artistry in  motion  staff

Laura christensen - owner/director/instructor
 intensive teams

 Laura began her dance training and love of the arts at the age of six with the Jazzin’s Dance Company in Rock Springs, Wyoming under the direction of USA Instructor Karla Ryan. She also studied with Anna Zupence at the Dance Patch 

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Sarah  robles - office manager/instructor
intensive teams 

Sarah Robles was born and raised in Herriman, (Utah) a suburb South West of Salt Lake City. During her high school career, Sarah served as a Thespian Officer in the theater department, her junior and senior year, and was a member of the school’s Read more...

Dawn Crawford - costume director/instructor
ballet - pointe 

​Dawn Sheree Crawford began her dance training at the age of 8 in Grand Junction, Colorado at Mesa State College.  Some classes taken include ballet, jazz, modern and tap.  Dawn participated in many summer workshops where she was exposed to many different forms of dance. The workshops brought various Read More...

 
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alainie crawford - instructor
ballet

Alainie started dancing at the age of three with J's Dance Studio and The Dance Connection. She began her time at Artistry in Motion upon opening and she took as many classes as possible. These classes included hip hop, tap, jazz, modern and contemporary as well as ballet classes with her mother, Dawn Crawford.   
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megan  casados - instructor
intensive teams 

Megan was born and raised in Casper Wyoming and has been living in Rock Springs for the past three years with her fiancé, two dogs, and soon to be baby girl, Claire. She started dancing when she was two years old taking a few classes a year, then she started competing at competitions when she was around 
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McKenzie Eddins - instructor
​intensive teams

McKenzie Skiles Eddins was born and raised in Rock Springs, WY. Her dance career began very early in her life. She began dancing at the age of 3 with Lorrie Revelli and Laura Christensen. She trained at various local studios before finding her forever dance home at Artistry in Motion at the age of 10. She trained at 
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Michelle johnson - Instructor
Tumbling and acro

Michelle started her gymnastics career at the age of 2. She grew up in West Linn, Oregon where she continued her gymnastics for 14 years, with 5 years of dance while in gymnastics at Westside Dance Academy. She was a level nine gymnast and had the privilege of being a 3-time regional qualifier. Michelle then transitioned into competitive all-star cheerleading that advanced to the national 
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katherine skinner - instructor
intensive team  -jbt - jazz 1

Katherine Skinner began her passion for dance at the age of four in Tremonton, Utah with TangleWood Studios. She started with the styles of jazz, ballet, and tap. As her dance career grew, she was on the competition team in jazz, lyrical and hip hop.
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lynlee slater - instructor
​hip hop 1 & 2 - jazz 2

​Lynlee Slater has been dancing at AIM ever since she was six. She started competing when she was seven. She studied and has experience in various genres including jazz, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, and hip hop. Along with studio dance, she danced on the Rock Springs High School Tiger Rhythm Dance Team for all four years of high school. She was one of the head captains her junior and senior years. During those four years, she and her team earned two state championships. Lynlee also won an All-State award and two All-American awards.

Megan  leavitt - instructor
​intensive teams

Megan Leavitt is from Rock Springs and started her dancing career at 2 years old. She fell in love with the sport and has loved it for 19 years. She danced at Artistry in Motion since she was 9 years old and was on the Tiger Rhythm Dance Team for 3 years. While on the team, the team won 2 state titles in both Jazz and Hip Hop. They also received the runner up title in both Jazz and Hip Hop. Megan participated in Gymnastics from ages 2 until 10 and ended up quitting after a knee injury but continued to dance.

After she graduated in 2021, Megan moved to Laramie, WY for two years to study elementary education. She will be graduating college with her elementary teaching degree in December 2024. She will be staying in Rock Springs after her graduation and getting a job at one of the elementary schools in town.
Megan loves working with children and watching them both in school and at dance. She loves being active and dancing with the kids and teaching them new skills. One of her favorite things is when a student gets a new skill and they become so excited and want to show everyone what they can do. Megan is very excited for this year and can’t wait to see where it takes her.

Outside of dance and school Megan loves adventuring with her friends and family. She also enjoys attending concerts and traveling.

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daylan smith - instructor
Pom

​Daylan Smith was born and raised in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She began dancing at the age of 2 and fell madly in love with dance since then! Daylan has traveled to and attended various dance camps, conventions, clinics, and workshops which have helped her to be experienced in genres such as pointe, ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, heels, pom, kick-line, and Polynesian style dance. She trained at various local studios before finding her forever home at Artistry in Motion.

Kelsey Hibbs - instructor
tiny tots 

Kelsey Hibbs is an Utah native and moved to Rock Springs from Texas four years ago. She began dancing at the age of three. Kelsey grew up in the Creative Dance and Young DanceMakers programs at Brigham Young University doing modern dance and ballet until she graduated from high school.
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HEATHER GONZALEZ - FRONT DESK

Heather is happy to greet you and do all she can to help you at our front desk a couple of nights a week. We are very grateful she works with us here at AIM.  

Tara Hiner - front desk

Tara returns with us this year as front desk help. She is helpful and spunky. We are glad to have her with us!

Stormy Smith - Front desk

Stormy is our latest newcomer to AIM. She started with us near the end of the spring semester and is ready to help you with your needs.