Brandon enjoyed an amazing professional dancer career with David Hochoy of Dance Kaleidoscope for 10 years. While dancing there, he worked with multiple renowned guest choreographers. He also has danced for Michael Feinstein, Kristin Chenoweth, Macy Gray and Dr. Oz at his Gala in NYC. He's taught dance for the last 14 years and is trained in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, partnering, and Acro. He also has choreographed for multiple arts organizations around the Indianapolis area.

Brandon is so excited to be teaching musical theater dance classes and tap for Dance Fam!

Arianna Brown grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana, where she studied dance and competed for eight years. Her professional journey began early as a member of the Indiana Fever Inferno hip-hop squad for the WNBA.

Arianna continued her training at the prestigious Theater Arts Preparatory School (TAPS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she received comprehensive instruction in dance, singing, and acting. Shortly after completing the program, she landed her first professional contract as a featured dancer at Cedar Point amusement park in 2021.

Her talent and leadership quickly stood out, earning her the role of Dance Captain and featured dancer/singer in Cedar Point’s 2022 Motown production, “Come See About Me.” She went on to book two contracts with Carnival Cruise Lines as a dancer/singer, and returned to Cedar Point in 2023 and 2024 to choreograph for multiple seasons.

Now back home in Indiana, Arianna is eager to teach and share her passion with the next generation of dancers, bringing her industry experience, creativity, and love for the art form into every class.

Jess fell in love with tap at age 6 and spent the next 12 years training, performing, and developing a deep appreciation for rhythm and musicality. After a short hiatus, she couldn't stay away for long and is thrilled to be back in the studio sharing her passion. Jess taught tap for four years at Mor' Danc'n' in West Lafayette, where she discovered how much she loves helping students grow in skill, confidence, and artistry.

While studying at Purdue University, Jess stayed connected to the stage and blended her love of music and movement as a member of Purduettes and actor with the Civic Theatre of Greater

Lafayette. In her classes, Jess brings energy, positivity, and a strong focus on musicality.

Whether you're new to tap or have been dancing for years, she's all about creating a fun, supportive space where every dancer can find their rhythm!

Shelby’s dream of being a dance teacher began when she was 6 years old. After taking lessons at a local studio for 13 years, she went to Anderson University to major in dance business. In her time there she studied tap, ballet, jazz, and modern. Upon graduating, she joined the Circle City Tap Company and studied/performed with them for about 2 years. Shelby has been a dance teacher with Amp Dance Family since 2017 and continues to teach there today, working with ages 6 through adult in ballet and tap. Her passion is to share the joy of dance to all who want to learn while giving quality and professional technique. In her free time, Shelby enjoys painting, baking, and playing with her dog Anna. She and her husband enjoy taking trips together, most recently having traveled to Argentina, with a trip to South Korea in the near future!

Caroline is a passionate and experienced dance teacher with a deep love for movement and expression. With over 32 years of training in styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, and many others, Caroline has been teaching dance for 16 years, and brings both technical skill and creative energy to every class. She’s taken dance classes all over the country and is a founding member of the Kpop cover team Paragon, located in Indianapolis.

Eric Blythe is an award-winning choreographer and recording engineer based in Indianapolis, Indiana. His work spans stage and studio, blending precision, creativity, and storytelling through movement. He has choreographed for the NBA Pacers and WNBA Fever dancers, earned titles at both the World of Dance and Dance World Championships, and served as Creative Director and Choreographer for Nike’s Talent Division. At Dance Fam, Eric brings his championship-level experience and passion for empowering dancers of all levels, helping students grow in skill, confidence, and artistry.

André Williams is a choreographer, educator, and creative director based in Indianapolis. Known for blending precision with storytelling, they create spaces where dancers can grow in artistry, confidence, and connection.

A proud Warren Central alum and former Drum Major, André went on to study theatre and dance at DePauw University, where they founded the school’s first student-led dance company. After performing and choreographing with Phoenix Rising Dance Company, André founded Relevations Dance Company in 2020. André also was Guard Director for the award-winning Mt. Vernon Color Guard and continues to inspire dancers across the Midwest with their passion, creativity, and heart.

Catherine is a Ballet Instructor, Choreographer and is certified in Progressing Contemporary Technique (PCT) and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), level one through level three. She has been an instructor since 2008. Catherine specializes in Classical Ballet, Pre-Pointe/Pointe/Variations, Choreography, PBT, PCT, and Contemporary Ballet. Catherine works with competitive, pre-professional, adult, and professional dancers. Her approach to Dance Education is rooted in positivity, mental and emotional support, inclusivity, constructive advice, and injury prevention. Her 14 year professional dance experience in NYC, as well as coaching/mentorship styles have earned her students acceptances into prestigious Summer Intensives, Performing Arts High Schools in NYC, University Dance Ensembles, University Dance Programs, D1A Dance Teams, and Professional Companies. Catherine has been invited by studios across the US to teach pre-professional/professional summer intensives, adult summer intensives, choreograph/coach for concert pieces, commercial competitions, and ballet competitions including the YAGP. She has danced professionally with several Classical and Contemporary Ballet companies including Adams Company Dance, Eastern Connecticut Ballet, Neville Dance Theatre, Exit12 Dance Company, City Center Studios at NYC Center, and The Metropolitan Opera Ballet at Lincoln Center in NYC. As a scholarship recipient, Catherine attended The Hartt School and holds a BFA in Dance Performance. Catherine was classically trained in New Hampshire under the RAD syllabus completing pre-primary through intermediate examinations. Presented by Mignon Furman, Catherine received Silver and Gold with Distinction medals from the American Academy of Dance Performance Awards. She continued her training under the Vaganova syllabus with Mary McCarthy. Catherine spent summers training at Walnut Hill, Ballet Workshop of NE, Boston Ballet, and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. She is SO excited to share her knowledge and passion with the amazing dancers of Dance Fam!!

Born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, I fell in love with dance as a child even though I didn’t grow up dancing at a studio. I loved creating dance routines at home with my cousins and friends to perform for our families. The love led me to join the dance team in junior high (6-8 grades) and made the JV Pom squad my freshman year of high school. I took some time off from dance to focus on school and swimming until I got to college, when I realized how much I missed dancing. Spent my last 3 years of college on the Benedictine University dance team and knew after graduation that I needed to find a way to keep dancing when I wasn’t working at my full time job. 

After joining a local gym in 2012 with my fiancée (now husband), I found Zumba and I fell in love with dance all over again but in a new way. Dance fitness became an important part of my life and I quickly went from a back row student to becoming a Zumba certified instructor, leading my own classes. I loved the Latin beats but craved more which led me to discover other formats/styles including LaBlast (ballroom inspired), BollyX (Bollywood) and WERQ (pop and hip hop). Before I knew it, I was teaching multiple different dance fitness classes after my day job almost every day of the week for 5 years. Between Covid and a job relocation from Chicago to Indy, I took time off to focus on my two small kiddos while we adjusted to our new life in Indiana. 

Fast forward to 2025, finally feeling settled into our new routine, I found Dance Fam and knew it was exactly what I needed in my life. I took a few classes and it just felt like home. The people, the movement, the vibes, it was everything! When Jaelynn was looking to add dance fitness to the schedule, it was like the stars aligned. I’m so excited to get back into the studio and WERQ with everyone! 

Meadowlark Lane began her dance and choreography journey at 6 years old. She trained in multiple styles throughout childhood and danced competitively in high school, as well as performing in various musical theater productions. Meadow graduated from Millikin University’s School of Theatre & Dance, where she performed in concert pieces and main stage musicals while honing her choreography and acting skills. After graduation, she danced professionally at Universal Studios - Orlando before returning to the Midwest.

Meadow recently returned to the stage in Indy Drag Theatre’s production of Sweeney Todd, also serving as Dance Captain. She also performed in IDT’s productions of Legally Blonde and Frozen.

Meadow loves to choreograph and dance Modern and Musical Theatre, being able to tell stories through movement and evoke emotions in audiences and dancers alike. She also loves the structure, discipline, and technique of Ballet.

Meadow is ecstatic to be joining Dance Fam and sharing her passion for contemporary, ballet, and musical theater with students of all skill levels!

Graduated from Pike High School in 2014. During my high school years, I was a varsity cheerleader for all four years and was on the dance team from my sophomore to senior year. After graduating high school I then danced for the WNBA, the Indiana Fever, (Inferno Hip-Hop Squad) in 2017. That year I then became a NBA dancer for the Indiana Pacers, (Indiana Pacemates) until 2023. I just finished my first year as a professional dancer for the MLV, the Indy Ignite.

I have been teaching hip-hop, jazz and pom routines since 2023. I now teach beginners/intermediate hip-hop, heels, and “Baby and Me” classes here at DanceFam! 

Jill is a longtime member of the Westfield community, where she lives with her husband and their two sons—one a proud Purdue student (Boiler Up!) and the other still a teen at home. A former teacher with Carmel Clay Schools, Jill has remained passionate about supporting her local community through the PTO for Westfield Schools. 

When she’s not working, Jill enjoys camping and traveling the country with her family in their RV.

At Dance Fam, Jill assists with day-to-day operations and social media, and she is thrilled to help bring joy, connection, and the love of dance to adults throughout Hamilton County.