Dixie Bell
Dixie owned and operated Dixie Bell Dance Center in Shawnee, Kansas for thirty-eight years.  She trained many dancers who have gone on to become competition dancers, dance instructors, studio owners, Broadway dancers, Rockettes, theme park performers, and cruise ship performers.   As her former dancers continue to spread the knowledge and love of dance she instilled in them, Dixie is happy to be in the studio again working with the dancers at movinNgroovin.

Grace Winkel
Grace brings over 14 years of dance experience to movinNgroovin.  She has extensive experience in tap, jazz, and ballet, and has participated in various regional and national dance competitions, including NYCDA (New York City Dance Alliance).  In addition to her dance background, Grace has participated in competitive volleyball for 3 years.  Grace currently attends the University of Oklahoma and graduated from Blue Valley West.

Kimbely Holloway
Kim Holloway is a first year company member with Störling Dance Theater. She recently graduated from Belhaven College where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.F.A. in dance.  She has also studied for a summer with the American Dance Festival and the Atlanta Ballet. She has been teaching at Grace Camps in Chapel Hill, NC for the last six years.  She enjoys choreographing, and her work has been performed in Mississippi, North Carolina, Moldova, Japan, and Romania. She performed with the Belhaven College Dance Ensemble including solo roles with choreographers Steve Rooks, Randal Flynn, and Laura Morton. She has also performed with the Mississippi Improv Alliance, American College Dance Festival Association, Southeast Regional Ballet Association, and North Carolina Dance Festival.

Lisa Bartlett
Lisa brings incredible talent and skill to movinNgroovin.  Lisa is the lead Hip Hop teacher at movinNgroovin.  She has choreographed routines for various community performances and dance competitions.   Lisa began her Urban Hip Hop training in Canada where she trained with many artist, including the break dance crew J. Fish.  She later joined GX International with whom she has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, and Brazil.  In addition to her performances with GX International, Lisa placed 3rd at the 2003 Ready or Not B-Boy National  Competition Crew Battle in Canada.  Lisa’s current responsibilities at GX International include creating choreography, staging, and costume designing for their various shows and competitions.

MacKenzie Eveland
Mackenzie is a senior on the award winning dance team at Louisburg High School.  She recently was awarded “Outstanding Top Soloist,” and “All American Dancer,” at MA Dance’s summer dance camp in Maryville, Mo.  Mackenzie has been a competition dancer since the age of seven, and has competed nationally with Dixie Bell Dance Center.  She attended numerous conventions, and was awarded “Studio Dancer of the Year,” and also was awarded convention scholarships at Tremaine Dance Conventions.  She was an International Dance Challenge Solo Semifinalist in Daytona Beach, and was awarded “All American Cheerleader,” in Dallas, Texas.  Mackenzie also models for Hoffman International.  Mackenzie is excited to be working with the students here at movinNgroovin.

Natalie Wilson - Bio Coming Soon

Nathan Thomas
Nathan, a native to the Kansas City area, has been dancing for over 11 years. He has performed locally in the KC area with numerous dance companies, and has performed with Andy Williams at the Moon River Theatre in Branson, Missouri. His dancing has also allowed him to travel the globe working with Holland America Cruise lines, Stiletto Entertainment and a tour of Europe with the Tanzsommer Dance Festival.  In addition to teaching at movinNgroovin, Nathan is choreographing  Shawnee Mission South High School's musical production of "Crazy for You".

GYMNASTICS, TUMBLING, PARTY, ADMIN
Katie Munn - Assistant Director of Gymnastics
Katie will be attending the University of Arkansas.  Katie graduated from Blue Valley Northwest High School where she played Varsity Golf and was a member of the National Honor Society.  Katie also has an extensive athletic background, being involved with Dance and Gymnastics for 13 years, playing Soccer for 15 years and Track for 9 years.  For Soccer, Katie has played for KC Legends Soccer Club and also helps run Soccer Camps during the summer.  Katie was born in Springfield and has lived in Overland Park for 13 years.