Our Team
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Chloe Johnson - Owner/Director
A native to Colorado, Chloe began her love of movement at the age of 3. In middle school, she decided to further her exploration of movement and performed in a local studio’s own rendition of A Christmas Carol. Chloe was infatuated with the beauty and athleticism that dance demands. Since then, Chloe has been dancing non-stop.
Chloe received her early training from various dance studios in Colorado Springs, CO. A versatile dancer, she gained experience in ballet, modern, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and several others. She has relentlessly stepped out of her own boundaries, curious to explore the possibilities of movement.
During her dance education and professional career, she has taught and choreographed for students ranging from 3 year olds to adults. Chloe also brought her passion for dance into the community, where she directed and produced a benefit event for KPC Kids’ Place, Colorado’s only crisis and respite care center for kids at risk for abuse and neglect. She continues to immerse herself in the local community through events such as the Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #3 Benevolent Fund’s annual Dancing with A First Responder and any other opportunity she can possibly be involved in.
Chloe received her Bachelor of Arts in Dance at Colorado State University where she gained an extensive education in dance technique, choreography, performance, and pedagogy. Chloe is living her dream through teaching and inspiring dancers to fearlessly push their limits to reach their own potential and beyond.
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Beth Potter - Teacher
Beth's dance experience began in Parker, Colorado, where she was inspired by her older sister. It didn’t take much convincing for her to fall in love with dance at an early age. Beth took a leap of passion and started with recreational classes at the age of five. Her devotion for dance blossomed to obtain experience on a competitive dance team. Throughout middle and high school, Beth pushed herself to adventure in various dance styles, ultimately earning a spot on her high school's poms team for a year. One dance style in particular she could find passion in was ballet. You would always find her dancing in The Nutcracker at her studio during christmas time, other ballet classics, or even just dancing around her parents house. These dance experiences elevated her love for the artistry of dance and inspired a desire to share her passion with other young dancers.
Following her past involvement with dance, Beth returned to the studio she grew up in, to then take on the role of a dance instructor. Teaching kids and teens not only allowed her to grow her knowledge but also enriched her own understanding of dance. Beth’s journey continued at Colorado State University, where she is currently a member of the CSU Golden Poms.
Beth is inspired to share the joy, creativity, and challenges that dance brings. She believes dance is a beautiful form of expression that impacts great power in uniting people. Through all her dance experiences, Beth aims to motivate dancers to reach for their dreams, embrace their unique styles, and find their confidence through dance.
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Bridget Brackeen - Teacher
Bridget grew up dancing in Fort Collins Colorado since the age of 10. Her passion for dance grew as she started training in a wider variety of genres. At 15 Bridget began dancing at a highly competitive studio in Denver training in all styles of dance, as well as developing her craft for choreography at an advanced level.
Bridget is experienced at teaching all levels and genres. She has won awards in various shows and performances, including a choreography showcase where she was awarded a directors award.
Bridget is currently earning her BFA in modern and contemporary dance with an emphasis in choreography. She is also signed with a pre professional Utah based dance company Aura Dance Co, specializing in Contemporary, Jazz and Hip Hop.
Bridget believes in an inclusive, individualized teaching style, making sure each dancer receives feedback based on what will benefit them, as well as encouragement and kindness throughout the studio. She believes in giving every student equal opportunity and making dance a positive fun environment. Her favorite thing about teaching dance is seeing each student tackle their goals and create new ones. Bridget wants to make her class something to look forward to each week.
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Giuliana Stocklmeier - Teacher
Giuliana enjoys practicing and teaching Vinyasa and Hatha style yoga. She completed her 200-hour yoga training in 2018, and her 300-hour yoga training in May 2024 with Om Ananda yoga studio in Old Town. Giuliana is a Kindergarten teacher with Poudre School District. She teaches kids yoga in the PSD After 3 school program. She hopes to establish herself as a yoga teacher for people of all ages by developing fun and creative yoga sequences that are accessible to people of all backgrounds and levels. She believes that yoga promotes movement, mental health nd community which are essential to all human beings.
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Addie Riek - Teacher
Addie is a senior at Fossil Ridge High school. She has been dancing for 10 years in various styles including hip hop, ballet, lyrical and many others! She has been apart of Fossil Ridge Dance Team all four years of high school, where hip hop & pom are the primary focuses. In her free time, Addie likes to spend time outdoors & hang out with friends.
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Jordan Bird - Teacher
After repeatedly climbing to the top shelf of a couple of shoe stores Jordan’s parents threw him into gymnastics. He consistently trained for the next 19 years, concluding his career in 2023. During that time Jordan had the privilege to compete around the country at places like Disney World, the Air Force Academy, & the Olympic Training Center. After years of unsuccessful attempts, he was finally able to qualify for the 2019 JO Nationals in Rio, Nevada. In the downtime between graduating & moving to college, Jordan was lucky enough to train for a couple of weeks in the UK. After that, he competed for the ASU men's team for the last four years of his gymnastics career.
Jordan’s coaching experience started in 2015 to instill his love of the sport in the next generation of athletes. Since then, he’s coached kids ages 5-15 dealing with the unique dilemmas every class has presented to the best of his ability. Jordan looks forward to bringing the knowledge he has gained from his gymnastics background to UDS.
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Megan McComas - Teacher
Megan was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and started dancing at the age of 3, studying at multiple studios throughout Southern California. She trained under some renowned dancers such as Shane Sparks, Brian Friedman, Donyelle Jones, Henry Graham, Herman Payne, and many more. She has always had a love for dance and now spreads that love through teaching, specializing in Hip Hop.