Team — Move Dance Studio

Cherese

Owner

Sami Jo

Explosion and Fusion Director

Emily

Explosion and Fusion Director

Kara

Sparks and Attack Director

Kara McGary’s love for dance began at the age of 3 and has been a defining part of her life ever since. She was a dedicated member of the Lehi High School Drill Team for four years, serving as an officer for three and co-captain her senior year. After high school, Kara continued her dance journey at Southern Utah University, where she performed and served as the secretary of the team throughout her time there.

Kara began teaching at 19 and has been sharing her passion with dancers ever since. She joined MOVE in 2018, where she continues to inspire students through her vibrant energy, strong technique focus, and heart-centered teaching style. With experience in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and technique, Kara is committed to helping dancers build confidence, discipline, and a deep love for the art of movement—no matter their age or level.

Annie

Ballet Director

Chantel

Recreation Director/ Special Needs

Lexie

Instructor

Lexie has been teaching dance for over 12 years and has been a dedicated instructor at MOVE Dance Studio since its second year. Specializing in jazz, lyrical, and contemporary dance, she is especially passionate about choreography for the studio’s competitive teams. Though she began dancing at the age of 11—a later start than most—her dedication and love for the art led to a successful high school dance career. She danced all four years, served as company president during her junior and senior years, and advanced to the state round as a Sterling Scholar in dance.

For Lexie, teaching dance is more than just steps and technique—it’s a passion project. She is committed to mentoring young dancers, helping them grow both as performers and as individuals. She believes that dance instills body positivity, teamwork, discipline, and confidence, shaping not only great dancers but strong, empowered young women. Watching her students thrive both on and off the stage is the most rewarding part of her work.

Erin

Instructor

Audrey

Instructor

Courtney

Instructor

Madi

Instructor

Natalia

Instructor

Elena

Instructor

Metta

Instructor

Amanda

Ballet Instructor

Amanda began her dance training at Alabama Dance Academy in Birmingham, AL. She continued studying ballet, jazz, lyrical, and pointe for the next 12 years. She danced in conjunction with 1995 Miss America Heather Whitestone and the Alabama Ballet. In addition to local performances, Amanda has performed in the Bahamas, Disneyland Paris, Munich, Germany, and Atlanta, Georgia. She has danced in productions like The Nutcracker on Broadway, in the Hollywood Parade, and was invited to perform as a featured artist at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.

Amanda has performed in numerous notable productions including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Les Sylphides, The Sleeping Beauty, Les Patineurs, and more. She received a ballet scholarship to Brigham Young University and graduated cum laude from Utah Valley University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

Amanda served as the Artistic Director of a local dance studio for 12 years, where she nurtured and guided young dancers to achieve their full potential. She currently works as a Customer Success Executive at a software company. She resides in Lehi with her husband and four beautiful children.