Brianne started dancing at a young age and quickly fell in love with the art of dance. For many years she has loved being a teacher, choreographer, mentor, and friend to her students.  Brianne has been trained in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, modern, and musical theater. In 2013 Brianne became a certified Yoga instructor through YogaFit. She has also been Acro certified through Acrobatic Arts and completed her AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America) certification in 2013.  In high school Brianne trained with Dana Smith Dance Studio in Pocatello, ID. She was also a member of Highland High school’s dance team, The Highland Lassies.

 While attending BYU-Idaho, she had the opportunity to choreograph for many shows and events including; Extravadance, and Spirit Week Showcase. She also danced with the school's Collegiate Contemporary team for 3 years.  She graduated from BYU-Idaho with a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and a minor in Dance. Brianne has enjoyed many different occupations over the years but her passion has always been teaching dance. She loves to watch her students grow into confident individuals and to see the joy performance brings them. Brianne is thrilled to be a part of the Legacy Dance Academy family.

Amy has been dancing since she was 8 years old. She studied modern, tap, jazz, and ballet at college. She has taught all styles of dance for over 20 years including 8 years in Utah owning her own studio. Her favorite part of teaching is seeing her students develop their talents and find their own love of dance. Amy has been involved in the competitive world of dance as a judge, student, and teacher. Amy is married and has 4 daughters. She is from Salt Lake area but now calls Rexburg home.

Melia DuPree started dancing when she was 5 years old. She studied classical ballet and started en pointe when she was 11. A couple of years later, Melia broke her foot and put her dancing career on hold while she pursued other interests.

Melia attended Brigham Young University and took a social dance class where she fell in love with ballroom dancing. She turned her attention to the ballroom and was privileged to dance on the BYU formation teams as well as compete in International Latin and Standard ballroom. In addition to ballroom, Melia took classes in jazz, ballet, and modern dance styles. She received her degree from BYU in Family Studies with a minor in dance. 

Melia has spent the last 13 years as a stay-at-home mom to her 4 darling kids. She has spent most of her time dancing in the kitchen, taking Zumba classes, and encouraging her kids as they embark on their own dancing journey. Melia is thrilled to have the opportunity to share her love for music and dancing with all of you!  

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Moriah grew up in southeast Idaho and has been in Sugar City for 10 years. 
She grew up doing dance and gymnastics since she was three years old. It has always been a part of her. 

In high school, Moriah helped coach dance and tumbling at the studio she danced at, including being over classes, assisting, and choreographing group numbers and solos. 
After she graduated in 2012, she continued to attend different dance classes when possible and throw a tuck when at gravity factory or throw out her back, whichever happens first!
Over the last several years she  has gotten back into fitness by running again, picking up swimming, and cycling. Moriah loves competing in triathlons and recently finished her first Ironman. She enjoys staying active and being outside any chance she gets. 
Moriah is excited to be back at Legacy helping the students not only improve their skills, but enjoy a fun way to exercise and be healthy.

Alyse grew up in the Pacific Northwest. She danced for a few years when she was young but fell in love with cheer in high school. She cheered through high school and into college at BYU-Idaho, where she coached her college team for a year. Alyse is married to Mike, and they have four kids and enjoy life on their farm. Three of their kids have been involved in dance, tumbling and cheer for many years, and the youngest can't wait to catch up. In her free time, Alyse enjoys reading, trying to keep her garden alive, and in the winter, her family makes "Skiing Saturdays" a priority. She loves teaching tumbling and dance and hopes all her students find joy in learning new skills. 

Kristen’s love for dance and tumbling began at just 3 years old in her home state of Utah, where she quickly fell in love with the world of movement, performance, and tumbling. She performed at NBA halftime shows, competed across the state, and continued to thrive when her family moved to Arizona at age 12. There, she danced competitively, joined her high school drill team and cheer squad, and performed everywhere from local competitions to the magical stage of Disneyland.

Her passion for performing opened doors into the pageant world, where she showcased her talents and was crowned Miss Graham County’s Outstanding Teen, later competing in the Miss Arizona pageants.

While in high school, Kristen also pursued her love of beauty and style, earning her cosmetology license at age 18 alongside her high school diploma. She later attended BYUI-Idaho, where she stayed active through Zumba and other dance-based fitness classes. After taking a break from the dance scene to start a family and build a successful career as a salon owner, Kristen never lost her love of movement. She dove into Refit classes, strength training, Spartan races, and triathlons and has loved staying active and strong.

Now a proud mom of three, Kristen found herself back in the dance world when her daughter started dancing this time as a dedicated “dance mom.” That experience sparked her desire to return to the studio, and she’s thrilled to be teaching at Legacy Dance Academy. Her passion for dance and tumbling, combined with her love for empowering young dancers/ tumbling makes her want to be an encouraging coach. Kristen finds joy in helping students build confidence, strength, and new skills and she can’t wait to keep growing with 
the amazing dancers at Legacy!

Aeva discovered a passion for aerial arts at the age of 14, and has since trained in aerial silks, as well as Lyra and acrobatics. She has gained more experience in teaching by earning a teaching certificate in Aerail silks. 
Aeva loves helping students build strength, confidence, and creativity in the air. She is focus on creating a safe, supportive environment where students of all levels can thrive.
When not in the studio, Aeva enjoys painting, dancing, and enjoying the outdoors. She is thrilled to share the joy of aerial movement with the Legacy Dance Academy community.

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Carrissa was 5 years old when she first established her passion for performing when dancing solo in front of an audience of hundreds with no fear.  Moving forward, she trained in gymnastics, cheer, ballet, hip hop, jazz and pointe until graduating high school and then receiving her medical esthetics license at 19.  All while working full time as an administrative assistant and becoming versed in spreadsheets and organizing data.  She continued to practice her athletic abilities and flexibility throughout her young adult life by strength training, stretching and advanced inversion yoga.

Carrissa is a busy mom of 2, who currently enjoys an active lifestyle and trying to find balance in all things, which includes traveling to the beach and eating cookies of all varieties.  Furthermore, she believes in creating an inclusive classroom that allows children of all ages to inspire confidence within themselves, along with helping facilitate a smooth, well dressed performance.

Emily has been dancing for over 25 years and still loves it just as much as day one! Her background includes everything from jazz, lyrical, and hip hop to clogging and Irish dance. She’s studied dance through BYU–Idaho, earned multiple first-place solo awards, and was part of a state runner-up high school team.

Emily has coached the Madison High School and Junior High dance teams for over five years. So when the chance to bring her experience and energy to Legacy in its very first season came up, it was an easy “yes”! She’s loved every minute of it.

What Emily enjoys most about teaching is seeing her dancers work hard, grow in confidence, and light up the stage with their unique personalities. Her classes are filled with energy, encouragement, and a belief that every dancer deserves to feel like a star.

Kelsie has been clogging since the age of six, and has been dancing ever since!  With her many years of experience, she brings rhythm, energy, and fun to each class.

For the past 6 years, she has taught the Adult Clogging class where it's known for its upbeat atmosphere and welcoming community. Her teaching style blends strong technique with a focus on fun and connection, and making dance accessible and enjoyable for all levels.

In addition to clogging, Kelsie has taught Zumba and currently teaches High Fitness, combining her love of dance with her enthusiasm for high-energy fitness formats. Her diverse background in both performance and fitness gives her a unique ability to motivate, inspire, and engage her students.

Kelsie is passionate about helping others discover the joy of movement—whether it's through the percussive beats of clogging or the heart-pumping rhythms of dance fitness. She’s dedicated to creating spaces where people feel confident, capable, and connected through dance.

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Miriam Palmer has been dancing since the age of seven, developing a lifelong passion for movement and expression. Trained in ballet, modern, jazz, and tap, Miriam brings both technical expertise and heartfelt enthusiasm to every class she teaches.

As part of her journey as a dancer and educator, Miriam completed an internship at a dance studio in Virginia, where she gained hands-on experience in teaching and studio life. She then pursued studies in dance pedagogy at Brigham Young University–Idaho, where she's deepening her understanding of how to nurture dancers of all ages and abilities.

Miriam believes that dance is a powerful form of self-expression and joy. She strives to help each student connect with their unique style and build confidence through movement.