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Before opening EDI Courtney was previously a lead instructor and choreographer under the previous name, Step Ahead School of Dance.
Miss Courtney brings over 23 years of experience to her students! She has been a professional dancer/cheerleader for multiple New England Sports teams! She graduated from Rhode Island College with a B.S. in Business Management & and a Minor in Dance Performance/Education. During her time at RIC she was part of the Rhode Island College Dance Company and was a dancer in numerous professional shows. Courtney has managed and taught various competition teams after graduating from school, and also danced with The Movement Specialists hip-hop company for over 5 years. Courtney has trained with top choreographers in the New York to Boston area and loves to keep growing as a dancer and a choreographer everyday. Moniz continues to dance in professional guest roles in, and around the Boston area. Additionally Courtney is also an adjudicator & convention teacher for Precision Arts Challenge & Take Centerstage Dance Competition. She is currently an ambassador for Body Wrappers/ Angelo Luzio dance-wear. Courtney’s life long dream has been to own her own dance studio and is excited to have her dream come true! She is thrilled to be a dedicated studio owner, teacher, and judge, and thrives off inspiring the next generation. She looks forward to continuing her professional career as well as keeping her focus on her students and sharing her knowledge and dedication with them.
Melanie Ryder
Melanie Ryder started dancing at the age of 3 and hasn't stopped since. She was a student at Step Ahead School of Dance (EDI Previous name) for 15 years. Melanie then went on to Springfield College where she received a B.A. in Dance and a B.S. in Business Management. During her time at Springfield, Melanie was a member of the Springfield College Pride Dance Team, which competed in hip hop and jazz at the regional level in addition to performing at football and basketball games. Melanie was also a member of the Springfield College Dancer's which was a club that performed on campus, in the community and attended a regional dance conference annually. Following her time at Springfield, Melanie continued her education at Lesley University where she received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/ Movement Therapy. Throughout her education Melanie taught at Step Ahead and applied her knowledge of dance to her teaching style, allowing her students to develop a stronger understanding of their technique and body awareness.
Miss Melanie is very excited to start a new chapter with EDI! She thrives to continue to share her knowledge of dance in each of her classes as the studio grows together. Miss Melanie is inspired by the talent and passion her dancers bring and is so grateful to work with the EDI team!
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