Competition Director, Instructor, Competition Choreographer

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Hallie’s love of dance began at the age of six in Coshocton, OH where she started her dance training at Miss Jennifer’s Dance Studio.  She spent twelve years at her studio as a student learning ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, musical theater, contemporary, lyrical and hip hop. The last seven of those years she was a member of her studio’s award-winning Competition Team.  With whom she performed before many Cleveland Cavalier’s games and twice at Disney World in Florida.  Hallie has also danced in the “Nutcracker” and a ballet rendition of “Dracula” with a studio in Zanesville, OH.  During the summers she would participate in the Community Theater children’s production where she starred in “Stuart Little”, “Annie”, “School House Rock”, “Honk”, “Grease”.

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Hallie later attended The Ohio State University where she continued her dance education with multiple instructors and master teachers. She has also trained in various ballroom styles. In her adult life, she has continued her dance education taking classes in both New York City and Los Angeles, worked as a competition judge, danced in a music video for Dillon Francis, and was a team member of Showstopper Dance Competition and Convention. All while continuing to teach weekly classes and work with the competition team for the past twelve years. Recently, Hallie has gotten back on the stage with Pickerington Community Theater in their production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Ballet Director, Instructor, Competition Choreographer

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Karah Nungesser grew up in Lancaster, Ohio where she trained at Fusion Studio of Dance and BalletMet in Columbus. 

Karah is a well-versed dancer with training in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop.  As a student, Karah assisted many classes and was a member of the competition team.  Karah won multiple top placements, including first overalls and judges' choice awards with invitations to Australia and New York.  While training at BalletMet she spent several years focusing on her development in ballet and pointe, while also studying jazz and modern dance.  Karah awarded membership to the National Dance Society for Arts, where she was recognized for her outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement. 

Karah loves working with her students as she is able to share her passion and love for dance with them.  Karah teaches both recreational and competition classes.  As Ballet Director, she oversees our entire ballet program to ensure that all of our students are being taught correct and consistent technique from the start. 

As competition choreographer she is always bringing new and exciting ideas to our team.  Karah's choreographed routines have won many awards at the regional and national level, including 2 National Championships, as well as her routines receiving invitations for the World Dance Championships. Karah is excited to begin this season and looks forward to another successful season.  

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Instructor, Competition Choreographer

Abbie Goss is a former collegiate dancer with 20 years of dance training and experience.  She began dancing at the age of 3 and later joined a competition team where she competed in pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, and production.  Abbie was also classically trained for a few years under a Russian principal dancer. 

As a freshman, she, along with a few others, founded the Marietta College Dance Team.  They performed at major events such as football and basketball games, pep rallies, international days of dance celebrations, and community events.  This experience expanded Abbie's palate of dance to include pom and hip hop. 

Abbie's love for dance has continued over the years as she has been able to teach to children.  Sh first taught at her childhood studio at age 16.  Over the years she has taught for a performing arts school and most recently Artistry Dance Lab.  Since graduating, teaching dance has become her primary source of inspirations.  Abbie has experience in teaching ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and pom. 

In addition to Abbie's dance experience, she is also certified as a 200-hour RYT yoga instructor and BellyCore fitness coach. 

Abbie brings her training to recreational classes and will begin this year as an Artistry Dance Lab competition team instructor as well!

Competition Team Member, Instructor

Lilah trained at Fusion Studio of Dance for 12 years.  She has trained in ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop, and pom.  She has been a member of the competition team for 9 years where she has won numerous regional and national awards, including first overalls for her solos and 2 National Championships with her duet partner Riley. 

As a freshman at Logan High School, she co-founded the first ever dance team for the school.  Lilah co-choregraphed all of the school's dance routines, including their first competition dance.  

Lilah has assisted several classes as well as worked privately with several younger students.  She is excited to bring her training to instructing classes this year at Artistry Dance Lab!

Competition Team Member, Instructor

Lynden trained at Fusion Studio of Dance for 12 years.  She has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip hop.  She has been a member of the competition team for 9 years with continuous regional and national top ten placings, judges' awards and being selected for various scholarships.  Lynden has assisted numerous classes for over 3 years and is ecstatic to bring her training to instructing classes to Artistry Dance Lab. 

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