Faculty
Meet the Dance AS Faculty
Experienced artists and educators who bring skill, intention, and care to every class.
At Dance AS, we believe who teaches matters.
Our faculty brings professional training, teaching experience, and a deep commitment to helping dancers grow in confidence, artistry, discipline, and connection.
From early childhood through adult classes, our team helps create meaningful learning experiences at every stage of the journey.
Led with Vision.
Grounded in Experience.
Analeah Stamps
Dance AS is led by Analeah Stamps, Founder and Artistic Director.
With more than 30 years of professional, teaching, and choreographic experience, Analeah brings both artistic excellence and clear purpose to the studio. She holds a BFA in Dance from Wright State University and has performed with ballet and contemporary companies across the country. Her choreography has been presented nationally and internationally, with work shown in China, Germany, and throughout the United States.
She has served as an Artist in Residence in Kentucky, taught as an adjunct professor of dance at Creighton University, and choreographed for professional companies and schools nationwide. Her students have been accepted into respected intensives, conservatories, and university dance and theatre programs, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, School of American Ballet, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Joffrey Ballet, James Madison University, Point Park University, and more.
Analeah is passionate about building a studio where dancers are challenged with intention, known as individuals, and given space to grow in both skill and identity.
Our Faculty
Each member of the Dance AS faculty brings a unique background in performance, training, education, and mentorship.
Together, they help shape a studio environment where dancers are challenged thoughtfully, taught with clarity, and encouraged to grow with confidence.
Kelly Delaune - Contemporary
Kelly holds a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi. Throughout her years at college, Kelly performed with the university company and dance team. She has been both a teaching assistant and lead teacher in dance settings. She has experience in human resources, finance, and event planning. Kelly has also worked as a teaching assistant in public education, working with gifted students and special needs students.
Quinton Nelson - Hip Hop
Mr. Q began dancing at the age of 5 and has been dancing ever since. While at Norfolk State University, he trained at the Evelyn Ott School of Dance extensively in Hip-Hop and Jazz. Quinton was a loyal member of the NSU Dance Theatre. He was also the Founder/Choreographer and Captain of NSU’s Elite Hip Hop Dance Team, Xclusive. Under his leadership, the team attended and won numerous Hip-Hop dance competitions along the east coast. He has been a dance teacher in Northern Virginia since 2012.
Dominique Thomas - Jazz, African
Dominique has a BFA in Dance from Temple University. In 2007 she was accepted into the City Dance Theatre Junior Company in Richmond, Virginia where she was trained in Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, African, and Ballet and had the privilege of holding a leading role in their 2009 performance circuit. Dominique has also trained with the Richmond Ballet, Philadanco, and The Dance Institute of Washington. Dominique’s choreography has won awards at various competitions as she has taught at various studios and schools for the past 10 years.
Cassidy Stamps - Tiny Steps Together, Demi Dancer, Ballet
Cassidy began teaching in 2019 after spending more than five years as an assistant teacher and substitute in ballet, tap, hip hop, and jazz. After taking a break during the pandemic, she recently returned to subbing and is thrilled to now have her own classes in the studio again. In addition to her passion for dance, Cassidy is also working toward her teaching degree at Western Governors University with a focus in Early Childhood Education, where she is deepening her knowledge of child development and learning. She’s excited to combine her love for dance with her growing expertise in education to create positive, engaging experiences for every student she works with.
Carly Arrington - Tap
Carly began dancing at the age of eight and is trained in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Contemporary, and Jazz. She has performed in the halftime shows of multiple College Bowl Games as well as the National Cherry Blossom Parade. Carly studied at Christopher Newport University, where she performed in the annual dance concert and choreographed routines for her sorority’s campus fundraising events. With experience both performing and teaching, Carly now balances her career as an elementary school teacher with her passion for dance. Recently becoming a mom herself, she is excited to share her love of dance and movement with other mothers and their little ones!
Quincee Stamps
Quincee is a dancer, choreographer, and actor. She is currently pursuing a Theater major and a Dance minor at JMU, where she has choreographed and performed with the Dancing Dukes. She has 17 years of experience in a range of genres, such as jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, hip-hop, and more. She graduated from the theater CFPA program at Colgan High School and has received training from The Broadway Collective as well as summer intensives at Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
What Shapes the Dance AS Classroom
Our faculty is united by more than experience alone.
We value clear instruction, thoughtful progression, strong technique, creative exploration, and classroom environments where dancers are both challenged and encouraged.
Every teacher at Dance AS plays a part in helping dancers grow not only in skill, but in confidence, discipline, and connection.
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