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Voted 2023 & 2025 "Best Dance Studio" in Spring Hill
Voted 2024 Community Choice
"Best Youth Sports Facility/Complex"
Staff & Faculty
Gina Fancher - Owner/Director
Dance has always been a part of Gina's story, from ballet lessons in her youth to being a dance mom to her two daughters; dance has surrounded her. Her passion for wanting all children to feel welcomed, included and encouraged is what Elevate is built on.
With an Associates in Business Administration and a BS in Organizational Leadership and a passion for dance Gina ensures all classes are taught with the students best interest at heart and communicates daily with her staff and faculty to ensure everything runs smoothly for all parents, teachers and dancers.
Gina was named the 2025 Boys & Girls Club of Middle TN Hero of Year and continues to advocate for children near and far.
Gina is also the founder and director of Breathe Dance Convention which allows her to continue to share her love of dance with others. Gina currently lives in Spring Hill with her husband Eric and their puppy Zoey.
Julie Graves - Office Manager/Front Desk
Julie is a native of Middle Tennessee and has always loved dance and performance. Julie danced from age 3-15 until switching gears to participate in theater during her high school years.
Nowadays Julie is a dance mom to her daughter who also loves dance and performing! With a background inn customer service and office administration Julie handles everything from phones to email all while keeping a smile on her face!
Julie currently resides in Spring Hill along with her husband Aaron, their daughter and their dog Millie and she is so excited to be a part of the Elevate Dance Studio team!
Amanda Boise - Costume Coordinator
Originally from California, Amanda and her husband moved to Middle Tennessee 17 years ago. Settling in to raise their two daughters Amanda 's love for dance and shiny costumes began when both her daughters began dancing.
Amanda's background in merchandising and retail is a true asset for any costume coordinator! When she's not at the front desk greeting you rest assured she's in the office handling those costume orders!
Amanda and her husband Eric currently live in Spring Hill with their two girls and their pups Blackjack and Ace.
Kadie Rose - Front Desk Reception
A Spring Hill native Kadie has danced her entire life! Her infectious smile and strong work ethic make her a perfect fit!
Kadie was a competitive dancer earning several awards and accolades and is currently continuing her dance education with Elevate and loves ballet, pointe, jazz and hip hop. Kadie loves children and has plenty experience as a big sister !
Anna Perry - Company Director, Instructor
Anna Perry began dancing at a very early age and quickly realized that this was her passion. She trained for over 16 years before furthering her education in Philadelphia, studying nutrition and exercise testing at the University of the Sciences and graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Jazz Dance Performance from the University of the Arts. In 2021 she completed her Master of Arts Degree in Theatre from Regent University.
Anna's performance career has taken her from coast to coast, dancing with commercial companies in Los Angeles, on cruise ships overseas, and in Regional Theater Productions across the country. Some of Anna’s performance credits include 2 seasons with collidEdance Company, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, A Wonderful Life, Kiss Me, Kate, Thoroughly Modern Millie, ChristmasLIVE and Studio Tenn’s productions of West Side Story, EVITA, SPAMALOT!, The Lion, Witch & The Wardrobe & Grease.
Anna has been teaching dance and choreographing for dance studios and theaters across the country for over two decades. Anna’s choreography credits include over 11 shows at Belmont University including 42nd Street, Thoroughly Modern Millie, On The Town and Fiddler on The Roof (winner of Best Choreography) as well as The Lion, Witch & The Wardrobe, Beauty & the Beast, Mamma Mia!, and Cinderella at Studio Tenn in Franklin, TN. Anna has also served as the Associate Choreographer for Studio Tenn’s SPAMALOT and A.D. Players Production of West Side Story. Most recently Anna served as Assistant Choreographer for none other than Reba McEntire!
Anna is a choreographer for Belmont University and served at the the Dance Director for Christ Presbyterian Academy in Brentwood from 2023-2024. Anna is also the Artistic Director for Breathe Dance Convention.
Anna’s passion for dance is something she loves to share and believes that there is no greater feeling than helping change peoples lives through movement. Anna currently resides in Spring Hill with her husband John, their daughters Eloise & Mabel and their pup Jasper.
Makenzie Fancher - Instructor/Acro Coach
Makenzie grew up in Nashville TN where she began dancing and training in all genres as well as acting in front of the camera from a very young age. After graduating high school, Makenzie attended The American Musical & Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York where she received her degree in Dance Theatre. Upon her return to Nashville Makenzie also became certified in all levels of AcroDance through Acrobatic Arts.
A few of Makenzie’s film and television credits include The Hannah Montana Movie, The Song, Jingle Belle, the ABC series Nashville and the ACM Awards. Makenzie has also appeared in multiple commercials and music videos including Gracie & Joey, Rythmicure, Devon Nickoles, and AJ Wray.
Makenzie worked in the 23-24 season as the Lower School Dance Director for Christ Presbyterian Academy,. She also instructs at various studios in Middle Tennessee and travels with Breathe Dance Convention. She shares her talent and love for dance with our dancers and enjoys watching them grow and express who they are as budding artists. Her mission for her dancers is that they feel confident and encouraged all while having fun and enjoying every movement.
Makenzie currently resides in Spring Hill.
Rylee Fancher - Instructor/Social Media Manager
Rylee began dancing at the age of 5 and danced competitively until graduating high school. Rylee has studied all genres with a focus on ballet, jazz, lyrical and tap which were under the instruction of Ms Anna, Ms Mollie and Ms Maria!
Upon graduation Rylee attended Samford University where she continued her ballet instruction (until COVID decided to come along). Rylee returned to Spring Hill and attended MTSU where she graduated with her BS in English and a minor in Secondary Education. Rylee is currently obtaining her Masters in Business - Organizational Leadership at MTSU.
When not at the studio Rylee is traveling the U.S. working as both Backstage Manager and Human Resources for various dance competition and convention companies.
Rylee currently resides in Spring Hill with her big sis, Makenzie.
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Mollie Sansone-Sjoblom - Instructor
Mollie began her ballet training at a young age and has trained with Melissa Hale-Coyle, Claudia Folts, Lisa Leone, Rebecca and Daniel Wiley, and Maniya Barredo. She also studied at the Joffrey Midwest Workshop, the Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory, and Atlanta Ballet.
Mollie joined Nashville Ballet in 2004 and has performed works by renowned choreographers such as Paul Vasterling, Jirí Kylián, George Balanchine, Christopher Bruce, Brian Enos, Salvatore Aiello, Gina Patterson, and Christopher Stuart and has been featured in roles that include Juliet in Vasterling’s Romeo & Juliet, Lady Macbeth in Vasterling’s Macbeth, The Chosen One in Aiello’s Right of Spring, Wendy in Vasterling’s Peter Pan, and the Sugar Plum Fairy in Vasterling’s Nashville’s Nutcracker.
Mollie danced with MOTION Dance Theater for several summers, where she has performed works choreographed by Nick Kepley, Gabrielle Lamb, and James Gregg. She has also performed the role of Louise in Carousel with the Asheville Lyric Opera, and West Side Story with Nashville’s Studio Tenn.
Mollie was the 2013 recipient of the Individual Artist Fellowship awarded by the Tennessee Arts Commission.
Mollie is currently the Resident Choreographer for Nashville Ballet as well as an instructor for various studios in Middle Tennessee. Mollie currently resides in Hendersonville with her husband Brett.
Delaney Jobe - Instructor
Delaney Jobe was born with rhythm in her feet and the inability to sit still. From the age of four you could find her dancing in the studio, in her chair at school, or even down the aisles of the grocery store.
She trained in all styles of dance including ballet, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary, but she always had a special love for tap. She loved that tap class actually encouraged her to be noisy and she particularly excelled in it.
Throughout her younger years Delaney won many awards including regional and national titles, highest scoring soloist, and multiple scholarships to further her dance education. Delaney graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Journalism degree emphasizing in Strategic Communication.
Today, Delaney instructs and choreographs for various studios in MO and TN. She thinks it is so important to educate and inspire the next generation of tap dancers, she wants to show them that tap is still relevant and cool. Tap is not about dancing to a song it’s about dancing with a song, adding to the music already provided. Her tap shoes are her instruments and she’s ready to share her passion with the world and make her students, friends, family, and herself proud.
Delaney currently resides in Nashville with her pup Hank!
Kristina Gregg- Instructor
Kristina was born in East Tennessee, where she discovered her love for dance and performing at
an early age. At eleven, she moved to Vero Beach, Florida, to immerse herself in more rigorous
dance and theatre training. In Florida, she studied ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, and
contemporary dance at studios such as Riverside Theatre, Vero Classical Ballet, and Dance
Space. A highlight of her time in Florida was taking classes with company members of Ballet
Vero Beach, including their director, Adam Schnell.
Kristina quickly found a passion for teaching and choreographing, contributing to many
productions such as Beauty and the Beast, Matilda, Children of Eden, and various competition
pieces.
Currently, Kristina is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major at Belmont University, earning credits
toward a minor in Special Education. As a freshman, she served as assistant to the choreographer
(Anna Perry) for Hello, Dolly! and Legally Blonde. Most recently, she performed as a featured
dancer in Shaina Taub’s Twelfth Night and All Shook Up.
Since coming to Belmont, Kristina’s love for dance and performing has only grown stronger. She
hopes to share that passion with all her students. Kristina’s favorite aspect of dance is the
beautiful stories it can tell, and she cannot wait to help her students discover that beauty too.
Brandy Gardner - Instructor
Brandy developed a love of dance at an early age. In high school, she participated in show choir and also danced in a local dance company. She attended Purdue University where she continued to take dance classes and perform with their Modern Dance Company.
Brandy earned a degree in education and has been teaching dance classes for the past 25 years. She has continued to grow her skills as an instructor and has even owned her own studio. Throughout her career, she has taught students of all ages and styles, but her main focus has been jazz, musical theater, contemporary and modern dance. Brandy loves sharing her passion for dance with her students through engaging lessons that encompass the whole dancer, mind and body.
Originally from Indiana, Brandy recently moved to Tennessee with her husband and resides in the Spring Hill area. In addition to the studio, she is also the Head Coach and choreographer for the Hillsboro Middle School dance team. Brandy is excited to be a part of the Elevate dance family!
Guest Instructors
Maria Logan Eliza Cook
Josh Jordan Ashley Kemp
