Meet Our Instructors
Hidi Horikoshi, Hiphop,
Owner and founder
Hidi took interest in dance when he first started attending Salisbury University in 2006. Dance became a way for him to be able to express himself, and became his passion. He studied hiphop extensively at Broadway Dance Center in NYC from 2007 to 2008. He was training to become an assistant to one of the BDC instructor’s, Bev Brown, but chose to go back to school to finish up his degree. He opened Komotion Dance Program in 2015, with just 75 dancers. He has taught master level hiphop classes to dance company dancers at Bloomsburg University and Salisbury University. His love and passion is working with kids, and he is grateful to have the opportunity to share his knowledge of dance and hiphop culture with so many kids in the Danville and surrounding communities.
Robin Adams, Assistant Director
Robin began dancing at age 2 ½ at a local studio in her hometown of Danville, PA. She danced in the same studio until age 18, participating in many disciplines including ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, lyrical and hip hop. After high school, Robin joined the Dance Corps at Susquehanna University and participated in showcase performances for 4 years. She joined the Susquehanna University Dance team her sophomore year and led the team as captain her senior year. She has been involved in a variety of community dance programs and workshops for both dancers and instructors, and has participated in master dance classes in a variety of locations. Robin has been part of the Komotion team since year one, helping both in the classroom and as an administrator. She loves working with each and every Komotion dancer and hopes to help them find confidence, joy, and community through our program!
Michelle Benjamin, Office Manager
All of the coordination and organization that happens behind the scenes at Komotion is the work of our incredible office manager, Michelle! You may recognize her as an RMS trainer, as well. Michelle began her RMS journey as a client when the studio first opened. Her interest in fitness and health began to increase as she spent time at the studio. In the past few years, she has gotten certified as a Personal Trainer, Program Design Specialist and Certified Functional Strength Coach. She is one of the most sought after trainers in our area and the glue of our Komotion Nation!
Alexis Patterson, Contemporary
Alexis began dancing at the age of three and continued until her senior year in college. She has experience in ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz and hip-hop. Alexis has participated in a variety of workshops both for instructors and dancers as well as attend master classes in NYC. She is a graduate of Bloomsburg University with a major in Communication Studies and a minor in dance. She currently works at Bucknell University as an Events Coordinator in Alumni Relations. Alexis is excited to carry on her love of dance with her students.
Schuyler Amick, Ballet, Pointe, & Intro to Dance
Schuyler began learning ballet around the age of 6 at a local studio in her home state of Massachusetts. By middle school she was a class assistant, and by high school she was teaching her own classes. Schuyler was eventually able to buy her childhood studio and successfully ran it until recently when she moved to the Bloomsburg area to be closer to her husband's family. Schuyler has also had the opportunity to learn and perform with the Granti State Ballet in Nashua, NH and has participated in the American Ballet Theater teacher training in NYC. Along with a wealth of ballet knowledge and experience, Schuyler brings with her a knowledge of many dance disciplines, choreography and a background in musical and gospel productions.
Schuyler believes that every body is a dance body and that a strong dancer is a safe dancer. Along with physical strength and technical knowledge, her classes are designed around a nurturing atmosphere to develop the dancer's own elegance of movement and self-confidence. Schuyler is also a mother of 3 and is excited to bring the joy of ballet to Danville and the surrounding areas.
Kelly Coffey, Jazz/Tap
Kelly grew up on Long Island, NY, where she trained in a variety of disciplines including, ballet and pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, hiphop and modern. She earned a spot as a company dancer at her local studio at age 8. This launched her into the world of master classes, conventions, and competitions. During high school, she performed with the varsity kickline team and served as an assistant teacher at her studio. Kelly continued her dance studies as a talent scholarship recipient at Muhlenberg College, in nearby Allentown, PA. Outside of the studio, Kelly is a certified floral designer, an interior decorator, and a Disney enthusiast. She’s a lover of roasted veggies and also ice cream. (Because balance, right?)
Felicia Bartello, Pre-Ballet, Pre-Hiphop & Modern
Felicia began dancing at age three and continued up until her senior year of high school. She has experience in ballet, modern, and pointe. She attended Misericordia University and got her degree in Occupational Therapy with a specialization in pediatrics. She currently works as a pediatric OT at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. She is excited to combine her skills and knowledge of child development with dance!
Audrey Simpson, Jazz & Modern
Audrey started dancing at age six at Miss Pauline’s School of Dance where she was a member of both the corps de ballet and competition team until high school graduation. After high school, she attended Ursinus College where she majored in both biochemistry/molecular biology and dance. She was heavily involved with both the student run Escape Velocity Dance group which she served as president, and the Ursinus College Dance Company. She is primarily trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, and contemporary dance. She is so excited to be teaching at Komotion and hopes to help every dancer be their best self!
Amelia Benjamin, Acro
Mel began dancing at the age of three before taking a short break to pursue competitive gymnastics. She eventually found her way back to dance through Komotion Dance Program, where she danced for nine years until graduating high school. Now an alumni and teacher, Mel blends her love of dance and gymnastics into her classes. She is currently attending Bloomsburg University, studying medical imaging with the goal of becoming a pediatric sonographer. In addition, she continues to share her passion for performing as a member of the Bloomsburg Dance Ensemble.
Marissa Levan, Pre-Hiphop
Marissa began dancing at just 3 years old, taking nearly every class offered at her local studio. She continued her dance journey alongside Hide and is now a proud alumni of Komotion. Outside of the studio, Marissa is a new graduate nurse and is currently working night shift in the emergency department. She is so excited to be back in the studio, this time as a teacher.
Megan Lowe, Jazz
Megan began dancing at the age of 3 at “The Katie Benson School of Dance”. Through her high school years she danced at “ You Can Do It Dance and Fitness” and served as an assistant teacher. Over the years she has took classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theater, and Hip Hop. She graduated from Loyalsock Township High school in 2023 and is currently at Bloomsburg University working to get a degree in Early Childhood Education with a Minor in Dance. While at Bloomsburg she is a proud member/ teacher of the Bloomsburg University Dance Ensemble. Most importantly Megan has such a passion for teaching and creating an inclusive and safe space where dancers can thrive.
Ally Kranzel, Contemporary
Allyson starting dancing at the age of 2 until her freshman year of college. Allyson took several classes during her dance career and has experience in ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. Previously, she was a member of the TNT Bombshells competitive hip-hop team and won seven nationally classified titles from 2014-2016. Allyson joined Komotion Nation in 2015 and was a part of the first class of “homegrown seniors.” During her time as a Komotion dancer, she was enrolled in hip-hop, jazz, ballet, and contemporary, as well as being a peer leader and assistant. Allyson’s assistantship was in contemporary under Miss Alexis.
Allyson is a graduate of Lock Haven University and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and majored in Biomedical Sciences. She is now working for the State of Pennsylvania and covers both Montour and Columbia counties. Allyson is most excited about returning to her roots and teach her love of contemporary to the future generation of dancers. Outside of the studio, Ally can be found spending time with her beloved doberman, Ruger or trying a new recipe in the kitchen.