Robin Boyd-Webster
Artistic Director/Owner
Kinderdance, Gymnastics, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Acro, Lyrical
Meet Our Faculty
Ms. Robin is a 1993 graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Dance Education. After a year of teaching in the public school system, she moved back to her home town and opened a studio. "I have always had a passion for dance but I truly believe that I have been called to minister to children through the arts."
- Artistic Director & Owner 27 yrs
- 30 years experience in teaching dance in both the private studio setting and the public school system
- Member of East Carolina Dance Alliance and East Carolina Dance Theater.
- USA Gymnastics Safety Certified
My foundational principles are:
- To provide a safe learning environment where all are welcome, all are challenged and all are loved.
- Excellence in training. I am always seeking ways to educate myself and my teachers to stay current so I can provide your children with the very best training to achieve their goals.
- To use appropriate music and costumes. I want to honor your children as children, not mini adults.
- To instill confidence in students that they can take into other areas of their lives and achieve success in academics, relationships, ect...
- I believe in consistency and hard work. Growth comes with failure if you learn from it. Keep pushing and stay consistent and you will eventually see results.
Some of her most recent awards are:
- Highest scoring group of the day at Kings Dominion Dance Festival for "Party All Around The World"
- 2nd place for "Dancing Queen" - Starland
- 3rd place - Starland and Attention to Detail - Epic for a solo "Daughter"
- 1st place overall for "First Day Back" at Southeast Showdown and highest scoring group of the day, 1st place overall at Starland Nationals. 1st place overall at Dance Machine.
- Choreography award at Southeast Showdown.
- 1st place overall and highest scoring large group for "Hall of Fame" at Southeast Showdown and Starland.
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths."
Shannon is happily married to her husband of 8 years. They have 2 kids together, Easton and Kennedy. They enjoy going to the beach as a family and just having the most fun making memories! She loves kids! Some fun facts about Mrs. Shannon are she’s pretty decent at playing putt-putt and she can touch her nose with her tongue. Feel free to ask her to show you anytime!
⁃Trained in jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, and hip hop. Has had master classes in hip hop and jazz, specializing in lyrical/contemporary. As a student of Mrs. Robin’s she competed in numerous competitions and performed with her Company in Disney World. She has choreographed many dances for pageants and special events such as Christmas shows and Wayne County’s “Dancing with the Stars”. ⁃Been dancing 24 years, teaching for 18 years ⁃Favorite dance style is lyrical and contemporary⁃I love watching students finally “get it”. When I’ve been explaining how to do something correctly and the light bulb finally goes off and they get it! That makes it all worth it to see the smiles after all their hard work. Oh and all the hugs I get weekly. Those are definitely a favorite! ⁃My dance classroom is a safe haven. I encourage students to be themselves and enjoy what they are doing. I always tell my students to give me their personal best and forget the rest! Their best is all I’ll ever ask. I want them to grow and learn but have fun along the way! ⁃Shannon has a unique style and produces the most beautiful and meaningful lyrical dances and has a unique style when it comes to her contemporary dances. She loves to challenge herself every year to see how she can push boundaries and mix it up. She brings a young, fresh energy to MRAD and cares about the growth of each of her students. She teaches to every level and has a way of making each student feel special. Some of Shannon's most recent awards are:
- 1st place for "Ashes" - at Starland
- 2nd place for "Find Me" at The Show
- 1st place and "Born to Entertain" for "Glam" at Starquest and Starland
- 2nd place "Higher" at The Show
- 1st place "Me Oh My" at The Show
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 12:3 - "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."
Ms.Tabatha Hubbard is a graduate of Mount Olive College with a BA in religion. Dance has always been a part of her life and while she has studied in lots of areas of dance, ballet is definitely her specialty. Tabatha studied and performed with various professional ballet companies such as American Ballet Theatre in Tuscaloosa and Atlanta Ballet.
She is always seeking ways to improve herself through professional development and has recently completed certification in PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique)
Some of Ms. Tabatha's most recent awards are:
- 3rd place for "Happy Birthday" at The Show
- 1st place ballet for "Limitless" at Starquest Int.
"Teaching dance for me is a passionate blend of communicating my understanding of movement from the heart, coaching through technique and sharing how it all can relate to and enrich so many areas of our lives, Each age and stage is special to me as individual dancers find joy and reach their goals through determination, applicacation and hard work. Over the past twenty years I have had the opportunity to teach and train at various dance schools and studios and love the home I have found at MRAD! I have so much gratitude for the privilege to build my skills and relationships with fellow teachers and students and share the love of dance in a place that prioritizes nurturing heart-driven dancers with God's love each and every day!"
Favorite Bible Verse: John 1:5 -"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."
Caylee Williams was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida but has been in North Carolina since she was 18. She is an elementary school teacher at Banks Elementary School. She danced for 14 years and has been teaching for 17 years. Caylee has been teaching at MRAD since 2017. She teaches tap, jazz, ballet, and lyrical, but specifically loves tap and jazz! Caylee’s teaching philosophy is making connections and building relationships with her students. When students walk through the door, she strives to make the environment peaceful, engaging, and lots of fun. Caylee has always had dance in her heart and is extremely blessed to be teaching dance at MRAD.
Caylee has won numerous awards for her choreography. Some of her most recent awards are:
- Top 3 placement for small group tap "Mama I'm A Big Girl Now" at every competition they competed in; including 1st place at The Show
- Diamond award and 2nd place for "Body Love" at Starland.
- 2nd place for "Dancing on the Waves" at Epic
Caylee is a new mommy to a beautiful baby girl, Charlotte Tiffany.
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:28-And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Meagan Lee is 22 years old and from Mount Olive NC. Meagan danced at Mrs. Robin's Academy of Dance and Gymnastics for 14 years starting at the age of 4. She joined the competition team at the age of 9 and competed 9 years. Meagan has competed in multiple competitions and placed 1st in multiple National competitions with her team. Meagan has served as a teaching assistant for many years and taught her own hip hop classes during her senior year. Meagan is a teacher at SWSH as well as teach dance here at Ms. Robin's Academy of Dance and Gymnastics. This will be her fifth year as a teacher. Meagan has won numerous awards for her choreography during her time teaching at MRAD. some of her most recent include:
- 1st place for "Church Gone Wild" at The Show and "Command the Stage" and "Choreography Award" at Starquest Int.
- Highest scoring Large group for "Don't Worry About It" at Starland.
- 1st place, choreography award and most entertaining award for her solo "Friends on the other side"
- 1st place, Commanding the stage, Stole the show and Oddysey award for "Double Shift"
Meagan brings fresh energy to MRAD. She is great with all ages and loves to experiment with mixing genres of dance and music.
"What inspires me is being able to guide and lead kids in their dance, their faith and their future. To teach others that worship comes in all forms and to make them confident in their worship.
Favorite Bible Verse: John 16:33-" I have told you these things so you might have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world."
Shannon Lane
Lyrical, Jazz
Tabatha Hubbard
Ballet, Modern, Worship, Musical Theatre
Caylee Wiliams
Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Kinderdance
Meagan Lee
Hip Hop, Tap, Worship, Production, Technique
Born and raised in The Woodlands, Tx. Vennie Competed for 5 years in gymnastics finishing at level 8 before transitioning to diving. She competed for 13 years in diving accomplishing State titles and a Junior National title while in high school. Competed collegiately in diving for Auburn University from 2008-20012. Was a 2 time SEC individual conference champion, 7 time NCAA All- American, and upon completion of career held school records for platform, 3 meter, and 1 meter. Competitor at the 2008 & 2012 Olympic Trials. Vennie is now married with three beautiful girls. Her favorite part about teaching is seeing the excitement in the kids when they learn and achieve new skills.
Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 3:23 - "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,"
Vennie Overman
Gymnastics, Conditioning Coach, Admin
Junior Faculty
Laura Kate has been dancing at MRAD as a Competition team member since she was 9 years old. Laura Kate showed an interest in teaching several years ago and began assisting classes to gain experience. This is her 2nd year as a lead teacher at MRAD. Laura Kate loves her students and her students love her. She is a great role model for all the young students she teaches ”I love working with children and watching them grow in their confidence. I enjoy seeing the smiles on their faces and their hugs and the many stories they have to share.” ~ Laura Kate.
Favorite Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9 - Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Hey! My name is Emily and I have been dancing at MRAD for 15 years and competing for 11 years. I have been assisting in other teachers classes for about 4 years. Throughout these couple of years, I’ve learned so many different things about being a teacher and role model for your students. One of the things I love the most about teaching is seeing the pure joy a dancer gets when they reach a goal they have been working towards for a long time. I love when my students are eager to step outside of their comfort zone and learn new skills. Being able to pour into my students what other teachers have poured into me is a rewarding experience. My journey as a dancer, assistant, and a teacher at MRAD has been filled with precious memories that I will always hold very close to my heart!
Favorite Bible Verse - Isaiah 64:8 - " Yet you Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand."
Laura Kate Peele
Kinder-gymn, Tap, Company assistant, Solo choreographer, Private lessons
Emily Gregory
Jazz, Tumbling Tots,Technique, Company assistant, Rehearsal and solo coach
Taylor is a Senior Company team member and has been assisting dance and gymnastics classes for 3 years. Taylor is patient and calm and brings a peaceful energy to every room she enters. Taylor is very knowledgeable in spotting gymnastics and is an amazing Hip Hop choreographer. She has been an awesome asset to our Junior Faculty.
“I love teaching because I love the feeling when a student gains a skill and they get super excited and celebrate their accomplishment. I love knowing that i helped bring that kind of joy into their lives. It’s fulfilling to know that I can help students grow to their fullest potential!”
Taylor Lee
Gymnastics, Hip hop, summer camps
Favorite Bible Verse - James 1:2-4 - Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Meet our two newest members of the MRAD FACULTY
MRAD is excited to welcome our newest faculty member, Grace Webster. Grace has been a dancer for 20 years. She began at the age of 2. Growing up at Mrs Robins Academy of Dance and Gymnastics, she was a competitive dancer for 11 years. Competing in all styles. She won many overalls, titles, specialty awards and choreography awards. After high school, she moved to Dallas, TX to join Ingredients Dance Company and Rev Crew. During this time she trained in styles such as jazz, contemporary, ballet, modern, and hip hop. She also traveled with Dance Revolution across the United States, performing and assisting with classes as well as many other aspects. She has been in various projects, music videos, and performing opportunities throughout her 4 years with Ingredients dance company. While in ING, she also took on the role of front desk administrator and teacher at Epicenter for the Arts. MRAD is so excited to welcome you home!! We cannot wait to see all the amazing things you will do to help us continue to provide excellence in the arts in Wayne County. We also look forward to watching you use your leadership skills to help mentor our young artists!
Grace Webster
Company Director
Kinderdance, Jazz, Pre-hop, Hip Hop, Tap, Worship
MRAD would like to welcome Paige Allegra to their Faculty for the 24-25 season. Paige is an MRAD alumni and a student at Wayne Community College. Paige was a competitive dancer with MRAD for 10 years and won many awards during her competitive years for both solos and group dances. Paige showed a talent for choreography at a very young age and began choreographing solos and duets for herself and others. Paige was recognized for outstanding choreography as well as placing 1st place and a Diamond rating with 2 duets that she co-choreographed with her partner. One being our other new faculty member Miss Grace Webster. The last two years of her dance career at MRAD she began teaching and her senior year she choreographed a small group junior lyrical dance and a small group teen contemporary dance that placed in the top 3 at every competition they attended. After high school she joined Ingredients Dance Company where she trained professionally for a season. We are excited that Paige has agreed to teach for us while pursuing her college degree. Welcome home Paige, MRAD is lucky to have you back!!
Paige Allegra
Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Technique
Gabriella Carrasquillo
Gymnastics, Hip Hop, Solo/ duet choreographer
Gabriella is a Senior Company team member and soon to be graduate of WEMCHS. This is Gabriella’s second year teaching at MRAD. Gabriella is a natural mover and approaches her choreography in a way that is easy to learn as well as fun. Gabriella is great with kids and commands the students attention by keeping them engaged in her class. MRAD is lucky to have Gabriella on the Junior Faculty.
“ I love to dance and love watching the kids have fun in my class. I’m grateful that I get to share something I love so much with others and then see them grow to love it too!"
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
I have been cheering for 14 years and absolutely love sharing my experiences and knowledge with my students. I love looking forward to work because the kids are so excited to learn which makes me so happy and makes me feel like a little kid again. I absolutely love this job and I’m so
thankful for Robin for giving me this opportunity!
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 46:5 - "God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early"
Oliva Floyt
Gymnastics, Power Tumbling
Holly grew up at MRAD & started as a teen teacher assistant back when the dinosaurs ruled the earth, She then went to college, came back to teach in 2012.
“MRAD has a fantastic work environment, with loving supporting staff.”
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 46:5 - "God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early"
