, she began her practice with Bikram yoga for the first 10 years then went on to study a variety of yoga teachings. In 2018 through YogaBody Yoga Teachers College, Pamela became a certified Yoga Trapeze instructor which is the leading inversion and suspension trainer world wide. Pamela is continuing her yoga certification with a special focus on Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyangar, hot Yoga and gravity yoga. Pamela has donated much of her time and choreography to other nonprofit organizations in the community furthering the exposure of dance and yoga education of the youth.
Pamela Allen is a Pacific Northwest native and accomplished dancer, teacher and choreographer. Pamela has a lengthy career of teaching that includes titles such as Artistic Director of Synergy Performing Company, Owner/Director of Turning Pointe Dance Academy, serving as the director of the Tri-Cities Dance Association, choreographer/instructor for Universal Dance Association, department head for the ballet, tap, and jazz departments, guest choreographer for the Academy of Children’s Theater, The Tri-Cities Juneteenth Pageant and many more. Pamela has also been a guest speaker across the Pacific Northwest and West Coast on dance choreography, technique, and dance program development. Pamela is one of the original Co-Founders of Beat BangerZ founded in 2010 in Portland Oregon. As a co-founder and member of Beat BangerZ, Pamela has choreographed and performed internationally, sharing her passion for the percussive art form of tap. In 2015 Pamela co-founded the non profit organization, Portland Tap Alliance. This organization supported and funded the rebirth of the legendary Portland Tap Dance Festival and partnered with other artistic based non profit organizations to promote the arts. Pamela continues working to create opportunities to expose the communities of the Pacific Northwest to the tap art form and support talented artists who continue to do the same. Pamela is known for giving fun, inspirational and technique building classes.
Pamela’s passion for the visual arts has opened a path for expanding her knowledge in Yoga. As a student of yoga for over 20 years, she began her practice with Bikram yoga for the first 10 years then went on to study a variety of yoga teachings. In 2018 through YogaBody Yoga Teachers College, Pamela became a certified Yoga Trapeze instructor which is the leading inversion and suspension trainer world wide. Pamela is continuing her yoga certification with a special focus on Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyangar, hot Yoga and gravity yoga. Pamela has donated much of her time and choreography to other nonprofit organizations in the community furthering the exposure of dance and yoga education of the youth.
CODY HANSEN
Operations Manager | Hip Hop Instructor
LISA WIESS
IGNITE North Bend Studio Manager
HEIDI DICKINSON
IGNITE Adult Yoga & Dance Manager | Front Desk
JESSICA AMANS
Dance Instructor
Jessica found her love for dance throughout her 8 years of competitive cheer. At age 15, she found herself searching for something more. When IGNITE opened, Jessica’s knowledge of dance was focused only on Hip Hop. With the help and influence of her instructors, that knowledge expanded to all different styles of dance. She has competed in many styles, including Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Jessica is currently sharing with others her love and passion for dance by teaching all different ages of Hip Hop. She is also the manager, and a choreographer for the IGNITE competition team. She loves being involved with the kid’s growth, and feels incredibly lucky to be a part of the IGNITE family.
Jessica found her love for dance throughout her 8 years of competitive cheer. At age 15, she found herself searching for something more. When IGNITE opened, Jessica’s knowledge of dance was focused only on Hip Hop. With the help and influence of her instructors, that knowledge expanded to all different styles of dance. She has competed in many styles, including Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Jessica is currently sharing with others her love and passion for dance by teaching all different ages of Hip Hop. She is also the manager, and a choreographer for the IGNITE competition team. She loves being involved with the kid’s growth, and feels incredibly lucky to be a part of the IGNITE family.
JESSICA TURCIOUS
Dance Instructor
Jessica Turcios, originally from Edgewood, Washington, started dancing at the age of three. She later became a teacher, choreographer, and performer who trained in various styles. After much hard work and dedication, under the guidance of Deborah Hays, Jessica was awarded the lead role in the ballet, Cinderella. Jessica studied dance at Loyola Marymount University under the direction of choreographers Rosalynde LeBlanc Loo, Telka Kostek, Mark Tomasic, Denise Leitner, Jason Myhre, and Paige Porter. She has also had the privilege of working closely with and performing works by Lillian Barbeito, Co-Artistic Director of the LA based company BODYTRAFFIC. Jessica graduated LMU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and a Minor in Business. After graduating she had the opportunity to teach and perform at several studios in Folsom, California. She is now newly certified in Progressing Ballet Technique and is currently teaching back in her home state of Washington.
Jessica Turcios, originally from Edgewood, Washington, started dancing at the age of three. She later became a teacher, choreographer, and performer who trained in various styles. After much hard work and dedication, under the guidance of Deborah Hays, Jessica was awarded the lead role in the ballet, Cinderella. Jessica studied dance at Loyola Marymount University under the direction of choreographers Rosalynde LeBlanc Loo, Telka Kostek, Mark Tomasic, Denise Leitner, Jason Myhre, and Paige Porter. She has also had the privilege of working closely with and performing works by Lillian Barbeito, Co-Artistic Director of the LA based company BODYTRAFFIC. Jessica graduated LMU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and a Minor in Business. After graduating she had the opportunity to teach and perform at several studios in Folsom, California. She is now newly certified in Progressing Ballet Technique and is currently teaching back in her home state of Washington.
ANGIE ABABURKO
Youth & Adult Dance & Barre Fusion Instructor
I began my dance adventure in Port Angeles, WA studying Ballet, Gymnastics and Cheer at the age of 5 and through my youth. I continued to dance through high school being a part of the Rider Angels Dance Team which focused on Jazz and Modern dance styles. Moving to the Seattle area I furthered my dance studies and eventually became a part of a Contemporary Performing Company. Dance has healed my life in many ways and my passion is to teach people to learn how to use dance to create happiness in their everyday lives. My goal is to make everybody feel welcomed and free in my classes to express and truly find themselves. In my free time aside from dancing I consider myself somewhat of a movie nerd and enjoy spending time with family and friends, and of course my 3 cats. When weather and time allows it I love being on the Peninsula in the woods or near the ocean in California.
I began my dance adventure in Port Angeles, WA studying Ballet, Gymnastics and Cheer at the age of 5 and through my youth. I continued to dance through high school being a part of the Rider Angels Dance Team which focused on Jazz and Modern dance styles. Moving to the Seattle area I furthered my dance studies and eventually became a part of a Contemporary Performing Company. Dance has healed my life in many ways and my passion is to teach people to learn how to use dance to create happiness in their everyday lives. My goal is to make everybody feel welcomed and free in my classes to express and truly find themselves. In my free time aside from dancing I consider myself somewhat of a movie nerd and enjoy spending time with family and friends, and of course my 3 cats. When weather and time allows it I love being on the Peninsula in the woods or near the ocean in California.
PARKER WIESS
Dance Instructor
JULIE WENDLETON
Front Desk
ANNE GRANDERSON
Front Desk
KELLY LORANGER
Tumbling Coach
Born and raised in Preston/Issaquah. For a Christmas gift when I was 6 years old, I was given gymnastics lessons and dance lessons from my grandma. After 1 month of doing both, I was told to chose between the two, so I chose gymnastics. I was a competitive gymnast for 12 years. Assistant gymnastics coach at Issaquah High for 7 years. Currently in the middle of year 9 at Mount Si high school as the head gymnastics coach. My husband and I moved out into North Bend 10 years ago. We have 3 kids, Jacoby (8), Paxton (5), Alani (3). I'm excited to be back helping out the Acro program at Ignite once again!
Born and raised in Preston/Issaquah. For a Christmas gift when I was 6 years old, I was given gymnastics lessons and dance lessons from my grandma. After 1 month of doing both, I was told to chose between the two, so I chose gymnastics. I was a competitive gymnast for 12 years. Assistant gymnastics coach at Issaquah High for 7 years. Currently in the middle of year 9 at Mount Si high school as the head gymnastics coach. My husband and I moved out into North Bend 10 years ago. We have 3 kids, Jacoby (8), Paxton (5), Alani (3). I'm excited to be back helping out the Acro program at Ignite once again!
HEATHER IRELAND
Tumbling Coach
Growing up in a small town, I developed a love for movement early, training in ballet, jazz, and hip hop while also excelling as a competitive ice skater, gymnast, and cheerleader. I cheered for the University of Washington and the Seahawks, gaining a wealth of experience in performance and athleticism. Currently, I teach in the Snoqualmie School District and am a proud mom of three girls who dance at our studio. I wholeheartedly believe in our studio’s vision and am passionate about helping your kiddos grow, thrive, and shine as athletes and humans!
Growing up in a small town, I developed a love for movement early, training in ballet, jazz, and hip hop while also excelling as a competitive ice skater, gymnast, and cheerleader. I cheered for the University of Washington and the Seahawks, gaining a wealth of experience in performance and athleticism. Currently, I teach in the Snoqualmie School District and am a proud mom of three girls who dance at our studio. I wholeheartedly believe in our studio’s vision and am passionate about helping your kiddos grow, thrive, and shine as athletes and humans!
ALISA NISHANOVA
Ballet Teacher
Education
Ballet West Scotland: BA (Hons) in Professional Dance (Classical Focus)
Northern Ballet School: Classical Focus
International Ballet Academy: Professional Division Program
Work Experience
Company Class Teacher & Rehearsal Director (2023–2024): Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine
Summer Intensive Guest Instructor (Summer 2023): International Ballet Academy, Bellevue
Ballet, Pointe, & Repertoire Instructor (2020–2021): Accolades Movement Project, Bellevue
Guest Teacher (2020): London Ballet Classes, London
Ballet Instructor (2016–2017): Dance Premier, Issaquah
Private Ballet Coach (2016–Present)
Skills
Trilingual: English, Russian, and Armenian
Expertise in classical ballet
Individualized student engagement and rapport-building
Creating a disciplined, positive class environment
Detail-oriented with a focus on improvement
Education
Ballet West Scotland: BA (Hons) in Professional Dance (Classical Focus)
Northern Ballet School: Classical Focus
International Ballet Academy: Professional Division Program
Work Experience
Company Class Teacher & Rehearsal Director (2023–2024): Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine
Summer Intensive Guest Instructor (Summer 2023): International Ballet Academy, Bellevue
Ballet, Pointe, & Repertoire Instructor (2020–2021): Accolades Movement Project, Bellevue
Guest Teacher (2020): London Ballet Classes, London
Ballet Instructor (2016–2017): Dance Premier, Issaquah
Private Ballet Coach (2016–Present)
Skills
Trilingual: English, Russian, and Armenian
Expertise in classical ballet
Individualized student engagement and rapport-building
Creating a disciplined, positive class environment
Detail-oriented with a focus on improvement
MICHAELA CROWN
Ballet Teacher
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals Bachelors of Science in Applied Human Biology with a minor in Exercise Science - Seattle Pacific University
Grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington
Trained in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, contemporary, lyrical since age 4.
She is a certified ballet instructor through Cecchetti USA.
She has trained under ballet masters from Richmond Ballet and San Francisco Ballet,
Trained with many Cecchetti Fellowship instructors.
Choreographed for various local theater and studio productions in Washington
Choreographed for the dancers at Seattle Pacific University.
Has a passion for movement and especially Ballet that she loves to share with her students
Dedicated to quality instruction and furthering students’ technique and love for dance while preventing injury.
Her motto is: "Don't wish for it, work for it"
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals Bachelors of Science in Applied Human Biology with a minor in Exercise Science - Seattle Pacific University
Grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington
Trained in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, contemporary, lyrical since age 4.
She is a certified ballet instructor through Cecchetti USA.
She has trained under ballet masters from Richmond Ballet and San Francisco Ballet,
Trained with many Cecchetti Fellowship instructors.
Choreographed for various local theater and studio productions in Washington
Choreographed for the dancers at Seattle Pacific University.
Has a passion for movement and especially Ballet that she loves to share with her students
Dedicated to quality instruction and furthering students’ technique and love for dance while preventing injury.
Her motto is: "Don't wish for it, work for it"
IAN HOWE
Dance Teacher
Ian Howe was inspired to start tap dancing at age 5 when he watched Savion Glover perform on Sesame Street. He started training at a small studio in Woodinville, later moving to what would become his dance home for almost 18 years, Backstage Dance Studio owned by Marty Roberts. Ian became Owner + Artistic Director of Pacific West Performing Arts, serving two locations in both Snohomish & Lake Stevens in 2018. Ian currently works for various competitions as Director, Emcee, Judge and Teacher. He Co-Owns The Power of 3, a traveling dance training intensive. Ian is very excited to work with all the amazing kids this year at Ignite!
Ian Howe was inspired to start tap dancing at age 5 when he watched Savion Glover perform on Sesame Street. He started training at a small studio in Woodinville, later moving to what would become his dance home for almost 18 years, Backstage Dance Studio owned by Marty Roberts. Ian became Owner + Artistic Director of Pacific West Performing Arts, serving two locations in both Snohomish & Lake Stevens in 2018. Ian currently works for various competitions as Director, Emcee, Judge and Teacher. He Co-Owns The Power of 3, a traveling dance training intensive. Ian is very excited to work with all the amazing kids this year at Ignite!
MACKENZY ISAACSON
Dance Teacher
Mackenzy has been dancing since she was two years old and has trained at numerous schools in the area including Dance Premier, The Connection, Westlake, MK Ballet, Deborah Hadley's School and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Mackenzy's training consists of ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, modern, hip hop and Horton technique. Mackenzy was a part of a hip hop crew, RNG, which won 1st in the USA and 6th in the world at the Hip Hop Internationals Competition in Vegas in 2009 and was on Americas Got Talent in 2010. She also won 3rd place in contemporary at Youth America Grand Prix in 2011 and has trained at Movement Invention Project in New York City, Alonzo King Lines Ballet in San Francisco, Hubbard Street Dance Company in Chicago, Long Beach Ballet in Long Beach, Peridance Capezio Center in New York City as well as dance classes at the University of Washington. Mackenzy has toured and performed in seven cities in China and most recently performed in New York City with Peridance Capezio Center Certificate Program. She has years of experience teaching contemporary, jazz, lyrical, ballet and pointe and years of experience choreographing and rehearsing competition dances. In 2018 Mackenzy earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Neurobiology from the University of Washington.
Mackenzy has been dancing since she was two years old and has trained at numerous schools in the area including Dance Premier, The Connection, Westlake, MK Ballet, Deborah Hadley's School and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Mackenzy's training consists of ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, modern, hip hop and Horton technique. Mackenzy was a part of a hip hop crew, RNG, which won 1st in the USA and 6th in the world at the Hip Hop Internationals Competition in Vegas in 2009 and was on Americas Got Talent in 2010. She also won 3rd place in contemporary at Youth America Grand Prix in 2011 and has trained at Movement Invention Project in New York City, Alonzo King Lines Ballet in San Francisco, Hubbard Street Dance Company in Chicago, Long Beach Ballet in Long Beach, Peridance Capezio Center in New York City as well as dance classes at the University of Washington. Mackenzy has toured and performed in seven cities in China and most recently performed in New York City with Peridance Capezio Center Certificate Program. She has years of experience teaching contemporary, jazz, lyrical, ballet and pointe and years of experience choreographing and rehearsing competition dances. In 2018 Mackenzy earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Neurobiology from the University of Washington.
Ashely George
Dance Teacher
Ashley began her dance journey at age 3, training at Backstage Dance Studio, where she competed in various styles before setting her sights on a professional career. For the past eight seasons, she’s proudly cheered for the BEST team in the NFL, bringing energy and spirit to every home game. Beyond the sidelines, Ashley is dedicated to her community, from supporting troops abroad to inspiring young dancers in local schools. Passionate about mentoring, she’s excited to help the next generation of performers shine their brightest.
Ashley began her dance journey at age 3, training at Backstage Dance Studio, where she competed in various styles before setting her sights on a professional career. For the past eight seasons, she’s proudly cheered for the BEST team in the NFL, bringing energy and spirit to every home game. Beyond the sidelines, Ashley is dedicated to her community, from supporting troops abroad to inspiring young dancers in local schools. Passionate about mentoring, she’s excited to help the next generation of performers shine their brightest.
Krista Kline
Yoga Instructor
Krista began dancing at age 6. At age 18 she was traveling the world as a professional dancer on board the cruise ships of Holland America Line. Her passion for dance led me to explore the mind and body benefits of yoga. She is a E-RYT 200 (certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance) and completed by training in 2014 at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers in Seattle, WA. She has studied under master teachers Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri, Jenny Hayo, and Anne Phyfe Palmer at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers. Since completing my certification, she has continued to seek out and train with master teachers Schuyler Grant, Janet Stone, Noah Maze, and Scott Schwenk.
Outside of yoga she enjoy traveling and spending time with her husband and King Cavalier, Stella. She feels most inspired when outdoors, walking, or learning about plants and birds! In addition to teaching yoga, she uses her education in wine technology while pouring for William Grassie Wine Estates in Snoqualmie, WA.
Krista began dancing at age 6. At age 18 she was traveling the world as a professional dancer on board the cruise ships of Holland America Line. Her passion for dance led me to explore the mind and body benefits of yoga. She is a E-RYT 200 (certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance) and completed by training in 2014 at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers in Seattle, WA. She has studied under master teachers Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri, Jenny Hayo, and Anne Phyfe Palmer at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers. Since completing my certification, she has continued to seek out and train with master teachers Schuyler Grant, Janet Stone, Noah Maze, and Scott Schwenk.
Outside of yoga she enjoy traveling and spending time with her husband and King Cavalier, Stella. She feels most inspired when outdoors, walking, or learning about plants and birds! In addition to teaching yoga, she uses her education in wine technology while pouring for William Grassie Wine Estates in Snoqualmie, WA.
EMILY JAROSZ
Dance Teacher
Emily Jean Jarosz, a native Ohioan, began her dance training at Dance Dimensions by Jen Naso studying under Jen Naso Marinis, Kathie Nejman, Dana Soroczak, and Dee Hillier. Upon high school graduation, Jarosz decided to further her dance education at Kent State University training under Joan Meggitt, Barbara Allegra Verlezza, Kim Karpanty, Jeffrey Marc Rockland and Gregory King.
In 2016, Jarosz had the opportunity to study abroad in Bangkok, Thailand as a founding member of the “East Meets West” program with Kent State University and Suan Sundaha Rajabhat University. That same year she debuted her choreography at The Movement Project’s “New Works” concert in Cleveland, Ohio. A year later Jarosz joined the Kent Dance Ensemble performing works by L. Taylor Ashton, Silvana Cardell, Catherine Meredith, Jess Pretty, and Ronald K. Brown. While with the ensemble, she had the honor of performing at the Playhouse Square's 17th annual Dance Showcase in Cleveland, Ohio and at the American College Dance Association's National College Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
After her tenure at Kent State University, Jarosz relocated to Seattle, Washington to educate the next generation of dance artists with Allegro Performing Arts Academy and Gotta Dance. Since moving across the country, Jarosz has choreographed for KentHOPE’s 2018 and 2019 annual Gala as well as co-choreographed for Auburn Mountainview's High School production of "Head Over Heels". She has also become a certified instructor in Progressing Ballet Technique, attended Rhee Gold’s DanceLife Teacher Conference, worked as the Social Media Director for Allegro Performing Arts Academy, and co-direct Allegro's Precision/PURE Dance Company. In late 2020, Jarosz worked with Moonbug Entertainment and was featured on Blippi's "Move and Dance With Blippi" video on YouTube. Jarosz currently resides in Ruston, Washington as a resident teacher & choreographer at Allegro Performing Arts Academy and Ignite Dance & Yoga. She is excited for the upcoming year as she reignites her passion for choreography and continues to immerse herself more in the Seattle dance community.
Emily Jean Jarosz, a native Ohioan, began her dance training at Dance Dimensions by Jen Naso studying under Jen Naso Marinis, Kathie Nejman, Dana Soroczak, and Dee Hillier. Upon high school graduation, Jarosz decided to further her dance education at Kent State University training under Joan Meggitt, Barbara Allegra Verlezza, Kim Karpanty, Jeffrey Marc Rockland and Gregory King.
In 2016, Jarosz had the opportunity to study abroad in Bangkok, Thailand as a founding member of the “East Meets West” program with Kent State University and Suan Sundaha Rajabhat University. That same year she debuted her choreography at The Movement Project’s “New Works” concert in Cleveland, Ohio. A year later Jarosz joined the Kent Dance Ensemble performing works by L. Taylor Ashton, Silvana Cardell, Catherine Meredith, Jess Pretty, and Ronald K. Brown. While with the ensemble, she had the honor of performing at the Playhouse Square's 17th annual Dance Showcase in Cleveland, Ohio and at the American College Dance Association's National College Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
After her tenure at Kent State University, Jarosz relocated to Seattle, Washington to educate the next generation of dance artists with Allegro Performing Arts Academy and Gotta Dance. Since moving across the country, Jarosz has choreographed for KentHOPE’s 2018 and 2019 annual Gala as well as co-choreographed for Auburn Mountainview's High School production of "Head Over Heels". She has also become a certified instructor in Progressing Ballet Technique, attended Rhee Gold’s DanceLife Teacher Conference, worked as the Social Media Director for Allegro Performing Arts Academy, and co-direct Allegro's Precision/PURE Dance Company. In late 2020, Jarosz worked with Moonbug Entertainment and was featured on Blippi's "Move and Dance With Blippi" video on YouTube. Jarosz currently resides in Ruston, Washington as a resident teacher & choreographer at Allegro Performing Arts Academy and Ignite Dance & Yoga. She is excited for the upcoming year as she reignites her passion for choreography and continues to immerse herself more in the Seattle dance community.
TESTIMONIALS
SARAH C. | REC DANCE STUDENT | AGE 3
“We love IGNITE! Our daughter started dancing there at the age of 2 last year, She has loved every minute of it and i can't image her stopping at any point. the teachers are so great with all ages, including the ones. the atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, and the staff make everything easy to coordinate. We recommend IGNITE to any and all of our friends who have young kids who are looking for activity that helps our kids grow strong and kinder."
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