Meet Our Team

Celebrating her 12th season with Expressions in Rhythm Studio and a native of Queens, NY, Belinda began her dance training at the age of four at Gloria Jackson Dance Studio, where she studied African, Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. A graduate of North Carolina Central University, Belinda continued her love of dance by becoming a dance instructor at Adele's Creative Dance Centre in 1992. Belinda has performed at New York City’s Theatre in the Park and has appeared on Good Day New York & Spiritual Awakening. In 1993, Belinda expanded her African, Ballet, Jazz & Tap training to include Liturgical, and became the Dance Ministry Leader at Merrick Park Baptist Church in 1995. Belinda relocated to North Carolina in 2007 and lead the Dance Ministry Leader at Redeeming Love Missionary Baptist Church until 2022. She believes in a positive approach to help Expressers learn and she delivers with a vivacious personality!

Celebrating his 12th season with Expressions in Rhythm Studio and a native of Brooklyn, NY, Preston is a dedicated intellectual of Djembe as well as West African music.  Preston began his tutelage under Baba Bradley Simmons, former Music Director of the African American Dance Ensemble, and current Musical Director at Duke University where he teaches West African Music and History. Preston enjoys teaching traditional Djembe rhythms. He has performed at numerous community events where his love for drumming and teaching are appreciated by everyone.
 

Technique and sound refinement are part of his curriculum, and he believes in an uplifting and unifying approach to help Expressers learn in his class.
 

Preston empowers his Expressers in cultural traditions!

Celebrating her 2nd season with Expressions in Rhythm Studio, Ms. Andria was born in Charleston, SC and has been dancing for 18 years.

She is trained in eight styles of dance, specializing in tap and hip-hop. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Greensboro, where she gained her bachelor’s degree in biology.

Ms. Andria is beyond excited to begin her journey with Expressions in Rhythm Studio and is looking forward to continuing to share her love and passion for dance and teaching with the next generation!

Celebrating her 1st season with Expressions in Rhythm Studio, Ms. Holloway is a dancer, choreographer, and public-school educator with a philosophy that everyone should have access to the arts. 

She is an East Carolina University alumnus and holds a BFA in Dance Education with a K-12 Teaching License. 

Ms. Holloway is dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive space where Expressers of all backgrounds and experience levels can discover their voices and share their stories!

 Celebrating her 2nd season with Expressions in Rhythm Studio, Ms. Shannon was raised in Clinton, NC and has been dancing since the age of 2. 

Studying Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary and Hip Hop she has numerous years of performance and choreographing experience. Shannon has been teaching dance for more than 10 years around North Carolina.  Her talents took her to Colorado for a year where she was the Competition Team Director. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Greensboro and teaches here in Wake County!  

Ms. Shannon is eager to share her love and passion for dance!

Celebrating her 12th season with Expressions in Rhythm Studio and a native of Queens, NY, Pat opened Red Light Green Light Childcare Center where she prepared countless toddlers and preschoolers for social and academic success.  During this time, Pat also volunteered with the New York City Department of Education and served as the Children’s Choir supervisor at Merrick Park Baptist Church.
 

After moving to North Carolina in 2010, Pat had an opportunity to continue volunteering her time with the Wake County Public School System. Pat is a former Dance Mom and now Dance Mimi…not grandma 😉 who loves every aspect of the performing arts world!  

Celebrating her 2nd season with Expressions in Rhythm Studio, Laurin was born in north New Jersey raised in Tampa Bay, Florida.  Laurin started her dance journey, taking Ballet and Tap at the age of 2 and continuing for 5 years.  After that Laurin began piano lessons, becoming an avid player for the past 30 years. Laurin has 3 sons who are the absolute apples of her eye! She also has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and using her degree to help the less fortunate.

Laurin is so excited to be with Expressions in Rhythm Studio and is looking forward to working closely with the EIR Studio Team! 

Celebrating his 5th season with Expressions in Rhythm Studio and a native of Queens, NY, Brendan began his music training at age 11 playing the violin in the orchestra, received the High School Directors Award for his excellence in orchestra and attended Expressions in Rhythm Studio for 2 years, specializing in Djembe drumming. 

Upon graduation from Garner High School. Brendan received the Directors Award for his excellence in orchestra. Brendan attended Community Music School in Raleigh, NC where he began playing classical piano. He is a graduate of North Carolina Central University, where he gained his bachelor’s degree in music.

As the person in charge of the health and safety standards of our studio, Expressers know Brendan as a kind-hearted and fun leader, who inspires excellence!

Celebrating her 1st season as a member of the EIR Studio Team, Brielle was born in Queens, NY. 

She began her dance training the age of four, attended Expressions in Rhythm Studio for 11 years and was the Captain of the Expressions in Rhythm Studio Dance Company (EIRSDC), our award-winning competitive dance program.  

Now a student at University of North Carolina Greensboro majoring in dance, Brielle believes in making all Expressers feel valued and accepted.