D'ANN DANSE STUDIOS

Ms. Tori began her competitive dance journey at the age of seven and has grown into an accomplished performer, award-winning choreographer, and dedicated educator. With training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, and pom, she has developed a special passion for Commercial Jazz, American Jazz, Musical Theatre, and choreography.

Her dedication to dance earned her All-American honors, and she served as Captain of her high school dance team before continuing her leadership at Salisbury University, where she currently serves as Captain of the Salisbury University Poms Dance Team.

As both an instructor and competition coach, Ms. Tori is passionate about helping dancers build strong technical foundations while developing confidence, artistry, and a genuine love for performance. Her award-winning choreography reflects her creativity and commitment to bringing each dancer's unique strengths to the stage in a positive, encouraging environment.

Gabby Moore

Instructor • Choreographer • Competition Coach

Ms. Gabby brings 16 years of dance training and 12 years of competitive dance experience, with extensive training in ballet, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary. She currently performs as a member of the Salisbury University Poms Team, continuing her love of performance at the collegiate level.

Ms. Gabby trained under the McGovern Method and at Artistic Movement Academy of Dance, where she developed a strong technical foundation and an appreciation for artistic expression. Throughout her competitive career, she earned two title championships and received numerous scholarships in lyrical and contemporary through the United States Tournament of Dance and Dance Masters of America.

As both an instructor and competition coach, Ms. Gabby is passionate about helping dancers grow in confidence, technique, and artistry. She is committed to creating a positive and encouraging classroom where every student feels inspired to work hard, express themselves creatively, and discover the joy of dance.

Kara Bevins

Instructor • Choreographer • Competition Coach

Ms. Kara began dancing at the age of five and developed a lifelong passion for ballet and lyrical dance. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, combining her love of teaching with her passion for dance to create a positive, encouraging learning environment for students of all ages.

With training in ballet, pointe, contemporary, tap, and jazz, Ms. Kara is dedicated to helping dancers build strong technical foundations while developing confidence, artistry, and a love of dance. She is especially loved by her preschool and ballet students for her gentle, patient, and encouraging teaching style, creating a classroom where children feel supported, respected, and excited to learn.

Ms. Kara believes that discipline and kindness go hand in hand. She nurtures each dancer with warmth and encouragement while helping them develop the focus, confidence, and technical skills needed to reach their fullest potential.

Lily Wagner

Instructor • Choreographer

Ms. Lily Wagner grew up immersed in the world of dance, training in a variety of styles while performing each year in her studio's cherished production of The Nutcracker. These experiences helped shape both her technical foundation and her lifelong love of the performing arts.

While Ms. Lily enjoys all forms of dance, her greatest passion is teaching. She finds genuine joy in inspiring young dancers through movement, creativity, and meaningful connections, helping each child build confidence while discovering the excitement of learning and performing.

Known for her warm personality and encouraging spirit, Ms. Lily creates a positive classroom where dancers feel welcomed, supported, and motivated to reach their fullest potential. She is committed to helping every student develop strong technique, artistic expression, and a lifelong love of dance.

Finding the Right Fit Matters

Every child is unique.

That's why we take time to get to know each dancer before thoughtfully recommending the program that best supports their age, experience, goals, and interests.

We invite every new family to schedule a studio visit, meet our staff, and experience firsthand what makes D'Ann Danse feel like home.