About us
Welcome to ONE Dance Initiative.
ONE Dance Initiative is more than just a name — it’s a piece of who I am.
When I was offered this opportunity of a lifetime, I knew I wanted to create something that truly felt like me — but not something simple or expected, like “Olivia’s Dance Center.” I wanted a name with meaning, something that told a story.
My mom gave me the idea to use my initials from when I was first born — O.N.E. — and once she said it, I instantly fell in love.
From there, I knew I didn’t want to follow the typical route of “ONE Dance Studio” or “ONE Dance Academy.” I wanted something that stood apart. Something that actually meant something.
That’s where “Initiative” came in.
This journey is about taking initiative — choosing to go after what you want, even when it’s scary, uncertain, or completely new. Dance has always been that for me. It has been my safe space, my therapy, my joy, and my passion—but it has also been a driving force in my life, teaching me an unbelievable amount of skills that have shaped who I am today. Through dance, I’ve learned who I am — first as a dancer, then as a teacher, and now as a studio owner stepping into something even bigger.
ONE Dance Initiative represents that evolution. It represents growth, courage, and the decision to keep moving forward.
Meet the team
Our passionate and dedicated staff is committed to creating a positive, inspiring environment where every dancer can grow with confidence. With experience in a variety of dance styles and a love for teaching, our staff members strive to help each student feel supported, challenged, and celebrated both in and out of the studio.
Olivia Shook
Studio Owner & Creative Director
Olivia Shook is a professionally trained dancer, educator, and award-winning choreographer with over a decade of experience in performance and instruction. She received her pre-professional training at Cincinnati’s School for Creative & Performing Arts (2011–2017), performing in classical ballets including Giselle, Dracula, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and The Nutcracker, and appeared as a Ginger Kid with Cincinnati Ballet. A Senior Soloist with Exhale Dance Tribe, she performed in Dead Can Dance, The Gift of Age, and 100 Days by The Bengsons, choreographed by Sonya Tayeh. Her training includes intensives with Hubbard Street Dance, Nashville Ballet, Lachey Arts Musical Theater, Elevate, and NYC Dance Movement with Lauren Adams and Jason Parsons, as well as classes with renowned artists such as Ray Leeper and Melanie Moore. From 2017–2021, Olivia danced with Florida State University’s nationally ranked, student-led Seminole Dance Force, where she was elected by her peers as Co-Captain and Captain.
Madeleine Young
Assistant Director/Teacher
Madeleine is a professionally trained dancer and dedicated educator with over 13 years of competitive dance experience and more than 4 years of teaching and choreography experience. She trained extensively in a highly competitive environment and earned top national finishes as a member of the Seminole Dance Force at Florida State University.
Her strong foundation in technique, performance quality, discipline, and teamwork shines through both in her dancing and her teaching. As an instructor, Madeleine is passionate about helping dancers grow technically, artistically, and personally while creating a positive and encouraging environment where every student feels empowered to challenge themselves and build confidence.
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