Director

Em Pechon is an accomplished dancer of over 20 years. She started her dance journey at the age of 3 and hasn't stopped since! As a young dancer, Em’s family moved frequently so she attended many different studios and schools of dance. In high school, Em trained with the Macholah Ballet Company, was a member of the Hurricane High School Dance Team, and performed as a singer/dancer with the Red Hot Show Choir. Em attended West Virginia Wesleyan College where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and minored in dance. While at Wesleyan, Em started the now nationally ranked WVWC Competitive Dance Team and served as Captain and Head Choreographer. Since graduating in 2020, Em has taught and choreographed for a number of organizations including Mountain State Cheer Academy, Buckhannon Community Theatre, Little Glass Slipper Princess Parties, The Dance Factory and Gym Zone, and AXIS Training. Em has been dreaming of owning a dance studio since she was 6, and she is so excited to finally be living her dream!

Instructor

Siobhan Settle teaches in our teeny and mini levels. Siobhan began dancing at age 2 and started competing at the age of 11. She trained at Lee’s Studio of Dance for 16 years and in high school was also a singer/dancer in Capital VIP Show Choir. Siobhan then attended West Virginia Wesleyan College where she received her nursing degree. While in nursing school, Siobhan remained active in the WVWC dance department and was a member of the dance team. Siobhan is currently an RN at United Hospital Center. Siobhan brings positivity everywhere she goes, and she definitely brings that energy to our youngest dancers!

Instructor

Allison Kincaid teaches in our mini and junior levels. Allison is a 2023 graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School. She trained at The Dance Factory in Buckhannon from the ages of 16-18 where Miss Em was one of her first teachers! Despite starting later in life, Allison has a great eye for choreography and a passion for dance. Allison has spent the last year training under Miss Em and will begin teaching her first classes independently this fall. Allison is so excited to take this next step in her dance career, and we can’t wait to see her grow!

Administrative Assistant

Ashley Lewis serves as our administrative assistant. You may see her around the studio cleaning, organizing, measuring for costumes, keeping up with paperwork, and more! Originally from Chelsea, Alabama, Ashley trained in classical ballet from the ages of 4-18. Now a pianist and piano teacher, she holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Alabama, a Master of Music from Bowling Green State University, and she is currently a doctoral student at West Virginia University pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance. She works as a Graduate Assistant at WVU where she teaches Music Theory and Aural Skills. She also serves as the Choir Director at Spruce Street United Methodist Church in downtown Morgantown. Ashley is passionate about inclusivity in the arts, and her area of research focuses on the impact of disability on the learning and teaching of music. She is an incredible artist and we are so lucky to have Ashley on our team!