Evolve Dance Force

Our Adv/Pro dancers learned their third and final dance by last week.💜

This one will look amazing on stage; we can't wait!!⭐️

Jessica Ottenweller is the yoga instructor at Evolve Dance Force!!⭐️

Jess is a 200-RYT-certified teacher, Balanced Body Pilates instructor, and Barre Above instructor who works at many facilities in the area, sharing her knowledge. She is passionate about mindful movement and helping dancers build flexibility, strength, balance, body awareness, and mental focus.

Entering her fifth season on Evolve's faculty, Jess hopes to create a space where dancers can relax while still continuing to grow!!💜

Kayla Melchi is a competitive instructor at Evolve Dance Force!!⭐️

Kayla began dancing at a young age and was an original member of Evolve during her last few years of high school. She is a junior at Purdue University Fort Wayne, studying Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology, and she is passionate about helping young dancers build confidence, technique, and a love for dance.

As Kayla begins her first season on Evolve's faculty, she is excited to have fun with her dancers and watch them grow!!💜

Registration is open for Evolve's Recreational Classes!!⭐️

We can't wait for your young dancer to be dancing with us each week!!💜

Come join our family. Click the link in our bio to register.

Elizabeth Mikautadze is a competitive instructor at Evolve Dance Force!!⭐️

Elizabeth graduated with a BFA in Dance from the Boston Conservatory and went on to perform professionally with companies including Buglisi Dance Theatre and the Martha Graham Dance Ensemble. Now she teaches modern, jazz, and ballet as an adjunct professor at PFW and co-founded Mikautadze Dance Theatre in 2012, where she continues to inspire versatile, expressive dancers through her blend of modern and ballet techniques.

During her 3rd season on Evolve's faculty, Elizabeth wants each dancer to embrace ballet and enjoy class!!💜

Zoey Waterman is a competitive instructor at Evolve Dance Force!!⭐️

Zoey has years of experience dancing competitively and continued her training at High Point University on their Division I Dance Team, where she was a senior Co-Captain during a very successful season. With a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Zoey combines strong technique and strength training with injury prevention and body awareness to help dancers become healthy, well-rounded performers.

In her first year on Evolve's faculty, Zoey hopes to watch each dancer improve not only their technique but also their confidence!!💜

Dance number 2 of the season is DONE!! Our Int/Adv/Pro dancers learned a beautiful piece this week, choreographed by .💜

This dance is amazing; we are so ready to work hard on it!!⭐️

Hannah Bond-Gentie is a competitive instructor and choreographer at Evolve Dance Force!!⭐️

Hannah is a third-generation dancer who earned her BFA in Dance from Wright State University and has performed with Kings Island, Fort Wayne Dance Collective’s Professional Ensemble, Three Rivers Music Theatre, and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. As an instructor, she focuses on developing strong technique and artistry in a fun and encouraging environment.

Beginning her second season on faculty, Hannah is excited to choreograph for Evolve and develop students' love of dance!!💜

Sophie Frutos is a competitive instructor at Evolve Dance Force!!⭐️

Sophie Frutos began her dance training with Fort Wayne Ballet, where she joined the Youth Company and Pre-Professional Program and trained in many genres. She has performed, competed, and taught ballet and pointe throughout her career and wants to help dancers grow and perfect their ballet technique.

Entering her second season on faculty, Sophie is excited to inspire more dancers and work hard!!💜

Season 5 recreational classes are LIVE! Come dance with us this season. Link to register in bio and on story! Come join our family!!