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Studio Owner and Instructor: Alicia Carter
Alicia has been part of the dance world for the last 36 years. She trained under Suzuko Riewe of the Hong Kong Royal Ballet and company member of the American Ballet Theater, and Patty Pille who studied under one of the founding mothers of Cincinnati Ballet, Rita O’Neill. From them she learned ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, and hip hop. She competed nationally in the studio and all star circuit for both dance and cheer. She also grew up in the gymnastics world at a nearby facility. She began teaching dance at the age of 14 and has continued ever since. For the last 25 years she has taught numerous recreational classes along with running three nationally ranked dance teams. She opened The Artistic Dance Center in 2017 where she offers recreational and competitive dance classes for all ages and styles, including adults. Recently she has been choreographing for local school musicals and dance teams, but her newest endeavor at ADC is The Artistic Dance Collective which is a worship dance troupe that spreads the message of God to the public through dance. When she isn't running the studio she is a mother of five and fifth grade school teacher at St. John XXIII. She loves empowering students to do their best, and she loves to help them grow not only as a dancer but as a person. She takes great pride in seeing the success her former students have had not only in the dance world but in life. She has been lucky enough to help in the formation of college dancers, company dancers, dance teachers, teachers, business men and women, therapists, doctors, zoologists, and more. She feels very blessed to have had the privilege of working with so many amazing people, and she can't wait to see who comes into her life next. She hopes to foster not only a love of dance but a love for life in each of her students. She believes deeply that life is a gift, and she knows how important it is to constantly be spreading positivity even in the darkest moments.
Studio Instructor: Hannah Dashley
Hannah Dashley is from Loveland, Ohio and has been involved in dance for the last 23 years. She trained in the Cincinnati area and will be teaching recreational classes and working with our dance team. She is trained in all areas of dance, and as a dancer won numerous competitions and scholarships. She had the privilege of training at Point Park University for a summer and Bowling Green State University. She has always loved working with children and pairing it with dance is a winning combination. She is also a preschool teacher. She can't wait to continue sharing her gift of dance with others, and we are so lucky to have her. She is very excited to work with a variety of students and meet everyone's needs. Dance is her passion and she is beyond thankful to have this opportunity.
Studio Instructor: Hannah Meilstrup
Hannah was a competitive gymnast and dancer. She will be teaching and helping with our dance team, tricks and hip hop classes, and a variety of other styles. She brings us several years of experience with gymnastics/dance and instruction of children. Her other passion is fitness where she has obtained her personal fitness license. Fitness and dance go hand in hand, so her knowledge will be a great asset in the training of young dancers. She is super positive and fun loving, and she is full of knowledge that will help students grow in dance, acrobatics, and in life. We are very lucky to have her on our staff!
Studio Instructor: Katelyn Meilstrup
Katelyn started dancing when she was five, and became a competitive dancer when she was seven. She won numerous awards and scholarships. She trained in ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical/contemporary. She started assisting/teaching dance classes when she was twelve years old, and has loved teaching kids ever since. She is a preschool teacher outside of dance. She is trained in child development. She loves dancing and performing on stage, but also helping kids grow their love of dance and most importantly having fun while doing it!
Studio Instructor: Holly Smith
Holly Smith has been dancing since she was a little girl. She competed and danced at a local studio, and for her high school dance team. She won numerous awards and scholarships, and attended Point Park University for a summer. While in college she was heavily involved in a student led dance club that allowed students the opportunity to create and perform.
She is a psychologist. Mental health and a solid foundation are extremely important to Holly. She coaches Fenwick’s dance team. Holly went to Loyola for undergrad and Xavier University for her master’s degree. She is a positive light, and we are very proud to have her at ADC.
Guest Instructor: Mimi Lamantia
Mimi Lamantia is originally from Cincinnati, OH, where her journey with dance began at a young age and she had the opportunity to learn at various competitive dance studios, including training from Alicia Dashley Carter. Mimi studied dance and pre-medicine at The Ohio State University. She earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance with Honors Research Distinction in the Arts in May 2016. She has studied contemporary and ballet technique with numerous influential movers and creators including Susan Hadley, Bebe Miller, Abby Zbikowski, Rodney Brown, Daniel Roberts, Karen Eliot, and Melanie Bales. She has performed in work choreographed by Doug Varone (restaged by Eddie Taketa), Ann Sofie Clemmensen, and Susan Van Pelt Petry, and various student choreographers. She studied dance and performed abroad in London at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in and in Costa Rica with Jimmy Ortiz and Company. Mimi’s dual interest in the arts and medicine is united with her passion for utilizing dance as an innovative and patient-centered treatment within the medical field. In 2015 Mimi was awarded the Pelotonia Undergraduate Fellowship where she partnered with OSU Medical Center faculty and investigated the feasibility and effect of dance as an intervention for cancer survivors. As a dance educator and researcher, Mimi strives to share the power of dance in order to help individuals of all backgrounds find artistry and joy through movement.
Guest Instructor: Anna Leithart
Anna is a Cincinnati native and is so thankful to be coming home to work with dancers in the Ohio area! Anna started in figure skating at the age four during which she was first exposed to dance through private ballet lessons to help with her grace and technique on the ice. After quitting figure skating, she fully transitioned into her dance training at the age of thirteen. Growing up she studied at various studios in the Cincinnati area. During this time she was blessed to experience intensive ballet training as well as exposure to the competitive world of dance. After high school she went on to receive her BFA in dance from Wright State University while also dancing with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s second Company. She also had the honor of dancing as a summer apprentice with the iconic River North Dance Chicago for two years. After living in Chicago, Anna was offered a full time position with Ad Deum Dance Company in Houston, Texas. While dancing with Ad Deum, Anna received Graham technique training from former Graham dancer, Dani Hammack as well as Horton technique training from former principal dancer of Alvin Ailey and the new department head of dance at Juilliard School, Alicia Graf Mack. Anna has had the honor of working with amazing choreographers such as Steve Rooks, former principal dancer with the Martha Graham Company, Broadway choreographer Greg Graham, Roxane D'orleans Juste, principal dancer for José Limón, Vincent Hardy, former dancer with Complexions, and many more. Anna has also had the privilege to teach and perform throughout the country and internationally. She has recently performed and taught at workshops and intensives in Paris, Cambridge, Switzerland, Bulgaria, and Dublin, Ireland. She is codirecting The Artistic Dance Collective where she will help develop young dancers and pre-professionals to spread God's love through the power of worship dancing while teaching and expecting technical excellence that dance requires. Anna is so excited to be integrating back into the Ohio dance scene and looks forward to developing further as a teacher and mentor.
Guest Instructor: Jacob Shade
Jacob began dancing at the age of 13, first recreational and then competitively, he then went on to become a student at Butler Tech School of the Arts as well as a student of Alicia's. He graduated high school and moved on to be a dance major at Wright State University where he was able to dance for choreographers such as Dwight Rhoden, the artistic director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Lloyd Culbreath who is apart of the Fosse Legacy, and a member of Broadway's The Lion King Ray Mercer. During his time here he has danced excerpts of Testament, a ballet by Dwight Rhoden, Rich Man's Frug by Bob Fosse and a piece titled Pretty Is… by Ray Mercer where he had the privilege of being a soloist. Jacob has completed the Complexions summer intensive 2017 in Los Angeles on a full ride scholarship and then in 2018 he completed a four week intensive with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago where he was under the instruction of various faculty that were past members of Hubbard Street as well as dancers with Lines Contemporary ballet, NDT (Nederlands Dans Theater), as well as many other companies. During his time here he learned repertoire from famous choreographers such as Crystal Pite, Ohad Naharin, Alejandro Cerrudo, and Peter Chu. Recently Jacob has been accepted as an Emerging Choreographer for Eisenhower Dance Detroit's New Dancefest summer intensive and is looking forward to completing his senior year at Wright State University in the 2019/2020 school year as well as teaching the young artists at the Artistic Dance Center!
Alicia has been part of the dance world for the last 36 years. She trained under Suzuko Riewe of the Hong Kong Royal Ballet and company member of the American Ballet Theater, and Patty Pille who studied under one of the founding mothers of Cincinnati Ballet, Rita O’Neill. From them she learned ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, and hip hop. She competed nationally in the studio and all star circuit for both dance and cheer. She also grew up in the gymnastics world at a nearby facility. She began teaching dance at the age of 14 and has continued ever since. For the last 25 years she has taught numerous recreational classes along with running three nationally ranked dance teams. She opened The Artistic Dance Center in 2017 where she offers recreational and competitive dance classes for all ages and styles, including adults. Recently she has been choreographing for local school musicals and dance teams, but her newest endeavor at ADC is The Artistic Dance Collective which is a worship dance troupe that spreads the message of God to the public through dance. When she isn't running the studio she is a mother of five and fifth grade school teacher at St. John XXIII. She loves empowering students to do their best, and she loves to help them grow not only as a dancer but as a person. She takes great pride in seeing the success her former students have had not only in the dance world but in life. She has been lucky enough to help in the formation of college dancers, company dancers, dance teachers, teachers, business men and women, therapists, doctors, zoologists, and more. She feels very blessed to have had the privilege of working with so many amazing people, and she can't wait to see who comes into her life next. She hopes to foster not only a love of dance but a love for life in each of her students. She believes deeply that life is a gift, and she knows how important it is to constantly be spreading positivity even in the darkest moments.
Studio Instructor: Hannah Dashley
Hannah Dashley is from Loveland, Ohio and has been involved in dance for the last 23 years. She trained in the Cincinnati area and will be teaching recreational classes and working with our dance team. She is trained in all areas of dance, and as a dancer won numerous competitions and scholarships. She had the privilege of training at Point Park University for a summer and Bowling Green State University. She has always loved working with children and pairing it with dance is a winning combination. She is also a preschool teacher. She can't wait to continue sharing her gift of dance with others, and we are so lucky to have her. She is very excited to work with a variety of students and meet everyone's needs. Dance is her passion and she is beyond thankful to have this opportunity.
Studio Instructor: Hannah Meilstrup
Hannah was a competitive gymnast and dancer. She will be teaching and helping with our dance team, tricks and hip hop classes, and a variety of other styles. She brings us several years of experience with gymnastics/dance and instruction of children. Her other passion is fitness where she has obtained her personal fitness license. Fitness and dance go hand in hand, so her knowledge will be a great asset in the training of young dancers. She is super positive and fun loving, and she is full of knowledge that will help students grow in dance, acrobatics, and in life. We are very lucky to have her on our staff!
Studio Instructor: Katelyn Meilstrup
Katelyn started dancing when she was five, and became a competitive dancer when she was seven. She won numerous awards and scholarships. She trained in ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical/contemporary. She started assisting/teaching dance classes when she was twelve years old, and has loved teaching kids ever since. She is a preschool teacher outside of dance. She is trained in child development. She loves dancing and performing on stage, but also helping kids grow their love of dance and most importantly having fun while doing it!
Studio Instructor: Holly Smith
Holly Smith has been dancing since she was a little girl. She competed and danced at a local studio, and for her high school dance team. She won numerous awards and scholarships, and attended Point Park University for a summer. While in college she was heavily involved in a student led dance club that allowed students the opportunity to create and perform.
She is a psychologist. Mental health and a solid foundation are extremely important to Holly. She coaches Fenwick’s dance team. Holly went to Loyola for undergrad and Xavier University for her master’s degree. She is a positive light, and we are very proud to have her at ADC.
Guest Instructor: Mimi Lamantia
Mimi Lamantia is originally from Cincinnati, OH, where her journey with dance began at a young age and she had the opportunity to learn at various competitive dance studios, including training from Alicia Dashley Carter. Mimi studied dance and pre-medicine at The Ohio State University. She earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance with Honors Research Distinction in the Arts in May 2016. She has studied contemporary and ballet technique with numerous influential movers and creators including Susan Hadley, Bebe Miller, Abby Zbikowski, Rodney Brown, Daniel Roberts, Karen Eliot, and Melanie Bales. She has performed in work choreographed by Doug Varone (restaged by Eddie Taketa), Ann Sofie Clemmensen, and Susan Van Pelt Petry, and various student choreographers. She studied dance and performed abroad in London at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in and in Costa Rica with Jimmy Ortiz and Company. Mimi’s dual interest in the arts and medicine is united with her passion for utilizing dance as an innovative and patient-centered treatment within the medical field. In 2015 Mimi was awarded the Pelotonia Undergraduate Fellowship where she partnered with OSU Medical Center faculty and investigated the feasibility and effect of dance as an intervention for cancer survivors. As a dance educator and researcher, Mimi strives to share the power of dance in order to help individuals of all backgrounds find artistry and joy through movement.
Guest Instructor: Anna Leithart
Anna is a Cincinnati native and is so thankful to be coming home to work with dancers in the Ohio area! Anna started in figure skating at the age four during which she was first exposed to dance through private ballet lessons to help with her grace and technique on the ice. After quitting figure skating, she fully transitioned into her dance training at the age of thirteen. Growing up she studied at various studios in the Cincinnati area. During this time she was blessed to experience intensive ballet training as well as exposure to the competitive world of dance. After high school she went on to receive her BFA in dance from Wright State University while also dancing with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s second Company. She also had the honor of dancing as a summer apprentice with the iconic River North Dance Chicago for two years. After living in Chicago, Anna was offered a full time position with Ad Deum Dance Company in Houston, Texas. While dancing with Ad Deum, Anna received Graham technique training from former Graham dancer, Dani Hammack as well as Horton technique training from former principal dancer of Alvin Ailey and the new department head of dance at Juilliard School, Alicia Graf Mack. Anna has had the honor of working with amazing choreographers such as Steve Rooks, former principal dancer with the Martha Graham Company, Broadway choreographer Greg Graham, Roxane D'orleans Juste, principal dancer for José Limón, Vincent Hardy, former dancer with Complexions, and many more. Anna has also had the privilege to teach and perform throughout the country and internationally. She has recently performed and taught at workshops and intensives in Paris, Cambridge, Switzerland, Bulgaria, and Dublin, Ireland. She is codirecting The Artistic Dance Collective where she will help develop young dancers and pre-professionals to spread God's love through the power of worship dancing while teaching and expecting technical excellence that dance requires. Anna is so excited to be integrating back into the Ohio dance scene and looks forward to developing further as a teacher and mentor.
Guest Instructor: Jacob Shade
Jacob began dancing at the age of 13, first recreational and then competitively, he then went on to become a student at Butler Tech School of the Arts as well as a student of Alicia's. He graduated high school and moved on to be a dance major at Wright State University where he was able to dance for choreographers such as Dwight Rhoden, the artistic director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Lloyd Culbreath who is apart of the Fosse Legacy, and a member of Broadway's The Lion King Ray Mercer. During his time here he has danced excerpts of Testament, a ballet by Dwight Rhoden, Rich Man's Frug by Bob Fosse and a piece titled Pretty Is… by Ray Mercer where he had the privilege of being a soloist. Jacob has completed the Complexions summer intensive 2017 in Los Angeles on a full ride scholarship and then in 2018 he completed a four week intensive with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago where he was under the instruction of various faculty that were past members of Hubbard Street as well as dancers with Lines Contemporary ballet, NDT (Nederlands Dans Theater), as well as many other companies. During his time here he learned repertoire from famous choreographers such as Crystal Pite, Ohad Naharin, Alejandro Cerrudo, and Peter Chu. Recently Jacob has been accepted as an Emerging Choreographer for Eisenhower Dance Detroit's New Dancefest summer intensive and is looking forward to completing his senior year at Wright State University in the 2019/2020 school year as well as teaching the young artists at the Artistic Dance Center!