Dance Vision is a place where dancers of all ages and aspirations come together and share in the freedom of self-expression through movement and music.

Dance Vision is a studio founded on believing in one’s dreams; it is an artistic training ground for those who simply love to dance, as well as those who aspire to a professional career.

Through discipline, excellence, and cutting edge choreography, Dance Vision taps in to the potential of those who love to dance, as well as those who live to dance.

Michelle McKinney — artistic director and founder of Dance Vision got her start in nearby Vancouver, Washington. Michelle trained intensively in ballet, jazz, lyrical, and tap. She went on to further her dance education by training at the Edge Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, California, and Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Michelle is a passionate believer in continued education, and stays at the top of her field through workshops and professional study.

The Dance Vision dream was born in 1992, when the first Dance Vision location was opened in McMinnville, Oregon. Since Dance Vision’s inception, Michelle has had the opportunity to touch the lives of dancers from all over Oregon and Washington- helping to instill grace, poise, and self-confidence, as well as inspiring and developing technical excellence.

Michelle has been an accomplished and recognized instructor and choreographer. Her students have been selected for renowned scholarships to the Edge Performing Arts Center and Broadway Dance Center for the last 13 years.

Michelle, who was featured in Dance Teacher magazine earlier this year has also received countless choreography achievement awards, both regionally, and nationally. She has been recognized by LA Danceforce, NYC Dance Alliance, Co. Dance, and American Dance Awards. In fact, Michelle has been the recipient of the only choreography award given by Co. Dance for the last three years. Additionally, Co. Dance has recognized her by awarding her the “Best Educator Award,” in 2003. NYC Dance Alliance awarded Michelle’s choreography with the Critic’s Choice Award in 2003, the Class Act Award in 2004, and the dance company with the best sportsmanship in 2005.

Anita Mitchell — earned her Masters of Fine Arts degree from the
University of California, Irvine. She has performed with regional companies on both east and west coasts, namely the North Carolina School of the Arts, Bristol Concert Ballet and Capistrano Ballet. She appeared on MTV in a music video for Z3. Her students have received scholarships from the Joffrey Ballet, School of the American Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet and have been accepted into prestigious programs throughout the United States including Juilliard and The Joffrey Ballet School.

Erin Cheney — has been dancing since she was three. She received her advanced training in jazz, ballet, lyrical and hip hop at Dance Vision with Michelle McKinney. After high school she moved to NYC where she was on scholarship at Broadway Dance Centers Professional Program under the direction of Wes Veldink. She worked with choreographers such as Jeff Amsden, Calen Kurka, Chis Hale, Michele Assaf, Erica Sobol, Jessica Hendricks, Jason Parsons and Mandy Moore. She performed in the Dumbo Arts Festival, HATCH,Choreographers Carnival, Enfocus, Coming Out, Broadway Dance Centers Showcase and Atom and Eve. She assisted and performed at the Calabria Arte Danza Festival in Tropea, Italy.

Shannon Bolt — is a choreographer and fitness coach. She trained in Los Angeles while finishing her college education. She is currently working with Dance Vision’s 9-13 year old girls who are in the Dance Vision Hip Hop Performance Company.

Montana Efaw — is the head choreographer for Radio Disney. She currently assists for choreographers such as Brian Friedman, Mia Michaels and Wade Robson. She has opened for the Ying Yang Twins, Snoop Dogg and Ciara. She shot a promo, clothing line video for Shane Sparks. Montana trains extensively in Los Angeles to keep current with the newest choreography.

Marissa Bumb — has been recognized by the Edge’s scholarship program and is a member of the coveted Dance With The Force – a group of select dancers chosen from across the nation to perform at the yearly Edge show in Los Angeles. She is a Jefferson Dancer alumnus and most recently was invited to audition for the Alvin Ailey program.

Josh Burns — was a Young American from 2001-2006, performing all over the world. Josh has enjoyed being a member of the Blazer Hip Hop Squad, guest teaching for workshops throughout the pacific northwest and teaching for the Northwest Dance Company dance team workshops.

Kira Roberts — is an 11 year veteran with Dance Vision. She is a member of the senior performing company, has completed her training in child development and successfully trains our youngest dancers.

Brittany Hartzell — is trained in jazz, ballet, musical theatre and tap. She won Miss West Coast Talent for her tap performance. She studied under the direction of Terry Brock and has trained through workshops with world renowned choreographers. She has performed in four live musicals and choreographed "Much Ado About Nothing" in 2003 and "Man of La Mancha" in 2005.