Faculty

Alexis is going on her 29th year of teaching in the Treasure Valley and 18 years as an owner of Xpressions Dance Academy. She fell in love with dance at an early age and it has been her passion ever since. Teaching came naturally and it’s definitely her calling in life. Most recently Alexis became the Creative Director of a wonderful new show called Need a Little Christmas and is excited for the possibility to bring more professional theatre opportunities to actors in and around the Treasure Valley. Her family of 3 boys and a loving husband of 24 years, all share in her love of this thing she likes to call her “jobby”. Alexis is looking forward to another fantastic year with her dancers and teachers at Xpressions.

Miss Hailey, the Ballet Director, is excited for another years of dance teaching our ballet classes and upper-level Hip Hop and Contemporary. Hailey has had a passion for dance and the arts from a very young age, performing in many ballet productions including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Firebird, and many others. She performed with the nationally touring Missoula Children’s Theater, with prominent roles in Cinderella, Snow White, The Frog Prince and more. Throughout her education she has studied many genres including jazz, hip hop, lyrical and ballet. Athletically Hailey participated in Tae kwon Do, competing in regional sparring and form demonstrations, winning many awards and earning a black belt in the sport. Hailey’s dance studies include summer intensives at Eagle Performing Arts Center, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet for 2 years, and Ballet West Academy in Salt Lake City. The latter resulted in her enrollment at Ballet West Academy, where she had the opportunity to perform with seasoned professionals. Hailey’s passion is now focused on young dancers, sharing her love for the art with a new generation.

Kylie began dancing at a very young age and has had training in ballet, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre and of course, tap! Kylie has spent several summers training at the CSI Summer Dance Camps in Idaho. A highlight of her dance career was when she was invited to participate in the filming of a Tap 24.7 production in Phoenix, Az in 2020!  Kylie has been an assistant teacher at Xpressions for several years and when she’s not attending school or at the dance studio, she helps run a cookie business with her mother. Tap has always been her passion, and she is excited to share this with other students!

Justine is local to Idaho and studied dance at several studios in the Treasure Valley as well as with the Rocky Mountain Diamond Dancers. She earned her BFA in Dance Education from Grand Canyon University, during which she was an active board member for the National Dance Education Organization. Justine enjoys spending time listening to audio books and crocheting at home with her husband, pets, and new baby girl. 

Miss Kaitlyn was born and raised in Idaho and has had a passion for dance from a young age. From being a 3 year old ballet student to her team’s captain at Meridian High School, she has grown to love and appreciate everything DANCE. Kaitlyn  studied at local studios in a variety of styles and found Ballet and Contemporary felt like home. After taking a short hiatus she is back and excited about teaching your sweet tiny dancers. Kaitlyn is a wife and mom of 3 who enjoys all things sourdough baking, homeschooling, raising good humans, and milking her adorable Jersey cow. 

Sara grew up in the Boise area performing and competing as both a singer and dancer. She is trained in many different dance styles and has been teaching for 25 years. Sara loves working with all types of movers, including: dancers, gymnasts, cheerleaders, and musical theatre performers! Most recently, she did choreography for Newsies Jr and performed onstage in Cinderella, and Anastasia. Whether she is on stage or off, Sara LOVES learning and sharing her passion for the arts! She is thrilled to join the XDA team and  work with the Musical Theatre program!! Outside of her artistic endeavors, Sara runs a professional organizing company in Meridian where she lives with her fabulous husband and beautiful daughter!

Lily has been dancing since the age of 7, with training in ballet, jazz, tap, tumbling, and contemporary. But her favorite has always been tap! Originally from Oregon, Lily moved to Nampa in 2021, and has been a part of the Xpressions community ever since. She enjoys working with kids and has experience in both childcare and the classroom, including assisting in dance classes and teaching an art class at her homeschool co-op.  Outside the studio, she enjoys reading, writing, drawing, pottery, and exploring a variety of creative hobbies. She’s excited to be a part of the Xpressions team, and to spend the year dancing, learning, and having fun with her students.

Danika is a senior at Ridgevue High School and has been a part of the Xpressions Dance Academy family since she was 7 years old, where she began her dance journey through tumbling. Over the years, her love for dance has grown, and she now has several years of experience assisting and teaching young dancers at the studio. Danika is currently in her third year on the Ridgevue Waves Dance Team. Danika is passionate about helping dancers build confidence and skills, and she loves being part of their growth every step of the way!

Raegan is an alumnus of Xpressions Dance Academy and is so excited to share her passion of dance with the new generation of XDA dancers! She danced on the Rocky Mountain High School dance team and was a Bronco Dance club officer at Boise State. As a recent graduate of BSU, Raegan is excited to continue participating in the dance world and is following in her father’s footsteps as an educator. She will be starting her teaching career with 4th graders at Star elementary teaching 4th grade this Fall.   

Graycie is so excited to be back at Xpressions Dance as a teacher having previously been a student! She has continued her passion of performing through theater and dance across the valley. Graycie has experience teaching dance and theater, with her most recent role as Co-choreographer for Seussical Jr. at Boise Little Theater. She can’t wait to connect with her classes and grow together and is excited to meet everyone at XDA!