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   Artistry in Motion's “awe inspiring” dance educators

Randy Coleman

(Disney World, ABC TV)Randy is a dancer, singer and choreographer whose career has spanned all areas of the performing arts and classroom. As a dancer, Randy has had onstage experience at the nation’s biggest theme parks, including Opryland USA in Nashville TN and Six Flags over Mid America in St. Louis MO. He has sang and danced in some of the largest industrial and convention shows in the country. These productions are for clients such as Kirby Vacuums, Lil Caesar’s Pizza, Sherwin Williams Paints and Coachmen Motor Homes.

Most recently he was a featured dancer with “One Step Ahead Productions” in Reno NV and a lead dancer for Nashville’s smash hit “Cowboy’s La Cage.” Randy was a principle dancer in the Dolly Parton and Billy Ray Cyrus music video “Romeo” and performed along side Garth Brooks during the Country Music Association awards show on CBS TV.

As a choreographer his talents have been in demand by Opryland Talent Productions, Busch Gardens in Tampa FL and Walt Disney World in Orlando. His work was also seen on ABC TV in “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parade.”

As a master educator of dance Randy has worked for many major dance organizations in North America, including numerous D. M. of A chapters, Chicago Association of Dance Masters and the Southern Association of Dance Masters. Randy has instructed for the Art Stone companies and “Dance Olympus” for many years, as well as the “Wild Rose Dance Association” in Calgary Canada and the “British Dance Teachers Association.”

Randy now is the National Director for “International Dance Challenge,” touring the country, both organizing/hosting dance competitions on a regional and national level. This position has also landed him the title of “Executive Producer” for the television shows IDC produces annually, capturing there events.
Randy brings his expertise and “warm” style to any project he is working on keeping him in constant demand. He is enjoying the 11th anniversary & success of his own dance facility “Artistry In Motion” in Nashville TN.

Amy Swift
Amy Swift is a fourth generation dance instructor hailing from Texas. After graduating from Oklahoma City University with a degree in Dance Management, Amy moved to New York City and trained on scholarship at Broadway Dance Center. While based there she was in numerous shows including "Charity" in Anything Goes, a "Sister" in Will Rogers Follies, "Cha- Cha" in Grease, and the lead in the National tour of "Cinderella". She is now a judge for International Dance Challenge, a well known choreographer and master teacher, and VERY excited to be a part of the Artistry in Motion team. 

Jennabeth Friend
This is Jennabeth’s fourth season teaching at Artistry in Motion. She graduated last year from Lipscomb University with a degree in Education. She also heads up the Teacher’s Assistant Program for us, training teenage students to be helpers in the classroom. She recently choreographed for “Get in the Boat”, a local production, and loves helping students of all ages explore the joy of dance.

Ranie Jones
Ranie has been dancing for 20+ years. She has danced on tour with such artists as JoDee Messina and Out of Eden. She has also appeared on national television in the Academy of Country Music Awards. Ranie is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance, where she studied ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and ballroom dance. While at UNLV she was a member of the Dance Arts Company. Ranie also received a scholarship to study with a modern company in New York. She also had the opportunity to study with various guest artists in all genres. After graduating she was a dancer at the MGM Grand Adventures Theme Park. She has also done industrial work including hair and fashion shows. Early in her career, Ranie had the opportunity to tour as a Dance Olympus V.I.P. And now is excited to be a part of the Dance Olympus Faculty. She has enjoyed many years of teaching tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and modern. Ranie looks forward to sharing her time and talents for many years to come. 

Missy Naff
Missy Naff has been teaching for over 25 years. Missy has studied with top dance professionals from around the country. Missy ran her own successful dance studio in Southern Indiana along with coaching a division one college dance team. Ms. Naff’s style makes her choreography stand out in competitions and has earned her numerous regional and national titles. She has been awarded top choreography, most entertaining and director’s choice awards. Missy’s work has been chosen to perform in Walt Disney World on the Tomorrowland stage. 

Sally Grenley
Sally Grenley has been dancing since the ripe old age of three, has studied dance under the tutelage of Randy Coleman since the age of eight, and has received advanced hip hop instruction from the L.A. Dance Force. Miss Sally is a veteran of the N2Motion Dance team and has danced professionally with the Power House Youth Project. Sally is beginning her fourth year with International Dance Challenge as an Assistant Director and has worked with youth theatre camps at Donelson Senior Center and Lakewood Children's Theatre, teaching dance and stage movement. Sally has choreographed local theatre productions including "Annie" and "Miracle on 34th Street" at Donelson Senior Center and "Peter Pan" and "The Velveteen Rabbit" at Lakewood. Miss Sally has also provided choreography for dance camps, small performance groups and individuals for a variety of productions, including the Donelson Christmas parade for N2Motion. Sally is best known at Artistry in Motion for her outstanding work with the junior members of N2Motion and their Platinum winning performances of "Busted" and "Stand Out". Miss Sally's philosophy on life is: "I get up, I walk, I fall down, meanwhile I keep dancing." 

Amy Pearson
Amy has studied dance extensively for 12 years and is entering her second year of teaching at Artistry in Motion. Amy is a graduate of Mount Juliet High School and holds an Associates Degree in Communications from Vol State Gallatin, spring 2007. Amy brings a sincere "warmth' to her classroom and is a wonderful addition to the AIM staff!