Dance Classes That Refuse To Sit Still

At Groove Studios 360, we are not your average dance program. We believe that great dancers are more than technicians—they are artists, storytellers, and individuals with a unique groove all their own.

Our mission is to provide exceptional performing arts education through elite training, professional development, and creative exploration. Guided by highly qualified and experienced faculty, our dance, theatre, and voice programs are designed to challenge and inspire students from beginner to pre-professional levels. We cultivate strong technique, artistic confidence, and authentic self-expression because we teach groove to humans, not robots.

Our theatre and voice programs complement our dance training by developing the skills that transform talented dancers into versatile, well-rounded performers. Through acting, vocal training, and collaborative performance experiences, students strengthen their stage presence, storytelling, musicality, and confidence while learning to connect authentically with an audience. This integrated approach prepares our students for the demands of today's performing arts industry, equipping them with the adaptability, professionalism, and experience to step into auditions, productions, and professional opportunities with confidence.

At Groove Studios 360, we are committed to developing well-rounded artists who move with purpose, perform with passion, and embrace the creativity that makes them unique. Whether their path leads to the concert stage, musical theatre, commercial dance, film, or beyond, our students leave with the technical excellence, artistic versatility, and confidence to thrive.

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Meet Our Faculty

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Madison Walker-Mebus

Maddie began her dance journey at a young age, growing up in New Orleans where she found a deep emotional connection to movement. As a young mixed-race woman, dance became a powerful outlet for self-expression and identity. At just 12 years old, she was selected to train with the ballet conservatory JPB Le Petit Ballet, where she studied classical technique under Jennifer Picart Branner, focusing on the Vaganova method.

Maddie’s career has since taken her around the world. After studying abroad in Norway, she returned to the Pacific Northwest where she danced professionally and taught at multiple studios. Her work has included roles as a choreographer, competition team director, and Artistic Director, where she created and directed full-scale ballet productions.

As Co-Director of Groove Studios, Maddie oversees curriculum development and programming for all Company and Pre-Company levels. Her mission is to provide a technically strong, emotionally connected, and inclusive dance education that supports dancers at every stage of their development.

Dance Education & Certifications:

  • American Ballet Theatre® Teacher Certification, Levels I–III

Owner & Creative Director
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Director, Hip Hop

Kialee grew up dancing at Harbor Dance, joining the first ever mini hip hop competition team. She competed from the ages of 8-18, earning scholarships to train in LA and even competed at Monsters Nationals where she took fourth place. She has also performed in sports halftime shows and as a backup dancer at the Puyallup Fair.

Her teaching career began at the young age of 15. She went on to lead the competition hip hop program. Since then, she has expanded her teaching to studios including Freedom Dance Center and Industry Athletics and Movement, working alongside other teachers and leaders in the Seattle dance community. Her choreography has been seen on competition stages, showcases, and college sports halftime shows. She was also featured in Showstopper magazine as a member of Dancers Across America- a campaign in which one dancer from each state is chosen for their outstanding impact on the dance community.

Kialee has a passion for watching students reach their full potential both on and off stage as both humans and dancers. She pushes her students to be the best she knows they can be even when they don’t see their own potential. She hopes to reach as many dancers as possible and encourages an environment of kindness, perseverance, hard work, and dedication.

Kialee Deschenes

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Brenna is a dedicated dancer, choreographer, and educator who grew up competing with Just for Kicks. A graduate of Peninsula High School, she went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Dance, combining her passion for movement with a strong foundation in organizational leadership.

With a background rooted in ballet and lyrical training, Brenna brings both artistry and structure to our Pre-Company Program. Her dual strengths in dance and business make her instrumental in developing a curriculum that supports dancers on their path to competitive, pre-professional, and collegiate success.

Brenna is passionate about creating meaningful growth opportunities and ensuring every dancer feels prepared, inspired, and empowered.

Director, Pre-Company

Brenna Lindstrom

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Erynn
Bosch

Erynn Bosch has been apart of the Port Orchard dance community for over 30 years. Dance started out as a way for her mom to get her involved with after school activities, soon it became a hobby and then it became her passion, performing became her home. Her dance career has given her the opportunities to dance in various parts of the world such as The Bahamas, performing on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and touring Austria with Young Tanzsommer. She has been invited to perform for Carnival Choreographers Ball and to judge dance competitions in Canada. She has won many awards for choreography, costuming and even music editing.

Erynn has been involved in many aspects of “studio life" from student, teacher, owner and now parent. In her 25 years of teaching she has come to value the relationships she makes with her students and sees it as one of the most important aspects of teaching. With tap being one of her favorite genres of dance to teach she has watched her students develop a love of tap that has not only helped them develop the confidence to be more successful in a tap master class setting but also in their other dance classes. “Their success is my success.”

Director, Tap
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Rachel
Burnett

Rachel graduated with a bachelor's degree in Theater and Performance Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. After obtaining her teaching credential from Cal State Long Beach, Rachel moved to northern California where she taught both Theater and English. During her tenure as a high school Theater teacher she wrote, directed and produced multiple plays and lip sync musicals. She also produced a full-length film which highlighted the school and its diverse student population. Rachel appreciated being able to adapt the pieces to the students’ specific talents, languages and musical abilities. She enjoyed working with different choreographers, set designers and the local community to put on successful performances.

Through her teaching and assistance many of her students have gone onto Cal State colleges and U.C.’s including U.C. Santa Barbara Theater and UCLA Theater and Film school.

While at Groove Studios 360 Rachel looks forward to teaching acting classes, working on theater productions, and offering private lessons for monologues, speeches or audition pieces.

Director, Theatre

Tanya
Bliel-Johnson

Micro Mini Director, Instructor

Tanya is a highly respected dance educator and mentor in the Port Orchard community, with over 32 years of experience as the former owner of Just for Kicks Dance Studio. Her legacy includes guiding countless dancers from their first steps to competitive and professional levels.

As the Director of Pre-Dance at Groove Studios, Tanya is passionate about providing young dancers with a strong, joyful, and high-quality foundation. She is known for nurturing spirit, confidence, and personality in her students, while helping them develop the technique and discipline that sets them up for long-term success.

Tanya’s commitment to excellence and her warm, encouraging teaching style make her a beloved figure among both dancers and parents.

Jordan
Hassebrock

Instructor

A Port Orchard native, Jordan grew up immersed in dance and gymnastics, training at The Dance Gallery. Her diverse movement background laid the foundation for a well-rounded teaching career.

She has since taught at Just for Kicks, Sound Elite Athletics, and now shares her passion and expertise at Groove Studios, where she supports our Acro program, Pre-Dance classes, and Adult Tap.

Jordan brings energy, experience, and a love for movement to every class she leads.

Hana
Carlson

Instructor

Hana Carlson started her dance training at the Morgan Family YMCA who was under the direction of Kelly Lynch. She then attended Ailey Camp Seattle for 2 years then in 2018 received a scholarship for the Ailey Experience in New York. That year, she furthered her studying of dance at T.U.P.A.C (Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center) in flamenco, ballet, west african and modern all under the direction of Klair Ethridge and Julie Tobiason. Performed in productions of the first Urban Nutcracker and Harriet: The Black Swan.She attended programs such as Open Space and  University of the Arts Pre-College Intensive  and worked with Roderick George, Franco Nieto, and LED Boise. Hana graduated from SOTA (Tacoma School of the Arts) in 2022, where she studied modern dance technique and hip hop. 

She is a recent graduate from the London Contemporary Dance School earning a First Class Degree. During her time there she performed works by Lea Tirabasso, Jreena Green, Yuval Pick, and performed in Young Associates on Sadler Wells Main Stage. 

Recently, wrote her dissertation on choreographic facilitation and how to build an intentional  culture. She is passionate about the teacher's and choreographers role in a young dancer's journey. Her choreographic work speaks to her belief in social justice and celebrating and unpicking the human experience. She has choreographed 3 main works in London, Mourning of (Child)hood that deals with topics of mass gun shootings and loss. Beauty as a Feeling, which is a 3 part series that includes mini solos, a duet, and a group piece. Depths of Our Heart explores anger from the perspective as a Black woman but connecting to a universal anger. These have been performed at student platforms, local UK theaters, and at The Place theater. 

She is excited to move back to Tacoma and be with family and give back to a community that started her journey in dance!

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Dustin
Stuart

With over 20 years of dance education under his belt, Dustin has had the privilege of working with and shaping some of today's top talent. Growing up with incredible training right here in the PNW, his education moved him to LA, where he appeared in several local TV commercials and live performances, such as the infamous Carnival Ball. He was also a featured dancer on Norwegian Cruise Lines. Throughout his career, Dustin has been a guest judge at some of the top dance companies and programs in Seattle. In addition to judging these events, he has enjoyed watching his students and choreography consistently win top honors at regional and national dance competitions. Students who trained with Dustin have gone on to professional careers in the dance industry, from tours and music videos to working with artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Derek Hough, and numerous award shows. His choreography was featured for The Dance Experience AZ, a groundbreaking production company that captures conceptual dance shorts in an incredibly cinematic fashion, as well as provides education for several of Seattle's best studios, where he shares his passion for dynamics, musicality, and, above all, work ethic.

Director, Jazz
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Melissa
Rasband

Melissa was born and raised in Kitsap County, where she began her gymnastics training as a child and continued into her early teens. After earning a spot on her high school’s varsity cheerleading team, her passion for tumbling and dance truly took off.

In 2012, Melissa began coaching gymnastics, which soon led her into the world of dance. Over the past decade, she has dedicated herself to creating and teaching acro, tumbling, and early childhood dance programs.

Dance Education & Certifications:

MUVmethod

Acrobatic Arts – Module 1

Office Manager & Instructor

Lydia
Olson

Instructor

Lydia is amazing~

Becca
Kaaukai

Vocal Coach

Becca Kaaukai is the Administrative Assistant for Spectrum Choral Academy, Northwest Choir Camps and Youth Choir Festival NW. Becca currently sings with Spectrum Accord! — the adult group for Spectrum Choral Academy.

A lifelong choral singer and musician, Becca sang soprano under the direction of Mike Allen as part of South Kitsap High School Concert Choir, Chamber Choir & Highlighters. She studied voice with Joy Fraser for 3 years. During her time in Highlighters, they attended the 2001 Montreaux Jazz Festival and won the Mt Hood Jazz Festival competition in 2001.

She then continued singing with Olympic College in Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble 2, Chamber Choir and Jazzline. She studied voice with Susan Trainer for 3 years. Becca performed the role of Susanna in Olympic College's production of Marriage of Figaro in 2003, toured to Thailand in 2004 and was a Music & Academic Scholarship recipient from 2002-2004.

Becca was accepted to University of Washington's Music Department for classical voice performance study, but decided to change her major, graduating with her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology in 2006. She then completed her MBA in Global Management in 2010.

Becca has worked with Stephanie Charbonneau (Artistic Director for Spectrum Choral Academy) and her choir programs, festivals and camps from summer 2000 to the present. She has worked in every possible capacity as staff and volunteer including camp counselor, chaperone, volunteer, rehearsals coordinator, festival staff, voice coach, section leader, theory instructor and administrative. She worked for various companies in administrative support from 2002-2016, then left her full-time career to be a stay-at-home homeschooling mama to her daughter who has been dancing for 3 seasons, singing with Spectrum Choral Academy for 3 seasons and practicing Taekwondo for 2 seasons.

Becca finds great passion in helping singers establish a strong foundation of vocal health focusing on breath support, posture and technique allowing her students to take these foundations in all areas of vocal performance.

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