Faculty

Dawn Glass - Jazz, Lyrical

Dawn has worked in the entertainment industry for over 25 years and is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, singer and instructor. She has worked with artists such as Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Toni Braxton, Debra Cox and Foxy Brown, was the lead dancer/choreographer for the Broadway Show and tour of “Viva American” and the lead dancer in “Best of Broadway”. Dawn has performed in numerous music videos, films, commercials and musicals and is on faculty with Dance Olympus and Tam Jams International Tours. Dawn has performed in numerous Broadway Dance Center Showcases and has been named All-American Choreographer consecutively for 9 years. Her students have worked in “The Radio City Rockette Christmas Spectacular”, had lead roles in the major motion pictures “Bring It On Again,” “Austin Powers Goldmember”, “White Chicks” and “Step Up,” The Janet Jackson National Tour and videos, NBA Allstar Show, American Girl on Broadway, International Touring Company of CATS, 42nd St, and a A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Academy Awards, MTV Music Awards, and numerous Disney and Nickelodeon shows and commercials for Hannah Montana, Nike and Mattel. Dawn is very excited to bring her experience and passion for dance to her hometown of Gettysburg.

Sarah Flynn - Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical

Sarah is an award-winning dancer and choreographer, as well as the Director of Vibe's ENRAGE Hip Hop Crew. During her time as a dancer, Sarah was awarded numerous regional and national titles including Miss Senior All American Dance, and was also an elite member of Vibe's competition team, The Pulse. She has trained under many professionals in the industry including Laura Edwards, Christina Woodard, Twitch, and Victor Smalley. She spent many years as a lead dancer in many local Broadway shows including Hairspray, Shrek, Tarzan, Cats and Beauty and the Beast. Sarah has a vast technical background focusing on strict ballet technique and placement, as well as strong jazz and contemporary styles with edgy movement and choreography. Sarah is the brilliant mind behind many of Vibe's award-winning dance pieces. Her hip hop choreography has even graced the stages of the Verizon Center for the Washington Wizards, The York Revolution, and Mt. Saint Mary’s college to name a few. Sarah is also extremely talented in terms of theater choreography, as she is the lead choreographer for the Acts Of Kindness theater company, The Bellmont theater, and Hanover High School. Her recent works include Jekyll and Hide, Les Miserables, Newsies, and Hunchback. Vibe is very fortunate to have such a talent as Sarah, as she is constantly sought after to work at the National and International level as both a dancer and a choreographer.

Hope (VonSas) Lawrence - Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet

Hope has trained in ballet, jazz and lyrical since the age of 5. She toured with the Children’s Performance Company from age 7-17 performing in England, Scotland, Wales, Republics of Czech and Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, and The People’s Republic of China. She received a bachelors Degree in Dance from the University of the Arts in 2006 and has since trained with world-renowned choreographers. She specializes in working with our youngest dancers, as she has a true gift of teaching the little ones. In 2012, Hope also earned Pilates mat certifications, and incorporates much of her fitness knowledge into her classes. With her training and experience she hopes to show students how to push and fuel the drive and passion into their craft.

Brittney Geppi - Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical

Brittney has been dancing since the age of three and found early on that dance was a true passion for her. She has trained in classical ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and musical theater both locally and with world-renowned choreographers. She has also trained under many top dancers in the industry including Laura Edwards, Wildabeast, Amelia Lowe, Lauren Frodermen, and Casie Goshow. Brittney specializes in hip-hop and brings a unique and cool "vibe" to every hip-hop class, combo and routine she teaches. She is very gifted in teaching jazz and lyrical as well, and works perfectly with some of our youngest dancers. She is very excited to be a part of the wonderful Vibe faculty and share her passion of dance with the Vibe students.

Ashley (Betmarik) Wetzel - Jazz, Lyrical

Ashley began her love of dance at the age of three. When she was 7, she began dancing competitvely. During her time spent competing, she has won numerous dance titles, as well as scholarships to Edge Performing Arts Center and Millenium Dance Complex in Los Angeles. Ashley has also trained at other renowned schools, such as Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Broadway Dance Center. Ashley was a 4 year member of the dance team (serving as team captain for 3 years) at California University of Pennsylvania where she earned her BS in Nursing, while also minoring in dance. Ashley is excited to share her impressive knowledge, experience, and artistry with her students.

Reggie Thompson - Tumbling/Acro

Reggie has spent many years in the tumbling/gymnastics world. His experiences include cheerleading for the Baltimore Ravens and Coppin State University (where he minored in dance), coaching tumbling for competitive cheer squads BOPPIES and Titanium Athletics in Baltimore and Shrewsbury, PA, respectively; and coaching tumbling for USA Gymnastics for 9 years at the Hanover YMCA. Reggie is excited to further solidify Vibe’s tumbling/acro curriculum, and to add additional skill sets to our dancers.

Jordan Shrader - Jazz, Lyrical

Jordan began dancing at the young age of three and hasn’t stopped since. She has been awarded numerous National Dance Titles as well as receiving a full dance scholarship to the prestigious Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts. Jordan began teaching dance at the age of 17 and continued to do so throughout her college years as one of the top instructors at Bloomsburg University, where she earned her bachelor's degree. While at college she was also a member of the Bloomsburg University Dance Team while continuing to train with world-renowned choreographers throughout the country. Jordan is thrilled to be a part of the Vibe faculty and share her love of dance with others.

Paige Erdman - Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical

Paige Erdman is an award-winning dancer and choreographer, capturing multiple dance titles including Miss Teen All American Dance 2015 and Miss Senior All American Dance 2016, as well as National Student Choreographer of the year in 2018. Paige began teaching dance when she was 15, and has a special place in her heart for our youngest dancers. Many of her students have earned numerous titles and first place overall awards. As a dancer, Paige was an elite member of The Pulse Performing Company and District 1 member of ENRAGE hip hop crew. Paige has performed as a lead dancer in many local Broadway shows including Shrek, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast. She has performed for the York Revolution, The NBA Washington Wizards, the Harlem Wizards, and on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer Of The Seas. Paige has studied at Broadway Dance Center in NYC, Pineapple Dance Center in London, and was also accepted into the Joffrey Ballet summer training program. Paige has also trained under and was an apprentice to Theresa Crawford, world renowned Ballet Mistress. She has also trained under many top dancers in the industry including Travis Wall, Mandy Moore, and Mark Meismer. Paige loves sharing her passion for the arts with all of Vibe’s students, and continues to teach private lessons and summer classes for Vibe students while also attending Villanova University School of Business.

Maddie Brinkley - Hip Hop, Jazz Lyrical

Maddie Brinkley is an award-winning dancer and choreographer, receiving many awards for her incredible style and quality of dance. She has received numerous top awards at local and regional competitions, including special judge’s awards. While at Vibe, she was an Elite member of The Pulse and a lead dancer in District 1 of Enrage hip hop crew. Maddie has performed with the Moscow Ballet in the Nutcracker. She has performed as the opening act for the York Revolution, the NBA Washington Wizards, and the Harlem Wizards. She has earned scholarships from Titans of Dance, Excel In Motion and All American Talent while being recognized by the best in the industry. Maddie has trained under and shared the stage with several previous finalists from SYTYCD such as Ellenore Scott, Amelia Lowe, Lauren Frodermen, and Casie Goshow. Maddie has trained for 15 years in ballet, pointe, jazz, jazz funk, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. Maddie loves to inspire all her students and fellow dancers at Vibe and continues to teach private lessons and summer classes for Vibe Students while continuing her education at Penn State.

Trinity O'Neil - Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical

Trinity O’Neill is an award- winning dancer, capturing various first place awards as well as Miss Junior All American Dance in 2015. She most recently won top honors at the Elite Performance Challenge earning her a place as an Elite Dancer for Excel In Motion dance convention, giving her the opportunity to travel and assist on their nationwide tour, working closely with their highly sought-after professional dancers and teachers, including, Alex Wong, Lauren Froderman, Ellenore Scott, Ade Chike, Casie Goshow, Mollee Gray and Laura Edwards, all of which were finalists on So You Think You Can Dance. Trinity is an Elite member of The Pulse. She has also been a lead dancer in District 1 of Enrage Hip Hop Crew and has performed for the NBA Washington Wizards, the Harlem Wizards, The York Revolution, and Mt. St. Mary’s college basketball team. She has trained with many Top professionals in the industry including Ricky Ubeda, Christina Woodard, Angel Armas, Victor Smalley, and Agelica Stitskin, Trinity wows audiences everywhere with her intense and captivating hip hop routines but also can draw you in with her engaging jazz and lyrical styles as well. Vibe is very fortunate to have such a young and inspiring talent like Trinity on our staff.

Kamilah Brown - Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre

Kamilah Brown has been dancing and teaching for many years. Kamilah received a dance scholarship from The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), where she earned a B.A in dance performance. While at UMBC, Kamilah was a member of Dance Council of Majors. She was also a member and choreographer of Major Definition Hip Hop Company. Kamilah is a member of Dance Masters of America and is certified to teach tap, ballet and jazz through Dance Masters.  Kamilah has choreographed for several regional dance competitions, winning several awards to include “Top Choreography”. Kamilah was a member of Souls of the Feet Modern Dance Company of New Cumberland, PA. Kamilah has trained through Maryland Regional Ballet and Rhee Gold Dance life Seminars. She also has an extensive background performing onstage in musical theatre.

Kathryn Mortellaro - Ballet

Annie Luschkowski - Predance, Nextstep

Valerie Still - Predance, Nextstep, Tap

Madison Buckley - Ballet

Guest Faculty

Angelica Stisken -- Joffrey Ballet School
Angel Armas -- Stars Dance Studio Miami
Victor Smalley -- Stars Dance Studio Miami
Ricky Ubeda -- 2014 Champion SYTYCD
Derek Piquette -- 2015 Top 14 SYTYCD
Nico Greetham -- 2013 Top 10 SYTYCD
Courtney Thurston -- 2013 SYTYCD Featured Dancer
Maggie Kudirka -- Joffrey Concert Ballet
Laura Edwards -- Professional Hip Hop Instructor
Amelia Lowe -- 2012 SYTYCD Top 14
Theresa Crawford -- Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet