Faculty

Cheryl AyreCheryl Richie Ayre

Founder, Director

Mrs. Ayre is the Founder and Director of the Richie School of Dance. Mrs. Ayre began dancing at the age of 5. She trained locally and spent many summers in New York City studying at the June Taylor Studio for the Performing Arts. She participated in many dance seminars as well as Dance Educators' Teachers Training School.

Mrs. Ayre danced with the Harrisburg Civic Ballet from 1964-1965 and then began a 6 yr. professional career. In 1972 she established the Richie School of Dance which has become one of the largest schools in Central Pennsylvania.

Angela HarpAngela Harp

Pre-Ballet I/II | Beginner II/III | Intermediate I-V Jazz Emsemble Level 2 | Classical Ballet Level 2

Miss Angie began dancing at 4 yrs. of age at the Richie School of Dance. She was a student demonstrator from 1993-1997, a Faculty Assistant from 1997-1999, and an instructor from 1999-2000.

Following her graduation from high school she attended Slippery Rock University where she received her Bachelors Degree in Dance Performance, Education, and Choreography. Miss Angie's professional credits include: Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom, and Holland America Cruise Lines.

She was a member of the Central Penn Piranha Cheer and Dance Team. Miss Angie returned to teach at Richie's full-time in 2007.

She teaches Pre-Ballet I and II, Beginner II and III, Intermediate I-V, Jazz Emsemble Level 2, and Classical Ballet Level 2 at the Lower Paxton Studio.

Jill HealeyJill Healey

Pre-Ballet II | Beginner II

Miss Jill began dancing at 5 yrs. of age. She studied dance locally and at Richie School of Dance as a teenager. She was a Central Dauphin majorette during high school. Miss Jill joined the teaching staff at Richie's in 2007.

She currently instructs Pre-Ballet II and Beginner II classes at the Highspire Studio.

Victoria DeHartVictoria DeHart

Pre-Ballet II | Beginner I

Miss Victoria began dancing as a Pre-School student at the Richie School of Dance. She was a dance assistant for 3 yrs. and became an instructor at Richie's during her college years. Miss Victoria returned as an instructor in 2007. She has also instructed baton for the Holy Name of Jesus Band Front.

She is currently instructing Pre-Ballet II and Beginner I classes at the Highspire Studio.

Collette KellyCollette Kelly

Pre-Ballet I | Intermediate III/IV

Miss Collette began her dance training in Duncannon in 1969. She became a dance assistant with the Duncannon School of Dance from 1976-1981. While attending Penn State Capital Campus in 1983, Miss Collette became a staff teacher at Richie School of Dance where she has provided dance training for all class levels

She is currenly teaching Pre-Ballet I, and Intermediate III and IV at the Highspire Studio.

Melissa DingerMelissa Dinger

Pre-Ballet I/II | Beginner I

Miss Melissa began her dance experience at the Richie School of Dance when she was 4 yrs. of age. She was a student demonstrator for 6 yrs. and during her college yrs. she began instructing class levels Pre-Ballet through Beginner II. She was also a Central Dauphin majorette.

She currently teaches Pre-Ballet I and II, and Beginner I at the Lower Paxton Studio.

Pamela WevodauPamela Wevodau

Beginner II

Miss Pam began dance as a Pre-School student at the Richie School of Dance in 1983. She was a student demonstrator for 6 yrs. during high school and was captain of the band front at Middletown Area High School. She became a faculty assistant in 1997.

While attending college, Miss Pam taught Pre-Ballet I through Beginner III from 1998-2001. She then moved to Key West, Florida where she taught Adult Ballet and Tap, as well as children's classes.

Miss Pam currently teaches Beginner II at the Lower Paxton Studio.

Sherri MeGeehanSherri MeGeehan

Pre-Ballet II | Beginner II | Intermediate I

Miss Sherri began her career in 1980 as an adult student at the Richie School of Dance. She has attended various dance seminars in NYC. She has been instructing all levels of dance over a period of 24 yrs.

Miss Sherri is currently teaching Pre-Ballet II, Beginner II, and Intermediate I at the Lower Paxton and Highspire Studio.

Amanda MillerAmanda Miller

Beginner II

Miss Amanda began her dance experience at the early age of 3 yrs. During her high school years, Amanda was a student demonstrator. After graduation from high school and during her college years, Miss Amanda returned to assist in various upper-level classes.

Miss Amanda is currently teaching Beginner II at the Highspire Studio and continues to assist and substitute where needed.

Amanda SkarupskyAmanda Skarupsky

Beginner I/II | Intermediate I/II

Miss Amanda began dancing at the age of 4 at the Richie School of Dance. At the age of 12 she became a student demonstrator. During her college years Amanda began teaching Pre-Ballet through Intermediate III and IV.

She is currently teaching Beginner I and II and Intermediate I and II at both the Highspire Studio and Lower Paxton Studios.

Sabrina ZitschSabrina Zitsch

Jr./Sr. Advanced Ballet | Advanced Modern/Lyrical

Miss Sabrina has been dancing since the age of 4 with local dance studios in the Hershey and Harrisburg area making this her 24th year of experience. She has also studied with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.

Miss Sabrina attended Goucher College where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Dance and Psychology with a concentration in Dance/Movement Therapy and Analysis.

Recently, Miss Sabrina has choreographed and performed with other adult dancers at the Nee' Danse Company in Harrisburg. She is currently teaching the Jr./Sr. Advanced Ballet technique classes at the Richie School of Dance.