Olivia shumaker

With over 15 years of dance experience, Olivia Shumaker brings a well-rounded and contemporary approach to every class she teaches. After growing up as a competitive dancer, she studied Vaganova ballet with the Greater Lansing Ballet Company and continues her education throughout Grand Rapids and Detroit, developing a diverse background in both classical and commercial styles.

Olivia holds certifications in Choreography Composition and Strength Training & Injury Prevention through CLI Studios, as well as The Comix Method of Street Dance Education. Olivia is currently pursuing a certificate with Revolutionary Principles of Movement, a kinesiology-based ballet curriculum designed to promote safe, age-appropriate movement.

In addition to performing with Essence Movement Collective in Grand Rapids, a hip hop company that competes with World of Dance in Chicago and Los Angeles, Olivia is deeply passionate about utilizing dance to instill determination, accountability, confidence, and discipline in the next generation. Her classes create an encouraging yet challenging environment where dancers can grow technically, artistically, and personally — all while discovering what makes them love to dance.