Director, Instructor
Kate Wright
Miss Kate has 21 years experience as a dance teacher, and 15 years as a studio owner. Her students' ages have ranged from 2-76 years old! Miss Kate's favorite class to teach is Stretch & Strengthen, where she is able to help dancer's achieve their goals with flexibility and technique.
Over the past 20 years, Miss Kate has received numerous "Choreography" and "Entertainment" awards for her work. Her students have won numerous overalls and scholarships for regional programs. Miss Kate's students have also been accepted into college dance programs and dance teams, including The University of Richmond, College of William & Mary, VCU, and Marymount Manhattan. Other students have gone to follow their passions for dance, theatre, and art in New York, Los Angeles and Florida!
Miss Kate believes in pushing her students to maintain focus and drive during class, but also doesn't forget it is important to be silly and fun at times! Instilling confidence in her dancers is of the utmost importance to her, along with teaching other characteristics such as respect, time management, work ethic, and kindness.
Instructor
Nina Pohlman
Nina began dancing at 2 years old in Vienna, VA at Cuppett Performing Arts Center and continued to dance there until she was 18. Under the directorship of former Rockette, Alzine Cuppett, she studied ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and tap. Nina then received a scholarship to the dance program at Drexel University. The Drexel Dance Ensemble studied modern techniques from the stylings of Martha Graham, Jose Limon, Isadora Duncan, and Merce Cunningham. She performed in the bi-annual dance concerts and was an exclusive choreographer for the ensemble. In addition to the DDE, she added a minor in dance to my curriculum where she studied ballet under lead PA Ballet dancer, Meredith Rainey, as well as West African, jazz, hip hop, and music theory courses.
Nina was a member of Dance Masters of America and regularly attended their conferences, competitions, and summer intensives. I spent one summer studying at Millennium Dance Complex in LA followed by a month at American Dance Festival. She often took classes at Koresh in Philadelphia when available. While at CPAC, she competed in DMA, Hall of Fame, Starpower, and Headliners.
She is a passionate devotee of Martha Graham and Isadora Duncan with a thorough respect for my Vaganova and Cecchetti ballet training. She believes in teaching students the importance of technique and strength over anything else and she hopes to spread joy through the power of dance.
Instructor
Keyah Robinson
Keyah Robinson’s dance journey began at Pilates, Dance and More, a studio founded and run by her parents, Tristi and Norvell Robinson. Growing up in this creative and structured environment sparked her passion for both movement and mentorship. She continued her training at the School of Richmond Ballet and later at J’adore Dance, where she was a competitive company member, earning numerous regional titles and placing at national competitions.
In 2018, Keyah graduated from the Henrico County Center for the Arts after completing its advanced dance program. During her senior year, she was invited to join the prestigious Richmond Ballet Trainee Program, gaining professional performance experience in full-length ballets including Swan Lake, Coppélia, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Toy Shop, and Giselle.
Her training also includes full scholarships to renowned summer intensives at Carolina Ballet, Next Generation Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, and Kansas City Ballet. She later performed professionally through contracts with cruise lines and at theme parks across the globe.
Keyah’s deep love for dance education fuels her commitment to inspiring and empowering the next generation of dancers. With years of teaching and choreographing experience, she focuses on building a strong technical foundation while nurturing creativity, discipline, and confidence in every student. Holding a degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University, Keyahcombines her academic background with her dance expertise to create a positive and well-rounded learning environment.
Instructor
Katherine Reeves
Katherine Reeves started dancing at age 3 and has 9 years of experience as a dance instructor. She has taught students aged 2-92 in various styles including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and musical theatre in various. In addition, she has also taught movement technique for marching band and color guard.
After her primary school years of competitive dance and color guard, Katherine attended Kennesaw State University where she received her BA in Dance. She studied many styles in college but focused her education in modern dance and performed in multiple modern pieces with their dance company. While at KSU she also choreographed and directed an original student dance film and multiple stage works. She was also a member of Zoetic Dance Ensemble in Atlanta from 2019-2021 with whom she performed in gallery installations, films, and a concert production.
Katherine is honored to be able to share her gift with students of all backgrounds and emphasizes proper technique, injury prevention and the importance of physical and mental health. She believes that anyone and everyone can be a dancer and strives to create a welcoming and judgement free environment in all of her classes.
When she isn’t busy dancing or teaching, Katherine spends most of her time at home cuddled up with her three cats and a cup of iced coffee. She is also a fan of film and goes to the theatre often. After living in Atlanta for her whole life, she relocated to the Richmond area earlier this year for a new chapter! Katherine is very excited to join the team and meet all of the students here at Vibe!
Instructor
Crystal Neese
Hi, I’m Crystal! Dance has been my passion for the past 19 years, and I’ve had the privilege of teaching dance and acrobatics for the last 5 years. There is nothing more rewarding than watching my students build confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve skills they once thought were impossible.
As an acrobatics instructor for 6 years started when I was 17 years olds, and gymnastics coach for the past year, I enjoy helping athletes develop strength, flexibility, technique, and confidence in a safe, encouraging environment. I am SafeSport® Certified and committed to providing high-quality instruction while prioritizing the safety and well-being of every athlete. Whether you’re looking to improve acro skills for dance or build a strong gymnastics foundation, I am passionate about helping each student reach their full potential.
I spent 11 years as a competitive dancer, an experience that shaped my discipline, work ethic, and love for performance. My goal is to inspire every dancer and athlete to believe in themselves, embrace the learning process, and celebrate every milestone along the way.
When I’m not coaching, you’ll probably find me surrounded by all things pink or enjoying an Alani Nu energy drink—every flavor is a favorite! I believe that every student has the ability to succeed with encouragement, dedication, and a positive mindset, and I’m honored to be part of their journey.
Instructor
Hayden Thompson
Bio Coming Soon
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