Kim Richison-Bell (Owner/Director) of Clarksburg, WV has studied numerous phases of dance since 1986. Kim holds a Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science degree from West Virginia University's School of Medicine in Exercise Physiology with minors in Theatre and Dance. She holds American Council on Exercise Certifications in Personal Training and Group Fitness, Zumba Basic 1 and 2, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Zumbatomic, and Enhance Fitness. Kim has worked as a researcher for the WV Games for Health Project and is currently the Health and Wellness Coordinator at the Harrison Co YMCA and Exercise Physiologist for the PEIA Weight Management Program. Kim has studied, taken Master classes, and performed in such places as Rome and Monticontini Italy, Havana and Montazas Cuba, Opryland Tennessee, New York New York, West Virginia University, Slippery Rock University, Indiana University, and many other places throughout the United States.
Kim directed the Clarksburg City Community Dance Program for three years and founded In Step's featured performance group, Fancy Double Youth Cloggers, which have numerous performance credits as well as accomplished awards. In Step and FDYC have performed at numerous venues throughout the country and have received numerous awards. Kim and In Step have also incorporated numerous workshops in which Dance Professionals from around the country offer technique training, choreography, and instruction/lectures to all interested students. Some of these guest artists are former dancer and assistant choreographer with the Radio City Rockettes, Cheryl Cutlip, "So You Think You Can Dance" finalist, EJ Ferencak, and Founder of the "Beginnings" Workshop, Peter Sklar, who selected 4 of In Step's dancers to attend his workshop in New York and perform on Broadway!
Kim's choreography credits are numerous as well, including numbers produced for Morgantown Children's Theatre, Act II Theatre Co, Town And Gown Theatre Co, Fairmont State University, RM Productions, Anna's Expressions of Dance, Liberty HS Theatre and Choir, Robert C Byrd HS Theatre, Show Choir, and Dance Line, and the Worship Dancers from First Baptist Church in Shinnston. Kim has also produced and directed three shows/dance recitals per year through her teaching since 2001 with many more to come!
of Shinnston, WV is a current student at Fairmont State University majoring in Biology and Education Science. She is a part of the Ballroom Dance Team at FSU and is a team captain. Andrea has recently picked up dancing in the last few years, but was involved in athletics her whole life. She started her interest when she began cheerleading in Middle School. She got involved with gymnastics at Gym One All Stars and then cheered for the Lincoln High School AA State Champion Squad in 2002.
After a cheerleading career of five years, Andrea moved on to worship/lyrical dancing with her church group. She is still a part of this ministry today and does choreography and helps with the groups which range from elementary girls to older adult women. While involved with this group, Andrea realized her passion for dancing. She began taking classes at FSU to learn ballroom dancing and fell in love with it. Not only did she join the team, but she began competing in places such as Washington, DC and places in Pennsylvania. She has received Honors in American Smooth and Rhythm dances on the Bronze level for the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance). She has also received Commended in International Standard and Latin on the Bronze ISTD level. Right now, Andrea is still working on ballroom, doing worship dance, and learning modern dancing along with ballet and hip hop.
is 21 years old and is currently in nursing school. She has coached level 3 through 8 gymnastics. Ashton's Level 3 team was state runners up in 2007. She enjoys working with the kids and hopes to get a lot accomplished and have fun!
has been dancing with In Step School of Dance for 5 years and has been a student assistant for 3 years. She has participated in all genres of dance including; Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Clogging, Modern, Line Dancing, Adult Fitness, and Zumba. Her favorite style of dance is Modern.
Tomeeka feels honored to have the responsibility of teaching the 3-5 year old classes on Wednesday and Thursday nights, as well as the 5-7 year old classes on Thursday. The available classes for these age groups are Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Clogging is also offered for the 5-7 age group. The classes are designed to teach the students the basics of that particular style of dance, while incorporating new and more challenging steps throughout the semester.
of Lumberport, has been practicing yoga for about six years. She has been instructing class for just over a year. Brenda is certified threw NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association) who are recognized as a leader in the fitness industry. She has one grown son, likes to make hand made cards, and looks forward to seeing you in class.
(3-4 & 5-7 Ballet & Tap/Jazz, 8-10 beginner clogging) of Clarksburg area is a 2009 graduate from Robert C. Byrd High school. She is currently a student at Fairmont State University double majoring in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development. Her future goal are to run her own day care center. She has been dancing at In-step since 2007, where she has studied Jazz, Hip hop, Clogging, Ballet, Modern, and Twirling. Katrina began as a student assistant and began instructing her own classes during summer session of 2009.
(Twirling II & III) of Clarksburg has been twirling for 12 years. She was head Majorette at WIHS for 3 years and has worked with several area high schools including North Marion HS, Bridgeport HS, and WIMS dance line. Billie also instructed at Michele Kish School of Dance, where her twirlers were featured in 3 annual recitals. Billie also instructed her own twirling group, "The Billie Thomas Twirlers" for 4 years who performed statewide at the Buckwheat Festival, Strawberry Festival, and all area parades.
Billie is trained and has experience with hoops, flags, ribbons, double batons, and fire batons.
(Twirling I) is the daughter of Jim & Kristi Pierce of Clarksburg. She is a student at Robert C. Byrd High School. Paige has been studying dance under the direction of Kim Richison-Bell at In Step since 2003. She participates in jazz, clogging, ballet/pointe, tap, hip-hop, modern & twirling.
Paige was given the opportunity this summer to attend the Beginnings Workshop in New York City. The workshop concluded with the students performing in Manhattan's Union Square Theatre.
Paige has performed at Disney World, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Kings Domion, Hershey Park, Busch Gardens, Virginia Beach, Cedar Point, and at the Statue of Liberty with the In Step School of Dance. Paige also competes with In Step and has been awarded numerous awards from many competitions for both dance and twirling
(Tumbling I & II) Miranda Singleton is the Tumbling I and II Instructor. She currently attends Liberty High School where she is member of the Liberty High School Dance Line. She has attended In Step School of Dance since 2005 and participates in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Clogging and Modern, and has performed at many venues with In Step including, New York, New York, Mt Laurel, NJ, Walt Disney World, The "world famous" Ron Jon Surf Shop, Cedar Point, and many more. Miranda has also earned many awards with In Step's competition group. Miranda plans to continue to study dance with a long-term goal of teaching.
Guest Artists Bios
Cheryl Cutlip...
As the founder of Project Dance, Cheryl's calling to make a difference in the artistic fiber of our nation has led her to produce
performance events in our major arts hubs throughout the world including New York City's Times Square and Los Angeles' Hollywood and Highland
and Sydney Australia's Circular Quay. Dance Spirit has named the New York event as one of the top ten dance events in New York City.
Cheryl also oversees the operation of the new Project Dance Studio located in Times Square where dancers are trained in excellence and integrity. "Art should reflect the beauty of our Maker and Project Dance is committed to the art form of dance and its significance in society as a vital part of the human experience."
Cheryl is also a Radio City Rockette and along with kicking on the great stage for the past 15 years her duties at Radio City have included dance captain; assistant choreographer for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular; spokesperson for nationally televised appearances including one-on-one interviews with Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer, and Larry King; co-choreographer for Kick Into Fitness (the official Rockette Workout); and choreographer for Christmas Across America promotional tours. Other career credits include the Broadway National Tour of "Crazy For You", European Tour of "42 nd Street", and the Broadway benefit to the stars of "Mack and Mable", starring Jerry Herman and Donna McKechnie.
a Pittsburgh native, has been training and dancing since the age of eight. Growing up as a competition kid, he won numerous regional and national titles. EJ has always been a well-rounded artist with training in dance, acting and singing. EJ has been fortunate enough to work with George "Geo" Hubela, Shane Sparks, Mary Murphy, Billy Larson and Ryan Foley.
At the age of sixteen, EJ had the distinct honor of bringing home the bronze medal for the U.S.A. in the IDO World Dance Championships. Some of his professional credits include working with Aaron Carter at the International Children's Games, starring roles in episodes of Amazing News filmed by KEI of New York and appearing as a finalist on Fox's hit T.V. show "So You Think You Can Dance." EJ also stays busy working with the Legends Dance Convention and Headliners Dance Competitions.
Most recently he choreographed and starred in a halftime show for the NBA team, the New Orleans Hornets, can be seen in the upcoming film Adventureland and just recently started his own DJ company "E.T. Sound".
Specializing in tap and hip-hop he has choreographed for many dance studios, dance teams and cheerleading squads all over the country. He is happy to be a part of the Flow 40 Family and looks forward to assisting in the technical growth of students across the nation.
Peter Sklar Ed. M. Harvard University...
is pleased to be making his Broadway producing debut with his new musical, The Kid Who Played the Palace, (Director,
Bill Martin, Broadway's The Lieutenant: five-time Tony nominee). He is a nationally-known speaker, educator, author, talent
scout and producer with three decades of experience discovering and working behind-the-scenes with young performers such as Sara Jessica
Parker, (HBO's Sex & The City), Zachery Ty Bryan, (Home Improvement), Reese
Witherspoon, (Legally Blonde, Walk the Line), Ashley Bashioum, (The Young and the Restless),
Lori Loughlin, (Full House), Mischa Barton, (Fox TV's O.C.), Alex Winter,
(Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Lost Boys), Rick Schroder, (Silver Spoons, NYPD Blue),
Ricki Lake, and hundreds of others. His work to date has been the subject of five feature-length articles in The New
York Times, along with numerous feature articles in The New York Daily News, New York Post, Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune, Atlanta Journal/Constitution, Kansas City Star, as well as on numerous ABC, NBC
and CBS local and nation-wide news and entertainment programs including E! True Hollywood Story, Bravo
Channel, Donahue, Good Morning America, etc. In 1984, Mr. Sklar founded the famed Beginnings
Workshop in upstate New York. Currently, workshops take place in both England and the United States. His publication,
Winning Monologues from the Beginnings Workshop, (Samuel French/Baker's Plays), is a standard text in many high school and college theater
departments, as well as a resource for numerous talent agencies and casting directors. Mr. Sklar studied concert piano at New York's
Juilliard School of Music and was a career musician. He holds a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University, with a
concentration in adolescent development and counseling.
grew up in a small home in Kentucky with four older sisters, only three hours away from the home of Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tennessee. "With four sisters and their girlfriends over all the time, there was plenty of music being played. The first time I heard Elvis' voice on the record player I was drawn to it. I would sing for my mama and occasionally to my sister's girlfriends. I was shy when it came to singing!" It would not be until after high school that anyone, other than his family, would hear him sing.
Joey performed for the first time outside of his home state in January 2002 in Laughlin Nevada. It was a night to remember for Joey; at stage left stood the legendary Jordanaires. "I don't think I have ever been so nervous. I opened with "C C Rider" and the Lord knew I needed some encouragement. I looked left towards the Jordanaires, just like Elvis would have done, and one of them was looking at the others saying "Hey, this guy is good." I'll never forget it!"
Joey's rendition of "NEVER BEEN TO SPAIN" was the number one requested song in November of 2003 on www.elviradio.com.
Since Elvis loved the Vegas crowds, Joey too has decided to perform under the neon lights performing as Elvis. Joey approaches each of his performances with the heart of "The King." You will be astonished as his voice takes you back to the time that Elvis ruled Las Vegas with a golden voice, jet black hair, sequined suits, and rocks for rings!
Since arriving in Las Vegas in 2004, Joey has been living his dream! Joey performed as Elvis in the stage production "HAIL, HAIL ROCK N ROLL" and the stage shows "A TOUCH OF ELVIS" and "THE SPIRIT OF THE KING". He won the official title "The King of Las Vegas" and was the exclusive Elvis for the world famous LITTLE WHITE WEDDING CHAPEL. Joey performed at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway awards banquet, for the world famous boxer Oscar De La Hoya's wedding anniversary, at "SELFRIDGES" in London, England, had a guest appearance on the TV show "THIS MORNING" London, England and "BBC RADIO" London, England, performed at a wedding in the "LAW LIBRARY" Edinburgh, Scotland, on MTV Italy, "THE TONIGHT SHOW" with Jay Leno, for Paige Davis of the hit television show "Trading Spaces", and made guest appearances on the TV shows "Taquita and Kaui", "Split Ends and "What Not to Wear". He has also appeared for TED Airline, Cessna, Denny's, Bona and more!!!