Our Instructors
Professional artists, conservatory-trained musicians, and award-winning educators — meet the extraordinary people who bring HCA to life.
Abi Besse
Dance Director
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Holley Johnson
Ballet Instructor
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Shannon Olsen
Executive Director & Dance Instructor
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Kori Bower
Tumbling & Dance Instructor
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Emma Yoder
Tumbling & Beginning Ballet
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Ella Sommers
Ballet Instructor
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Taryn Grassbaugh
Ballet Instructor
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Chloe Mast
Ballet & Jazz/Contemporary
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Daniel Bolton
Strings Instructor
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Timothy Frye
Vocal Instructor & Choir Director
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Susan Weaver
Piano Instructor
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Brad Olsen
Guitar Instructor
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Cathie Lynch
Art Instructor & Outreach Director
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Mary Gilmore
Ceramics & Installation Art
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Eric Yoder
Ceramics & Pottery
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Diane Graebner
Landscape Painting
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Karen Drongowski
Fine Arts Instructor
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Shannon Olsen
Executive Director
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Abi Besse
Dance Director
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Cathie Lynch
Outreach Director & Art Instructor
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Lydia Johnson
Marketing Director
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