Empowerment Through Performing Arts


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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.

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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.

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Meet the INSPIRE Team

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Michael Sackett

Owner

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Krista Foutz

Studio Director

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Taani Farnsworth

Studio Administrative Director


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Ashley Thigpin

Office Manager

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Leah Stumpf-Tamba

Dance Company Director

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Trey Foutz

Hip Hop Crew Director + Dance Instructor

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Kailin Farnsworth

Tap Company Director

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Alyssa Monahan

Vocal Performance Director

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Jessi Rodriguez

Dance Academy Director

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Lyndsey Fairbanks

Dance Company Assistant Director

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Heather Morris

Dance Academy Assistant Director + Preschool Performing Arts Lead

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Crew Foutz

Hip Hop Crew Assistant Director + Tumble, Dance, & Vocal Performance Instructor

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Josh Mortensen

Vocal Performance Assistant Director

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Shannon Rogers

Music Theatre Jr. Director

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Deann Williams

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

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Katie Beeson

Music Theatre Jr. Production Manager & Choreographer

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Kimi Cunningham

Music Theatre Academy Director

Rec Instructor

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Rebecca Scott

Ballet Mistress + Stories Of The Season Director + Ballet Instructor

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Lexi Cooke

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

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Kenzi Abalos

Dance & Tumble Instructor

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Lexie Shreeve

Dance & Music Instructor + Music Theatre Jr. / Music Theatre Academy Choreographer

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Heather Ferguson

Tumble Lead Coach / Flips & Tricks Instructor

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Shana Wakefield

Dance Instructor

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Natalie Valdez

Dance & Tumble Instructor

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Breanna Pryor

Dance & Tumble Instructor

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Marissa Harris

Ballet Instructor

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Nadja Langenhorst

Ballet Instructor

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Tess Wright

Ballet Instructor

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Shellie Sackett

Cheer & Stunt Coach

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Teri Jarvis

Dance Instructor

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Courtney Skye

Dance Instructor

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Sara Conklin

Dance & Ballroom Instructor

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Katy Udall

Vocal Performance Instructor

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Kayla Spencer

Dance Instructor

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Allison Rogers

Dance Instructor

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Meg Bowen

Dance Instructor

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Sophie Wolpinsky

Dance Instructor

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Megan Sackett

Dance Instructor

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Abby Zimmerman

Tumble Instructor

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Jaden Juncker

Tumble Instructor

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Caitlyn Dees

Music & Private Voice Instructor

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Julian Beal

Private Voice, Guitar and Piano Instructor

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Kaylee McArthur

Preschool Assistant + Music Instructor

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Scottlyn Gibbons

Office Staff

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Jen Beals

Boutique Manager

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Shelley Van Shaar

 Fly Camp Artistic Director