Halie Greenslait
Studio Owner
Director of Tap and Preschool Programs
Company and Recital Instructor
Halie Greenslait is the owner and director of Revolution Dance Company, bringing over 23 years of dance experience and more than a decade of teaching to her role. Having been part of the Revolution family for eight years before stepping into ownership, she is passionate about continuing the studio’s legacy while leading its next chapter with purpose and vision.
Her training spans tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary, with additional study under nationally recognized choreographers including Mike Minery, Anthony Morigerato, Mandy Moore, and more. While she has experience across multiple styles, tap remains a particular passion, and her choreography has earned numerous overall high-point placements, titles, and special awards for solos, duet/trios, and group routines.
Halie earned both her Bachelor’s degree and Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University, a background that strongly shapes her leadership and teaching philosophy. She believes dance should develop more than technical skill. It should build confidence, resilience, discipline, leadership, and a strong sense of self.
Under her direction, Revolution Dance is committed to providing high-quality training in a supportive but high-expectation environment where dancers are challenged to grow, encouraged to lead, and inspired to take pride in both their progress and their character.
Studio Owner
Director of Tap and Preschool Programs
Company and Recital Instructor
Halie Greenslait is the owner and director of Revolution Dance Company, bringing over 23 years of dance experience and more than a decade of teaching to her role. Having been part of the Revolution family for eight years before stepping into ownership, she is passionate about continuing the studio’s legacy while leading its next chapter with purpose and vision.
Her training spans tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary, with additional study under nationally recognized choreographers including Mike Minery, Anthony Morigerato, Mandy Moore, and more. While she has experience across multiple styles, tap remains a particular passion, and her choreography has earned numerous overall high-point placements, titles, and special awards for solos, duet/trios, and group routines.
Halie earned both her Bachelor’s degree and Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University, a background that strongly shapes her leadership and teaching philosophy. She believes dance should develop more than technical skill. It should build confidence, resilience, discipline, leadership, and a strong sense of self.
Under her direction, Revolution Dance is committed to providing high-quality training in a supportive but high-expectation environment where dancers are challenged to grow, encouraged to lead, and inspired to take pride in both their progress and their character.
Andi Kehoe-Trendel
Founder of Revolution Dance
Director of Teen/Senior Company Teams
Company Instructor
Andi Kehoe-Trendel brings over 39 years of dance training and more than 20 years of teaching and choreographing experience to Revolution Dance. As the founder of Revolution, her passion for excellence, artistry, and dancer development helped shape the studio’s foundation and lasting culture.
Her training includes scholarships to Gus Giordano Dance School and The Edge in Los Angeles, along with extensive study at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in New York City. She has trained with renowned industry professionals including Mia Michaels, Mandy Moore, Gregg Russell, Joe Lanteri, Savion Glover, and many others.
As a performer, Andi has appeared in national award-winning routines, competition opening numbers, and professional performances for theme parks and industrial events. Her impact as an educator extends far beyond the studio, with former students going on to successful professional careers in television, commercial work, Broadway, and touring productions, including appearances on So You Think You Can Dance, Saturday Night Live, and performances with major recording artists.
In addition to her dance training, Andi is a certified Pilates instructor, bringing a strong emphasis on strength, alignment, flexibility, and injury prevention to her teaching. She is deeply committed to continued education and to helping dancers build both the technical foundation and confidence needed to thrive.
Founder of Revolution Dance
Director of Teen/Senior Company Teams
Company Instructor
Andi Kehoe-Trendel brings over 39 years of dance training and more than 20 years of teaching and choreographing experience to Revolution Dance. As the founder of Revolution, her passion for excellence, artistry, and dancer development helped shape the studio’s foundation and lasting culture.
Her training includes scholarships to Gus Giordano Dance School and The Edge in Los Angeles, along with extensive study at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in New York City. She has trained with renowned industry professionals including Mia Michaels, Mandy Moore, Gregg Russell, Joe Lanteri, Savion Glover, and many others.
As a performer, Andi has appeared in national award-winning routines, competition opening numbers, and professional performances for theme parks and industrial events. Her impact as an educator extends far beyond the studio, with former students going on to successful professional careers in television, commercial work, Broadway, and touring productions, including appearances on So You Think You Can Dance, Saturday Night Live, and performances with major recording artists.
In addition to her dance training, Andi is a certified Pilates instructor, bringing a strong emphasis on strength, alignment, flexibility, and injury prevention to her teaching. She is deeply committed to continued education and to helping dancers build both the technical foundation and confidence needed to thrive.
Vanessa Rutherford
Director of Preteen/Junior/Mini/Tiny Tot Company Teams
Company Instructor
Vanessa brings over 30 years of dance experience and 24 years of teaching and choreographing to Revolution Dance. A long-standing and beloved member of the RDC faculty, she is known for her ability to connect with dancers of all ages while building both strong technique and confidence in the classroom.
She teaches jazz, lyrical, and contemporary for dancers ages 2–14 and holds a degree in Early Childhood Development from The Ohio State University, a background that strongly influences her thoughtful, age-appropriate approach to teaching young dancers.
Her training includes Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and Gus Giordano Dance School, with study under renowned choreographers including Mandy Moore, Mia Michaels, and Nick Bass. As a competitive dancer, Vanessa earned the title of Miss Petite Dance of Ohio and performed in nationally award-winning routines.
As a choreographer, Vanessa has created numerous national champion routines, with recent recognition at Rising Star, Rainbow, and Nexstar. She is passionate about helping dancers grow not only as performers, but as confident, hardworking individuals who believe in themselves.
A special part of her RDC story: Vanessa was also Halie’s very first dance teacher, making their continued work together a full-circle part of Revolution’s legacy.
Director of Preteen/Junior/Mini/Tiny Tot Company Teams
Company Instructor
Vanessa brings over 30 years of dance experience and 24 years of teaching and choreographing to Revolution Dance. A long-standing and beloved member of the RDC faculty, she is known for her ability to connect with dancers of all ages while building both strong technique and confidence in the classroom.
She teaches jazz, lyrical, and contemporary for dancers ages 2–14 and holds a degree in Early Childhood Development from The Ohio State University, a background that strongly influences her thoughtful, age-appropriate approach to teaching young dancers.
Her training includes Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and Gus Giordano Dance School, with study under renowned choreographers including Mandy Moore, Mia Michaels, and Nick Bass. As a competitive dancer, Vanessa earned the title of Miss Petite Dance of Ohio and performed in nationally award-winning routines.
As a choreographer, Vanessa has created numerous national champion routines, with recent recognition at Rising Star, Rainbow, and Nexstar. She is passionate about helping dancers grow not only as performers, but as confident, hardworking individuals who believe in themselves.
A special part of her RDC story: Vanessa was also Halie’s very first dance teacher, making their continued work together a full-circle part of Revolution’s legacy.
Brittany Edwards
Company and Recital Instructor
Brittany has been dancing since the age of three and brings over a decade of teaching experience to Revolution Dance. With training in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, and tumbling, she is known for her creative choreography, versatility, and high-energy teaching style.
As a competitive dancer, Brittany earned numerous judges’ awards and top placements at both the regional and national level. In 2004, she traveled internationally with the Jr. American Dance Team to Barcelona, Spain, where she earned the Touré Grand Prix World Dance Championship.
From 2013–2018, Brittany owned and operated her own dance studio, where her choreography earned multiple overall and grand championship titles. She also spent five years traveling nationwide as a dance competition judge, giving her a unique perspective on performance quality, technique, and what helps dancers stand out on stage.
Brittany is passionate about helping dancers grow in both confidence and skill while creating an engaging, challenging, and positive classroom environment. She is thrilled to share her experience and love of dance with the RDC family.
Company and Recital Instructor
Brittany has been dancing since the age of three and brings over a decade of teaching experience to Revolution Dance. With training in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, and tumbling, she is known for her creative choreography, versatility, and high-energy teaching style.
As a competitive dancer, Brittany earned numerous judges’ awards and top placements at both the regional and national level. In 2004, she traveled internationally with the Jr. American Dance Team to Barcelona, Spain, where she earned the Touré Grand Prix World Dance Championship.
From 2013–2018, Brittany owned and operated her own dance studio, where her choreography earned multiple overall and grand championship titles. She also spent five years traveling nationwide as a dance competition judge, giving her a unique perspective on performance quality, technique, and what helps dancers stand out on stage.
Brittany is passionate about helping dancers grow in both confidence and skill while creating an engaging, challenging, and positive classroom environment. She is thrilled to share her experience and love of dance with the RDC family.
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Teddie Meier
Company and Recital Instructor Teddie brings 15 years of competitive dance experience and is excited to begin her second season teaching at Revolution Dance. Her training includes tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, contemporary, musical theater, and ballroom, giving her a well-rounded foundation across a variety of styles. Throughout her dance career, she trained with respected choreographers including Katy Spreadbury, Mike Minery, Molly Long, and many others. Her competitive background, combined with her passion for working with young dancers, brings both energy and insight to the classroom. Teddie earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and brings a thoughtful, encouraging, and disciplined approach to her teaching. She is passionate about helping dancers build confidence, strong work ethic, and a lifelong love of dance in a positive and supportive environment. |
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Abbey Otte
Ballet and Recital Instructor Abbey has been dancing since the age of two and brings a strong pre-professional ballet background to Revolution Dance. While her early training included ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, tap, and musical theater, she chose to focus her training primarily on ballet at age fourteen, leading to advanced professional opportunities. At seventeen, Abbey was offered a Trainee contract with Charlotte Ballet, where she trained under esteemed faculty including Laszlo Berdo, Kati Hanlon Mayo, and Patricia McBride. During her time there, she performed in productions including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Endeavor to the Edge, while also discovering her passion for teaching and mentoring young dancers. Abbey is currently a Trainee with BalletMet, training under Maria Torija, Carrie West-Suslov, Dmitri Suslov, and Traci Gilchrest Kubie. Her recent performance credits include The Nutcracker, La Bayadère, and Divertimento No. 15. Abbey is passionate about helping dancers build strong technical foundations, artistry, discipline, and confidence through quality ballet training, and is excited to share her love of dance with the students of RDC. |
