I was born and raised in Provo and have been dancing since the age of 3. My primary training is in modern and creative dance through BYU Young Dancemakers, but I also trained for many years at Classical Ballet Academy and Center Stage among others. After dancing with my high school's drill and dance companies, I decided to pursue a degree in Music Dance Theater from BYU. In my time at BYU I studied under incredible professors and had the opportunity to serve as the dance captain for the BYU Young Ambassadors for 3 years - touring to Brazil, Argentina, China, and across the USA. 

Post-graduation I continue to perform where I can but have largely turned to teaching and choreographing. I have taught for several studios across Utah Valley, worked as the Director of Uplift Performing Arts, and my choreography has been seen at BYU, the Hale Center Theater Orem, the Jackson Hole Playhouse, the Valentine Theater, and many elementary, middle, and high school productions around Utah. 

Aside from the world of dance, I have a wonderful husband, a dog, and a new little baby that we welcomed to our family in January of 2023! I love to crochet, play the piano, read good books, go to Disneyland, and spend good time with my family. 

My goal as a studio director is to mold and refine our dancers to become their best selves through an education in the performing arts by providing professional training in a positive, safe and uplifting environment. 

Madison is a choreographer, dancer, teacher, and performer who has always had a passion for the art of dance. Growing up a competitive dancer, she has worked alongside many world-renowned choreographers, taught dance at multiple studios, and choreographed several solo and team dances, winning numerous dance awards. Dance highlights include; Peaks Olympic Festival - Rekindle the Fire, Odyssey Dance Theatre, Gentri (Backup Dancer), Training with the Radio City Rockettes, & Dancing on a D1 Collegiate Dance Team. She has had opportunities to perform in and choreograph many productions around the state of Utah. Performing & Choreography credits include; Newsies (SCERA Shell), Mamma Mia, The Drowsy Chaperone, Anastasia, Matilda (SCERA Shell), The Music Man, Urinetown, Bright Star (HTCO), Tuck Everlasting, Amelie, West Side Story (WVP Arts), Beauty & The Beast, Children of Eden & The SpongeBob Musical. Madi is desirous to help her students find their true identity and reach their true potential. She hopes to leave those better than she found them by spreading love and building self-worth through movement.

Autumn Schoemig is a dance instructor based in Pleasant Grove, Utah.  She started dancing when she was six years old and was trained in Ballet, Jazz, and Modern since that age. She went on to be apart of Mountain Ridge Junior High’s Dance Company and Lone Peak High School’s Dance Company. She was elected President of Lone Peak’s Dance Company her senior year. And she was able to go to the National High School Dance Festival with them.  Autumn went to Snow College for a year, on scholarship, studying Modern dance. She got to attend the American Dance College Association Festival with them. Autumn is also a first degree black belt in Martial Arts. Autumn has also served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for 18 months in West Virginia/Virginia. She is married to Grayson Kahle since August of 2020, and has a little boy named Jesse. Autumn’s dream since being a little girl has been to teach others the joy of dance and help them to build their confidence.

Michelle has been teaching dance for more than 25 years. Michelle Smith started dancing at the age of 3. She has been trained in classical ballet (18 years), jazz (18 years), pointe (12 years), contemporary (10 years), lyrical (18years), Tap (12 years), Irish hard toe (4 years), ballroom (2 years), and modern dance (13 years). She was a founding member of the Wasatch Youth Ballet Company where she had the opportunity to dance at Carnegie Hall
in New York City. She also had the chance to dance with Ballet West and the Utah Opera in several productions.

Michelle has had the privilege of taking master classes with world class and professional dancers and teachers around the country. In college Michelle studied dance performance and dance education. She was awarded the Presidential Dance Scholarship at Utah State Eastern. She was a member of the Ballet Repertory Ensemble at Utah State Eastern and Orchesis Dance Theatre at Weber State University. She was able to perform many classical dance pieces from George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Bob Fosse, Agnes de Mille, Jerome Robbins, and more.

Michelle continued her training at UVU in their Dance Education program. She has also been certified to teach Progressing Ballet Technique. Her focus in teaching has been on proper technique, body alignment, and balancing strength and flexibility for injury prevention.

Michelle has been teaching at Ultimate Dance since 2007. She enjoys seeing her students grow as they learn dance and life skills.

This year is Mariah’s 4th year of teaching at Ultimate Dance! She is absolutely loving teaching the preschool students jazz and musical theatre. Mariah has her degree in Musical Theatre and is passionate about instilling the love of music and movement into her students!  After spending her childhood sitting at the piano and in rehearsals with her dad, Mariah fell in love with music, dance, and theatre. She went on to graduate with a degree in theatre performance with an emphasis in dance from BYU-Idaho and has been performing and pursuing an acting career in the Utah area for the last few years. In addition to her knowledge of musical theatre, Mariah loves to teach kids and has worked with kids in multiple theatre organizations. Mariah’s favorite dance styles (aside from musical theatre) are ballet and tap. When she’s not in the studio or the theatre, she loves to be outside, adventuring, and spending time with her sweet husband and two adorable kids. Mariah believes wholeheartedly in life-long learning and leading kids to have a passion for the arts that will last for their entire lifetime!

I began dancing at the age of 4 and started competing at 13. I’ve trained in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, ballet/pointe, and tumbling/acro. I've won numerous awards for competitive dance including judges' choice, first place, and overall awards. I have been assistant teaching dance for 4 years and I love sharing my passion for dance with my students! Through both competitive dance and teaching, I've gained valuable experience for both dance and life! For me, dance is more than just technique—it's a way to connect with others, tell stories, and express emotions in a way that words sometimes can't.

Franky DeMartino is the creator of Allium Movers, a pop-up collaborative troupe of independent dancers. She is also a freelance artist and a member of Allure Creative. She graduated from Utah Valley University with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Modern Dance and Bachelors of Science with an emphasis in Behavioral Science and has worked with Oquirrh West Project, Atlas Dance Collective,& Synergy Dance Company while at UVU. Additionally, her research on dance and psychology has been presented at conferences on a regional and national level. In addition to setting two full ballets, her choreography has premiered on Further Movement Collective, Allure Creative, Creators Dance Project, Red Rock Festival Gala, and Synergy Dance Company at UVU. She is currently a full-time dance instructor, performer, and choreographer who is interested in fostering community, producing intimate performances, and exploring the human psyche.

I danced all growing up but did mostly ballet, and it was always my favorite! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education from BYU so I love working with kiddos! I’ve been married for 3.5 years and we have a 9 month old daughter who we love so much! I love to travel, eat good food, sip a cold Diet Coke, and spend time with people I love.