Meet Our Faculty
Our team at Dance Revelation is made up of an incredible group of faculty, leaders and guest teachers. Each of them has an incredible gift of teaching, loves to dance and carries the culture of the Kingdom in everything they do!
Faculty
Johannah Leach
Founder & Director
Johannah is the Founder and Director of Dance Revelation (DR).Dance Revelation was established November 7th 2007. As a business owner and mother of four young children, she understands and values the importance of creating a space where all can feel loved, challenged, and well-trained. Dance Revelation began when Johannah was just 21 years old, and since then she has continued to refine and grow DR to the fullest.
Learning from life lessons, leaving room for new experiences, and surrounding herself with amazing leaders has been the framework in pursuing Dance Revelation’s fullest potential. Her passion in running a dance school is fueled with the opportunities of developing healthy, strong, and loving characteristics in each student.
“My love for dance began at the age of 6. It took a few years for my parents to realize this passion was not just something that would come and go, but they eventually realized that dance was a part of who I was as a person and would be a part of me for the rest of my life. When my parents allowed me to explore my passion for dance, they found so much joy in watching me do what I love. As an adult, I can say I love what I do, and I love my job.”
Dance Revelation believes that it is important to recognize the gift and passion inside of you. We want you to use it! For Johannah, her calling was to dance and to train others to become the dancer & best version of themselves. Our staff is excited to help foster each student’s passion for dance. One of our goals is to help our students discover the potential within them! We hope you will consider joining Dance Revelation!
Leah Wallace
Ballet Mistress since 2009
Leah began her dance training in classical ballet at Degnan Ballet Center, Home of Ballet Northeast in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She also trained at four Ballet Magnificat! Summer Intensives in Jackson, MS. Leah is a graduate of Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania with a BA in Dance. For over 15 years, she has trained and performed classical, contemporary, and modern dance. She has also taught ballet and modern technique, along with choreographing classical, contemporary ballet, and modern dance at both Ballet Northeast, Slippery Rock University Dance Theater Company, and co-directed Company for Dance Revelation. Leah was commissioned by Anastasis Ballet Company of San Francisco to set evening length works of ballet and modern for their tour repertoire of 2014.
"I feel that it is vital to the role of being an excellent dance instructor that students have a sense of safety and confidence in order to accomplish the very best results in expressing their dance practice. My goals are to impart to eager and passionate dance students the goodness and wisdom of the life of a dancer."
Kristin Shearer
Overseer of Hip hop since 2015
Originally from Toms River, New Jersey, Kristin began her dance training at the age of four and has studied ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. She had the opportunity to continue her passion through college, where she held multiple positions on Shippensburg University’s In-Motion Dance Troupe’s Executive Board, choreographing routines for the annual performance and the school’s Homecoming Spirit Rally. Kristin has performed in national competitions such as UDA College Nationals in Orlando, Florida, and has taken dance workshops with Brooklynettes Dancers.
Kristin has a passion and love for mentoring and teaching the art of dance to young children, teens and adults, and is excited to enter her fifth year teaching and choreographing at Dance Revelation.
Victoria West
Administrator since 2008
Victoria has worked with Dance Revelation since its foundation. She holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and has a passion for non-profit leadership. Victoria has worked with Johannah to expand and grow Dance Revelation and has enjoyed seeing it evolve. She spends three days a week working in the office.
Suzie D’Souza
Ballet Instructor since 2018
Suzie was trained in classical ballet, modern, and jazz at the Ballet Theatre of Central PA. She was a member of the BTCP company for six years and performed in many full-length ballets with the company. She went on to dance with Light of the World Ballet Company, based in Syracuse, NY. Suzie has well over a decade of teaching experience with students of all ages and levels. Discovering a love of teaching early in her dance career, she has spent years striving to learn and grow as a teacher.
In addition to her hours in the classroom dedicated to helping her students grow in technique, she has directed fairy tale dance camps, choreographed an original ballet, and founded and directed a lyrical dance program that focused on choreography and performance outreach. Passionate about sharing her love of dance with children, youth, and adults, she is an enthusiastic and engaged teacher. Suzie is excited to join DR as a Ballet Conservatory instructor!
Anita Intrieri
Instructor since 2024
Anita has extensive teaching, coaching, and choreographic skills. She has taught in schools across the country including Ballet Academy East in NYC and most recently at Ridgefield School of Dance in CT and Seven Stars School of Performing Arts in NY. She attended the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet from 1980-1984 and has performed in numerous theatrical performances both in NYC and across the US.
Brianna Laird
Instructor & with dr since 2011
Brianna discovered her love of dance at the Frederick School of Ballet in Frederick, MD when she was 3 years old! She then went on to take classes at Margret McCann School of Dance through elementary school until her family moved to PA. This is where her journey began at Dance Revelation.
She trained in the Ballet Conservatory while in high school. This includes her training under Miss Leah en pointe. Bri also was apart of the Student Leadership Program, where she learned vital skills as an assistant instructor, work ethic, and dedication. “Every job I have ever had, I can apply something I learned from the Student Leadership Program to that job. An example being when I walk into work, I look at it as if it was my business that I owned. I want to take pride in how it looks, feels, and how others perceive it.”
In 2014 Bri was selected out of the Ballet Conservatory by Miss Leah, who was commissioned by Anastasis Ballet Company of San Francisco, to accompany her to California as her assistant for their performance tour. In 2015, Brianna performed the lead in DR’s Swan Lake as Odette.
Ashley Layng
Instructor since 2023
Ashley completed her ballet training at the Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) under the instruction and syllabus of Marcia Dale Weary. During her summers, Ashley studied under the world-renowned ballerina, Suzanne Farrell. Ashley danced professionally with Ballet Magnificat and traveled nationally and internationally, including South Korea, China, Guam, South Africa, and Israel. Professionally, Ashley attended Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet’s teacher workshop in 2020, learning Marcia Dale Weary’s complete and renowned teaching syllabus. Ashley has taught classes, workshops and masterclasses in various studios across the country and globe.
Georgi Maldenoff
Instructor & with dr since 2014
Georgianna Mladenoff started dancing at the age of 4 and joined DR her freshman year of high school. She has always had a deep passion for dance and dreamed of having pointe shoes. Dance allowed her to express herself in ways she was feeling without actually speaking. She also has a huge passion for kids and helping them learn and grow as people.
Emily Wirt
STUDENT TEACHER with DR Since 2015
Emily began dancing at age 4 and has been dancing at DR since she was 7. She is a part of the Company program and is in the highest level of BCDR. Emily wants to pursue dance as a career. She hopes to one day train at Joffrey Ballet School in New York to further her dance training. Emily is excited to take the next step at DR this year being a Student Leader.
Parent Leaders
Jenna Geissler
parent leader since 2018
Jenna Geissler came to Dance Revelation in the fall of 2014 after enrolling her 3 year old daughter, Olivia, into the Entry Level Program. The studio’s mission statement and overall atmosphere are what drew her to Dance Revelation. Jenna quickly learned that the students are not just a number but are loved, nurtured, and taught life lessons all while studying dance under well-qualified instructors. In the past, Jenna has been an Entry Level Class Mom (3 years), Entry Level Program Leader and Co-Costume Manager and currently the Entry Level and BCDR Program Leader, Costume Manager and Dance Revelation App Leader. Jenna volunteers backstage during the Annual Performances and at all Dance Revelation events. Jenna's daughter Olivia is enrolled in BCDR and is a SR Company Performer.
“Dance Revelation has a foundation similar to those of our family as a whole. Faith and love are always seen and felt when you are in the building. Each year has a new concept which helps shape the dancers and encourages them to grow in new ways and in new experiences. I couldn’t picture our family being a part of any other dance family.”
Nicole Miller
Parent Leader since 2018
Nicole Miller came to Dance Revelation in the fall of 2015 in search of an opportunity for her then 12 year old who did not have dance experience. After reading the mission statement, Nicole brought Sabrina to audition for the Ballet Conservatory; this placement based on skill gave Sabrina the opportunity many studios do not allow when classes are age-based. As often happens to younger siblings, Elise began dancing in the Entry Level Program in 2015. Since then volunteering at DR has become a family affair; Nicole has worked backstage during Company and Annual Performances, as Entry Level program lead, Co-Costume Manager, and a Parent Leader. She has been working as a Parent Leader for many years, and can be found at DR many nights of the week. As a mother of 3 daughters she understands balancing life and activities. Nicole's youngest daughter, Elise, is currently a dancer in the Ballet Conservatory and a Company performer.
“Dance Revelation is family to me. I love working with the families and dancers, each bringing something special to our program and dance family. DR offered an amazing opportunity to my middle daughter, and I am forever grateful that she was able to find her dreams here.”
