INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors bring a wealth of teaching experience to their classes. See our roster of awesome instructors below!
Interested in joining our team?
Metropolis Dance is always looking for outstanding instructors to support our mission. We look for enthusiastic, committed individuals who genuinely believe in the power of dance to enhance the lives of our students. We love meeting people who have backgrounds in choreography and performance. Email us your resume today at info@metropolisdance.com :)
ANNLEE
OWNER/manager
Annlee Hoy is the founder of Metropolis Dance. She has a background in hip-hop, jazz, and cheer. Her most memorable dance experiences were taking first place at UDA Nationals in 2002 and dancing 3 seasons on the Supersonics Dance Team. (Bring them back!) She also danced with a Seattle hip-hop crew PG. Annlee loves the benefits that dance brings physically, emotionally, and the community it brings.
Annlee is committed to providing a dance program welcome to students of all levels with an emphasis on building confidence while sharing the joy of dance!
MIKAYLA
COMPETITION TEAM COACH
Mikayla, a Bay Area native, trained in contemporary dance for two years in high school before discovering hip hop and urban dance styles her senior year. She joined a local team which opened up many opportunities for her, such as performing in Disneyland, and competing at a national level. Mikayla has been with Metropolis Dance for 6 years and students adore her fun choreography and loving personality! She got her degree at Seattle Pacific University and former president and choreographer for SPU’s urban dance crew, Ante Up. Mikayla is also head coach and choreographer for our Metropolis Dance competition dance team.
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VIVIAN
INSTRUCTOR
HIP-HOP, JAZZ
Vivian Larsen is a teacher, choreographer, and performance artist. She has recently received her BFA in dance from Cornish College of the Arts. Vivian began training at seven in Las Vegas. She has trained in contemporary, ballet, modern, lyrical, and jazz. Vivian studied at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts High School, Las Vegas Dance Academy, and Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre.
Vivian has worked as an assistant choreographer and dance instructor for Winchester Headliner’s production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. She has also taught various styles of dance in Las Vegas and the Seattle area. Vivian has also performed and choreographed in many Cornish productions and student-produced productions.
Vivian is currently teaching and choreographing around Seattle and is incredibly excited to work with these amazing students!
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JENNILY
INSTRUCTOR
HIP HOP, JAZZ
Jennily is from San Jose, CA and began dancing hip hop at the age of 9. She continued her training in ballet, modern, and jazz dancing in high school, then continued in college, earning her B.A in Dance from the University of Washington. She moved to New York City and studied 3 years at the Broadway Dance Center, training in street styles, musical theater, jazz, contemporary and ballet. Highlights of her career include dancing with Disney Cruise Line and Seattle Musical Theatre. She began working with Metropolis Dance in December 2019 as an instructor and loves seeing young dancers express their individuality. Currently, Jennily assists with recruiting, training, and substitute teaching.
MORGAN
INSTRUCTOR
hip-hop
Morgan is a highly experienced dance instructor who is passionate about teaching and sharing his talents with others. He is very patient has the ability to connect with students of all ages. We are lucky to have Morgan on our team!
TULIKA
INSTRUCTOR
BOLLYWOOD DANCE, CARDIO
Tulika has been a group fitness instructor since 2009. She loves sharing her passion for health and wellness by showing her classes that fitness can be fun. She has been a certified BollyX instructor for 7 years and it is her favorite dance fitness style to teach! She is so happy to be able to teach BollyX for Metropolis Dance.