Meet Our Experienced Faculty Members
At Legacy Dance Academy, we are very selective in choosing our faculty. We thoughtfully seek out qualified instructors who are enthusiastic about training dancers. We believe our teachers must be both patient and firm while maintaining positive energy and keeping the attention of the class. Most LDA instructors are university educated and/or seasoned professionals, and many have also gone through LDA’s dance program themselves. Our younger teachers have been hand-picked by the Directors to complete an Internship Program to become well-versed in LDA’s syllabus, as well as how to be positive, constructive, and creative teachers for our students.
We also have wonderful personal relationships with many Master Teachers around the world. It is not uncommon to see faces from Stage, TV, or Film stop by to work with our LDA dancers!
Aaron-Marie Harding
Aaron-Marie Harding has more than 40 years of dancing and teaching experience. Ms. Aaron-Marie has studied under some of the greatest studio owners and choreographers in the country. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, she moved to the DFW area at age 5. Her primary focus was on classical ballet, the Cecchetti method, and danced with several local ballet companies. Her love for the stage didn’t stop at ballet, she participated in beauty pageants and live theater, where she was crowned Miss Lewisville in 1994, and has had roles in plays such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, You Can’t Take It with You, and The Curious Savage. In 1998, she joined Time Warner as the Regional Marketing Director, where she produced numerous cable spots and assisted in the launch of several notable networks such as Food Network, Fox Sports Southwest, and Univision. In her spare time, Ms. Aaron-Marie likes spending time with her three daughters, Tori, Alli, and Cheyanne, and her three dogs.
Mr. Mose Thomas
Hip-Hop Instructor/Director of Hip-Hop Team
Mr. Mose's career as a dancer started at the age of 18. He developed a love for Hip-Hop, discovering the creativity and freedom in Freestyling. While he has over 15 years of dance experience, Mose has had the opportunity to dance in music videos with Lil Wayne and Play N Skillz, and has collaborated with local businesses while pursuing a career in Technology. Dance has brought him into connection with companies such as Samsung, Microsoft, and others to train professionals and colleges on the latest digital products. His passion comes from the creativity and free-range movement Hip-Hop gives individuals. “Movement is not just through us but Everything we put our energy into". As the New Hip-Hop Instructor at Legacy, Mose is ready to show the students and others through expression and being “You Are The Movement.” Mose likes to spend time with his 2 kids, design creative videos, and Play Tennis around the DFW area.
Miss Hailie Cormier
LDAC Assistant Director/Advanced Instructor
Hailie began her dance training at the age of four at the School of Ballet in Tyler, Texas. Upon moving to the North Texas area, she was a member of her high school's drill team, where she served as Captain in her Senior year. After completing secondary school, she received dance education from the University of North Texas, where she was a member of the North Texas Dancers and held a public relations position. As well as Collin College, where she was a member of the contemporary/modern-based Collin Dance Ensemble. In her final year with Collin Dance Ensemble, she had the honor of being invited to perform at the Gala Concert at the American College Dance Association. She is now in her first year with ImPulse Dance Project based in the DFW. Hailie has a deep passion for teaching and the visual arts. When Hailie is not dancing or teaching, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her two dogs, Milo and Oliver.
Miss Lindsay Nellis
Drill Team/Pom/Jazz Funk/Adult Hip-Hop
Lindsay fell in love with dance at a young age. This passion carried her to dancing professionally for the Texas Rangers, and was part of the franchise’s first World Series Championship during her three years on the team. She specializes in Pro-Style dance to help prepare dancers for Professional Cheerleading teams, Jazz, and Hip-Hop. She teaches students here at Legacy Dance, as well as adults who want to try out her beginner-friendly Hip-Hop class!