OWNER/DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER

Kristie Tavormina opened Movement Arts Collective in August, 2020. Her passion for the art of movement has inspired this journey and she hopes to pass that love onto everyone involved in this space. Kristie’s long history as a competitive dancer fostered a comprehensive background in technique, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, ballet and tap. She has not only been ranked as a dancer herself but as a choreographer; bringing home 18 regional choreography awards along with three national choreography titles. Kristie has her Master’s Degree from Pratt Institute in Dance/Movement Therapy and seeks to use her knowledge and education as a DMT to foster a safe, fun, creative and authentic studio environment.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, COMPANY DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER

Alexis DiDonato has been teaching recreational and competitive dance in a studio setting for eight years. Prior to that, Alexis trained as a competitive dancer at Diane’s Dance Center in Lindenhurst, NY. Throughout her competitive dance career, she has ranked both nationally and regionally as a soloist and a member of various group dances. She has also been casted in dances that have qualified for worlds and won the highest overall score. Alexis is certified in Science of Stretching, FLX instruction, and Acrobatic Arts. Alexis is continuing to grow her passion for dance as a choreographer and teacher. She is excited to start this journey as company director of Movement Arts Collective.