Meet our DancExplosion Family

	Kristy Rodriquez - Ballet Kristy graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in English and a minor in Dance, concentrating in Ballet. During her time at ECU, she performed as a part of the East Carolina Dance Theater. In addition, she was selected to perform in a ballet piece choreographed by ballet masters from the Jeoffrey Ballet. Kristy began pursuing Ballet at the age of 7 near Dallas, Texas, under Tuzer Ballet. After moving to North Carolina in 1989, she continued studying in the Raleigh area. In addition, she sought out extra master ballet classes from visiting ballet companies, including the Moscow Ballet. In addition, she attend a summer dance intensive with Ballet Magnificat in Jackson, MS. Kristy has 10 years of experience in teaching Ballet, from beginner ballet to advanced Pointe classes. While a senior in high school, Kristy found a passion for teaching and passing along her love of Ballet. After graduation, she continued teaching ballet in the Raleigh area. She feels that her English background helps her articulate the intricacies of Ballet in a fun and easy-to-understand way. Kristy is also actively involved in her church’s children ministry – incorporating dance into their Christmas and Easter programs. She currently resides in Garner with her husband and two, energetic little boys. Kristy is thrilled to be member the dance faculty at DancExplosion.
	Leah Catherine Seaton - Clogging Leah-Catherine has clogged since she was 6 years old. Her clogging background includes competition and exhibition performance, incorporating both traditional and contemporary styles. She danced with Clog Carolina, Dynamite Express, Catawba Valley, NC State Wolfpack, and Second String Cloggers throughout her dancing career. She is a member of the America's Clogging Hall of Fame 1999 All American Team.  A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and currently working in Raleigh, she loves to dance any chance she gets!
	Colleen Fink - Clogging Colleen began clogging in 1993 with the Triple Toe Cloggers under the direction of Hope Outlaw.  She was a part of the competitive team until she graduated from Scotland High School in 2002.  From 2003-2007, she was the director of the Triple Toe Cloggers.  She has performed for Magic Music Days and the Clogging Spectacular in Disney World.  Colleen has also worked with the Just for Kix cloggers in Greensboro, NC.  After graduating from UNC Pembroke in 2007 she became a member of the Carolina Heartland Cloggers in Carrboro, NC.  She has taken master classes from All That, Audrey and Ellis Perry, NC State Wolfpack Cloggers, Second String, and Cane Creek.  Colleen has a passion for clogging and teaching and is very excited to be returning to DancExplosion.
Photo Coming Soon!	Sarah Miller - Jazz/Lyrical/Contemporary/Musical Theater Sarah is originally from Waldorf, Maryland. She recently graduated from East Carolina University with a major in Dance Education. Sarah has been dancing for 16 years in many different styles. Her styles include tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, ballet, and her favorite, musical theater. While she danced at her studio in Maryland she was selected to perform at Tomorrow Land Theater in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for three years in a row. Also, while she was at her studio in Maryland, she was crowned Jr. Miss Star of Tomorrow at a dance competition. Sarah began teaching dance throughout high school at her studio in Maryland. While she was at college, Sarah was a part of the ECU’s Dance Team for all four years. As a member the ECU Dance Team, Sarah choreographed several routines that performed at the home football and basketball games. Also, while she was at college she was asked to perform on Broadway at the Lincoln Center in New York City with Marvin Hamlisch and the Philharmonic Orchestra. Sarah has a great passion for dance and she is looking forward to giving her students the opportunity to discover the love and passion that she has found over her years of dancing. She is very excited to be a part of DancExplosion’s family.
	Karsey Long - Ballet/Tap combo classes As the daughter of a ballet teacher, Karsey grew up assisting in creative movement and beginning ballet classes. Those experiences led her to teach her own creative movement classes to young dancers. Karsey offered classes as a volunteer to young girls in an overseas military community.   Growing up as a military dependent provided various opportunities for her to  study  ballet in both the United States and in Europe. Karsey has trained with the Raleigh School of Ballet, Ballett Institute of the Rheinlandpfalz, International City School of Ballet, Pontecorvo Ballet Studios, North Carolina Dance Theatre, Salzburg International Ballet Academy, Virginia School of the Arts, Carolina Ballet, and as a Graduate student with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.