Our mission is to inspire and empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds through the art of dance.

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TyLeigh Baughman is a dancer originally from Sand Springs, Oklahoma. After training with Tulsa Ballet’s Center for Dance Education, she was the first person to graduate from the school to be hired into Tulsa Ballet’s main company. In 2017 she moved to Columbus, Ohio to join BalletMet as a company artist and has been a dancer there ever since. She has performed in many roles such as Odette in Edwaard Liang’s “Swan Lake” and Clara in BalletMet’s “The Nutcracker.” She has had the opportunity to perform at the Joyce Theater in New York City, and for Moscelyne Larkin’s Memorial Gala. She has also performed in many world premieres and works by world renowned choreographers such as Ma Cong, Edwaard Liang, and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. She began teaching ballet and pointe classes to young students in 2018, and has since transitioned into teaching to people of all ages and levels.
Instructor/Competition Team Director/Tap Ensemble Director
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Teresa Catterlin has obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance performance from The University of Akron. She performed in Luminosity at Cedar Point where she also had the opportunity to dance for the Lebron James Family Foundation with Lebron, J.R. Smith, Jordan Sparks, and Usher. Teresa has performed with Columbus Modern Dance Company, Columbus Contemporary Dance Company, Exhale Dance Tribe, Neos Dance Theatre, the Electric Parade in Florida, and The University of Akron’s Dance Company. Teresa also performed as the young Emily in Front Page Flo. Teresa has choreographed for The University of Akron’s Choreographers’ Workshop and Spring Into Dance with selected works to be presented in The University of Akron’s Dance Company’s performance. She has works that were adjudicated at the American College Dance Association. Teresa has also had the opportunity to teach at locations such as The University of Akron’s Dance Institute, Seven Dance Academy, and BalletMet. She is currently honored to be teaching at Artisan Dance Studio. Continually, she has had the honor to be presented with the dance award at The University of Akron for the enhancement of dance, and the James P. and Maureen C. Kovach Scholarship for the performing arts. Teresa is a co-founder of Artisan Dance Collective that specializes in various dance styles. In addition to dancing and teaching, Teresa graduated from The Ohio State University with her Master of Science. She is a board-certified nurse practitioner. Teresa is passionate about combining the worlds of dance and healthcare in order to create a safe and healthy space for dancers of all ages.

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Meghan Colligan is originally from Saugerties, New York, where she began her dance training at Saugerties Ballet Center. Meghan spent two summers attending the New York State Summer School of the Arts under the direction of Daniel Ulbricht, and attended other summer programs at BalletMet and the Rock School for Dance Education. She graduated from Butler University in May 2024 with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Creative Media and Entertainment. While at Butler, Meghan performed soloist roles in original contemporary works by David Ingram and Derek Reid, along with performing in classical ballets including the Nutcracker and Cinderella. She also had the pleasure of creating and debuting several original pieces of choreography.
Meghan is very excited to be dancing her first season with Columbus Dance Theatre
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Christina D’Amico began dancing at the age of 5 at Mason Dance Center in Mason, Ohio. She danced there through high school and trained in: tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, and contemporary; Christina was also a member of Mason Dance Center’s competition team and their pre-professional ballet program. She has been dancing at Artisan Dance Studio since 2016 and has been teaching here since 2017. Christina graduated from The Ohio State University in 2012 where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management and minored in dance. During the day she is the Senior Sales Manager at the Hyatt Regency Columbus and in her free time you can find her at dinner and a show with her mom, spoiling her two nephews, reading a book, or taking her favorite Theatre Jazz class at Artisan.
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Abby Doerr began her dance training at age two in Cleveland Ohio at Spotlight Dance Center. She danced competitively in all styles such as jazz, ballet, contemporary, hiphop, ballroom, musical theater, tap, modern, and more. Recently, she has graduated from Ohio State University with her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Dance.
Abby is now dancing and choreographing professionally around Columbus and working with The OSU Dance Department as a Rehearsal Assistant. When not teaching at Artisan, Abby can be found taking dance classes, choreographing, or working on her dance reels!

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Kelsey is a Pittsburgh native who has been dancing since she was 4 years old. She competed at the regional and national level with the Thomas Dance Studio throughout middle and high school, training in all styles. During high school, she also participated in the drill team and dance team which competed at UDA nationals each year.
Kelsey majored in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Pittsburgh where she also served at the President of Pitt Dance Ensemble, a student-run organization. This experience afforded her the opportunity to teach, choreograph, and continue her overall dance training! Now, Kelsey is a member of Artisan Dance Collective and pursuing her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Ohio State. She loves to dance and is excited to share her passion with her students!
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Joanna Hollern fell in love with dance as a child and trained and competed in all genres until graduating high school. One of the highlights of her early dance training was performing at Walt Disney World in 2016. After graduation, she attended Miami University where she performed with Dance Theatre, choreographed multiple pieces, and taught company class. She also attended The American College Dance Association (ACDA) for three years, taking classes in multiple genres and performing in both adjudicated and informal concerts. Notably, her piece 'Age of Envy' was performed at ACDA in 2020. After graduation, Joanna continued to train and perform with a local contemporary dance company before co-founding Artisan Dance Collective in 2022. ADC is a diverse dance company that specializes in contemporary, modern, jazz, and more. Joanna is passionate about teaching and creating a nurturing environment for her students, emphasizing technical skills as well as individuality, creativity, and a love for dance.
Founder/Director
Jessica Kehn is the Founder/Owner of Artisan Dance Studio, where her passion for dance and creating a vibrant community shines through. With a background as a competitive dancer and a degree in English and Dance from The Ohio State University, Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role.
Throughout her career, Jessica has honed her skills through continuous learning, attending esteemed institutions such as Broadway Dance Center, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Tap Into the Network, and Rhythm Works. Additionally, her dedication to giving back is evident in her volunteer work at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, where she taught incarcerated women the art of tap dancing, providing them with a transformative outlet.
What excites Jessica every day is the opportunity to foster a love for dance in both youth and adults, and to build a supportive and inclusive community within Artisan Dance Studio. She believes in creating an environment where everyone can explore their passion for movement, express their creativity, and form lifelong connections.
Beyond the studio, Jessica finds joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loves spending time outdoors, exploring nature's wonders, and cherishing moments with her husband, two dogs (Rigsby and Paula), and cat (Moe). As a perpetual learner, she also finds inspiration in her piano lessons, nurturing her artistic growth outside the realm of dance.
With Jessica's warm and friendly demeanor, she welcomes you to Artisan Dance Studio, where the magic of dance and the power of community converge to create unforgettable experiences.

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As an Irish dance competitor, Myles placed top three at the Mid-America Regionals, top 10 at the North American Irish Dance Championships, and achieved recall at the World Championships. He has always been passionate about delivering the best performance possible, and this passion ignited into a professional career in dance at the age of 17 while finishing out his senior year of high school. Some of his favorite roles/tours: lead role of The Priest in ‘Romeo & Juliet’ touring China; choreographer and lead role of Aidan in ‘A Celtic Christmas Story’, debut in NYC; dance captain and lead role of The Prince in Rhythm In The Night, touring North America. Myles is thrilled at the opportunity to build a foundation through his teachings and choreography with his various students to come. “I am so thrilled to continue working with such a phenomenal studio and workplace I love being able to call a second home, and build on something extraordinary - the children’s love for dance and the arts.”
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Janelle Maur is a tap dancer and musician from the Akron, Ohio area. After training at the Christine Jones-Meneer School of Dance, she moved to central Ohio in 2008 to attend Otterbein University. While there, Janelle studied Music Business, playing saxophone in Otterbein’s classical and jazz ensembles throughout Ohio and in surrounding states. In 2010, Janelle began working in the arts and culture sector, holding positions at Jazz Arts Group, the Westerville Symphony, and COSI. Today, she spends Monday through Friday working in communications at Bridgeway Academy, a school and therapy center serving children and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities.
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Marissa Morris, a Columbus native, has been dancing since the age of 3, training in all styles. She danced competitively for many years, winning numerous accolades and top overall awards with her team at both regional and national levels, and also earned multiple individual scholarship awards from Ohio Dance Masters. Marissa went on to earn a degree in Finance from Miami University, where she was a member of Dance Theatre, a contemporary-focused, student-led dance company. With Dance Theatre, Marissa performed in company concerts each semester in pieces set by her peers or professional guest choreographers. She attended the American College Dance Association’s East-Central regional conference three times during her college career, performing in both adjudicated and informal concerts, and attending master classes with dance faculty from across the country. Marissa is a founding member of Artisan Dance Collective, a performing dance company housed out of Artisan Dance Studio that showcases multiple genres. Whether she is teaching youth or adult students, or taking class herself, Marissa aims to foster a safe space for continuous growth and learning where we can all share our love and passion for dance.

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Jenna Swartz began her dance training in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania at Enterline's Dance Center. She attended programs at The Rock School for Dance, The Joffrey Ballet School, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre. She then graduated from Mercyhurst University (Erie, PA) with a BFA in Dance and a BA in Pre-Health Science, fueling her passion for injury-prevention in dancers.

While in school, Jenna performed as a company member with SoMar Dance Works (Erie, PA). After graduating she joined Seiche Dance Collective (Erie, PA) as a company artist, performing classical, contemporary, and jazz works, as well as debuting original choreography. While living in Erie, Jenna also choreographed for the Erie Dance Film Festival, worked as a remote artist for Dissonance Dance Theatre (Philadelphia, PA), and served as the rehearsal director and choreographer for Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre, where her choreography was chosen to be presented at the Regional Dance America Festival in 2023.

Jenna is in her second season with Columbus Dance Theatre, and continues to teach and choreograph in the Columbus area.
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Alvin Tovstogray is an artist with BalletMet and is a former Principal Dancer with Oklahoma City Ballet. Born in Dnipro, Ukraine, he received his training at the Dnipro State Choreographic School under Viacheslav Volkov. From 2008 to 2010 Mr. Tovstogray continued his training at The San Francisco Ballet School and later joined The Washington Ballet Studio Company. In 2012 Mr. Tovstogray joined Oklahoma City Ballet as a company dancer, was named Soloist in 2014 and promoted to Principal in 2015. He received multiple awards at International Ballet Competitions including Bronze at WBC Orlando, Silver at Istanbul IBC and Gold at Tanzolymp Berlin. His repertoire includes works by George Balanchine, August Bournonville, Anthony Tudor, Jiří Kylián , Nacho Duato, Twyla Tharp, Stanton Welch, Michael Pink, Septime Webre, Robert Mills, Helen Pickett, Ma Cong, , Margo Sappington, Matthew Neenan, Amy Seiwert, Brian Enos, Yui Sato, Jacob Sparso and others. Mr. Tovstogray is an American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum Certified Teacher in Primary through Level 5 of the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum
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After being a competitive studio and dance-team dancer growing up, Emma started her teaching journey in 2018 for Beavercreek Dance Teams and fell in love. Now, she not only teaches recreational classes at Artisan, but also has the opportunity of being an assistant choreographer for Synergy Dance LLC specializing in pom, contemporary, and jazz. Outside of teaching, you can find Emma still dancing, whether at Artisan's diverse adult classes or performing with Columbus' Cultivate Dance Project. Emma is also completing her master's degree in public health (MPH) at The Ohio State University and hopes to further serve the Columbus community. "I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the welcoming and inclusive learning environment that Artisan fosters for its students, both children and adults. There truly is nothing that makes me prouder than to represent Artisan as a teacher.
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Taylor has lived in many different places but has always kept dance as a priority in her life despite the location. Since the age of 3, she’s danced ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern and more at several studios. After traditional studio and competition dancing, she committed to the high school dance team and served as a captain for two years, leading them to qualify for the state competition and place 9th! Thinking that 15 years in the studio would be the end, she found Dance Connection at Ohio State University her sophomore year in college and continued to dance in the student-led group until graduation in 2020. She continues to pursue her love of dance and teaching through Artisan Dance Studio including one of the founding members of Artisan Dance Collective. Taylor has completed Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet teacher training.

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Carley has been dancing at Artisan Dance Studio since it opened in 2012. She started in the recreational program, and later competed on Artisan’s Competition Team earning recognition at regional competitions at local competitions. Currently, you can catch Carley in the evenings as our office manager, and taking classes at the end of the night.
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Mackenzie grew up in central Ohio where she grew up dancing competitively. She has been dancing since the age of 8 in all styles, some being jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, and musical theater. She has also explored the art of musical theater by performing with Joffrey in New York City. She continued her dance training over the years at various studios all over the US. Most recently she completed a trainee program with a modern and contemporary company in Dallas, Texas. With the company she had the opportunity to perform many times throughout the year including in a music video. While undergoing training she taught and choreographed ages ranging from 2 to 40 years old in all styles. Dancing has been a passion of hers for as long as she can remember and she loves to share her passion and lead others to experience the same joy dancing brings her.
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Rachel Verdi received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from The Ohio State University, and her Master of Arts in Theatre Education from New York University. While attending Ohio State, she also minored in Dance, English and Communication. During the day, Rachel can be found teaching dance, drama and vocal music at Centennial High School. In addition to her role as a performing arts educator, she has gained numerous performance credits, both in New York City and Columbus. Although she is most known as a Musical Theatre actress, she has also done film, commercial and traditional theatre work. In her free time, Rachel enjoys playing with her daughter and baking. Her favorite styles of dance are Contemporary and Tap. .
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Lauren Curran is a competitive dancer from Columbus Ohio. She has been dancing since the age of three and her favorite styles are ballet and contemporary. She currently attends Thomas Worthington High School. In her free time she enjoys reading and watching Stranger Things over and over again. She is currently working at the Artisan front desk and is a member of the Artisan Competition Team and Ballet Academy.
Front Desk
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Katelyn Young is a competitive dancer from Columbus Ohio. She has been dancing since the age of four and has been competing since the age of six. She currently attends Olentangy Berlin High School, where she preforms with The Berlin Dance Team. She intends to go to The Ohio State University with a major in business in the future. In her free time, she plays the clarient and ice skates. She is currently working the Artisan front desk and is a member of the Artisan Competition Team.