Our Staff:

Alexis Dinning - Owner/Director and Teacher/Choreographer

Alexis began her dance training in multiple styles including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical/Contemporary and Hip Hop at the age of 4 in Oceanside, CA at Dance Unlimited Performing Arts Academy. She danced competitively with two different studios in San Diego county for 14 years. Alexis found her true passion through teaching/choreographing, and passing on her talent to the younger generations. She has taught and choreographed in CA as well as MO for 8 years. Alexis has received many top overall awards for her choreography at dance competitions throughout the United States. She has been recognized at many competitions and events for her choreography. Alexis is very excited to live out her dream of owning and operating a dance studio. She truly believes in producing not just great dancers but great humans and helping them strive to EVOLVE.

HarlieJane Nicoll - Teacher/Choreographer

Harlie’s Bio coming soon…

Hadlee Shreve is one of our teachers here at Evolve Dance Company. She began dancing at the age of 4. Hadlee has competed in many dance competitions across the Midwest earning several high point awards. She has also received many special judges awards. Last season Hadlee had the pleasure of co-teaching two classes with Alexis. This season, Hadlee will teach 1 class completely on her own and will be the lead teacher in another class. She is very excited to share all of her dance experience with the next generation here at Evolve Dance Company. Hadlee is looking forward to creating connections with the dancers and helping them advance in their technique.

Nicole Dinning - Office Manager

Nicole is one of our office managers here at Evolve Dance Company along with Carolyn. She oversees class availability and enrollment and is responsible for day to day operations of all classes. Nicole is also responsible for taking monthly tuition payments, checking in on our families that have missed more than 3 classes, answering any phone calls the studio receives, and helping our families with any questions or concerns they may have while at the studio. She is instrumental in the overall production of this studio. Nicole helps us prepare for our annual Showcase by assisting with ordering costumes, taking payments, strategizing for the show schedule. She is in the office and is happy to answer any questions any of our families may have. Nicole is very excited to be apart of the Evolve Dance Company family!

Carolyn Miller - Office Manager

Carolyn is one of our office managers here at Evolve Dance Company along with Nicole. She oversees class availability and enrollment and is responsible for day to day operations of all classes. Carolyn is also responsible for taking monthly tuition payments, checking in on our families that have missed more than 3 classes, answering any phone calls the studio receives, and helping our families with any questions or concerns they may have while at the studio. She is instrumental in the overall production of this studio. Carolyn helps us prepare for our annual Showcase by assisting with ordering costumes, taking payments, strategizing for the show schedule. She is in the office and is happy to answer any questions any of our families may have. Carolyn is very excited to be apart of the Evolve Dance Company family!