Norvell, a native Richmonder, began his dance career after training in the School of the Richmond Ballet and North Carolina School of the Arts. He has toured internationally with an Italian touring company as “Richie” in A Chorus Line. For 16 years, he appeared as a soloist and principal dancer in the Richmond Ballet Company. Norvell’s other local appearances include commercials, as well as VCU Dance Department, Theatre IV, Barksdale Theatre, SPARC, and Encore. Norvell has taught dance and choreographed for several local, state and national schools -preschools through high schools levels, as well as for dance schools and other community organizations, such as Girl Scouts. At Lakeside Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool, Norvell is an Elder and the movement and dance teacher. He is co-owner and manager of Pilates, Dance and More…The Art of Fitness. He is married to Tristi McMaster Robinson. They have three beautiful children who are constant reminders of love, joy, sacrifice, forgiveness, and a reason to do, and to be…
Valerie was born in Richmond, Virginia. She presently resides in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. After attending Richmond Public Schools, she obtained a degree in Finance from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. After working for many years in the Health Insurance industry, she obtained a Masters in Business Administration from Strayer University. After leaving the insurance industry, she pursued her life long dream of teaching mathematics. For the past 10 years, she has been teaching middle school mathematics to a diverse population of students from many countries around the world.
Keyah first began dancing at Pilates, Dance and More, the studio once run by her parents, Tristi and Norvell Robinson. She continued her training at the West End Academy of Dance, the School of Richmond Ballet, and J’adore Dance, where earned many title awards and scholarships as part of their competitive company. Keyah graduated from the Henrico County Center For the Arts in 2018 with an advanced degree, after participating in their dance program. During her senior year in high school, Keyah was invited to the Richmond Ballet Trainee Program, where she performed in their productions of Swan Lake, Coppelia, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Toy Shop, and Giselle. Keyah’s training also included summer intensives with full scholarships at Carolina Ballet, Next Generation Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, and Kansas City Ballet. Keyah went on to dance professionally at Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, and Six Flags America, and performed in Cinderella with Virginia Repertory Theatre. She is currently studying to earn a degree in elementary education from Grand Canyon University.
