About Radiant Dance Academy
Mission Statement
At Radiant Dance Academy, our mission is to inspire, educate, and empower our dancers. We are committed to an environment that nurtures creativity, discipline, and self-expression. Radiant Dance Academy strives to create a vibrant community so every dancer can achieve their fullest potential and radiate their unique brilliance.
Our Faculty
Our instructors are trained in the arts of Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz and Tap. We as instructors thrive on watching our students excel in the art of dance. We want nothing more than for our students to succeed and become exceptional young dancers and individuals. Our goal is to teach our students not only how to dance, but how to strengthen themselves mentally and physically to prepare them for their own roles in society.
Our Programs
Radiant Dance Academy is a competitive studio that offers recreational classes to children ages 3-6 that are not ready to compete. Our competition lines include Petites, Minis, Juniors, and Seniors. At RDA dancers develop life long friendships and memories that will last forever.
Radiant Dance Academy Staff
Abby Powell: Owner/Instructor
Abby is the Owner and Director of Radiant Dance Academy! Abby has long dreamed of brining her vision for Dance to the Williston community! Abby began her dance career at age 5, and started competitively dancing at the age of 8 in Williston ND. Abby has trained in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, and Hip Hop. Throughout Abby’s Dance career she has attended conventions and taken classes from renowned instructors all over the country. Abby has been teaching both recreational and competitive dance classes since 2018. Abby is also certified in preschool AcroDance. During Abby’s time as a competitive coach she has choreographed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place award winning dances and has received an impressive amount of choreography awards. Abby is so excited to continue her journey of leading Dancers to success!!
Renae Evenson: Instructor/Social Media and Marketing coordinator
Renae began dancing at the age of 3, and trained under various instructors throughout her dance career. During Renae's dance career she secured multiple top 5 finishes, judges choice awards, and dance scholarships for her solo performances. Renae has traveled to conventions and taken classes from renowned instructors all over the country. She has spent the last 4 years as a competitive coach at the Dance company of Minot and Kay Michael Lee studio of Williston. During her time as a coach she has choreographed multiple award winning pieces. When Renae is not at the studio she spends her time teaching 1st grade at Wilkinson Elementary, volunteering at church, and spending time with her dog Ace.
Avery Powell: Recreational Instructor
Mackenzie Locken: Recreational Instructor
Mackenzie Locken: Recreational Instructor
Avery has been dancing since the age of 3. She has been studying Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Acro. Avery started competitively dancing at the age of 8 in Williston ND. She has had the opportunity to travel to many conventions and take classes under well know instructors Such as Alex Wong, and Brittany Noltemeir.
Mackenzie Locken: Recreational Instructor
Mackenzie Locken: Recreational Instructor
Mackenzie Locken: Recreational Instructor
Mackenzie has been dancing since the age of 4 and had been dancing competitively since the age of 8 in Williston ND. In her dance career she has studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, and Hip hop. She has had the opportunity to travel to conventions and take classes from well known instructors such as Alex Wong and Brittany Noltimier.