HALI WALLACE

Hali Wallace is a passionate educator and dance choreographer in the metropolitan area. After starting her first dance training at the age of 15 at StarBound Dance Center, Hali knew she had found the right passion to pursue. From then on, she began to study and learn techniques in Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, liturgical and Modern dance at other local Maryland dance studios. She was also a member of the 2006-2007 Dance Show Troupe for Huntington Community Center.

Hali received her Bachelors of Science degree in Education with a concentration in Elementary Ed. at Virginia Union University in 2012. While earning her degree, Hali taught dance for Elementary and Middle School students in the Richmond, VA area. From this experience, she has choreographed numerous dance selections, including a recital under her direction, theater, music, and cheer performances. She continues to strengthen her growth in dance by attending workshops, drop-in classes, and dance performances.

Hali’s enjoyment for working with children and desire to teach dance led her to establish “Sky’s The Limit School of Dance & Company’’, which continues to grow and has taught over 500+ students ranging in ages 3 to 15 years old (Proverbs 22:6). Currently, Hali resides in MD and VA and teaches in the Montgomery County School District.

Hobbies:  Reading the Bible (KJV), exercising, organizing, and mentoring others to establish their vision!

KELLEY CAMPBELL

LADAE GREEN

SHAYLA PHELPS

Furthermore, Shayla is a recent graduate from Springbrook High School and plans to further her career in becoming a hairstylist. She also looks forward to continuing her love for teaching dance skills and routines to STL Dance students!

KATELYN NAVARRO

SHAUGHNESSY WILLIAMS

Shaughnessy Williams started dancing at 5 years old at her father’s church in Minnesota. She did the praise dance ministry all the way up until she moved to Maryland four years later. She started dancing again when she was 13 in 9th grade and that’s when she really started to grow as a dancer. While in dance class, she participated in an after-school team called Culture Group. This team would practice for a school performance called Culture Fest. Being in the culture group was her first experience in African dancing as well as the Caribbean. In 10th and 11th grade, she was on the POMs team and continued with a regular dance class and the culture group for the rest of her time in high school.

Once Shaughnessy graduated high school and went to Howard Community College, she took on dancing her 2nd year in school. She hopes to have a dance studio of her own or be able to teach dance to students in elementary through high school and see them grow in the art of dance, just as she continues too.

Shaughnessy looks forward to working with STL Dance’s after-school program and helping kids enjoy dancing more than the stress of remembering counts and to look at dance in a broader aspect.

Hobbies: Drawing, singing, acting, watching movies and interior decorating.

ILAYAH COSTLEY

Ilayah Costley has been dancing from a young age and has been passionate about dance since the age of two years old. Ilayah’s love for movement has taken her through various styles and experiences. She began her dance background as a cheerleader for the Waverly Bulldogs, where she learned the importance of teamwork and performance. She then transitioned to stepping at Western High School, further honing skills and discovering the power of rhythm and precision.

Currently, Ilayah is diving into hip hop dance classes, where she enjoys the creativity and energy of the genre. During the summer months, she has the incredible opportunity to share her passion for dance through coaching gymnastics and dance classes, helping young athletes develop their skills and confidence.

Ilayah’s journey in dance continues to inspire other, and she looks forward to exploring new styles and opportunities with STL Dance!

Hobbies: Gardening, traveling, and reading.

JAMIIA OWENS