RACHEL PICKUP
Director
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Exercise Science from Brigham Young University and boasts extensive training in dance and the arts. She excels as a choreographer for studio dance teams across diverse age groups and skill levels, as well as for show choirs, musical productions, and drill teams. With over 20 years of experience, Rachel has trained in a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, tumbling, hip hop, clogging, ballroom, lyrical, and competitive dance forms.
Having initiated this studio in her garage, Rachel has been profoundly inspired by its growth and accomplishments. She finds fulfillment in managing the studio, fostering relationships with students and parents, and letting her own five children experience it with her. Her deep affection for all her students is evident in her commitment to their growth and development.
ASIA FORD
INSTRUCTOR
Asia is a passionate dance teacher and choreographer with a strong background in both performance and leadership. She has taught students of all ages and skill levels, specializing in contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and more. Asia is known for creating a positive, encouraging classroom environment where dancers can grow in technique, confidence, and artistry. Her teaching emphasizes strong fundamentals, musicality, and performance quality, helping each dancer reach their full potential.
Asia brings extensive experience as an instructor. She danced on BYU’s contemporary dance team, DancEnsemble, and also choreographed and served as Vice President. She founded and directed the Cambridge High School Dance Team in Georgia, building the program from the ground up. She previously taught at the Renaissance International School of Performing Arts, where she instructed students of all ages. Her background also includes years of competitive dance training and performances at regional and national levels.
REBECCA BOBERG
Instructor
Instructor
Ashlee is a student at Brigham Young University, where she is studying Dance and English Education. She grew up in Nevada and spent four years dancing on her high school competition team.
Ashlee enjoys all styles of dance, but especially excels in jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, and contemporary.
She loves sharing her passion for dance through teaching and strives to build strong connections with her students while helping them become the best version of themselves. Ashlee is continuing her dance training at BYU, where she is constantly learning and growing in a variety of dance styles.
ASHLEE ZILE
MARGOT GRIFFIN
Instructor
Margot is currently a student at Brigham Young University, where she is pursuing degrees in Dance and Business. She grew up in Utah as a competitive dancer, training at The Dance Club and Studio 1 Dance Center. Her extensive training includes ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and Latin ballroom.
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Margot has had the privilege of performing as a guest dancer for The Walt Disney Company and in Odyssey Dance Theatre’s acclaimed production Thriller. She is currently a member of the charity-based dance company Glorify Christ. Margot is passionate about sharing her love of dance through teaching and is thrilled to be joining the team.
HEATHER AMBLER
Tap Instructor
Heather's dance journey began in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she immersed herself in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and tumbling from a young age. Throughout her teenage years, she taught, performed, and competed with her studio, specializing as the main tumbling instructor due to her background in competitive gymnastics. Additionally, she instructed tap, jazz, and ballet during this time and continued teaching tap while in college.
During her college years, Heather expanded her dance repertoire by taking numerous classes and delving into competitive ballroom dance. She held leadership roles as president of both the tap club and the ballroom dance club at different times. Her passion for performance led her to participate in a ballroom company and maintain an ongoing role as a performer in the tap company, Foot Poetry.
In addition to her dance pursuits, Heather is a dedicated math teacher and a mother of two children. She plans to continue dancing passionately for many years to come, embodying her commitment to both her professional career and her love for dance.
NICOLE LUNDQUIST
Ballet and Mini Dance Intsructor
Nicole's journey with dance began at the age of 3, when her doctors recommended ballet as a therapeutic measure to address leg issues. Since then, dance has been her Saving Grace, shaping her life profoundly. With extensive training, teaching, and choreographing experience in Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz, Nicole has honed her skills over the years.
Her dedication to dance took her to workshops at Disneyland and saw her perform in numerous theater productions nationwide. After taking a hiatus from teaching to focus on starting her family, Nicole is thrilled to join Radiant Dance Studio. She looks forward to imparting her passion for dance and inspiring others through her teaching.