Julie Paige
Owner/Director
Ballet, Jazz/Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Twinkle Star Dance, Musical Theatre
Julie Paige is both a classically and commercially trained dancer and actress. She began dancing at the age of 5 and immediately fell head over heels in love with dance! At 7 she stumbled upon the world of acting & musical theatre and found a second love. Throughout her childhood Julie called acting her “heart” and dance her “soul.”
In college, Julie went on to study in some exclusive BFA Dance and Acting programs at top college conservatory schools including the University of Arizona, The Boston Conservatory of Music, and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, receiving her degree from NYU.
After college, Julie spent 6 years performing professionally in NYC and Los Angeles. As a Dancer & Actress, she performed in repertory theatre, national tours, music videos, commercials, and as a featured dancer and actress in film and television. Her favorite dance credit was dancing with Britney Spears in a live televised concert on Mtv. She’s also choreographed for both stage and the Warner Brothers CW television network.
After 6 years of performing professionally, Julie experienced a pivotal life moment when her agent called her with an audition for a role on a popular television show. The audition was at the same time as her favorite dance class in NYC. She did not want to miss her dance class for the audition. It was then that she realized that, while she enjoyed performing, her true love was in the classroom. She preferred the challenge of constantly learning new material and working on improving the different aspects of style, technique, and artistry that the classroom provided. Based on this realization, Julie tried her hand at teaching. As soon as she did, she immediately realized that teaching was her soul’s calling!
As a teacher Julie feels like she’s truly being of use in the world in a positive way. Helping to educate and inspire children and teens to reach their dance dreams, while also instilling in them a sense of confidence and self esteem that comes with working hard and setting up disciplined healthy habits to achieve goals, is of the utmost importance to Julie. She loves watching a student’s eyes light up with joy when they finally achieve a move they’ve been working hard to master. She also loves the camaraderie of the classroom and encourages all of her students to support and uplift each other in reaching their goals.
Soon after her first teaching engagement, Julie opened her first studio The Paige Conservatory of Performing Arts in Massachusetts. After several successful years with this studio, Julie’s love for teaching continued to grow, but her soul was missing a more creatively artistic community where she could, not only take her teaching to greater heights, but where she could consistently grow as a dancer, educator, and person. In 2016, Julie made the decision to move back to Los Angeles and create Inspire Dance Studio. In 2021, Julie welcomed her magical daughter, Vivia Bliss Lille Paige, into the world and her heart was filled to the brim with love & joy.
TODAY, Julie is so thrilled to be living sunny Los Angeles with her daughter and doggie, Vivia & Sky. She is now a multifaceted entreprenuer. Along with Inspire Dance Studio, Julie is a published author and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (IFC) with ontological, entrepreneurial, executive, and relationship coaching skillsets, along with a TICC (Trauma Informed) certification and CMC (Certifed Mentor Coach) certification. www.mostinspiredlife.com.
She feels so incredibly blessed to have two careers that bring her such meaning, purpose, and joy; to be working with such an elite faculty whom she completely respects and admires; and to have the family of her dreams! She is beyond excited to continue to welcome students and families into the INSPIRE Dance Studio family!
Jiyeon Han
Basic Ballet, Conservatory Ballet, Pointe, & Stretch & Strengthening, & Nutcracker Co-Choreographer
Jiyeon Han's journey in the world of dance began with the rigorous training of the Vaganova Method during her formative years, setting the foundation for her passion and dedication to the art form.
After completing her studies at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, Jiyeon embarked on a professional career that led her to the prestigious National Theater, also known as the Gwangju City Ballet. Over the course of a decade, from 2014 to 2024, Jiyeon had the honor of serving as a professional ballerina, performing a wide range of soloist to corps de ballet roles in both Full Performance classical and contemporary ballets.
However, like many dancers, Jiyeon encountered the challenges of injury during her tenure with the ballet company. Rather than letting setbacks deter her, she embraced the opportunity to explore new avenues of growth and learning. Jiyeon delved into the realms of rehabilitation, conditioning, and alternative methods such as RAD and Somatic Method, seeking to reconcile the pursuit of beauty in ballet with the imperative of maintaining a healthy, resilient body.
Jiyeon's commitment to the dance community extends beyond the stage. As a Board Member of the Korea Ballet Association and a Company Representative for the Gwangju City Ballet, she has actively contributed to the advancement of dance in her community. Jiyeon's dedication and contributions were recognized with the prestigious Mayor’s Award for Achievement in Art Development, a testament to her unwavering commitment to the arts.
In addition to her expertise in classic and contemporary dance performance, Jiyeon is deeply passionate about ballet instruction. She believes in providing individualized instruction tailored to each student's unique needs and learning styles, drawing upon her BA in Psychology and understanding of child development principles to create a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
Following her tenure with the ballet company, Jiyeon transitioned into the dynamic world of film and commercial business, where she has lent her talents as a dancer, actor, and choreographer to various projects. She worked as This multifaceted experience has enriched Jiyeon's artistic perspective and reinforced her belief in the transformative power of dance across different mediums.
Ella Thowe
Jazz, Contemporary, & Basic Ballet
Ella Thowe started her dance journey at a competition studio where she trained in styles including: ballet, modern, tap, jazz, lyrical, and acro. Outside of her studio she also danced with contemporary pre-professional companies and trained with the Kansas City ballet and the Kansas School of Classical ballet. Once she was introduced to commercial dance, she began her training in hip hop, jazz funk, and heels. Since moving to Los Angeles, Ella has taught at competition studios, for dance teams, and other dance programs; as well as dancing professionally in multiple music videos and live performances. She is currently finishing her degree in Dance at AMDA and is so excited to join the Inspire team!
Giselle Berberich
Hip-Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Theatre Dance, & Twinkle Dance
Giselle Berberich is a professional dancer originally from St. Louis, Missouri, where she trained extensively in all styles of dance from a young age. After graduating high school, she continued her education at the prestigious CLI Conservatory, training under Teddy Forance alongside some of the industry's most renowned choreographers and educators.
Following her time at CLI, Giselle moved to New York City, where she became a member of the acclaimed hip-hop company Royal Thieves. While in New York, she worked professionally as a dancer, collaborating with brands including Sol de Janeiro and performing in a variety of live performances.
Now based in Los Angeles, Giselle continues to pursue her professional dance career. Passionate about storytelling through movement, she is committed to growing as both an artist and educator. She loves inspiring the next generation of dancers by passing along the knowledge, experience, and passion she has gained throughout her training and professional career.
Avery Potemri
Acro, Hip-Hop
AveryPotemri is a Rhode Island native and late competition dancer with focused training in dance and acrobatics. Avery teaches dance styles such as Hip-Hop, Acro, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, and Tap, and has collaborated with many studios around Los Angeles. She graduated from Hussain College In Studio Los Angeles with a BFA in Commercial Dance, and continues to pursue her personal career as a professional dancer and actor. With educators in her family, Avery was always inspired to share education, now specializing in child development, classroom management, and fundamentals. Teaching and choreographing since 2017, Avery creates a rigorous but playful environment for her dancers to share community together, as well as work hard as a team. Avery is excited to be heading the Acro program at Inspire Dance Studio this season!
Antajha LeVert
Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Twinkle Dance
Antajha LeVert is a professional dancer originally from Seattle, Washington. She did competitive gymnastics for ten years before transitioning to competitive dance for seven years. After graduating high school she moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue her career in professional dance. She completed a pre professional program “LA Establishment” where she received ten months of intense training. Antajha is trained in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and tap. She has been teaching and choreographing for ages two to eighteen for eight years now.
Phia Sucevich
Tap, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Twinkle Dance,
Phia Sucevich:
From a small remote Dance Studio in Portland Oregon, Phia always dreamed about big stagesand bright lights. With her love for creativity and performing, she's a hungry dancer always grabbing for more. Phia is not conformed by one specific style, she can excel in bothcommercial work and concert performances, with her versatility and technical background she istruly a light that can’t be tamed. Phia has worked with artists such as Chloe and Maud, Elen Harutyunyan, and Alex The Lion. She has trained in concert and commercial styles such as Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Lyra and Aerial Silks, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Heels, Modern, and Partnering.
After years of teaching, Phia has found the perfect balance of hard work and connection that a teacher needs to bring into every class. Connection is one of the biggest aspects of teaching, and a strong bond will only push the class to take the next step in their technique or cleanliness. Phia is so excited to bring her light into each classroom and show the students a fun and advanced class that will push the students in a positive and creative way.
Ezra Shipin
Basic Ballet, Conservatory Ballet, Pointe, Ballet Variations, & Stretch & Strengthening
Ezra Shipin is a professional dancer and choreographer born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. While Ezra's been trained as a multi-versed dancer, her focus, passion, and professional career has mainly been in the ballet and contemporary genre. She graduated from the prestigious Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA)’s Dance program where she had to opportunity to train with Fiona Lummis, Gina Buntz, Wendy Lawson, Edouard Kouzmitch, Don Martin and more. She's had the opportunity to dance as a soloist in ballets such as Napoli, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere and Symphony of Psalms. She was also a dancer and captain of the Los Angeles Sparkids under Liezel Marie and Adam Parson. Ezra then went on to graduate with a BFA in Dance from The California Institute of the Arts where she trained extensively and performed in original works by Glen Eddy, Andre Tyson, Doug Nielsen and more. Ezra danced in Los Angeles for the following two years— gaining experience commercially for brands and music videos (Phoebe Bridgers, Ava Max, Vincint) and joined the MashUp Contemporary Dance Company. During that time, Ezra also gained experience working as a mentor for AllwayzOnStage, a non-profit on a mission to give Young Adults with disabilities an opportunity to perform in stage productions and musicals. In 2017, she moved to New York City where she danced and taught Ballet, Contemporary and Yoga for 7 years. She was a member of Alice Farley Dance Company, XY Dance Project, assisted choreographers at renowned studio’s such as Broadway Dance Center and Steps, and began working in immersive theatre with Meyer2Meyer Entertainment.
