Years at CID: 2

Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary & Tumbling

Favorite Song to Dance to: Anything by Sylvan Esso

Fun Fact: I have lived on 3 different continents

Why you love CID: It allows me to merge my love for education & dance and I get to work with some really wonderful people.

Years at CID: 2

Favorite Dance Style: Hip-Hop

Favorite Song to Dance to: “Snow on the Bluff”

Fun Fact: I have never ridden a roller coaster, but I love the rides at Universal Studios

Why you love CID: I have been teaching, I have never been at a studio that cares so much about their students’ growth, as well as, their teachers’ growth.

Years at CID: 2

Favorite Dance Style: Ballet, Contemporary & Ballroom

Favorite Song to Dance to: “September”

Fun Fact: I have met five of the original Lord of Rings cast including the four hobbits

Why you love CID: CID is a place where I have grown as a person and a teacher and has actively helped me to be a better teacher for my students.

Years at CID: 5

Favorite Dance Style: 

Favorite Song to Dance to: Anything Taylor Swift

Fun Fact: I have a twin brother & I dance in the White Noise professional company

Why you love CID: I love the community CID creates and how welcome I have always felt.

Years at CID: 2

Favorite Dance Style: Jazz

Favorite Song to Dance to: “Burning Blue”

Fun Fact: I have a 6 year old dog named Denver and am a Phoenix Suns Dancer

Why you love CID: Every time I walk into the studio I’m greeted by smiles & excitement from students, families & staff.

Years at CID: 12

Favorite Dance Style: Jazz & Ballet

Favorite Song to Dance to: “Hometown Glory”

Fun Fact: I am scared of butterflies

Why you love CID: It is a safe place that feels like “coming home”! I love to watch the kids grow up here and develop a love for dance just like I did.

Staff Member: Shannon Wilson (Regional Manager/Director)

Years at CID: 11

My promise to You: To welcome every family with heart, provide a safe, joyful experience that builds skills for life, and be a second home with inspiring role models—nurturing healthy hearts, healthy bodies, and healthy minds on and off the stage.

Fun Fact: I’m a certified Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach

Why you love CID: It’s a strong community fueled by positivity, where we always put kids first.

Years at CID: 8 on staff; 12 as a CID parent

My promise to You: To ensure every child and family knows they are valued and welcomed, while cultivating a joyful, nurturing space to teach life lessons, strengthen confidence, encourage wellness, and bring lasting joy in dance, and in everyday life.

Fun Fact: I used to be a 911 operator and police dispatcher

Why you love CID: It’s a welcoming, positive community where kids come first, and every family feels like part of our dance family.

Years at CID: 1+ year

My promise to You: When you are at CID you will feel what I felt on my first day at CID—warmth, belonging, & a genuine sense of being valued.

Fun Fact: I was once the realtor on a House Hunters Holiday Special for a family moving back to our original home, Washington!

Why you love CID: The culture–Our core values truly ripple through the entire studio, shaping the positive environment we’re known for.

Years at CID: 1+ year

My promise to You: You’ll feel the excitement and positivity when you come into CID

Fun Fact: I used to show horses and barrel race! (Even won reserve grand champion and grand showman)!
Why you love CID: The positive atmosphere & sense of community

Years at CID: 3 years on staff, but a CID parent since 2020

My promise to You: You’ll feel welcome in our studio and excited to be here!

Fun Fact: I have triplets!

Why you love CID: I love how family-centered we are

Years at CID: 3 years on staff; a CID parent since 2014

My promise to You: You’ll feel welcome and important when you enter our facility.

Fun Fact: I played & coached soccer, lacrosse & softball (into my adult years). I even played soccer across Russia and Scandinavia one summer!

Why you love CID: The 100% family atmosphere