EmmaRose Atwood-Ballet Instructor/Tap Technique

Emmarose Atwood is from Carlisle, Pennsylvania and trained at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet for fifteen years under Marcia Dale Weary and other CPYB faculty. She has attended summer programs at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Orlando Ballet School, Long Beach Ballet, and Guangzhou Ballet. Emmarose has taught beginner through advanced ballet classes for Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. She is a trainee with the Louisville Ballet.

Sandy Carter-Front Desk

Sandy has over 30 years of dancing and teaching behind her and currently works as a Sales Representative during the day at the Kentucky Lottery.  Sandy was a former Patsy Bloor dancer and spent many years with the USO entertaining troops.  She is delighted to see her daughters, Tonya & Brittany’s accomplishments and enjoys helping them by assisting at the front desk. Sandy has 4 beautiful grandchildren and resides in Louisville,KY with her husband.



Liliya Khasin - Acrobatics/Tumbling Instructor

Liliya Khasin has been teaching and coaching rhythmic gymnastics for 30 years. She is the Kentucky State Director for USA Rhythmic Gymnastics.  Liliya became an Elite Level Rhythmic Gymnast, Master of Sport of USSR, in 1977. She graduated as a teacher and coach of Physical Education and Sports from Kiev University, Ukraine (USSR), in 1983, where she coached elite level gymnasts. Since immigrating to Louisville in 1990, her teams have had 8 Junior Olympic Team Representatives. Liliya continues working with all ages and levels as a choreographer and dance instructor to artistic gymnasts as well as teacher and coach for Louisville Rhythmics.

Dominique Lyons - Studio Director/Instructor/Choreographer

Originally from Louisville, KY, Dominique Lyons has spent the last seven years training and performing in Los Angeles, CA. Focusing in modern and contemporary ensemble performance, she has been fortunate enough to be a part of numerous touring companies including Barbara Brooks Dance Co., Kybele Dance Theatre, Hart-Pulse Dance Company and Benita Bike DanceArt. Dominique has also spent time touring the country, teaching master classes at a number of colleges and dance conservatories including St. Lawrence University and Oldham County Arts Center. Dominique is excited to come back to Louisville to share her experience and knowledge with the community of dancers here and continue to grow as a teacher and choreographer!

Allie Miller - Instructor/Choreographer

Allie is a Louisville native with almost two decades of dance experience. Allie stepped foot into her first dance class at age five. She immediately fell in love with dancing. She was a student at Future Stars Productions where she was in performances of The Lion King and Cinderella to name a few. While there, she studied tap, jazz, ballet and lyrical. During her dance career she was on many national teams (both group and solo) winning several national titles coached by Brittany Barnett Enlow. One of Allies favorite memories was performing with the Louisville Ballet in The Nutcracker, which she danced in for several consecutive years. Allie has always enjoyed dancing and that is what has brought her to teaching. Allies passion is to make sure all students learn proper technique in class. Allie is thrilled to be an instructor here at Dreamz Dance Company. 

Vernell Porter, Jr. - Hip Hop Instructor/Choreographer

Vernell Porter, Jr. (VP) comes from a city of hidden talent, Louisville, Kentucky to be exact! Dancing is what he lives for. Now at the age of 25, Vernell has been introduced and trained in different genres of dance. As far as choreographing and instructing, he only specializes in stepping and hip hop. Vernell's passion for dance and willingness to be the best is where it started and his craft is what got him to the level he's at today. Vernell honestly believes there is no end to growth and graduated in 2014 from a certificate dance program at International Dance Academy in Hollywood, CA. The structured program has helped Vernell advance his skill level in those traditional and contemporary styles of dance required for successful entry into today's dance industry. Since the program Vernell has booked his first featured film (Howard High The Movie), seen on major TV networks such as NBC, CBS, MTV, etc., He has danced with top professional choreographers and dancers in many showcases and music videos. Vernell has trained and performed with major dance companies as well. Love, passion, fear, anger and all of life's journeys can be shown through the art of dance!

Amber Wade - Instructor

Amber has lived in Louisville, Ky her whole life and is a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. She began dancing at the age of 4 and has continued dancing competitively the last 18 years. Amber has attended 360 Dance, Dreamz Dance Company and the Vision Dance Center and has experience in jazz, Pom, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, acro, ballet, tap and musical theatre. She has also taught and choreographed many studio/recreational teams. She is a 8x UDA National Champion and is a 3x gold medal World Champion at the USASF Dance Worlds. Amber is very excited to share her passion and love of dance to all Dreamz students.