
Our Faculty
INSPIRE DANCE STUDIO
At Inspire Dance Studio, our team is more than just instructors — we are mentors, motivators, and passionate artists dedicated to nurturing every dancer’s unique potential. With diverse backgrounds in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, tap, and more, our faculty brings years of experience from the stage to the studio.
We believe dance is a journey of growth, creativity, and self-expression. That’s why our instructors are not only technically skilled but also deeply committed to creating a supportive, inspiring environment for students of all ages and skill levels.
Come meet the people who make the Inspire experience truly extraordinary.

Erica Finley
Owner/Director

Kirk Finley
Operations Manager/Creative

Mason Estes
Administrative Assistant

Jordan Gattis
Administrative Assistant

Kaitlynn Waldrop
Baton Instructor/Choreographer

Ellie Burns
Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Ashley Gattis
Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Cadence Grissom
Acro Instructor/Choreographer

Natalie Harber
Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Brody Hayes
Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Kynslea Hoffman
Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Alaina Ladner
Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Kensley Plunkett
Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Addy Landry
Guest Faculty/Guest Choreographer

Adlee Prestridge
Guest Faculty/Guest Choreographer

Ellie Posey
Guest Faculty/Guest Choreographer
