MADM Chapter 17

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Welcome to Mid-Atlantic Dance Masters Chapter 17! Affiliated with Dance Masters of America, we promote dance education in the MD, PA, VA, DE, and DC areas.

09/21/2026

We had a blast at our September workshop! Thank you to all of the dancers, faculty, and MADM Members for a fabulous weekend of dance! Stay tuned for more videos to come, and we hope to see many of you in November in Williamsburg 😃

09/19/2026

And our final faculty member for our September Workshop is Kara Huff! 🎉 Kara will be teaching our 6 and under classes this weekend!

Kara Huff began her dance training at the age of 2 under the direction of her grandmother, Patricia Kelbaugh, and her mother Wendy Huff, at the Patricia Kelbaugh Dance Studio. She also trained at Edna Lee Dance Studio (now Artistic Movement Academy of Dance) under the direction of Ashley Canterna Hardy, from age 4 until she was 18 years old. She is trained in Ballet, Pointe, Partnering, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Kara has performed with incredible artists including Lee Gumbs and Robert Roldan, to name a few. She also received many scholarships during her training including the Zee Brown-Ahearn memorial scholarship to attend the Dance Masters of America’s Student Honors Intensive Program. As a student and adult, she has had the honor to perform as a guest artist for many local Nutcracker productions and solos in many concerts.

Kara began her teaching career at her grandmother's studio at the age of 15 and fell in love with teaching and sharing her passion for dance. She currently is on faculty at the Artistic Movement Academy of Dance and the Artistic Director and faculty at Patricia Kelbaugh Dance Studio. At the age of 19, she started her very own production of the Nutcracker at her grandmother’s studio. She has received numerous choreography awards, costume creation awards, and received the El & Bernice Warner full scholarship to continue her teaching education through DMA’s Teacher Training School. Kara is a very proud “DMA Baby” as not only growing up through this organization, but as a recent graduate of TTS and very proud third generation member of Dance Masters of America. She is very passionate about teaching, choreographing, mentoring, inspiring and motivating all of her students to achieve their goals and express their passion through movement.

09/18/2026

Continuing our September workshop countdown! 🎉 We look forward to welcoming Hector Ulloa for our salsa classes this weekend!

Hector Ulloa is a professional dancer, choreographer, and dance educator based in New Jersey. With extensive experience in Salsa, Latin dance, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and partner work, Hector brings a versatile and energetic approach to movement and performance. As an instructor and choreographer, he is passionate about helping dancers develop strong technique, musicality, confidence, performance quality, and connection. His teaching emphasizes purposeful movement, individuality, and creating an environment where dancers can challenge themselves while enjoying the art of dance. Hector continues to expand his work as a performer, educator, choreographer, and creative, bringing his passion and experience to every project. He is dedicated to inspiring dancers of all ages and levels to grow, express themselves, and reach their fullest potential.

09/17/2026

The September workshop countdown continues! 🎉 We look forward to welcoming Melody Rose for our musical theater classes this weekend!

Melody Rose is a Maryland native (Chapter 17, Ashley Canterna Hardy!) and Juilliard alum. She made her Broadway debut in the original Broadway cast of the Tony Award Winning “Best Musical,” THE OUTSIDERS as Beverly, understudying Cherry Valance. She recently closed her run with Gotta Dance Off-Broadway. National Tours include CATS, Finding Neverland (Peter Pan). Film/TV credits: tick, tick… BOOM!, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Good Morning America. Other notable credits: New Year’s Eve with Phish at Madison Square Garden, Rock the Ballet with Sweetbird Productions at Dubai Opera House, and Dance Lab New York. Represented by CESD Talent Agency.

09/16/2026

Continuing our September workshop countdown! 🎉 We look forward to welcoming Abby Frisch for our tap classes this weekend!

Abby Frisch, an established dance artist from Baltimore, began diverse training at five years old and has received multiple awards for her performances and choreography. In 2022, Abby graduated from George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology with a dance concentration. She participated in the JAM Youth Project, performing in their tap video, “Farther Up the Road,” and collaborated with Gregson Lunz as the featured dancer/actress in the music video, “The Element.” Abby is a member of the American Dance and Tap Companies, with which she has represented the USA at the World Tap and Jazz Championships held in Germany and Poland, respectively. Through these endeavors, she has earned one silver and two gold medals, highlighting her exceptional dedication and skill. This past spring, Abby graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with dual degrees, a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography and a BS in Kinesiology. There, she was also a member of the UMass Dance Team, performing at sports events and UDA competitions, recently achieving the placement of second in the nation. Her varied dance experience and academic background are essential in fulfilling her career ambitions. Abby currently lives in New York City, pursuing professional dance, and strives to combine academic knowledge with artistic prowess to elevate her skills and impact the industry.

09/15/2026

Continuing our countdown to our September workshop! 🎉 Payton Nickerson will be teaching jazz and lyrical classes this weekend!

Payton Nickerson is a passionate performer, instructor, and choreographer from the small town of Wheeling, West Virginia. She began dancing at the age of two at Turn It Out Dance Academy in Bellaire, Ohio, under the direction of Mandy Doyle and Lacey Booth. Beyond her home studio, Payton’s dance education extends to numerous regional and national conventions and programs, including The Choreography Collective at Point Park University, The Launch Program in Los Angeles, The Industry Dance Awards, World of Dance Finals, and more. A longtime competitor of Ohio Dance Masters, Payton has earned national recognition as 1st Runner-Up Petite Miss Dance of America 2016, Junior Miss Dance of America 2018, Teen Miss Dance of America 2021, and, Miss Dance of America 2024. Most recently, Payton completed a professional contract with Royal Caribbean International aboard the Icon of the Seas, where she performed in Aqua Action for 12 months. She also completed a contract on Wonder of the Seas as a replacement performer in the Aqua show inTENse and thoroughly enjoyed her time understudying not only all the dance tracks, but the other discipline tracks as well. Above all, Payton is deeply passionate about teaching—she finds true fulfillment in inspiring the next generation of dancers, helping them grow in both artistry and confidence through her love for the art form.

09/14/2026

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We look forward to welcoming Daria Breslin for our ballet classes this weekend!

Daria Breslin is a professional ballet dancer and teacher in Southern California. She has performed with companies such as City Ballet of San Diego, Golden State Ballet, and American Contemporary Ballet. Some performance highlights include dancing Balanchine’s Serenade and Phlegmatic in The Four Temperaments, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Giselle. As a teacher, Daria specializes in ballet fundamentals and pointe/variations coaching and is the Principle of the Youngest Dancers Division at San Elijo Dance and Music Academy in San Diego. Her post-graduate training includes the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Graduate Program and the Nashville Ballet Professional Training Division. Daria was a student of Ashley Canterna Hardy and grew up attending DMA workshops and competitions. She is very excited to now return to Chapter 17 as a teacher. .ballerina18

07/08/2026

As we get ready for tonight's Title Competition to begin, we want to once again congratulate our reigning Petite Miss Dance of America 2026, Parker Zaicko! We have enjoyed watching your amazing year, and you have been a wonderful representative of Chapter 17. We hope you are filled with fantastic memories as you pass on the crown to the next title holder 😊

07/07/2026

Finishing up our countdown to nationals!! 😃 We are proud to present our MADM Chapter 17 Miss Dance, Anami Canterna. Be sure to leave it all on the stage at Dance Masters of America nationals!

07/06/2026

Continuing our countdown to nationals!! 😃 Today we're celebrating our MADM Chapter 17 Teen Miss Dance, Gabriella Hardy. Can't wait to see you on stage at Dance Masters of America nationals!

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Williamsburg, VA
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