Who We Are
Audrey Ipapo Baran | Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dancer
Hometown: Born in Jersey, raised in Monroe, NC
Education: BA in Dance, UNC Charlotte, 2003
When I'm not dancing I like to: Teach or practice Yoga, cook, walk my dogs, and see awesome bands (especially my husband's) play their hearts out.
Kate Rouse Micham | Associate Director, Dancer
Hometown: Columbus, GA
Education: BA in Psychology, Berry College
When I'm not dancing I like to: See movies, eat sushi, hang with friends, go to shows, and play in the sun.
Lauren Bickerstaff | Dancer
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Education: Communication Studies and Spanish, UNC Wilmington
When I'm not dancing I like to: Cook for a crowd, travel, play piano, and make ludicrously specific playlists.
Carey Gates | Dancer
Hometown: Elon, NC
Education: Spanish and Education, Wake Forest University (Go Deacs!)
When I'm not dancing I like to: Teach, travel, hang out on the lake, and eat at Chick-fil-A.
Allison Hagaman | Dancer
Hometown: Basking Ridge, NJ
Education: Economics, Wake Forest University
When I'm not dancing I like to: Run, travel, listen to music, and make pivot tables. Nerd alert..
Melissa Jesse | Dancer
Hometown: Born in Queens, NY, grew up in Sarasota FL
Education: BSN University of Florida 2001, Master of Science in Nursing University of Florida 2004
When I'm not dancing I like to: Spend time with my husband and two children.
Paige Keller | Dancer
Hometown: Born in New Orleans, grew up in Charlotte
Education: Degree in Finance with a Spanish minor from the University of South Carolina, and currently a student at Charlotte School of Law
When I'm not dancing I like to: Spend time with my friends and family, and enjoy a good bottle of wine!
Faith Mottershead | Dancer
Hometown: Laurenburg, NC
Education: BS Dance Education, UNC Greensboro, 2009
When I'm not dancing I like to: watch Woody Allen movies and eat dark chocolate with hazelnuts, usually at the same time.
Morgan Shields | Dancer
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Education: Psychology, UNC Charlotte, 2008
When I'm not dancing I like to: Read, volunteer, work out, eat lots of guacamole, and watch NFL.
Kenzie Smith | Dancer
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Education: Applied Mathematics, Appalachian State University, 2011
When I'm not dancing I like to: Read, paint, and stare off into space.
Amy Dorr | Administrative Assistant
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Education: Children's Education, Tennessee State University
When I'm not dancing I like to: Shop, listen to bands, spend time with my friends and family... and drink coffee.
