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Meet the Faculty

All of our talented and experienced instructors give 100% to our students, training technique as well as integrity and discipline.   

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Linda Holland

Owner/Founder/Artistic Director

Ballet Instructor and Coach

2008-Present

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Mekenna Hearn

Academy Director

Instructor

Sparks Instructor, Pre-Ballet, Jazz and Tap 

2021 - Present

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Gay Pollock

Assistant Artistic Director

DIPA Company Instructor, Jazz Instructor

2011- Present

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Jenni Hammes

Assistant Academy Administrator

2023- Present

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Stephanie Longo

Assistant Director

Contemporary/Jazz/Ballet instructor

2022-Present

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Willy Shives

Ballet Instructor and Coach

2020-Present

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Denis Generalov

Ballroom and Latin Instructor

2008 - Present

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Daielma Decker

Ballet Instructor and Coach

2019 - Present

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Logan Batiste

Hip Hop Instructor

2024- Present

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Melinda Hazbun

 Ballet Instructor, Progressing Ballet Technique

2025- Present

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Louis Hughston,  Ph.D

Accompanist

2011- Present

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Rebekah "Becky" Weishuhn

Pilates Instructor

2021 - Present

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Hope Jackson

Ballroom Instructor

2025 - Present

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Brett Ishida

Guest Artist

"I love this place!!! Dance Institute provides my son a second home where the instructors have shown a real interest in developing his skills and nurturing his love of dance. Professional staff, polite kids and great parents too!!!!" - Esther S.

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"DI is not only teaching your kids dance, it is a place for kids to grow up with big personalities, understanding team spirit and harvesting friendships." - Hannah W.

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"Linda, your staff is wonderfully responsible and are always so kind helping to make being a part of the institute a continued inspiring experience! Thank-you again for all that you and your staff do to make learning in your institute continuously fun and fulfilling. My daughter is very thankful to be attending your teachers classes and appreciates very much whenever they have extended their kindness..." - Andrea M.

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"The best studio in Austin if you want to become an amazing dancer! Top notch instructors, facility, and opportunity to train with some of the world's top talent brought in from all over the world!"         - Casie S.

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"I'm really proud of all she's done at DI.  It's really helped her become a more confident and skilled dancer.  I was really amazed by all the kids at the show.  All their hard work really showed.  You all do amazing things with the kids and it's really appreciated." - Sue B.

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