Hi there! I’m Hillaury McShane. Dance has been my passion since the age of 3. I am trained in various styles including ballet, modern, contemporary, tap, jazz, musical theater, and ballroom dance, but my heart truly belongs to ballet and contemporary dance. My teaching career began with tap/ballet combo classes at 17 and I’ve been working with preschool-aged children for most of my life either in dance or school settings. I excel at teaching children under 10 by encouraging them to find joy in movement and to never stop following their dancing dreams. From bubble dance parties to zooming around like superheroes, I always find a way to bring out the creativity in every kid! While I enjoy spending time with my younger students, I’m am a certified Pilates instructor and love to teach older students the connection that style of fitness brings to core stability in dance.  My specialties include:

·       Ballet fundamentals including: class etiquette, strong technique, proper form and alignment, and basic foundational movements

·       Contemporary and modern movements focusing on storytelling dance choreography and unique visuals

·       Pilates based strength training;  focusing on core engagement techniques, mind body awareness, and flexibility