Ashley Motell
Miss Ashley began taking dance lessons at the age of six, began instructing classes while she was in High School, and became the owner of Step Up & Dance in 2007.  She was awarded Young Choreographer of the Year at American Dance Award’s Regional competition in 2005 and 2006.  In 2007 and 2010 Ashley attended The Pulse’s Teacher Workshops in New York City.  Miss Ashley began choreographing for Greene High School’s Footlights productions in 2007 and hopes to continue to have the privilege to work with kids in the community outside of those at Step Up & Dance.

Katie Hogan
Miss Katie began Irish dancing lessons at the age of 7.  She immediately fell in love with this unique style because of its energetic yet controlled movements and emphasis on precise footwork.  She continued for many years at the McDonald School of Irish Dance under the direction of Amy Marie Markwardt, TCRG. During this time she competed successfully at feiseanna in the Northeastern region, dancing solo, set piece, figure choreography, and traditional céilí divisions.  Katie has also performed at many local cultural events. She began teaching in 2006 and currently teaches beginning and intermediate Irish classes, incorporating both traditional and original choreography with soft- and hard-shoe dancing.