Meet the team
Our Director - Cori Heckmann-Moody
Bio coming soon!
Our RAD Instructors:
Ms. Cori
Bio coming soon!
Miss Taylor
Taylor began dancing at the age of 11, training in many styles of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, and Tap. She continued her dance education and earned both her BA in Dance from California State University, Sacramento, and her MFA in Dance with an emphasis on Creative Practice as well as a Certificate in Dance Management from St. Mary’s College of California. With her continued education Taylor was able to gain a deeper knowledge of the history of dance and dance science. Taylor has been teaching dance for the last 6 years and is very excited to continue to learn and grow with all her students at RAD.
Miss Lindsey
Lindsey Chaney began her dance journey at 13, training at a local studio in her hometown. Graduating in 2021, she was a part of the Rocklin High School dance program, with the chance to lead classes as a student director. Here not only did her passion for dance grow, but her love for teaching developed. Lindsey is currently the studio’s children’s director and runs our Tots & Tutus and Mini Groovers programs. Outside of teaching dance Lindsey is studying liberal studies at Sacramento State University, where she is taking classes from master teachers of the university and performing in university shows. She is thrilled to be able to teach children how to move their bodies and develop confidence creatively.
Miss Savannah
Bio coming soon!
Miss Liz
Miss Liz is a teacher here at RAD, and she’s been dancing since she was 2 and a half years old! Her favorite styles are Jazz and Modern, though she also adores Hip-Hop, Tap, and Ballet. She grew up dancing at Step by Step Dance Studio in upstate New York, where she trained in all genres, and attended invitationals at Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Miss Liz even got to learn from some of the best in the business, including choreographers from “So You Think You Can Dance” and Broadway. She studied Performing Arts at Dutchess Community College, and was part of many dance shows, as well as a variety of theatre and vocal performances.
Miss Liz is a multitalented creative, and alongside dance, she grew up participating in theatre, choir, and even band (she played the clarinet)! Her other passions include making music as an independent singer/songwriter, reading *lots* of books, learning new things like how to bake and speak new languages, and spending time with her family. She has a beautiful dog named Diamond who’s a Pitbull, and a super cool black cat named Zuko - aside from her wonderful partner, Michael, they’re her best buds! Miss Liz loves teaching, and this isn’t her first rodeo, so be sure to check out all of the classes she has to offer this season - she would love to be your teacher.
Miss Isabelle
Bio coming soon!
Miss Dani
Originally from Upstate New York, Dani began dancing at the age of 2. She started off with ballet and tap, but quickly realized she wasn’t very graceful and continued her recreational program doing tap, jazz and hip-hop.
At the age of 13, she joined a competitive hip-hop team and continued competing until she graduated high school in 2014. Her last year on her team, they were awarded a bid to Cheer and Dance World’s in Disney World Orlando where she performed her last competitive routine.
Dani’s husband is in the Navy, and they received orders to Roseville in April of 2023 where they’ve been ever since. Her main goal is to build confidence through the art of dance in a fun and positive environment.
During the day you can find her behind the chair at the salon doing hair, but by night you’ll find her teaching hip-hop (Adults too!) right here at RAD!
Miss Rosa
When I was little, I had always dreamed of taking ballet classes. I accomplished that dream when I was 12 and finalIy took my first ballet class. I was so excited and happy, that I haven’t stopped dancing since then. I actually started dancing here at the studio, and I was on the competition team for 2 seasons. I continued dancing all throughout high school, being in the IB dance program and being a student teacher for the lower level classes. I have been dancing for about 7 years now. My favorite style is contemporary, because I like how I can express emotion and tell a story through dance. A few fun facts about me are that my first language is Spanish, my favorite color is purple, my favorite sweet treat is frozen yogurt, and I also love fries. I am currently in college at Sacramento State University studying to be a sonographer. I can’t wait to share my passion and love for dance with you.
OUR JR. FACULTY:
Maia
Bio coming soon!
Our Classroom Helpers:
Lexi
Maddie
Capri
Capri
Maddie
Capri
Maddie
Maddie
Maddie
Rosie
Peyton
Maddie
Peyton
Peyton
Peyton
Tatum
Peyton
Peyton
Samantha
Samantha
Samantha
