Lacy Gill is a Michigan native who moved to Asheville in 2021. She began her performance training at the age of seven in musical theater. She quickly fell in love with dance and began training at the pre-professional level at the age of 13 with Hearts in Step Dance Academy. She trained in ballet, pointe, contemporary, modern, jazz, and hip-hop. She went on to get her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Wayne State University. At Wayne, she was able to study choreography, performance, pedagogy, Pilates, and African dance in addition to continuing her training in other dance styles. She was also a member of two student dance companies and performed in musical theater productions. After graduation, she moved to Asheville and has been dancing professionally with Asheville Ballet Company since the beginning of its 2022 season.

Originally from San Bernardino, California, Justin began dancing at the age of 7. He grew up competing on the east coast and west coast winning national awards along the way. After high school he was a professional dancer for the cruise line industry for 6 years, working for Holland America, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean. During that time he was dance captain and company manager of up to 16 cast members. While traveling the globe, Justin performed in shows featuring themes from Las Vegas to Broadway. On land, Justin has worked for Arthur Murray International teaching and competing in the genre of ballroom, and he was trained by world-winning international Latin and Smooth champions. Justin is certified in tap and jazz through Dance Masters of America. He has choreographed high school and community theatre, judged show choir and dance competitions, and most recently worked with Hickory Community Theatre. Justin is a doctor of physical therapy and is working towards blending the art and science of human movement.

Claire started dancing at 2 years old. She continued to train in tap, jazz, and ballet at her local dance center before beginning to branch into Modern dance and more serious training at Point Park University. Claire went on to receive their bachelor of science in Entertainment and Arts Management with minors in dance, anthropology, and business administration from Drexel University.

At Drexel, Claire worked under several talented educators who helped deepen their eclectic studies of movement by training in techniques like Umfundalia, Gaga, Contact improvisation Modern dance techniques, Cuban Ballet, and Modern Hand Balancing. Claire strives to share the joy of movement with everyone and create a safe and accessible dance community wherever they go!