Amy Howard is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, and studio owner.  Born and raised in Simpsonville, SC, Amy began dancing at age 4.  Amy grew up competing with a strong focus on tap, jazz, and ballet.  At age 14, she began student teaching and, at age 19, opened her studio.  Amy has trained in many different styles, including tap jazz, ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, modern, improvisation, musical theater, pointe, clogging, and ballroom.  She has also studied with the industry's top names and choreographers.  Amy holds national and state titles for multiple genres, leading many students and groups to national titles.  Amy has choreographed for Clemson University Dance Team, several high school dance teams, and multiple studios in the Southeast.  Amy was voted best dancer of the South Carolina Upstate.  She teaches at conventions and judges for multiple competitions.  She is a favorite in the ANDC Family.  Amy finds joy in instilling her passion into younger generations.  When Amy is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and working out. 

Caitlin Elledge was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. Caitlin has trained from a very early age in many different styles of Dance, including Ballet, Jazz, Hip-hop, Contemporary, Musical theatre, modern, Pointe, Tap, Improv, and Latin ballroom.  Growing up a competitive dancer, Caitlin won many scholarships and titles.  She trained at her mother's studio and started teaching students at 15. Upon graduating, Caitlin began her career as an Artistic Director and Choreographer at her home Studio.  She holds multiple regional and national choreography awards and has led many students, soloists, and teams to national titles.  Caitlin has choreographed and taught master classes for multiple studios and is a favorite convention instructor and Judge with The ANDC Family.   Caitlin has studied herself with top industry professionals and says that the learning never stops.  She heavily focuses on Contemporary/Fusion, Improv Techniques, Hip-Hop, and Latin Ballroom.  When Caitlin is not teaching, dancing, or judging, she enjoys hiking and cooking with her two children.

Joshua Hobbs was born in Richmond, Kentucky, and began studying dance around nine. Throughout middle and high school, he attended EGAT (education gifted and talented), focusing on modern, Lyrical, and Contemporary. While in high school, Josh also was a cheerleader and a member of the color guard. His dedication to dance was evident as he participated in numerous regional and national competitions, achieving multiple overall high-score awards and earning recognition for his stage presence and persistence. After graduating from high school, Josh attended college in Kentucky. Josh received his bachelor's in Environmental Science with a minor in dance. While at college, Josh was a member of the University Dance Theatre troupe, a university cheerleader, and a member of the color guard. After graduating college, Josh moved to South Carolina and attended Clemson University to get his master's in Education.  Currently, Josh lives in Columbia, SC, and teaches High School Science, is a Varsity Cheer Coach, Colorguard Director, a dance teacher at Dream Dance Academy, and a choreographer for the community theater in Aiken.  Josh is a Dynamic and passionate professional dancer with over 20 years of experience with a focus on contemporary, lyrical, modern, and musical theater. As a Dance Teacher and choreographer, Josh feels that it is important for his students to feel confident, motivated, and inspired at all times and that they are growing in an environment they feel comfortable in. Josh wants to see his students succeed, be proud of their accomplishments, and enjoy all of the hard work and dedication they put into their craft.

Kristy Neely is a studio owner and former competitive dancer. She is a nationally certified member of the Southern Council of Dance Masters and Dance Masters of America.  She was Miss Dance USA 2011, presenting Boogie Fever USA, has taught at conventions, has been a judge for multiple competition systems, and is known for and sought after for her innovative choreography and Children's Class Work; she consistently wins choreography awards on the regional and national level.  Her students have won multiple national championships, titles, and scholarships and attend top professional programs nationwide.  She feels you never stop learning, so she attends as many educational conferences and programs as possible.  Most recently, she received her certification in Strength Training and Injury Prevention.

Lyndsay Loveland attended East Carolina University, where she majored in Dance Education.  She has been teaching dance for over 20 years from New York to Alabama, with a focus on Jazz, Contemporary, and Functional Techniques.  Lyndsay trained with Paula Morgan, Progressing Ballet Technique, and many others to hone her teaching style over the last 25 years.  She danced professionally for Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Paramount, and the Special Olympics.  Her students have won numerous prestigious scholarships and have been accepted into some of the most competitive dance programs in the country.  Lyndsay's choreography has been awarded many outstanding choreography credits and critics’ choice awards, regionally and nationally.  Before moving to Florida, Lyndsay owned and directed her own dance studio for 15 wonderful years.  She is currently a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She travels to dance studios, teaching dance classes, and short seminars on how to fuel your body properly for optimal performance on stage and in class with her Picky Plates Nutrition Lab program.  Her hope is to combine her passion for dance and functional nutrition through these workshops and help dancers and teachers reinforce their training with great nutrition!  On top of all of that, Lyndsay also writes a Disney blog called Dancing to Disney, where she shares her adventures living next door to Mickey Mouse and dancing through life! Lyndsay is also the mom of two boys, Sawyer and Thatcher, and is married to her best friend, Jay!  She is so excited to be a part of the ANDC family and can’t wait to see you on the stage and in class!

Lori Grissom Sneed is the owner and artistic director of Just Dancin’ Dance Studio in Rock Hill, SC. She is also a Regional Tour Director for Dance Machine ANDC. She has been a regional and National judge for over 25  years of multiple competitions. She is an award-winning Choreographer and National Champion Dance instructor. She was the Spirit Coordinator and Dance Team Coach at Winthrop University for 7 years and is the Dance Team coach at York Preparatory Academy.  She loves teaching all dance styles but has a great passion for Tap, lyrical, and Contemporary.