Mary Savage – Instructor
Mrs. Mary
Danielle Doty – Instructor
Danielle, is one of our dance instructors/manager with a deep passion for clogging. She is thrilled to share her journey and love for dance with you!
Danielle holds the prestigious CCI (Certified Clogging Instructor) certification, showcasing her dedication to not only the art of clogging but also the business side of managing a dance studio, backed by her degree in small business management.
With over 15 years of dance experience and more than 5 years as an instructor, she has honed her skills to create an inclusive and dynamic learning environment for students of all ages. She is proud to be a part of their dance journey.
Danielle was selected to Represent the United States for clogging on the international stage with the American Folk Ensemble, in the country of Poland in 2023, and will be traveling to Estonia this coming July of 2024! This has been a dream come true for her. As a national title holder in clogging, she had the honor of not only showcasing her talent but also serving as an Ambassador for the rich tradition of American clogging!
Danielle achieved first place in all her solo performances in 2023, solidifying her commitment to excellence. As the head director, she oversees the growth and success of our dance studio, ensuring a nurturing environment for both students and instructors.
Beyond the studio, she is a seasoned travel dancer and adventurer, embracing the opportunity to explore new cultures and share the universal language of dance. Taking classes from instructors nationwide such as All That Men’s Clogging group SC, attending workshops all over Nickel City NY, Fontana NC, World of clogging OH & National Clogging Competition TN to name a few to continue to enhance her abilities! She takes pride in the input and teachings she has received in choreographing routines which has lead to first place winnings of her teams! Her experiences as a traveler reflects her open-mindedness and curiosity, qualities that undoubtedly enrich her teaching approach.
In Danielle, you’ll find not just a dance instructor but a true enthusiast for clogging, dedicated to instilling the love for dance in the younger generation. With a trail of accomplishments and a heart full of passion, she continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of dance.
Katrina Mathews – Instructor
Katrina has been dancing for 15 years, and has been teaching for 6 years! She has known that she wanted to be a teacher since she started dancing. She loves all of the little ones and loves to watch them grow and watch their skills grow as well.
Katrina is apart of American Folk Ensemble which is an international clogging team that takes them to all different areas around the world! Last July she went to Poland and was an ambassador for the USA! This was an amazing experience that enabled her to see the different cultures and all different types of dance from other countries! This July she will be traveling to Estonia and will be an Ambassadors of the USA for a second year! She couldn’t be more excited to share her dance techniques with students of all ages!
Katrina also attended the CCI Convention in Tennessee over Thanksgiving of 2023, and was able to receive her CCI certification! This certification gives her the ability to teach more workshops, and have more opportunity for new experiences! Clogging has been a passion of hers since she was 4 and this passion was passed down from her mom and now she is passing it down to her 6 year old sister, I hope to help children of any age to try something new and to be able to show them all the fun clogging and other types of dance can be!