Staff | Ms. Bonnie’s

Bonnie Medlin, Owner & Dance Instructor

Bonnie graduated from Chowan University in 2010 with a degree in Business Administration. Bonnie began dance at the age of 5 at Given's Dance Studio and continued with it for 15 years under the instruction of Janice Given. She continued dance as she entered college as captain of the dance team her freshman year. Along with the dance team, Bonnie did choreography for several pageants at Chowan and for several solos of her classmates and peers. She has choreographed many dances for contestants performing in Junior Miss, Chowan's Womanless Fashion Show, Chowan's Praise Team, and senior solos.

Bonnie was an assistant dance instructor for 8 years and knew it was time to pursue her own dream of dance. She has studied tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, pointe, clogging, hip-hop, jazz, gymnastics, cheer, line dancing, and praise/worship. Bonnie is eager to share her love of dance with you and have you as a part of her studio family.

Kim Wheeler, Dance Instructor

Kim Wheeler has become an integral part of our studio family, bringing her vibrant energy and passion for dance. Ms. Kim is head instructor for all adult dance classes. Her favorite styles include jazz, hip-hop, and tap. Kim’s performances are a testament to her exceptional showmanship and dedication to the art of dance.

Beyond her dance expertise, Kim has a rich background in pageantry, having won both local and state titles. Her experience in the pageant world has honed her skills in helping others shine and achieve their best, especially when it comes to performance and entertainment. Kim has crafted memorable routines for Distinguished Young Women (DYW) talents, first dances for weddings, and father-daughter dances. Her ability to create captivating and meaningful performances is a true asset to our studio. We are thankful for the unique gifts Kim brings to our community and look forward to seeing how she will continue to inspire and lead.

Quote from Kim Wheeler: “I love dancing because no matter how challenging my day has been, it all fades away when I dance. Dance is my stress reliever. It brings me joy to coach and teach students of all ages, helping them achieve their dance goals and shine on stage.”

Dakota Echerd, Dance Instructor

Ms.Dakota discovered her passion for dance in 2006, starting with clogging. She quickly began to fall in love with contemporary dance. As a dance teacher, she enjoys sharing her passion and hopes to help her students find themselves through dance. Fulfilling her dream, Dakota loves being a dance teacher and prays all her students feel comfortable and loved.

Outside of dance, Dakota treasures spending time with her family, baking, exploring the Great Smoky Mountains, and eating Chick-fil-A!

Brooke McCabe, Dance Instructor

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