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…
Originally from Massachusetts, Shannon’s lifelong passion for dance ignited at age three, propelling her into the competitive dance arena. From competitions to heartwarming performances at nursing homes, and even performing on the Disney World stage, her love for dance flourished. Shannon’s performance career took flight dancing in multiple shows at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA. She went on to tour with Jean Ann Ryan Productions as a dancer in shows with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Shannon received her Dance Teacher Certification from Dance Teacher’s Club of Boston and the American Society. For over two decades, she has enjoyed teaching dance, inspiring and nurturing student’s love for movement and guiding them towards excellence. Shannon has also coached competitive team gymnastics and now teaches acro and tumbling for dancers. In addition to her dance teaching certificate, Shannon holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree with an added focus on IT. Outside of the dance studio, she works as a Business Advisor for a banking institution. Shannon and her husband, Andrew, are blessed to have two beautiful daughters who enjoy performing arts and dance just as much as she does!
Fay attended the University of Richmond for two years prior to transferring to the Medical College of Virginia. She graduated from the School of Pharmacy in 1987.
She is married to Bryan, who she met in high school. They have a spunky schnauzer and two fantastic kids, one practicing as a clinical oncology pharmacist and one studying in college. Fay co-owned a small specialty business that focused on monogrammed items and gifts.
Since retiring from the pharmacy world, Fay spends her time volunteering. Over the years, she has had the privilege to work with amazing people in schools, PTAs, sport teams, Boy Scouts, and dance schools and programs. While she has organized holiday classroom parties, written newsletters, edited documents, served as room/team mom, tutored elementary school readers, one of her most rewarding “gigs” has been organizing and dressing dancers in their costumes. Working with and for young people has given countless cherished experiences and joy to her.
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.
