Meet the team
Our Director - Cori Heckmann-Moody
With over two decades of teaching experience and a lifetime immersed in the world of dance, Cori Moody is the passionate force behind Roseville Academy of Dance. Her love for dance began at just 2 years old, and she’s been sharing that love ever since—teaching for more than 23 years and impacting thousands of students along the way.
Before founding RAD in 2015, Cori built a dynamic career teaching and directing at several well-established studios throughout California. She toured nationally for four years with a dance convention, teaching classes across the country and connecting with dancers of all ages and backgrounds. Her experience also includes four years as a competition judge for three major national dance competition companies, giving her unique insight into both the technical and artistic sides of the competitive world. Cori also performed professionally—dancing in halftime shows, on cruise ships, and at amusement parks—before discovering that her heart belonged in the studio, helping young dancers grow and thrive.
Cori launched Roseville Academy of Dance with one clear goal: to build a community-first studio where every dancer feels seen, supported, and celebrated. Her mission is to use dance as a vehicle for personal growth, helping children develop not just strong technique, but also confidence, character, and a lifelong love of learning. She believes dance is a powerful tool that teaches perseverance, teamwork, creativity, and self-worth—and she’s deeply committed to helping each student discover their full potential.
Cori is a proud Roseville resident, wife, a mom to two energetic boys, a dog mom, a dance mom, and a sports mom. She understands the balance of busy family life and is dedicated to making RAD a welcoming and flexible space for all. You’ll often find her in the classroom (where she loves to be most) or behind the scenes at RAD—camera in hand—capturing memories, filming special moments, and cheering on her dancers with heartfelt enthusiasm and genuine pride. And of course, she’s rarely without a coffee or soda in hand as she pours her heart into every detail of studio life.
Fun Fact: Cori loves coffee ice cream, and once got stung by a jellyfish while swimming in the ocean—ouch!
She’s incredibly thankful that you’re part of the RAD family and can’t wait to share the magic of dance with you!
Miss Rian - Office Manager
Rian is thrilled to welcome and assist all of our studio dancers and their families at the studio. She's been dancing since the age of two and has always loved being part of a vibrant, creative community. Don’t hesitate to come up to the desk and say hi — she’s always happy to help!
Our RAD Instructors:
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 7 years and is very excited to continue to learn and grow with all her students at RAD.
Miss Lindsey -
Lindsey Cannon started dancing as a toddler and hasn’t stopped since. She danced for six years with Funkmode, a Bay Area-based hip hop group, before moving on to Dance Connection Performing Arts Centre to learn new styles and join their competition team. During her time with Dance Connection, she competed in multiple regional competitions and national championships, performed in Super Bowl 50, and won numerous awards as both a soloist and group performer – it was also with Dance Connection that she first had the chance to teach newcomers about the sport she loved so much. She continued to develop her teaching and choreography skills as the captain of her high-school dance team. For her work there, she twice received the “Outstanding Dedication” and “Outstanding Choreography” awards. She also spent two years teaching recreational and competitive teams of all ages at the J.W. Hayden Center in Lexington, Massachusetts. Her favorite styles include hip hop, contemporary, and jazz, but she is also experienced in ballet and tap. Lindsey strives to cultivate an energetic and positive environment for her students, with the aim of making every dancer feel confident in their self-expression. She is deeply honored to serve as an instructor for Roseville Academy of Dance, and she is grateful everyday for the opportunity to make dance a central part of her life.
Miss Isabelle
Bio coming soon!
Miss Chelsea
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Miss Rosa
Instructor and Office Assistant:
Rosa began dancing at 12 years old and quickly fell in love with the art form. She trained in ballet, jazz, and lyrical/contemporary—and discovered her passion for contemporary dance, drawn to its power to tell stories and express deep emotion through movement.
Rosa is a proud RAD alum! She trained right here at Roseville Academy of Dance, where she was a dedicated member of the competition team. During high school, she continued to grow her artistry as part of the IB Dance Program and gave back to the community as a student teacher for younger-level classes, developing both her leadership and love for working with children.
Now returning to RAD as an instructor, Rosa is excited to be on the other side—guiding and inspiring the next generation of dancers. Her goal is to pass on the same passion, encouragement, and love for dance that her own teachers poured into her. She is committed to creating a positive, inclusive space for every student and looks forward to learning and growing alongside her dancers every step of the way.
Miss Michaela
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Miss Maia
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Miss Kaelyn
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Miss Savannah - Guest Instructor/Choreographer
Bio coming soon!
Our Classroom Helpers:
Lexi
Maddie
Maddie
Maddie
Maddie
Maddie
Peyton
Maddie
Peyton
Tatum
Samantha
Peyton
Samantha
Samantha
Samantha
Addison
Samantha
Samantha
Brianna
Brooklynn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklynn
Brooklyn
Brooklynn
Brooklynn
Brooklynn
Jane
Jianna
Brooklynn
Jianna
Jianna
Jianna
Logan
Jianna
Jianna
