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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!
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