Dancing Wheels Company Certified Teachers

Dancing Wheels method of physically integrated dance direct movement translation of a leap demonstrated by master teachers Sara and Mary.

Helping the Mind and Body Soar.

Certified Teachers complete intensive training in the Dancing Wheels method of Physically Integrated Dance rooted in scientific research and artistic inquiry. Certified Teachers successfully complete skills and knowledge-based assessment/testing and are required to renew their certification after three (3) years to stay current in the field.

Dancing Wheels Company Master Teachers

Master Teaching Artist Mary Verdi-Fletcher headshot
Mary Verdi-Fletcher
Master Teaching Artist Sara Lawrence-Sucato headshot
Sara Lawrence-Sucato
Catherine Meredith
Mark Tomasic

Level 1 Certified Teachers

Develop and teach beginner-to-intermediate level dance classes using the Dancing Wheels methodology. Renewal of certification after three (3) years to stay current in the field.

NameCertification PeriodLocation
City/State/Country
Morgan AshleyJuly 2024 – July 2027Akron, OH, USA
Zach BiggsJuly 2024 – July 2027Cleveland, OH, USA
Annette EllisJuly 2024 – July 2027Cleveland, OH, USA
Sarah Holmes VillanuevaJuly 2024 – July 2027Cleveland, OH, USA
Joseph KingJuly 2024 – July 2027Cleveland, OH, USA
Yaro CarpenterJuly 2023 – July 2026Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Angelina DiFrancoJuly 2023 – July 2026Cleveland, OH, USA
Mayhugh FoxJuly 2023 – July 2026Cleveland, OH, USA
Willow FreedJuly 2023 – July 2026Cleveland, OH, USA
Nicole KapantasJuly 2023 – July 2026Middleburg Heights, OH, USA
Lasana MurphyJuly 2023 – July 2026Cleveland, OH, USA
Jules RizzoJuly 2023 – July 2026Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA
Emily ScottJuly 2023 – July 2026Shaker Heights, OH, USA
Janet DziakJuly 2021 – July 2024Cleveland, OH, USA
Jared HardenJune 2020 – June 2023Cleveland, OH, USA
Bryant HendersonJune 2020 – June 2023Birmingham, AL, USA
James MorrowJune 2020 – June 2023Norfolk, VA, USA
Raul PanzarJune 2020 – June 2023Cleveland, OH, USA
Andrea Belser McCormickJanuary 2020 – January 2023Cleveland, OH, USA
Matthew BowmanJanuary 2020 – January 2023Cleveland, OH, USA
Molly HaslagJanuary 2020 – January 2023Nashville, TN, USA
Cody KrauseJanuary 2020 – January 2023Cleveland, OH, USA
Dominique PattonJanuary 2020 – January 2023Cleveland, OH, USA
Celina SpeckJanuary 2020 – January 2023Cleveland, OH, USA; Zürich, Switzerland
Marissa ThomasJanuary 2020 – January 2023Cleveland, OH, USA
Morgan WalkerJanuary 2020 – January 2023Cleveland, OH, USA

Level 2 Certified Teachers

Builds on Level 1 and uses the Dancing Wheels foundational principles and training method as a framework for creative inquiry and advanced practice. Renewal of certification after three (3) years to stay current in the field.

NameCertification PeriodLocation
City/State/Country
Janet DziakJuly 2021 – July 2024Cleveland, OH, USA
Cody KrauseJanuary 2020 – January 2023Cleveland, OH, USA
Celina SpeckJanuary 2020 – January 2023Cleveland, OH, USA; Zürich, Switzerland