ABOUT US


DANCE FOR EVERYONE

we OFFER EXCELLENCE IN DANCE, WITH CLASSES IN BALLET, JAZZ, HIPHOP, CONTEMPORARY, ACROBATICS, AND KIDS CLASSES! theirs something for everyone!

MEET OUR STAFF OF WONDERFUL tEACHERS:
MISS LIZA: Owner and Director. Hello Everyone! My name is Liza Matton Mercy and I have had the true blessing of running this establishment for going on 14 years. My background is quite exstensive at this point in the game. My dance education started many years ago and continued while taking dance classes in college. I have taught around studios and schools in Vermont for many years before opening up my own studio back in 2009. My training has continued and will never stop as I often take the summers to venture into Boston, Connecticut or wherever I can go to continue my own dance education. I am also certified in Acro Arts. My students deserve the best so I push myself to be that for them. I have a Bachelors in Psychology as well which has really helped me understand the importance the role of dance can have on both the body and mind. Dance is fun, Dance Is healing, dance is friendship and connections. Dance is celebrating each individual that walk through the door for exactly who they were created to be. Here Dance isn't just Dance. At Dance In The Isle, we see dance as being so much more! Dare to Love, Dare to dream, Dare to dance.
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MISS SOPHIE: Hello everyone! My name is Sophie Decker and I am humbled and honored to have been a teacher at Dance In The Isle for the last 6 years. I started dancing when I was 5 years old at Vermont Ballet Theater but then started at Dance In The Isle at the age of 8. Over the years I have danced many styles, with my core training in lyrical and contemporary. I felt lucky to have experienced what was to be invited and dance at nationals for 2 years in a row before retiring from competitive dance in 2019. I believe the heart of a greart dance class is feeling safe, seen and heard. A value my students input deeply, as this is their class and I am just their to faciltate, and guide their learning and growth.
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MISS SUSAN: Hello everyone! My name is Susan Edwards. I have a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree in dance and choreography and a Masters of Education Degree with a specialization in Education Equity. As a dancer, I have performed in works by David Dorfman, Doug Elkins, Mark Dendy, Bridgman/Packer, Molly Shanahan and many more. My choreography has been performed throughout New York and the Midwest. I have been teaching dance for over 20 years. I am thrilled to be teaching ballet at Dance In The Isle where my daughter has attened for over 10 years.
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MISS TRINITY: Hi my name is Miss Trinity and I have been an assistant teacher for the past 5 years. I assist in many different classes including the "Mini Movers" class, "Lets Dance" and anywhere I may be needed. I Co-teach the tween hip hop class and assist all summer dance camps! I love my role in assisting classes along with making strong connections with all the kids I help assist. Im also a competitive dancer. I love all kinds of dance and its hard to pick a favorite as each genre brings its own challenges and joy. Im so happy to be able to continue my journey of dance as an individual dancer and as a role model to all of the kids I get the blessing to help assist and teach. Dance In The Isle is a true family that I'm proud to be apart of.