Director of RDI Lyrical, Classical & Liturgical Ballet Instructor

Ms. Guin has been dancing for 27 years in the fields of Lyrical, Classical & Liturgical Ballet. After taking lessons for years she decided to join an apprenticeship program to assist in instructing, 6 years later she decided to go through Dance Educators of America and become a qualified teacher and found Redemption Dance Institute. She has danced internationally and locally at many special events, conferences, benefit performances and as a guest instructor at other local art organizations. She deeply enjoys being with young ladies of all ages and dancing for hours on end.

Instructor

Samantha Henderson has been dancing in the fields of Ballet & Tap for 13 years. She has apprenticed Ms. Guin, Ms. Margaret & Ms. Sarah for the past 4 years and is now stepping into an instructor roll. Her love for children and pre-teens fused with her ability to dance is an amazing pairing for success in the classroom! She loves to choreograph and help students perfect technique & performance. We are so honored to have her on staff!

Classical, Lyrical & Liturgical Instructor

Margaret is one of our own, raised within Redemption Dance Institute she specializes in Classical, Lyrical & Liturgical Ballet. Apprentice to Ms. Guinevere Gorman for over 5 years she is now one of our Children’s Instructors. She loves to dance with young children and has a unique way of captivating any 3 year old on up! She is currently still dancing with R.D.I under the instruction of Ms. Sara Senecal. She is star quality and adds such joy to the company.

Technical Instructor

Ms. Senecal graduated magna cum laude and phi beta kappa from the University at Buffalo with a BA in Dance and a minor in Education. She has studied with various artists such as LehrerDance, Jump Rhythm Jazz Project, Urban Bush Women, and collaborated with visual artist Saya Woolfalk as a dancer and co-choreographer for her performance art exhibit, No Place: A Ritual of the Empathics, shown in Buffalo, NY and New York City.

Pop Instructor

Jen Cassel has danced for years in the area of Hip Hop & Pop. She loves to take music and add a dimension of energy and fun that is unparalleled within the industry. She works outside of RDI with families helping long term relationships and healthy life outlooks. She is truly able to connect with each student helping them to achieve their goals in dance in the most fun upbeat way possible! She is a mother of 3 beautiful girls!

Technical Instructor

Sarah Deeb has been dancing for over 2 decades. She has been with Redemption Dance Institute as an instructor for 12 years and specializes in the field of Classical & Lyrical Ballet as a technical instructor. She delves into modern and contemporary as well. As a mother of 4 and one child with special needs, she has extensive background at overcoming physical challenges and helps each student conquer their individual goals.

Instructor

Emily Gunter graduated magna cum laude from Skidmore College with a BA in Dance and Classics. She is currently a dancer and an Arts in Education Coordinator for the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company, the resident company of The Egg Performing Arts Center in Albany, NY. She has performed works by Paul Taylor, Martha Graham, and Ronald K. Brown among others, and has presented original choreography at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum in Saratoga Springs, NY and Engine in Biddeford, ME. Emily is originally from Hartford, CT and is an avid tap dancer. She began tapping at age five at Morlock School of Dance in CT. She performed tap solos at regional competitions from ages ten to eighteen, has taken master classes with Savion Glover and Laurie Johnson, and has choreographed and served as president of Stompin’ Soles, Skidmore College’s only tap performance group. She loves to be creative with her students and share positive energy in the studio that radiates confidence outside the studio!

Instructor

Hannah Huse has been dancing for over a decade in the field of classical and lyrical ballet in both soft and pointe shoes. She appreticed under Sara Senecal and Sarah Deeb within our own school and in 2020 joined R.D.I’s instructor team/ She specializes in working with all ages to develop their ballet technique. Outisde of dance she is a practicing nutritionist. She owns her own practice helping many improve their lives through healthy living! She is truly a gift to RDI.

Instructor

Johnna Kollar has been dancing for over 14 years. She dances within the genres of Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap and Jazz. She also competed and placed in many Northeast Competitions. She is a multi talented instructor who fits into every part of R.D.I. including communications. She apprenticed through Sara Senecal & Sarah Deeb and joined R.D.I’s Instructor Team in 2020! She is a gifted choreographer and brings innovation to every class! Outside of dance she is currently studying at UAlbany for Criminal Justice and Education. She brings joy to every room she enters and has a unique way of connecting with those around her.

Instructor & Injury Prevention Specialist/P.T

Kim has extensive training in all areas of dance and the performing arts. She danced professionally with the American Ballet Theatre in New York City and presently remains active in the dance world, through classes and workshops. Kim has been a Physical Therapist for the past 20 years. Her musical and dance background, combined with her years of experience as a Physical Therapist, have been advantageous in her treatment of performing artists. Kim also lectures on dance injuries and prevention to organizations, dance companies and schools. She join R.D.I’s instructor team in 2021 and we are honored to have her on staff!