Halie Greenslait
Studio Owner
Director of Tap and Preschool Programs
Company and Recital Instructor
Halie is in her 9th season with Revolution Dance and has been dancing for 23 years. She has most recently begun her journey as owner of the studio and is elated by the opportunity and promise Revolution Dance has to offer. She is trained in tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, contemporary, and musical theater. Halie earned her BA and MSW from The Ohio State University, and is now pursuing her passion for dance through teaching at and owning Revolution Dance. Halie has studied with many professional choreographers throughout her dance career including Mike Minery, Anthony Morigerato, Mandy Moore, and many more. She is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment for RDC students that encourages them to reach their goals and gain invaluable skills they will carry with them throughout their lives. While at Revolution Dance, Halie's tap solos, duet/trios and groups have all received overall high point placements and titles. She was also most recently awarded the Al Gilbert Tap Excellence Award for excellence in tap technique and choreography from Rainbow National Dance Competition in in 2017 and 2022, as well as brought home a National Champion title from Orlando, FL in 2024. Halie is devoting her life to Revolution Dance and eagerly awaits what is to come.
Studio Owner
Director of Tap and Preschool Programs
Company and Recital Instructor
Halie is in her 9th season with Revolution Dance and has been dancing for 23 years. She has most recently begun her journey as owner of the studio and is elated by the opportunity and promise Revolution Dance has to offer. She is trained in tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, contemporary, and musical theater. Halie earned her BA and MSW from The Ohio State University, and is now pursuing her passion for dance through teaching at and owning Revolution Dance. Halie has studied with many professional choreographers throughout her dance career including Mike Minery, Anthony Morigerato, Mandy Moore, and many more. She is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment for RDC students that encourages them to reach their goals and gain invaluable skills they will carry with them throughout their lives. While at Revolution Dance, Halie's tap solos, duet/trios and groups have all received overall high point placements and titles. She was also most recently awarded the Al Gilbert Tap Excellence Award for excellence in tap technique and choreography from Rainbow National Dance Competition in in 2017 and 2022, as well as brought home a National Champion title from Orlando, FL in 2024. Halie is devoting her life to Revolution Dance and eagerly awaits what is to come.
Andi Kehoe-Trendel
Director of Teen/Senior Company Teams
Company Instructor
Andi Kehoe-Trendel has been studying dance for 39 years. Her education includes scholarships to Gus Giordano's and The Edge in Los Angeles. She has also studied extensively at Broadway Dance Center and Steps in New York City. Additionally, Andi has trained with notable choreographers Mia Michaels, Mandy Moore, Gregg Russell, Joe Lanteri, Savion Glover and many more.
As a dancer, Andi has competed in national award-winning performances and appeared in opening numbers at many national dance competitions. Andi has also performed for theme parks and industrials.
Andi’s passion for dance inspired her to teach and choreograph. She has successfully trained dancers of all ability levels during the past 20 years. Many of her students have experienced success as professionals, have appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance,” "Radio City Rockettes Spectacular," danced with Beyonce in the 2009 VMA's, performed in "The King & I" on Broadway, performed at Disney, Orlando, appeared on "Lip Sync Battle", and featured on "Saturday Night Live."
Education and growth in dance remain an integral part of Andi’s life and she continues to study with prominent instructors and choreographers across the United States.
Director of Teen/Senior Company Teams
Company Instructor
Andi Kehoe-Trendel has been studying dance for 39 years. Her education includes scholarships to Gus Giordano's and The Edge in Los Angeles. She has also studied extensively at Broadway Dance Center and Steps in New York City. Additionally, Andi has trained with notable choreographers Mia Michaels, Mandy Moore, Gregg Russell, Joe Lanteri, Savion Glover and many more.
As a dancer, Andi has competed in national award-winning performances and appeared in opening numbers at many national dance competitions. Andi has also performed for theme parks and industrials.
Andi’s passion for dance inspired her to teach and choreograph. She has successfully trained dancers of all ability levels during the past 20 years. Many of her students have experienced success as professionals, have appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance,” "Radio City Rockettes Spectacular," danced with Beyonce in the 2009 VMA's, performed in "The King & I" on Broadway, performed at Disney, Orlando, appeared on "Lip Sync Battle", and featured on "Saturday Night Live."
Education and growth in dance remain an integral part of Andi’s life and she continues to study with prominent instructors and choreographers across the United States.
Vanessa Rutherford
Director of Preteen/Junior/Mini/Tiny Tot Company Teams
Company Instructor
Vanessa has extensive experience in teaching tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, and contemporary for ages 2-18. Her degree from The Ohio State University is in early childhood development, and she is inspired everyday by her students. She has studied at Broadway Dance Center, Steps in NYC, and Gus Giordano's with choreographers such as Mandy Moore, Mia Michaels, Nick Bass, and many more. As a young competitor growing up dancing along side Andi, Vanessa won Miss Petite Dance of Ohio and competed in national award-winning duos, trios, and groups. Vanessa was also Halie's first dance instructor. The two have been thrilled to work alongside each other for the past 8 years.
Vanessa has choreographed numerous national champion routines for the past 24 years and has been dancing for 37 years. Most recently, Vanessa's outstanding choreography has been recognized at Rising Star Talent Competition, Rainbow National Dance Competition and Nexstar National Dance Competition.
Director of Preteen/Junior/Mini/Tiny Tot Company Teams
Company Instructor
Vanessa has extensive experience in teaching tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, and contemporary for ages 2-18. Her degree from The Ohio State University is in early childhood development, and she is inspired everyday by her students. She has studied at Broadway Dance Center, Steps in NYC, and Gus Giordano's with choreographers such as Mandy Moore, Mia Michaels, Nick Bass, and many more. As a young competitor growing up dancing along side Andi, Vanessa won Miss Petite Dance of Ohio and competed in national award-winning duos, trios, and groups. Vanessa was also Halie's first dance instructor. The two have been thrilled to work alongside each other for the past 8 years.
Vanessa has choreographed numerous national champion routines for the past 24 years and has been dancing for 37 years. Most recently, Vanessa's outstanding choreography has been recognized at Rising Star Talent Competition, Rainbow National Dance Competition and Nexstar National Dance Competition.
Brittany Edwards
Company and Recital Instructor
Brittany has been dancing since the age of three, and has been sharing her passion for dance with her students for the past decade. She has extensive training in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop and tumbling. As a competitive dancer, Brittany won numerous judges’ awards, along with solo, duet and group top placements at the regional and national level. In 2004, she traveled with the Jr. American Dance Team to Barcelona, Spain and won the Toure Grand Prix (World Dance Championship).
Brittany is well-known for her creative choreography, and the infectious energy she brings into the classroom. Her dancers have won numerous titles and top placements on the regional and national level with her one-of-a-kind choreography.
From 2013- 2018, Brittany owned her own dance studio, living out her lifelong dream of being a studio owner. During that time her studio won numerous overall, grand championships on the regional and national levels. She has spent the last five years traveling the United States as a judge in the competition circuit. Brittany is an amazing addition to the Revolution Dance family and shares her passion with RDC students daily.
Company and Recital Instructor
Brittany has been dancing since the age of three, and has been sharing her passion for dance with her students for the past decade. She has extensive training in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop and tumbling. As a competitive dancer, Brittany won numerous judges’ awards, along with solo, duet and group top placements at the regional and national level. In 2004, she traveled with the Jr. American Dance Team to Barcelona, Spain and won the Toure Grand Prix (World Dance Championship).
Brittany is well-known for her creative choreography, and the infectious energy she brings into the classroom. Her dancers have won numerous titles and top placements on the regional and national level with her one-of-a-kind choreography.
From 2013- 2018, Brittany owned her own dance studio, living out her lifelong dream of being a studio owner. During that time her studio won numerous overall, grand championships on the regional and national levels. She has spent the last five years traveling the United States as a judge in the competition circuit. Brittany is an amazing addition to the Revolution Dance family and shares her passion with RDC students daily.
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Teddie Meier
Recital Instructor Teddie was a competitive dancer for 15 years and has begun her first season teaching at Revolution. She is trained in tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, contemporary, musical theater, and ballroom. Teddie earned her Bachelor’s and Masters degrees in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and enjoys teaching dance to the next generation of baby ballerinas. Throughout her competitive career, Teddie has had exciting opportunities to learn from Katy Spreadbury, Mike Minery, Molly Long, and many others. Teddie hopes to provide not only dance guidance but also skills transferable outside of dance! |
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Abbey Otte
Recital Instructor Abbey has been dancing since the age of two and has trained in many dance styles including ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, tap, and musical theater. At the age of fourteen, Abbey decided to pursue her passion for ballet. At the age of seventeen, Abbey was offered a Trainee contract with Charlotte Ballet. There she trained under Laszlo Berdo, Kati Hanlon Mayo, and Patricia McBride. While at Charlotte Ballet, she had the privilege to perform in Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s The Nutcracker, lb Anderson’s Swan Lake, and Naimah Kisoki’s Endeavor to the Edge. Also while in Charlotte, Abbey discovered her love for mentoring through teaching at a local studio. Abbey is currently a Trainee at BalletMet and is studying under Maria Torjia, Carrie West-Suslov, Dmitri Suslov, and Traci Gilchrest Kubie. While at BalletMet, her performances include Gerard Charles’ The Nutcracker, La Bayadere, and George Balanchine’s Divertimento No. 15. Abbey is excited to join the Revolution Dance family and cannot wait to share her love of dance with the students of RDC. |
Kate Loudenslager
Recital Instructor
Kate has been dancing for 15 years. She is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and ballroom. She has worked with numerous professional choreographers such as Mike Minery, Molly Long, Maddi Burg, Travis Wall, Chelsea Hightower, Melissa Lobes, Lonni Olsen, RDC staff, and more. She has been awarded several first place overall adjudications for her solos, duets/trios, and group dances. She has attended dance conventions since age 5 and she continues to do so. She was also given the opportunity to dance at Walt Disney World in 2018. Outside of dance, she enjoys spending time with her family. She is hoping to attend a 4 year college to study Pre-Law and Dance. She is so excited to have the opportunity to share her passion for dance with students at RDC!
Recital Instructor
Kate has been dancing for 15 years. She is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and ballroom. She has worked with numerous professional choreographers such as Mike Minery, Molly Long, Maddi Burg, Travis Wall, Chelsea Hightower, Melissa Lobes, Lonni Olsen, RDC staff, and more. She has been awarded several first place overall adjudications for her solos, duets/trios, and group dances. She has attended dance conventions since age 5 and she continues to do so. She was also given the opportunity to dance at Walt Disney World in 2018. Outside of dance, she enjoys spending time with her family. She is hoping to attend a 4 year college to study Pre-Law and Dance. She is so excited to have the opportunity to share her passion for dance with students at RDC!
