About Halcyon Dance
A little about where we come from
Our story begins many years ago when little Kristen took her first dance class. She fell in love with making friends, performing all over the state, and how the music made her feel. This developed into a life long passion for the arts, especially the ability they have to say through movement and music, what words sometimes simply cannot. Even with this passion, we know that the world of dance can be physically, mentally and emotionally hard on the dancers, the parents and the teachers. Knowing this, we strive to ensure that Halcyon Dance Studio is a prosperous, carefree, joyful environment and refuge, where everyone can thrive. We are dedicated to providing quality dance education and life lessons, through dance, for students and teachers that will stay with you for the rest of your lives. Dancing doesn’t only reside in a studio or on a stage, but In our hearts and souls. We thank you for trusting us to be here as you fail, learn, grow and shine. We couldn’t be here without you and your dreams to support.
Meet Our Staff
Kristen Bailey - Owner + Artistic Director
Kristen Bailey - Owner + Artistic Director
Kristen Bailey - Owner + Artistic Director
As mentioned above, I began dancing at a young age and fell in love. Ballet is my home, my passion and sanctuary, but I deeply understand the importance of ALL styles of dance, never turning down an opportunity to try something new. Each style has a unique history and story to tell, and they bring something different to the table. I lead
As mentioned above, I began dancing at a young age and fell in love. Ballet is my home, my passion and sanctuary, but I deeply understand the importance of ALL styles of dance, never turning down an opportunity to try something new. Each style has a unique history and story to tell, and they bring something different to the table. I lead and teach with compassion, honesty and hard work. Watching my students and teachers learn how to express themselves, grow as artists and truly shine brings joy to my soul.
Derek Bailey - owner
Kristen Bailey - Owner + Artistic Director
Kristen Bailey - Owner + Artistic Director
Hey there! I’m Derek. I grew up dancing. my mom was a choreography major who simply took me to to classes instead of finding a babysitter while she was teaching. Though I haven’t danced in a long time, I am a musician and overall lover of the arts, particularly the performing kind. I’m very excited to be working with Kristen on this new v
Hey there! I’m Derek. I grew up dancing. my mom was a choreography major who simply took me to to classes instead of finding a babysitter while she was teaching. Though I haven’t danced in a long time, I am a musician and overall lover of the arts, particularly the performing kind. I’m very excited to be working with Kristen on this new venture and look forward to bringing my experience and energy to Halcyon. Oh, and I’m also married to her.
Alexa Lemon
Kristen Bailey - Owner + Artistic Director
Ayana Lovell
Alexa began her dance training at Dance Connection Performing Arts Center in Concord, California, where she studied jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop. Her passion for dance continued through college as a four-year member of the Bentley University Dance Team, serving as captain during her senior year and competing yearl
Alexa began her dance training at Dance Connection Performing Arts Center in Concord, California, where she studied jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop. Her passion for dance continued through college as a four-year member of the Bentley University Dance Team, serving as captain during her senior year and competing yearly at NDA Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida.
In addition to collegiate dance, Alexa performed professionally as a member of the Boston Cannons Lacrosse Dance Team.
She has extensive teaching and choreography experience, including teaching jazz, ballet, and tap at Jacquelyn’s Dance Academy in Boston. Alexa also served as Head Coach of the Wellesley High School Varsity Dance Team for four years, where she choreographed award-winning competition routines for teams across the region.
Since moving to Salt Lake City, she has continued her love of dance by performing in productions of The Nutcracker and Swan Lake with SLC Ballet.
She is passionate about creating a positive, encouraging environment where dancers can grow in both confidence and technique while developing a lifelong love of dance.
Ayana Lovell
Kristen Bailey - Owner + Artistic Director
Ayana Lovell
Raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, I began my dance training at the age of six through a traditional studio program and have continued to expand my artistic practice ever since. I am currently pursuing a BFA in Contemporary Dance at the University of Utah and recently performed as a professional company member with Junction Dance Co.
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Raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, I began my dance training at the age of six through a traditional studio program and have continued to expand my artistic practice ever since. I am currently pursuing a BFA in Contemporary Dance at the University of Utah and recently performed as a professional company member with Junction Dance Co.
My performance experience includes participation in the American College Dance Association Regionals and American College Dance Association National Festival in Washington DC, as well as appearances in professional productions and gallery performances such as 801 Salon, Hallows Eve, Gaia, and The 90s.
I have trained and performed in a wide range of styles, including ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop, house, acro, and introductory tap and ballroom. As an educator, I am passionate about fostering confidence, creativity, and a love of movement in young dancers. I strive to create a positive learning environment where students can develop both as individual artists and as thoughtful, respectful humans.
Brimley Olliff
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Brimley started dancing at the age of 5 with Genuine Dance in Eager, Arizona. At the age of 7 she continued her studies of ballet, jazz, musical theatre, and modern dance with Juneau Dance Theatre in Juneau, Alaska. While there, she had the opportunities to dance in roles such as, Party girl, Clara, Dew Drop Fairy, and Sugar Plum Fairy in
Brimley started dancing at the age of 5 with Genuine Dance in Eager, Arizona. At the age of 7 she continued her studies of ballet, jazz, musical theatre, and modern dance with Juneau Dance Theatre in Juneau, Alaska. While there, she had the opportunities to dance in roles such as, Party girl, Clara, Dew Drop Fairy, and Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker, Odette in Swan Lake, Myrtha in Giselle, and many solo pieces choreographed by herself. In 2018, Brimley joined SLC Ballet as a student. In that year she danced the roles of Dew Drop Fairy, Sugar Plum Fairy, Finger Fairy, Lilac Fairy, and competed in YAGP in 2019. Brimley had the opportunities to study with various summer intensives during her studies such as Bolshoi Ballet Academy, American Ballet Theatre, Colorado Ballet, Ballet West, and more. In the fall of 2019 Brimley started her professional career with U.S. International Ballet in Wilmington, North Carolina. Brimley has continued her passion for ballet by teaching, and performing as a freelance soloist in ballets such as Swan Lake, La Bayadère, Sleeping Beauty, and the Nutcracker.
derrick louizia
derrick louizia
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Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Derrick Louizia is a true multifaceted professional whose journey began at the age of four, performing Haitian folklore dance in his mother’s dance group to connect with his roots. He went on to extensively train in a wide array of styles—including hip hop, contemporary, ballet, and Krump—studying
Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Derrick Louizia is a true multifaceted professional whose journey began at the age of four, performing Haitian folklore dance in his mother’s dance group to connect with his roots. He went on to extensively train in a wide array of styles—including hip hop, contemporary, ballet, and Krump—studying at the Boston Arts Academy and later earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Dean College. Driven by a desire to expand his skill set, Derrick also went and furthered his knowledge in automotive technology, embodying the phrase, "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." Since relocating to Utah in 2017, he has booked prominent commercial dance gigs, including appearances on Disney's Andi Mack. Today, Derrick balances his passions flawlessly, teaching at Millennium Dance Complex and Junction Dance Studio while successfully operating his own automotive service business.
Kramer snead
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Nikki Stookey
Kramer Snead was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of thirteen, Kramer moved to Fort Wayne Indiana where he was first introduced to dance at Sheekri Dance Style of Dance. He also trained at K.Monique's Studio of Dance and Elite Dance Center. At the age of fourteen he began training at Project Ballet in Fort Wayne. During th
Kramer Snead was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of thirteen, Kramer moved to Fort Wayne Indiana where he was first introduced to dance at Sheekri Dance Style of Dance. He also trained at K.Monique's Studio of Dance and Elite Dance Center. At the age of fourteen he began training at Project Ballet in Fort Wayne. During the next five years he focused on ballet technique and modern while working under Beth Mcleish. This training allowed him to dance with reputable dance institutions such as Pacific Northwest Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance and Ballet Chicago. Through his ballet training, Kramer found a love for exploring other types of movement such as contemporary and hip hop. At the age of twenty-three he decided to slow down his training to give back to the dance community as a teacher. Now he teaches at Ballet West with a focus to help the students traverse in their execution of technique and movement while expanding their creativity as dancers.
Nikki Stookey
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Nikki Stookey
Nikki began dancing at age three and trained primarily in classical ballet. She has performed in productions including The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Swan Lake, and La Bayadère. Passionate about dance education, she enjoys sharing her love of movement and artistry with students of all ages. Nikki is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science
Nikki began dancing at age three and trained primarily in classical ballet. She has performed in productions including The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Swan Lake, and La Bayadère. Passionate about dance education, she enjoys sharing her love of movement and artistry with students of all ages. Nikki is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science to further expand her knowledge of movement and teaching.
Seth bertagnole
Seth bertagnole
Seth bertagnole
Seth Bertagnole graduated from the University of Michigan with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree in 2024. In 2021, he graduated with his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Science from the University of Wyoming where he trained in ballet, pas de deux, vertical dance, and studied several styles of modern dance including the Jos
Seth Bertagnole graduated from the University of Michigan with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree in 2024. In 2021, he graduated with his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Science from the University of Wyoming where he trained in ballet, pas de deux, vertical dance, and studied several styles of modern dance including the Jose Limon, Laban/Bartenieff, and Paul Taylor techniques. During his time at the University of Wyoming, Seth had the opportunity to work with professional dancers from the Limon Dance Company, the Paul Taylor Company, Dance Theater of Harlem, as well as the Boston Ballet. In Michigan while in physical therapy school, Seth continued his ballet training at the Flint Institute of Performing Arts. At the Flint Institute of Performing Arts, he worked with professionals from Collage Dance Collective and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. During the past decade, Seth has had the opportunity to be in several productions including The Nutcracker, La Bayadere, Peter and the Wolf, Alice and Wonder Land, and A Midsummers Night Dream.