Sue has spent over 25 years as a Health Kinesiologist and Energy Healer and has loved to dance since she could stand! She started taking classes with Drew about 12 years ago and was hooked. She participated in the first ever DXF coach training 6 years ago and has been teaching a low impact/beginners class ever since. It is a … Read More
Michele Howard, DXF -Dance Xross Fitness Coach
In June 2021, Michele retired from a 38 year career as a Speech Language Pathologist. She became a certified DXF coach in 2015 and has been teaching since 2016. She currently teaches Low Impact DXF at CCE and Intermediate DXF at YogaMat Studio in Tivoli, NY
Mia DeYoung – Showstoppers Musical Theater Dance
Mia has more than 15 years of dance training in jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, and musical theater. She has Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Musical Theater and Journalism from Adrian College. Mia choreographs the musical at Rondout Valley High School and has choreographed and taught dance at the Rhinebeck Center of Performing Arts. She regularly performs as an actor around … Read More
Kimberly Guallpa- Lil’ Learners Teacher Assistant
Kimberly Guallpa is a caring and creative Teacher Assistant at CCE’s Lil’ Learners Preschool. She supports young children’s learning, exploration, and social-emotional growth while helping create a welcoming, playful, and inclusive classroom. Kimberly also brings experience leading arts-and-crafts activities in CCE youth programming. A bilingual educator with a love of travel, Kimberly brings curiosity, cultural awareness, and a strong connection … Read More
Sophie Rhind- Lil’ Learners Preschool Teacher
Sophie Rhind is a warm, creative educator with over nine years of experience working with children from infancy through adolescence. Her background includes preschool teaching, classroom support, tutoring, nannying, summer camp leadership, and college-and-career readiness programming. Sophie holds a B.A. in Sociology with a concentration in Human Services and a Master’s degree in Social Justice Educational Studies from SUNY New … Read More
Megan Tuttle- Magic Makers
Megan Tuttle has an educational background in art therapy and spent many years living and working in New York City, where she facilitated therapeutic art programs with children in the foster care system, veterans, senior centers, and other community organizations. Now based in Kingston, Megan hopes to build meaningful connections, contribute to the local community, and create opportunities for people … Read More
Maggie Lipton – Creative Movement
Maggie is a dance educator, choreographer, and certified Baby Dance ClubTM instructor with a masters degree in Dance Education from NYU Steinhardt. Before relocating to the Hudson Valley with her husband and two children, Maggie taught dance and creative movement for six years at Pine Point School in Stonington, CT. She currently serves as the Director of Fundraising for the … Read More
Imogene Dunn- Storybook Studio
Imogene believes in harvesting creativity and inspiring advocacy among the youth through innovative artistic experiences. She has an educational background in social innovation and advocacy social justice, with hands-on teaching experience in botany, sustainability, environmental conservation, and advocacy through artwork. She is currently gaining professional experience as a trauma-informed caseworker and has always been drawn to protecting the youth in … Read More
Janice Zito- Fusion Flow
Janice Zito is a certified yoga instructor, Les Mills Pilates teacher, SHiNE Dance Fitness Instructor, and seasoned group fitness professional with over 30 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. With a background in Exercise Science, Janice brings both knowledge and passion to every class she teaches. Her mission is to help others discover joy in movement, achieve … Read More
Hollywood Herb Hudson- CCE R&B Band
Hollywood “Herb” Hudson is something of a local celebrity in the Hudson Valley. He’s been a working musician & educator for the past 7 years, but a lover of music all his life! He’s played locally & internationally on several instruments, as well as a vocalist. Come and join local celebrity Hollywood Herb in our new R&B Band! No experience … Read More