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Michele is the Co-Founder and Technical Director of The 845 Dance Collective, bringing her passion for dance, education, and dancer development to the studio. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Pace University, giving her a unique perspective on confidence, motivation, child development, and the importance of creating a positive environment for dancers of all ages. Michele has experience choreographing for competitive-level teams and has earned recognition and choreography awards for her work. She has taught dancers across a wide range of ages and abilities, from introductory baby dance classes to advanced competitive training. She especially enjoys working with young dancers and creating positive first experiences in the dance world, helping students develop confidence, coordination, musicality, and a genuine love for movement. Her approach to teaching focuses on building strong technical foundations while encouraging each dancer to grow at their own pace and embrace their individuality. Michele believes that dance can have a lasting impact far beyond the studio, helping young people develop discipline, self-confidence, creativity, and meaningful connections. Through The 845 Dance Collective, she is passionate about creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every dancer feels seen, encouraged, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.

Natalie is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of The 845 Dance Collective, bringing her lifelong passion for dance, business, movement, and creative direction to the studio. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business with a minor in Dance at Wagner College and is currently pursuing her master’s degree. Alongside her education, Natalie has been a member of collegiate dance teams, gaining valuable experience in training, performance, teamwork, and the competitive dance environment. She has dedicated years to training, performing, teaching, and competing at a competitive level throughout the Tri-State Area. As a choreographer, Natalie has been recognized for her creative work and has choreographed award-winning dances that have received recognition at competitive dance competitions. Her choreography combines strong technique, musicality, storytelling, and creative movement to help dancers develop both as performers and artists. Natalie is also certified in Pilates and Athletic Training, allowing her to incorporate a strong focus on conditioning, strength, flexibility, injury prevention, and overall physical wellness into her approach to dance training. She believes that developing a strong and healthy dancer goes beyond technique and choreography, and that proper training helps dancers perform with confidence and longevity. Natalie is passionate about helping dancers discover their individual strengths, push beyond their comfort zones, and become confident, well-rounded performers. Through The 845 Dance Collective, she hopes to create a studio environment that inspires dancers to work hard, express themselves, and develop a genuine lifelong love for dance.