Zachary W. Kelley, from Seattle, embraced tap at age 8, exploring Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Ballroom. Now in Scottsdale, AZ, he mentors stars from "So You Think You Can Dance," "World of Dance," and more. His modern take on tap has garnered international recognition, leading to performances and workshops across the U.S., Mexico, and Europe.

As a 2019 World Champion with Team USA at the IDO World Tap Dance Championships, Zachary's work is celebrated both nationally and internationally. With a Bachelor’s in Biology and a Dance Education Minor from Grand Canyon University, he blends artistic passion with academic rigor, inspiring students with his innovative choreography and dedication to dance education.

Kira DiMartino, with 35 years in dance, is a renowned choreographer and teacher. Trained at prestigious institutes like Dance Connection Scottsdale and Ballet Arizona, she excelled early, winning student choreographer awards at 10. Her career highlights include The Phoenix Suns Dance Team, The Royal Caribbean Broadway Revue, and Super Bowl XXX performances, plus choreographing for top-tier studios nationwide. Beyond performing, Kira's passion lies in teaching. As a master teacher in Arizona, she's involved with leading dance conventions and competitions. Her greatest fulfillment comes from guiding students to reach their full potential in dance.

Angela, an Arizona native, started dancing at six and quickly progressed, competing by ten and performing with Becky G at fifteen. She has a rich background in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Ballroom, with notable performances including at The Ace Awards. Her training under Erica Marr since twelve has significantly shaped her teaching approach.

Graduating from Arizona State with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2022, Angela applies her knowledge to enhance her teaching, emphasizing body awareness and strength. Passionate about teaching since 16, she aims to inspire confidence, discipline, and passion in young dancers. Angela is dedicated to fostering the growth of her students, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to impact their dance journey.

Andrea Alvarez, hailing from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, is a dynamic 23-year-old dancer who embarked on her dance journey at the tender age of 7. A vital member of the Tap'd Out team during seasons 3 and 4, Andrea showcased her talent as a soloist on their 2023 European Tour.

Certified by Infinity Dance Academy in Mexico City and CLI Studios, Andrea has elevated her craft by presenting her choreographies at competitions across Mexico and the United States. Her unwavering passion for dance continues to flourish, driving her to seek new challenges and inspire others along the way.

Bianca has an extensive background dancing, teaching and choreographing, specializing in hip hop and commercial styles. She has danced for Macklemore, NappyTabs and gone on world tour with two different artists. She has been teaching and choreographing competitive hip hop for 15 years, choreographed for Seattle Storm WNBA dance team, helped open an international dance studio, and partnered on many projects with the Seattle Art Museum and Pacific Northwest Ballet. She has curated showcases and community events, as well as founded Legacy Dance Foundation in 2020. Being new to Phoenix she is extremely excited to have a new dance family here and get to work!

McKenzie was born and raised in Monument, Colorado. She began her training at the age of 3, where she studied in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, modern, and hip hop. At the age of 15, McKenzie fell in love with classical ballet, and wanted to pursue it fully. She attended Master Ballet Academy Summer intensive in 2016, and then moved to Arizona to continue her training there, under the direction of Slawomir and Irena Wozniak.

Upon graduating from Master Ballet Academy in 2018, she was offered a Studio Company position with Colorado Ballet. In 2021, McKenzie was awarded the bronze medal at the prestigious World Ballet Competition. McKenzie joined Orlando ballet as a company dancer in 2021, where she danced for 2 seasons.

Alanah grew up in Phoenix, AZ, as a competitive dancer. In college, she was a four-year member and Choreography Captain of Arizona State University's competitive dance team. Her senior year, they represented Team USA at the ICU World Championship, winning Gold with a routine she co-choreographed. Alanah also worked as a UDA instructor, judge, and choreographer. After college, she danced for the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders. She now co-owns ABchoreo, which has created award-winning routines for high school, college, and all-star teams. Alanah also co-founded and coaches the AZ Aces, a top All-Star team that won its first World Championship in 2024. She is a core faculty member of The Danz Team Project, where she mentors students pursuing collegiate dance teams and beyond.

Gregori Humphreys, born in Carey, North Carolina, USA, started his dance career at the age of 15 under the supervision of Nutmeg ballet academy’s teachers. Gregori prepared to train at Master Ballet Academy under the vigorous regiment of Slawomir Wozniak from the age of 16 to 19. Gregori was sought out by the director SNP— Serbian National company—and given the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the continued assistance of renowned choreographer, Igor Kirov, and the company’s established principal of 20 years, Andrei Colceriu. With 6 years of consistent training, Gregori continues to peddle deep rooted concepts of Vaganova method, ensuring that the performance is not lost within technique.

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Amanda started dancing at 5 and teaching at 17, with a BA in Elementary Education and a Dance minor from the University of Arizona. Certified by Dance Masters of America, she's skilled in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Tap. Her teaching experience spans from preschool to college, making her a versatile instructor.

Her professional dance journey includes performing at corporate events, Busch Gardens, and with the WNDC: Wight Noise Dance Company. Amanda combines her dance passion with writing, evidenced by her award-winning book "10 Ballet Dancers," which is recognized as an effective dance training tool.

Lilly Garland, a Tucson native, began dancing at the age of 6 and quickly developed a passion for it. She has competed in prominent dance competitions such as NYCDA, National Dance Honors, KAR, and AMP, earning numerous awards. Her training spans across a variety of dance styles such as ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, and lyrical.

For the past two years, she has been sharing her knowledge as a teacher and choreographer for BC Dance. Moreover, Lilly has been a dedicated member of Tap’d Out for three years. She will be attending Grand Canyon University in the Fall, majoring in Dance. Lilly aims to utilize her 11 years of training and technique to educate the next generation of dancers. She is committed to creating a welcoming environment that fosters growth and development among her students. Lilly is passionate about ensuring that each of her dancers leaves the class feeling more inspired than when they arrived.

Stephanie Smith Nguyen is an arts administrator, dancer, and dance anthropologist. She holds a Master of Art in Dance Knowledge, Practice and Heritage from Choreomundus (a consortium of universities in France, Hungary, Norway, and the UK). She has previously worked with dance studios, touring teams, schools, universities, and art exhibits around the world in just about every aspect of the creative process. Stephanie is passionate about the historical contexts and behind-the-scenes organizational work that go into creating the art and performances we enjoy today. She is thrilled to be assisting Tap'd Out Dance Studio as an Office Manager.