Empowerment Through Performing Arts


About INSPIRE Entertainment


INSPIRE Entertainment in North Gilbert features 7 beautiful Dance Studios with the highest quality floating floors, fused marley,  custom-designed perfect decibel sound, and controlled lighting.


Plus...


  • A Café for students, parents, and team members alike
  • A beautiful student lounge with room to study and eat
  • An expanded preschool for our music-infused learning
  • The INSPIRE Dancewear Boutique with all the gear you need


Our Vision

Empower individuals to harness their talents and create a positive impact in the world.

Our Mission

Nurture and develop individuals into their best selves through the transformative power of the performing arts. We achieve this by offering professional, values-driven training within a supportive, safe, and uplifting environment.

About Us

INSPIRE Entertainment stands as the premier performing arts academy in the Phoenix Valley. Central to our philosophy is the belief in fostering community, promoting positivity, and instilling hope. We realize this vision through our diverse programs in music, dance, theater, and educational development, catering to individuals of all ages.

Meet the INSPIRE Team

Michael Sackett

Owner

Krista Foutz

Studio Director

Ashley Thigpin

Studio Manager

Taani Farnsworth

Admin Director + Tap Company Director

Leah Stumpf-Tamba

Dance Company Director

Alyssa Monahan

Vocal Performance Director

Heather Morris

Dance Academy Director +

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Trey Foutz

Hip Hop Crew Director + Dance Instructor

Lyndsey Fairbanks

Dance Company Assistant Director


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Vocal Performance Assistant Director

Jessi Rodriguez

Dance Academy Assistant Director

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Crew Foutz

Hip Hop Crew Assistant Director + Tumble/Vocal Instructor

Kailin Farnsworth

Tap Company Assistant Director + Dance/Music Instructor

Shannon Rogers

Music Theatre Jr. Director

Deann Williams

Music Theatre Jr. / Music Theatre Academy Assistant Director + Music Instructor

Katie Beeson

Music Theatre Jr. Production Manager + Choreographer

Kimi Cunningham

Music Theatre Academy Director

Shelley Van Shaar

Curriculum Lead

Jen Beals

Boutique Manager + Dance Instructor

Kenzi Abalos

Dance Instructor + Preschool Performing Arts Lead + Office Staff

Courtney Skye

Dance Instructor

Shana Wakefield

Dance + Tumble Instructor

Josh Mortensen

Vocal Instructor

Rebecca Scott

Ballet Mistress + Stories Of The Season Director + Ballet Instructor

Tess Wright

Ballet Instructor

Lexie Shreeve

Dance + Music Instructor + Music Theatre Jr. Choreographer

Nadja Langenhorst

Ballet Instructor

Sally Rawlings

Ballet Instructor

Shellie Sackett

Cheer & Stunt Coach

Teri Jarvis

Dance Instructor

Tyler Saccoman

Ballroom Instructor

Sara Conklin

Dance + Ballroom Instructor

Heather Ferguson

Tumble Instructor

Marissa Harris

Ballet Instructor

Allison Rogers

Dance Instructor

Kayla Spencer

Dance Instructor

Lexi Cooke

Payroll/HR Manager + Dance + Music Instructor + Office Staff

Peyton Young

Dance Instructor

Natalie Valdez

Dance Instructor

Megan Bowen

Dance Instructor

Kylie Parkinson

Office Staff

Kaylee McArthur

Preschool Instructor

Emmie Cooley

Dance Instructor