Meet Flynn | Best Dance Fitness Studio | 2020
Meet Flynn
Best Dance Fitness Studio
Dancers of RVA
Loving to push boundaries and never giving up, no matter what has been thrown at me, has always been a huge part of my dance journey. It began like most other dancers, at a young age through college, then on to a 10 year professional career in my 20's. After moving back to Richmond from New York City, I found my calling as an educator and always wanting to deliver the very best for students. What I ultimately found, my students inspired me every day, and many days left me a little teary eyed because of the joy they brought to my life. Being an educator has always been a space where I felt most alive and striving to teach my amazing students beyond expectation, so they could reach their goals and realize their dreams. I have always remained grounded in my dance roots, (fun fact: I adore a good ballet barre), but since I was young, I had a vision of a space where the arts could come together in a beautifully inclusive, kind and joyful place. A space beyond the traditional dance studio..... This place is SOUL Aerial & Performing Arts Center... a vision made into a reality.
SOUL Aerial & Performing Arts Center came to life out of a time of personal growth and necessity. Since a young age, I had the vision of a huge space filled with classes for all ages but also housing our own black box theater for performances as well. SOUL is that space. A welcoming space for anyone who wants to try something new, who is looking for more than a traditional gym or dance studio. A place where everyone can take the stage if they wish. It is a place to find joy and inspiration each day, where we have a vested interest in each person who walks through our doors. Offering classes such as pole, silks, lyra, static trapeze, corde lisse, and traditional dance classes as well, we run the gamut of classes for all ages. Both our adult program and our children's program are filled to the brim and the studios filled with laughter, encouragement, empowerment and joy. The faculty, many who are professional dancers and educators, have an extensive and collective background in not only dance but in the aerial and performing arts. This talented faculty are unbelievable at their craft, amazing humans and inspire their students daily... (another fun fact: They continually inspire me everyday and I am so grateful for each of them).
SOUL has been nominated in the Best Dance Fitness category and we are delighted to receive that nomination. SOUL is a space where dance is integrated into every class we teach, where we push the boundaries of dance for everyone to reach the goals they wish. Whether in a traditional dance class or an aerial or pole class, goals and dreams are realized. SOUL is also a space where our community finds a home, a space to find friendships and connection, a space to foster growth and empowerment. We call this our SOUL Family and welcome everyone who enters our doors with open arms.
We are so excited to introduce our featured dancers for the upcoming 2nd annual RVA Dance Awards. The 2020 RVA Dance Awards is a live show that celebrates creativity, leadership and innovation by recognizing excellence within our Central Virginia dance community. This event will be held December 2nd virtually.