Shine On Dance & Movement Studio

Specialties

At Shine On, we want to create a place where people can come and feel challenged and excited about learning new things, work hard, and show focus and discipline, but at the same time, feel supported, safe, encouraged, and motivated by goals other than constant perfection. We have programming and classes available for children and adults of all ages and skill levels! In addition to our class offerings, Shine On also provides rental space for rehearsals, events, shows, and birthday parties, private lessons for couples, private lessons for groups, and custom choreography.

History

Established in 2015.

First-​time business owner, long-​time dancer and dance instructor!

Meet the Business Owner

Jess H.

Business Owner

Throughout my entire dance career, I had always been told that I was great dancer, but what made me great, & what made people want to watch me had nothing to do with technique. I was scolded by every teacher because of my «bad feet» & «bad turn out», & so on, but despite all that, I found a way to succeed in dance. I had such a deep love for & connection to this form of art & expression, that when I danced, I felt like I was actually shining. My ability to tap into that main line of pure joy was what allowed me to connect to the audience, to my teachers, & to my fellow dancers. It didn’t matter that I couldn’t hyper-​extend my legs, or perfectly point my foot every time. There was a big ol’ ray of light beaming right out of my chest, & it was so real that I could feel it. I want to take my experience as a student & lover of dance and movement, & pass along the lessons that I have learned, & the idea that being «perfect» is not what matters most in this life, and certainly not in dance.