McKenna Dunn | has been a staff member at SCAA since 2025, is currently studying Dance (BA) and Elementary Education (B.Ed) at Shenandoah University, and graduated from Middletown High School, Maryland, in 2024. She holds her Acrobatic Arts Assistant, Module 1 and 2 certifications, and is certified in teaching aerial silks and juggling scarves through Dance Cirque. McKenna is certified in all 5 Alixa Flexibility Modules and often demonstrates/models for Alixa Flexibility courses. Currently, she is teaching Tap I, II, Lyrical II, Musical Theatre I, and II, and is looking forward to continuing to grow and provide a nurturing environment for her students to thrive.

Brianna Keller | BFA in Dance from Shenandoah Conservatory, Working on my Masters of Science: Performing Arts Management & Leadership at Shenandoah University. This is Brianna's first year at SCAA and is teaching Jazz 1, 2 & 3. She is currently a company dancer in Arte In Movimento Dance Company!

Christine McNamara | BS Dance Shenandoah College and Conservatory. Chris started teaching dance at SCAA in 2022. She teaches Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical and Jazz. She has presented at: Universal Dance Association, Eastern Dance Association, Dance Olympus, Dance Makers, Co-Dance, Radix and JUMP Presidential Citation for Outstanding Educator by Governor's School for Humanities and Visual & Performing Arts at the University of Richmond

Kaitlyn Kiefer | BFA Dance, Shenandoah University. This is Kaitlyn's first year teaching at SCAA and she teaches Jazz 1 and Adult Jazz. She just loves getting to teach all the knowledge that she knows to others!

Mary Robare | BA WVU Regents summa cum laude. Mary is a LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts graduate and has professional training in ballet, jazz, modern, and tap in NYC, including School of the American Ballet. Mary has taught Ballet, Lyrical, Musical Theatre Dance, and directed the Dance Ensemble at SCAA since 1993. She has also served as Adjunct Auxiliary Associate Professor at Shenandoah University since 1990. For 10 years, Mary worked on Broadway and National Tours as a performer and assistant choreographer. She has choreographed and directed dance productions and musicals for local middle/high schools and regional theatre, including Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, and has won numerous awards for her work. She is also an independent researcher, lecturer, and published author on the topic of historical quilts and schoolgirl samplers.

Robyn Schroth | BA Mary Washington College (University of Mary Washington), MA Education and Human Development George Washington University. Robyn began teaching at Shenandoah University in 1977 and helped establish the dance major. She served as Dance Department Chair for 11 years. Robyn has choreographed over 100 musical theatre productions for SU Musical Theatre Department and Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre and. For 15 years, she choreographed the Shenandoah Apple Blossom’s Royal Command performances featuring the John Handley High School Chorus. She also serves as director for the Blue Ridge Junior Cotillion. At SCAA, Robyn currently teaches ballet and is Dance Program Coordinator.

Alyssa Crump | BFA Dance & Choreography VCU, MA Arts Management George Mason University Certification Elemental Body Alignment System Level 1. Alyssa has taught at SCAA since 2011. Teaching ages 3-adult, Alyssa has taught ballet, modern/contemporary dance, lyrical, jazz, and tap at SCAA. Alyssa also works in the SCAA Main Office as Administrative Assistant and Summer Programs Coordinator. ​

Lindsay Browning | BFA Radford University. Lindsay is an inspired educator with over 15 years experience in the field of dance and over 6 years experience as a professor of dance, instructing undergraduate courses in modern, jazz, improvisation, composition and yoga. She continues to draw inspiration from her many years in the hustle and beauty of a professional performing arts career and is glad to share her infinite love of movement and creation with Shenandoah’s passionate conservatory students.

Abigail Johnson graduated with a degree in kinesiological sciences from the University of Maryland with a citation of dance. She then gained her Montessori certification from the Institute for advanced Montessori studies at the Barrie School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Abby is entering her 29th year of teaching ballet and 18th year at SCAA. Abby was the Summer Coordinator for SCAA for many years. Abby is also the creator and lead instructor for SCAA’s Art Start Program. When not working with her amazing students she loves spending time with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.

Amanda Thrane | a YogaFit and AAAI/ISMA Certified Yoga Teacher. She holds Certifications in 100 Hour Warriors Trauma Sensitive Training and 100 Hour Women’s Mind/Body Health through YogaFit and is Certified in Stress Reduction and Mediation, Primary Group Exercise and Restorative Yoga through AAAI/ISMA. Amanda also has specialty training in Barre, Tai Chi and Dancing Mindfulness. Amanda has been teaching Yoga and Group Fitness since 2006 and has a passion for Mind/Body Exercise.