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Jeffie Lou
Owner Director Choreographer
Jeffie Lou Jackson has taught Hip-hop, Lyrical and Jazz dance in many Seattle/Metro area studios. Her Past Dance Teams Allure, JAMS and Smooth Elements have performed at Sonic games, Summer Jam, etc. She studied with the many renowned studios including Dupree Dance Company and the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and went to school at the New York School of the Arts then finished her degree in Communications/Education with a minor in Dance/Theater at Washington State University. She has taught Dance Grooves and SYTYCD" at West Seattle Health Club where she had taught for 18years. She has also been with Stage Struck in West Seattle as a lead teacher and choreographer for 15 years. Jeffie Lou has been a certified teacher and taught in a number of different schools as a Classroom Teacher and a Performing Arts Teacher. Also, as a teaching artist with Powerful Schools/YMCA for 10 years. This work has the process of going to various different schools during the school day and working with the classroom teachers on bringing dance and movement to their individual curriculum. Most recently, she’s a Teaching Artists with The Creative Advantage and teaches at 8 area schools since 2023. In addition, she is the Middle school Dance teacher for Westside School in West Seattle. She is the Director and choreographer for the Company as well as the UnClassified Dance Squad that performs at many Seattle festivals and events such as Bumpershoot, The Harlem Globetrotters, Seattle Storm games and Breath Deep Seattle. Jeffie Lou teaches up to 2000 studnents in a school year! "Dance will always be part of my life. I am always excited to share, teach, learn and groove with ALL Dancers no matter age or ability. In this, we learn the essential importance of moving, learning and seeking the passion of DANCE and human connection".
KERISSA
Kerissa has been dancing since she was 10 years old. She trained in tap for five years, and then joined her High School Dance team, where her favorite dances were lyrical and novelty. She took jazz classes for four years in college, and then revived her love for dance a few years later, in 2004, when she started taking classes from Jeffie Lou. She started teaching summer camps with Jeffie Lou in 2007, and has been a part of D&G since its inception. She still dances weekly with Jeffie Lou at West Seattle Health Club. She is also Delaney's mom, who you will see around the studio, and is also a future D&G Dancer.
JAZRELLE
I have grown up in Seattle for the past 20 years. I started dance at Pacific Northwest Ballet at the age of 7 up until my Sophmore year of high school. During my years at PNB I had the opporunity to be in the Nutcracker, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Coppelia, and Snow White. After that journey, it was time for a new chapter in dance. I started to expand my horizons after training with Alonzo King at Lines Ballet for a summer intensive. I have had the opportunity to train with The Westsiders based out of Westlake Dance Center. Currently, I am rehearsing with a variety of choreographers from the greater Seattle, mostly based from Velocity Dance Center. As I head into a new chapter of my artistry I want to create a thriving space that holds a positive pursuit towards their path in dance.
HARLEM
Harlem Yarbrough, born and raised in Seattle, Washington, has been dancing since the age of 3. She has trained in a variety of dance styles, including ballet, modern, popping, hip-hop, and more, with additional training at Northwest Tap Connection, Rainier Dance Company, and N The Kutt Studios. As a member of her school’s Advanced Dance Team, Harlem continues to grow as both a performer and artist. She has also helped choreograph Seattle’s Teen Summer Musical and various school performances, where she enjoys bringing stories to life through movement.
Passionate about teaching, Harlem is dedicated to creating a positive and supportive environment where dancers can build confidence, strengthen their technique, and express themselves freely. She believes dance is more than movement—it’s a way to connect, inspire, and grow. Harlem is excited to share her love of dance with the next generation of performers and hopes to inspire every student to find confidence, creativity, and joy through dance.
LECE
Daleceana Fudge-Minnis, though most people know me as Lece. I’ve been dancing since I was four years old, and it has grown into both my passion and career.
Lece has trained in ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre, contemporary, and hip hop, with hip hop becoming her main focus in recent years. She’s competed and performed in various productions and community events. She continued to grow as both a dancer and instructor Currently she is a lead instructor at Rainier Community Center where the focus is on creating a positive and encouraging environment for all students. Teaching at DG would be especially meaningful to me, as it’s where I had my first hip hop experience. It would be an honor to return and inspire the next generation of dancers.
Lucy
Lucy Netherland, I am 22 years old, and just recently graduated from Chapman University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology! I am a Seattle native and am so excited to be back home post-grad. I started dancing when I was 8 and actually joined D&G as a student right around that time. I continued my love for HipHop dance in college. With having been a student at D&G Dance Company and having been a part of the competitive team, it feels so full circle for me to be back as a teacher. Looking forward to this upcoming session and getting to meet everyone!
MYKE
Mychael (Myke) Hodges is a 20 year old. Seattle native. He has trained with kuttnup, northwest tap connection and many others. He has taught with Jeffielou at John Muir Elementary school the last 2 years in a “STEP” residency teaching over 50 kids. He is has experience in many genres of dance including Hiphop, Tap, Jazz, African dance, modern.
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KIANA
Kiana Jackson, born and raised in Seattle Washington. She has preformed dance and Broadway shows with Stage Struck since she was 4 all the way up to being a lead teacher. She has also been apart of D&G Dance studios since the beginning as a dancer and then started choreographing 15 years ago. She has taught at most of D&G Dance summer camps as a lead teacher. Also she has taken part in dance conventions like MOHH for many years as well. Kiana has her BA from Hawaii Pacific University in Communications and a Masters from University of Westminster in International Marketing/Communications.
Tori
Hai! My name is Tori Brockman and I will be teaching Hip-Hop based Choreography for the upcoming season. I have been dancing for over 6 years in choreography and over 2 years in freestyle with training in Waacking, house, and Hip Hop. I was on Affiliates Season 3, the Hip-Hop Student Association/UW Undivided, Ghosts, the Garden and other dance teams throughout my dance career. Additionally, I have competed in many battles and won HeadSpin December 2023. I have a deep love and appreciation for the Seattle dance community and Hip Hop and I am excited to share my knowledge and connections with you all! LETS DANCE!!!
KYLEE
Kylee has been performing since age 10, with roughly 30 years on stage — from professional theatre to auditioning in NYC and LA. She later trained at Carnegie Mellon University, earning a BFA in Drama with a foundation in choreography and movement. Her clown work draws out the spirit of the child in the adult: laughing when you need to cry, and crying when you need to laugh. As a certified yoga and kids’ yoga teacher and longtime teaching artist, she blends playful, body-based learning with a deep grounding in social-emotional development — helping little ones build confidence, connection, and joy through movement. Now a mother to her own daughter, Marilyn, Kylee brings a parent’s heart and a performer’s spirit to every Mother & Baby class she leads.
WALLE
Walle Brown is a dancer, teacher, and innovator from Atlanta, Georgia, known for his love of breaking and house. Since 2010, Walle has dedicated himself to the art of breaking, training through a medley of self-teaching, short-term mentors, and international workshops that have shaped his versatile style.
He has been featured in music videos like "The Mellow by The Clinician" and is a champion of the underground scene, having won competitions such as "Ultimate Dancer 6"(ATL) and "For the Luv of It" (SEA). Walle's passion for sharing his craft has led him to teach across the globe, from the Honey Rockwell Dance Academy (ATL), Georgia Tech, Fulbright (South Korea) and more. In Portland, he taught dance at Vitalidad Movement and Arts Center (VMAC), Element, Open Space, MVP Dance Elite, Portland State University, Omega Gymnastics, Portland Dance Exchange and McDaniel High School.
In the classroom, Walle's mission is simple: to help dancers find their voice. He believes dance is a form of communication and focuses on giving students a strong, reliable foundation—a shared vocabulary of movement—so they can express themselves authentically. Walle’s teaching is rooted in respect for the individual, understanding that "different bodies have different needs" and that the goal isn't to look the same, but to speak a common language. His classes are open, approachable, and ready for anyone willing to step in and grow.
AYANNA
Ayanna Omar (she/her) is a Seattle baseed dancer/choreographer trained in hip hop, house, modern, tap, Majorette and ballet. She is the founding coach for Purple Reign Dance at Washington Middle School and is an instructor at Northwest Tap Connection, a dance studio that focuses much of their work through the lens of race and social justice. Ayanna has participated and Choreographed in STG’s DANCE This and in the nationally recognized dance number by the legendary Donald McKayle "Shaker Life" in 2017 at the Moore Theatre. Her credits include participation in Hamilton's mixed tape "Immigrants (We Get The Job Done)" choreographed by Shakiah Danielson, the GROOVEMENT, The Choreographers Carnival and various dance performances through Northwest Tap Connection.
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