Our Story
The Movement Project was founded by three best friends with diversely different dance backgrounds who wanted to create a space where empathy, inclusivity, collaboration, integrity, and artistry are at the forefront.
Whether you are someone who wants a supportive, highly competitive dance team, or someone who has never taken a dance class before and wants to learn the basics, or someone who is looking for a high energy workout after a long day, we’ve got you covered. We prioritize the dancer and their individual paths with our various programs.
At The Movement Project, we are one of the only studios in the front range that offer a student choreography program, a hip hop only competitive team, a junior faculty program and adult dance classes. Our goal is to mesh movement, artistry and passion to create a supportive and uplifting environment where anyone can shine.

Meet the Team
Kaylee Weber
Co-Founder & Artistic Director

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
Co-Founder & Director of Operations

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
Co-Founder & Director of Competitive Programs/ Marketing

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.
Sheri Cargas
Front Desk Admin

Sheri grew up dancing and has always had a passion for the performing arts. She spent 12 years with Ephrata Performing Arts Center in Pennsylvania as a Hair, Makeup, and Costume Designer, helping bring countless productions to life behind the scenes.
She also dedicated 13 years to Landis Homes Salon, where she worked as a hairstylist and Salon Manager, overseeing daily operations, front desk administration, client scheduling, and exceptional customer service.
After moving to Colorado with her family in 2021, Sheri joined The Movement Project in 2025 as our Front Desk Administrator. As the friendly face who welcomes families each day, she helps keep the studio running smoothly while creating a warm and inviting environment for everyone who walks through our doors. Sheri also helps lead the creative programming for our preschool classes, combining her artistic background with her love of inspiring young dancers.
Whether she's greeting families, creating meaningful experiences for our youngest dancers, or adding creative touches behind the scenes, Sheri is an invaluable part of The Movement Project family.
Julianna Donadio
Instructor

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!
Emelia Perkins
Instructor

Emelia Perkins was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she had her formative training with Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre until the age of 16, when she joined the Houston Ballet Academy. After graduating from HBA in 2017, Perkins joined Kansas City Ballet’s Second Company as a trainee and had the opportunity to perform works by Devon Carney, Ryan Jocelyn-Nye, and Balanchine’s Diamonds. In 2018, Perkins joined the Sarasota Ballet’s Studio Company and was promoted to Coryphée in 2022. During her seven-year career with Sarasota, Perkins performed featured roles in works by Sir Frederick Ashton, George Balanchine, Jessica Lang, Sir David Bintley, Paul Taylor, Gemma Bond, Johan Kobborg, Martha Graham, Twyla Tharp, Mark Morris, Dominic Walsh, and Ricardo Graziano. Most recently, Perkins has spent a year freelancing in Colorado, touring with Zikr Dance Ensemble and guesting with Boulder Ballet. She will be a company artist with the Colorado Ballet for their 2026/2027 season.
Hannah Perry
Instructor

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!
Erin Antoville
Instructor

Erin Antoville is a dancer, choreographer, and instructor who has been dancing since the age of two. She earned her B.F.A. in Dance from Texas Tech University, where she was a member of the university dance company and had her choreography selected for the program’s highest-honored performance.
Her training spans jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, hip hop, poms, and musical theatre. Erin also trained and interned with a national dance convention, assisting classes and working under Summer Whaley and several other Radio City Rockettes.
With more than a decade of teaching and choreography experience, Erin is passionate about pairing strong technique with musicality, artistry, and confidence. Her goal is to create a supportive classroom where dancers feel comfortable taking risks, finding their individual style, and becoming their own biggest hype man.
Hannah Sullivan
Instructor

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.
Rochelle Vereide
Instructor

Rochelle grew up in a big family here in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. She began creating dances at a young age with her neighborhood friends for fun. Thankfully her parents put her in dance class where her abilities blossomed at Rocky Mountain School of Dance. She became a competitive dancer here and then transferred to Denver Dance Starz to finish out her high school years. She continued her studies at Casper College, WY where she achieved an Associates of Arts in Dance. Taking flight to Columbia College in Chicago for a year of study in dance and musical theatre. She then finished her studies at Colorado Mesa University with two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Dance Choreography and Musical Theatre. She then ventured out to the Pacific Northwest to dance with Polaris Dance Theatre and A-WOL Dance Collective in Portland, OR. There her love for contemporary dance and aerial dance flourished. Her passion for performing transitioned into choreographing dance for Lanai Academy of Performing Arts in Lanai, Hawaii. Teaching dance to youth and choreographing their yearly musical. Now she has returned home to Colorado to be with family and continue her passion for creating dance for our youth and community alike.
Karyme Marquez
Instructor

Karyme Marquez began her journey dancing at the age of 10. She quickly moved into competitive dance by the age of 12 and continued this path until graduating high-school. Throughout her teenage years, she participated in professional projects and got incredible opportunities to train outside of her studio. This led to her attending CLI Conservatory in Massachusetts under the direction of Teddy Forance. She trained with and was mentored by incredible artists such as Teddy Forance, Riley Watts, Martha Nichols, Ali Pleger, Theresa Stone, Brian Nicholson, and many more. After returning to Colorado, she hopes to continue her practices as a dancer, teacher and choreographer. She is now a season 4 member of Vitality the Company. Karyme’s style showcases her in-depth training in all styles and incorporates elements from all genres. She believes in ensuring safety, growth, and love through dance, and hopes to bring that everywhere she goes!
Veva Heilmann
Instructor

Veva Heilmann grew up in Denver, Colorado, with her love for ballet beginning at age 6. Over her many years of training, her love for dance has grown to include many different styles. When she was 7 years old, she joined the Colorado Ballet Academy and remained there for 13 years graduating from CBA’s Preprofessional program in 2025. There her training included Classical Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Gaga, Modern, Jazz, Character, and Flamenco. Veva participated in Colorado Dance Initiative from 2022-2024, becoming an apprentice with Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement in 2024-2026, and is joining as one of their company dancers for the upcoming season. She has intentionally pursued a diversity of training through intensives at Colorado Ballet (Denver, CO), The Rock School for Dance (Philadelphia, PA), Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (New York City, NY), Nacho Duato Academy (Madrid, Spain), and Nashville Ballet (Nashville, TN). After 8 years of participating in academy roles for Colorado Ballet’s productions, Veva gained the position of assistant rehearsal director for CB’s productions of The Nutcracker, The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland and A Midsummer Night's Dream. This has been a great joy as she loves passing on choreography to the next generation. Veva has additionally discovered a passion for choreography and has created various pieces in the styles of: Ballet, Contemporary, Swing Dance, and Jazz. Veva is beyond excited to join the faculty at TMP and continue her passion for teaching and for movement!
Eden Holmes
Instructor

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.
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.
