2026 Summer Workshops
We have a great lineup of master teachers scheduled this month. Contemporary/Jazz Workshop Registrations are live now.
Midwest Motion Studio of Dance July 2026 Workshop Series is here!
We are excited to offer Master Classes taught by industry experts several times each year. Registration for these events is always open to all, but spaces are limited. Click the register now button below the schedule to register or reach out for support or information through the contact us button below.
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Tristan Grant – Contemporary Master Classes
Intermediate Contemporary:
Friday, 7/24 5:00 - 6:00PM
Advanced Contemporary : Friday, 7/24 7:30 - 9:00PM
Torion Pickett -
Contemporary Master Classes
Intermediate Contemporary:
Friday, 7/24 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Advanced Contemporary:
Friday, 7/24 6:00 - 7:20PM
Kirsten & Cam – Lyrical Master Classes
Intermediate Lyrical: Saturday, 7/25 10:00 - 11:20 AM
Advanced Lyrical: Saturday, 7/25
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Madison Elliott – Jazz Master Classes
Intermediate Jazz: Sunday, 7/26 10:00 - 11:20 AM
Advanced Jazz: Sunday, 7/26
11:30AM - 12:45PM
Tristan Grant
Tristan Grant began his dance training at the age of 3 years old at his mom’s studio in Colorado Springs, CO, eventually venturing to Fort Collins, where he trained at Studio West Dance Center. At the age of 14, Tristan built his technical and creative skills, training at Artistic Fusion Dance Academy, winning numerous awards and scholarships. Tristan graduated and continued his pursuit of inspiration, on scholarship, at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia. He has worked closely with and trained under choreographers such as Meghan Lawitz, Cat Cogliandro, Travis Wall, Stacey Tookey, Sabrina Phillips, Talia Favia, Wade & Chantal Robson, Tabitha & Napoleon D’umo, and many more. He has performed as a featured dancer in Rogue Dance Company, was chosen as featured dancer in The Difference Between Company, and has been featured in Kent Boyd and Matthew Kazierczak’s short film, “Collide in 1986.” He has also performed for the contemporary ballet company “Reformation Dance Company” with many principal and starring roles under his belt, such as “Dracula.” Most recently he was part of the “Mariner of the Seas” Production Cast with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, where he performed in two productions “Centerstage” & “Gallery of Dreams” for two contracts. His love for dance is evident in everything he does and he lives and breathes all of it.
Madison Elliott
Madison grew up dancing in Michigan and discovered her passion for dance at a young age. Knowing dance would always be a huge part of her life, she moved to California at 19 to pursue her professional career through Shannon Mather’s Bridge Into the Industry program.
Over the past four years, Madison has been able to train, assist, and work under some of the industry’s top choreographers and creatives, including Derek Hough, Shannon Mather, Janelle Ginestra, and NappyTabs, to name a few. She was also a dancer in the creative process for the K-pop group KATSEYE and NBC’s TV Show Dancing With Myself.
Alongside performing, Madison has a strong passion for teaching and inspiring others through dance. She loves sharing her creativity and helping others discover the same love for dance that continues to inspire her every day.
Kirsten & Cam
Dance professionals Kirsten Vera and Cam Costedio bring together years of elite training and industry experience from major creative hubs across North America, including New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston, and Montreal.
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Their extensive backgrounds include training at world-renowned institutions such as The Joffrey Ballet School, Peridance Center, Broadway Dance Center, Millennium Dance Complex, and Miami City Ballet.
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Currently based in Boston, Massachusetts, Kirsten and Cam are company members of HMG The Company. They have served on faculty at notable studios across the country, including Millennium Dance Complex and The Epicenter in Los Angeles, and currently teach at Align Dance Training in Cape Cod.
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As a unified creative force, they travel the country conducting masterclasses and setting choreography. Their shared artistic vision inspired the launch of the Kirsten & Cam Creative Duo and the Keepsake the Summer Mentorship Program. In 2025, they further solidified their impact on the dance community by producing their debut self-titled stage production, KEEPSAKE, in New York City.
Torion Pickett
Fort Wayne favorite, staff instructor at several area studios, guest choreographer, and performer.
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Teresa Piper
Fort Wayne favorite, co-director of the Haywire Dance Team, choreographer and performer.
Skylar Evans
Originally from Colorado Springs, Skylar Evans brings over 12 years of training and 5 years of professional experience within the dance industry. Her performance credits include major platforms and events such as Coachella, Halloween Horror Nights, World of Dance, Vibe Dance Competition, and Chick-fil-A. She has trained under industry choreographers including JoJo Gomez, Nicole Kirkland, and Monica Felice Smith. Known for her versatility, Skylar has studied styles such as krump, popping, hip hop, ballet, heels, animation, jazz, and contemporary.
In 2023, she won her first krump tournament “The Royale FaceOff.” Now based in Los Angeles, Skylar continues to merge the worlds of dance and mental health through community, education, and artistic expression.
Richy Mon
Richy Mon is a professional dancer, choreographer, and instructor, originally from Fort Wayne, now based in Nashville, TN. His performance credits span a wide range of high-profile stages, including the Academy of Country Music Awards with Dolly Parton and Keith Urban, choreographed by NappyTabs; the People’s Choice Country Awards with Shania Twain; Saturday Night Live’s Christmas Special alongside Carrie Underwood and Nate Bargatze; The Today Show with Walker Hayes; and the End ALZ Celebration with Kelleigh Bannen and NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick.
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Richy has been featured in several music videos, most notably Tyler Hubbard’s Dancing in the Country featuring Terry Crews, and served as principal dancer in global DJ & Producer, John Summit’s Is Everybody Having Fun? Richy also appeared as a featured dancer in country music icon Tanya Tucker’s Paramount film A Nashville Country Christmas. On the commercial side, Richy has performed in industrials for major brands, such as Walmart, Dollar General, and Marriott Bonvoy.
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As a choreographer, Richy has created movement for a variety of artists, including Grammy-nominated artist Maggie Rose, Medium Build, Onoleigh, Lil Man J, and Robert Mauti. Richy’s choreography movement direction has also been featured in commercials for brands such as MomWater and Fink’s Jewelers - earning him an EMMY Award for his contribution in creative movement and direction.
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In addition to his creative work, Richy travels nationwide as a dance educator, adjudicator, and tour videographer for conventions and competitions. He continues to share his passion for dance and choreography in Nashville through his weekly class at Millennium Dance Complex, inspiring the next generation of dancers while remaining active in the professional performance world.
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​He has worked closely with and trained underchoreographers such as Meghan Lawitz, Cat Cogliandro, Travis Wall, Stacey Tookey, Sabrina Phillips, Talia Favia, Wade & Chantal Robson, Tabitha & Napoleon D’umo, and many more. He has performed as a featured dancer in Rogue Dance Company, was chosen as featured dancer in The Difference Between Company, and has been featured in Kent Boyd and Matthew Kazierczak’s short film, “Collide in 1986.” He has also performed for the contemporary ballet company “Reformation Dance Company” with many principal and starring roles under his belt, such as “Dracula.” Most recently he was part of the “Mariner of the Seas” Production Cast with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, where he performed in two productions “Centerstage” & “Gallery of Dreams” for two contracts. His love for dance is evident in everything he does and he lives and breathes all of it.