Faculty
Cheryl 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 Harp
Intermediate I-Advanced | Special Ballet | Jazz Emsemble 2, 3, and Advanced
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 currently teaches Intermediate I - Advanced Classes. She also instructs Special Ballet and Jazz Ensemble Level 2, 3 and Advanced.
Jill Healey
Intermediate I/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 Intermediate I and II classes at the Highspire Studio.
Victoria DeHart
Pre-Ballet I | Beginner III
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 I and Beginner III classes at the Highspire Studio.
Melissa 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 Wevodau
Pre-Ballet - Intermediate V
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 Pre-Ballet through Intermediate V classes at both the Lower Paxton and Highspire Studio.
Sherri MeGeehan
Beginner III | Intermediate I-IV
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 Beginner III, Intermediate I-IV at both the Lower Paxton and the Highspire Studio.
Melissa Mackey
Pre-School | Pre-Ballet I - Beginner II
Miss Melissa began her dance training at the age of 7 when her family moved to Central PA. She was a feature twirler in many local parades and a Cumberland Valley Majorette in both indoor and outdoor.
Miss Melissa was a dance assistant while in college and went on to teach pre-school dance until she left to start her own family.
Miss Melissa will be teaching Pre-Ballet I through Beginner II at the Highspire Studio and the Tuesday morning Pre-School at the Lower Paxton Studio.
Shannon Gerhards
Pre-Ballet I | Beginner I and II
Miss Shannon began her dance training at the age of 3 with the Richie School of Dance. She became a student demonstrator in 1987 and later in high school became a faculty assistant.
During her early college years, Miss Shannon continued studying dance as well as instructing Pre-School, Beginner, and Pre-Pointe Classes at Richie's. After graduation from graduate school, Miss Shannon returned to dance and taught at Richie's until June of 2003 when she left to start a family.
Miss Shannon returned in the summer of 2010 and is currently teaching Pre-Ballet I, Beginner I and II at the Lower Paxton Studio.