Kaylee Morrison

Kaylee’s love for dance started at the young age of 4 in her hometown of Roseville, CA. She trained at a pre-professional conservatory where she studied many different styles including ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary. Kaylee found her passion for choreography at the age of 13 when she choreographed her first solo. With the help of a dance and an academic scholarship, Kaylee was fortunate enough to attend Marymount Manhattan College in New York City where she obtained a B.F.A with a concentration in Choreography. While in New York, Kaylee had the opportunity to train under some of the finest instructors and choreographers such as Doug Varone, Sidra Bell, Megan Williams, Kaite Langan and many more.

After graduating and moving to Colorado, Kaylee found her love for teaching. She has been teaching various styles of dance and choreographing award winning pieces since 2016. Her greatest joys lie in nurturing all dancers, instilling in them a love for dance, and advocating for the myriad benefits it brings both within and beyond the studio walls, which shine through in our Teacher Assistant, Junior Faculty and Student Choreography programs. 

Dani Reese

Dani Reese received her early dance training as a member of Dance Depot starting at the age of 4. Dani was a member of Dance Depot’s Competitive Company. In those 14 years she trained in jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and tap. She was also a student at the Idaho Falls School of Ballet for 14 years. After graduating, she joined Bonnie Story's Pre-professional company-Expansion, where she was able to study under various well known professionals and choreographers. Dani was also a part of the Salt Lake Community College dance team.

After graduating, she went on to join the professional company; The Dance Collaborative located in Idaho Falls. She danced with them for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 8 years she has taught at numerous studios and intensives throughout the Idaho and Colorado area, along with choreographing several top scoring numbers for competitive studios. Dani is constantly finding  every opportunity she can to share her knowledge, passion, and love for the art of dance.

Morgan Cargas

Morgan's dance journey began at the age of three in Pennsylvania, where she quickly developed a love for movement and performance. She began competing in styles such as contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop at a young age, laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to dance.

Her passion for hip-hop deepened when she joined a nationally ranked hip-hop team at Morton’s Dance Center in Pennsylvania. There, she honed her technical skills while gaining a deeper appreciation for the culture and artistry behind the style.

Morgan went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, where she balanced her academic pursuits with a strong presence in the dance community. She served as choreographer and leader of the university’s dance team, choreographing performances for NBA games and collegiate sports events that were celebrated for their precision, energy, and innovation. She also worked as a teaching assistant in the Art Department at Kutztown University, supporting students in both design and studio settings.

Morgan’s choreography—known for its powerful movement, creativity, and high-energy impact—has received multiple entertainment and choreography awards. Now based in Colorado, she continues to teach and create in a wide range of styles, driven by a passion for blending genres and pushing the boundaries of movement.

As an instructor, Morgan is committed to helping young dancers build confidence, find their voice, and discover how dance can be a powerful tool for self-expression and personal growth.

Hannah Perry

Hannah Perry has trained intensively in ballet, contemporary, lyrical, and modern since the age of four, dancing competitively for most of those years. As a student, she has assisted and taught classes in ballet and contemporary styles. She is entering her third year pursuing a double degree in psychology and dance at Colorado State University, specifically focusing on performance, choreography, and pedagogy.

Through her psychology studies, Hannah has found a passion for mental health in the dance field, and works to create classrooms rooted in inclusivity and positivity. She is very excited to work with The Movement Project and to help students grow their technique and artistry in a safe and positive environment!

Julianna donadio

Julianna began her studies at the Academy of Dance arts where she participated in exams and passed with international distinction. Afterward, Julianna went on to study year round at the Joffrey Ballet School New York, The School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center, and at the San Francisco Ballet School. While at the Joffrey Ballet School she performed in The Nutcracker under the guidance of Gelsey Kirkland. At the San Francisco Ballet School Julianna performed in the San Francisco Ballet's production of The Nutcracker. At the School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center she studied Balanchine repertoire directly from the New York City Ballet lineage. Her summers were spent at The Juilliard School, American Ballet Theater, Complexions Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Ballet Arizona, PNW Contemporary Ballet, Orlando Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet.

Eventually, Julianna went on to become a founding member of the Ballet Arizona Studio Company and then continued on to dance with Ballet Arizona and Ballet Tucson. While at Ballet Arizona, Julianna danced in many Balanchine works under Ib Anderson's direction such as Walpurgishnact, Four Temperaments, Serenade, Episodes, and Western Symphony. In addition, she has danced in classics and new works in professional productions such as The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, La Bayadère, Cinderella, Paquita, Gilbert and Sullivan, The Nutcracker, Le Corsaire, Jekyll and Hyde, Napoli, Konservatoriet, Ib Andereson's Symphonie Classique and more. She recently performed as Myrtha in Anna Duval's Giselle in 2023.

Julianna holds a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science with concentrations in Psychology and Sociology. She also holds a MA in Somatic Psychology and Dance Pedagogy from Middlesex University London. In addition, Julianna has two yoga certifications and is a qualified physical therapy technician. She is currently studying for her PsyD from California Southern University. 

Julianna was formerly on faculty for four years with the Colorado Ballet and as a teacher for the University of Colorado Boulder. She has helped choreograph and stage, full length productions such as Coppélia and The Sleeping Beauty at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. In addition, she has choreographed a plethora of modern dance performances for the Colorado Ballet Academy. She also prepared her students for examinations, YAGP, and Denver Ballet Guild. She additionally was a manager and faculty member at Colorado Conservatory of Dance. She has trained many students to go on to dance- with the School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theater, and Denver School of the Arts to name a few. She looks forward to inspiring the next generation of dancers at The Movement Project!  

Hannah Sullivan

Hannah started her dance journey at 4 in Ankeny, IA, and continued once she moved to IL. Through the years she studied many styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, as well as Irish dancing. She found love in choreographing and teaching at the age of 16 after being asked to step up in a directorial position for her childhood theater program. She had the privilege of choreographing several shows over the years and found extreme joy in the process. 

In college studying early education, Hannah joined her PA university’s studio-style club in which she taught Beginner Jazz, Broadway Jazz, and in her senior year was elected Company Captain to choreograph Jazz and Contemporary numbers for dancers who wanted more of a challenge and more dancing experiences in the club. This is where she grew her confidence in herself as a dancer and an instructor. She knew she wanted to create a welcoming yet challenging place for dancers to express themselves. 

After finishing school, Hannah found herself in Colorado excited to teach both the building blocks of dance and also a passion for the arts. She loves getting to see dancers grow each day and be their authentic selves. She is beyond excited to be part of The Movement Project family to work alongside inspiring teachers and dancers full of excitement for this beautiful art. 

Alexandra Ashworth

Alexandra Ashworth is a passionate educator, literacy interventionist, puppeteer, dancer, and arts-integrated educator who strives to create educational environments that empower, embrace, and promote student creativity and expression! Working with students across the United States from the urban streets of New York City to the rural hills of Appalachia, Alexandra has devoted the last decade of her career to embedding arts into Early Childhood and Elementary Education as an Educator, Mentor, Coach, and School Director. Alexandra possesses a B.S. in Child Development and Family studies, B.F.A. in Puppetry and Creative Dramatics, studied at the Graduate level at NYU within Educational Theatre, and is Pursuing a Masters in Literacy Education with Pre-K through 12th grade Reading Specialist Endorsement and Certification. In the classroom, Alexandra serves as an Orton-Gillingham Literacy Interventionist for students with Neurodivergence and Dyslexia.With 17+ years of Training in Classical Ballet (Vaganova, Cecchetti, Cuban, French, and eclectic methods), Contemporary, Modern (Horton and Graham Techniques), alongside Tap, Alexandra is thrilled to empower young dancers to have confidence, grace, joy, and self-expression, just as the art of Dance gifted her when she was a child. Outside of the dance studio, Alexandra loves anything Jane Austen, studying the Japanese Language, going to the theatre, and adventuring both near and far with her beloved partner, Sean, and two precious pups, Fitz and Feen! She is thrilled to provide a joy-filled, empowering, and equitable learning environment for our Movement Project Families!

Eden Holmes

Eden Holmes has been dancing throughout her whole life, in addition to 10 years of competitive gymnastics experience. She has been a part of competitive dancing teams since she was 13 and is currently on The Movement Project's senior competitive team at age 16.

She is excited to be in the TMP Junior Staff program and teaching acro classes after being a teacher's assistant for 4 years. As a current student at Longmont High School, a competitive team captain, and a section captain in her school band, she loves to be creative and help younger dancers learn how to fuse dancing and acrobatic skills. Eden is always happy to help and excited to teach, and she can't wait to use her expertise at The Movement Project.

Madi Donahue

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