Manda McCreary- Ms. Manda is the owner and director of Manda's Rhythm & Dance, LLC. Her attention to detail, nurturing demeanor, and gift for creativity are the driving force behind the tremendous growth of her studio. In four years of operation, Ms. Manda has seen many successes including sold out studio performances, the development of a superior performance company, and an award winning competition team. Most impressive is the continued increase in student enrollment! Ms. Manda received her dance training in many area dance studios and started to teach at the age of 16. Ms. Manda knew immediately that teaching dance was her passion and that she was determined to open a studio of her own. Ms. Manda attended Central Michigan University and received a degree in Entrepreneurship with a minor in Dance. Ms. Manda opened Manda's Rhythm & Dance in 2005 and in the Summer of 2007, was contracted to direct the dance program for Macomb Township Parks and Recreation. Ms. Manda continues her dance training with National conventions and seminars.
Maria Buchholtz- Mrs. Maria is a graduate of Wayne State University with a minor in dance education. Currently she is pursuing certification through Dance Masters of America and is a first year graduate of the program. She has studied Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz and Modern with many nationally recognized dancers over the years. She has over 11 years of teaching and choreography experience. Mrs. Maria is a former cheerleading/choreography coach for both Chippewa Valley and L’Anse Cruese High Schools. Mrs. Maria's choreography has taken taken numberous awards at local dance competitions. Her unique ballet routines won the Cathy Roe Innovative Choreography Award twice! Her lyrical routines received the Starpower Choreography Award in both 2008 and 2009.
Cindy Noyes- Ms. Cindy has studied Ballet, Tap and Jazz for 30+ years. She has trained in New York City and has been teaching for 18 years at local dance studios and community centers. Ms. Cindy brings her expertise and diversity in training, to our studio to teach Ballet and Hip-Hop.
Gracie Reiter- Ms. Gracie has been dancing since a very young age at local dance studios and has participated at various competitions. Ms. Gracie started as an assistant teacher at our studio and is now on staff as a teacher. She teaches Creative Movement, Jazz/Poms, Hip-Hop and Tap. She is currently enrolled at Macomb Community College and loves to teach dance.