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 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, Olivia 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. Outside of the studio, Olivia enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends and family, reading, and relaxing with her cat. At the heart of Olivia’s teaching philosophy is the belief that dance should be a welcoming, encouraging, and safe place for every dancer, no matter where they are in their journey. Dance has always been an escape and a place of comfort for Olivia, and she is passionate about creating that same experience for the dancers at ONE Dance Initiative. Her goal is to provide dancers with a strong foundation across a variety of dance styles while encouraging them to discover their own individuality, build confidence, and develop a lifelong appreciation for movement and the arts. Whether a dancer chooses to pursue dance professionally or simply carries the lessons they learn into other areas of life, Olivia wants every student to leave the studio feeling confident, capable, and proud of who they are. Above all, Olivia is committed to developing not only strong, well-rounded dancers, but also kind, confident, resilient, and compassionate people. She believes the greatest impact of dance extends far beyond the studio, and she strives to create an environment where every dancer feels supported, challenged, and empowered to become the best version of themselves.

McKenzie McNeil
Acro Instructor

McKenzie grew up in the gymnastics world and was a competitive gymnast for 13 years, including three years competing at Level 10. She also has a background in dance, performing in numerous productions and holiday shows throughout her childhood, and later spent three years as a competitive cheerleader. With a strong foundation in gymnastics, dance, tumbling, and performance, McKenzie is passionate about sharing her experience with students through teaching acro. Her goal is to create a positive and encouraging environment where dancers can develop strength, flexibility, confidence, and strong technical foundations while working toward their individual goals. One of her favorite parts of teaching is watching students grow—not only in their skills, but also in their confidence. She loves helping students challenge themselves, work through obstacles, and experience the excitement of accomplishing a skill they have worked hard to achieve. Outside of the studio, McKenzie is also a hairstylist. She enjoys playing softball, working out, running, spending time with her dogs, and making memories with her friends and family. McKenzie is excited to be part of ONE Dance Initiative and looks forward to helping each student grow, have fun, and feel proud of everything they accomplish.