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Sara Sanders, Owner, Director and Teacher

Sara Sanders is a National Certified Teacher and Examiner through Dance Masters of America (DMA) and the owner of Higher Ground Dance Studio.   She started dancing at the age of 6 and quickly fell in love while dancing at a couple of local studios in town.  Sara has currently been teaching for 16 years.  During her dance career she participated in many events.  She won several awards and scholarships at competitions and conventions all across the United States and Canada.  She also learned how important it is to give back to the community.  She participated in several community events like retirement and nursing home shows, fair shows, parades, benefit shows supporting Hospice and AIDS, teaching underprivileged kids dance in Yakima, Washington, and an anniversary celebration of a church in Portland, Oregon.

She took a break from dancing, married Zac, moved to Colorado then back to the beautiful Northwest and started their family.  During her time off from dance she realized more and more how much she loved dance and wanted to start her own studio.  She wanted to create a place where children could come and learn the love of dance she was given in a warm and encouraging  environment.  Dance and children have a special place in her heart.  She is excited to share her heart for dance with all who come through her dance room!  

When she isn't teaching or running the studio, her and her family love to spend time together regardless what they are doing.  Their favorite place to go together is Disneyland.  She has had the privilege of dancing in 3 Disney parades with her children, a memory she will cherish forever! 

 

Michalyn Steiner

Michalyn is a dance instructor and choreographer who has been working with children and adults alike teaching dance for nearly 20 years. She grew up studying several styles of dance and has performed roles in many musicals, danced or acted in several venues around the Pacific Northwest, on cruise ships, in Disney theme parks, and with the Southwest Washington Symphony. She attended Portland State University studying Theatre Arts before transferring to Naropa University in Boulder, CO where she majored in Education. She has been a local dance instructor for the past 8 years upon having returned to Longview from Colorado. She currently choreographs for Mainstage Theatre and Stageworks NW Theatre in Longview. She has also judged several competitions for Dance Magic. Michalyn is delighted to be contributing to the arts culture in our community and loves sharing her passion for dance. When she’s not in the dance studio, Michalyn enjoys spending time with her family, playing the piano, and taking ballet class when she can. She also likes to act and used to play in a band.

Maddie Davis

Maddie Davis is PNW proud and has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She has been a dance student and dance teacher for many years. She has also been a sideline and competitive cheerleader and youth coach. Maddie has taken various styles of dance but found a niche in hip-hop. She is married to Riley and they share two children together. She enjoys camping, reading, thrifting, and spending time with family and friends. Maddie found her dance home at Higher Ground and hopes to share her love for dance in a fun, welcoming environment! 

Becca Falk

Becca is a dance instructor and choreographer who has been teaching for nearly 10 years. She grew up locally, and has been dancing since she was 6 years old. Becca has had the privilege to perform at different venues including Disney Theme Parks, 5678 Nationals in Canada, and several local dance competitions. Now as an instructor, and choreographer she enjoys watching her students perform, and compete. Becca has received several choreography, and judges choice awards for her work. She is passionate about creating a healthy environment inside of the studio, while sharing her love for dance.

When she isn’t in the studio you can find her spending time with her husband and son. Becca is so excited to be apart of the Higher Ground Dance family.