Jonathan Swanz

Kathryn Petrey

Liz Amick

Kacey Frazier - Whether she is teaching West African dance in Rogers, writing CATS assessment questions in Lexington, filming a Creative Dance lesson for KET in Richmond, providing Professional Development in Faubush, or teaching adults and teens how to Salsa in Louisville, Kacey Frazier's passion and enthusiasm for dance has been felt all over Kentucky. Kacey Frazier is part of The Kentucky Center’s Arts Eduction Showcase. She is also a writer of lesson plans for KET and KDE’s new online arts/humanities course, was a consultant for both editions of KET’s Dance Arts Toolkit, wrote lesson plans for the Toolkit and its website, and was a videotaped instructor for the Creative Dance segment of the toolkit. She appears in KET’s DanceSense series on tap as well as their program entitled Arts III: Afro-Cuban Dance. In addition to implementing hundreds of dance residencies since 2002, she has taught for the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Kentucky Arts Council, Kentucky Center’s World Rhythms Series, Kentucky Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance state conventions, Louisville Free Public Library’s children’s programs, and Kentucky Alliance for Arts in Education.

Sarah Ayers - Sarah Ayers is a Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor and Group Fitness Instructor. Originally from Wisconsin, Sarah now calls Louisville home and has her own business. www.innerstrengthlouisville.com From Marines to cancer survivors, she has trained a dynamic spectrum of people and can effectively accommodate differing abilities. Sarah's own training started at age 18 when she joined the Marine Corps. Her time in the service turned a chunky teenager into a fitness fanatic. She jokes that between her experience in the the Marine Corps and her Yoga Teacher Training, she has trained in war and peace, and she effectively blends this diverse training in her teaching.

Andrea Perkins - Andrea first became interested in yoga her senior year in college and began practicing at home with video tapes. A few years later, after the birth of her daughter, she began taking yoga classes at a local gym and quickly became interested in teaching. In the fall of 2004, she began training at Yoga East. During her training she taught classes at Premier Fitness and soon after began teaching pre-natal classes at Yoga East. Andrea was fortunate to study with Francois Raoult and his teachings - with a focus on sequencing and flow - continue to inspire her teaching today. Andrea became a Registered Yoga Teacher in 2006 and enjoys teaching many different styles of yoga from Hatha and Iyengar to pre-natal and Ashtanga.

Brooke Sweeney - My journey has been a path to discover health and healing in myself, while acquiring tools to help ignite fires of change and health in others. I found Nia in Lansing, MI in 1997 and discovered a richness in life I had only previously glimpsed in brief moments of awe. I have taught in locked psychiatic units, in my basement, lakeside, and in dance studios. Through each class I continue to be blessed with the Joy of Movement!

I graduated from medical school in 2001 and residency in 2005. I am married to an amazing man who teaches me on a daily basis to trust more deeply, love more completely, and celebrate more fully. Our 21 month old daughter is an inspiration in every moment. She never forgets to stop and look at the bugs, to be amazed by every bus, and to dance at any moment.

Denise Martin - Denise has taught the Nia Technique since 2002 when she earned her White Belt Certification. Prior to embracing Nia, Denise studied African dance with several teachers from Africa and America and was a group fitness instructor. As a group fitness instructor, her training and certifications included general group fitness, kickboxing, Resist-a-Ball, mat-based core training, and mind-body training.

She has attended numerous workshops focusing on healthy and holistic movements of the body, and conducted several, teaching Nia. Denise maintains an active yoga practice which includes Bikram, vinyasa, and yin yoga.

Kim Dingman-Root - Kim has been teaching Pilates since 1998 when she was certified through The Pilates Studio, in Seattle, Washington. She has since taught at numerous studios and in private practice in Seattle, Columbus, New York City, and Middletown, CT. She has also taught mat classes to dance majors at The Ohio State University and to faculty/staff at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. Kim is a professional modern dancer, choreographer and educator. She has a B.A. in Dance from Hunter College in New York City and an M.F.A. in Dance from The Ohio State University. Most recently, she was a Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance at Wesleyan University in CT from 2003-2009. She recently moved to Louisville with her family.

Valerie Kausen- Valerie has been focused on hands-on-healing, meditation and body movement, assisting with inner freedom and peace, for more than 15 years. Trained in meditation for 6 years on the Big Island of Hawaii, year long programs in emotional release, sound/movement integration, Breathwork and a myriad of hands on healing modalities-Valerie has a deep understanding of the inner and outer landscape and how to bring this knowledge into practical life application. Her love of dance, meditation, healing, yoga and community brings a rich and varied capacity for leading workshops, classes and working individually with people