Creative Hope Academy of Dance

About the Owner/Director Casey Crider

Ms. Casey is from Cranston, RI, and has been training in all genres of dance since the age of 10. She began in hip hop, and quickly fell in love with the classical genres from there. She trained at a number of schools, focusing on strength, flexibility, and technique, as well as attending multiple conventions and additional training opportunities. She knew right away teaching and inspiring the next generation of dancers was her passion and love. 

At the age of 17, she joined the modern dance company FusionWorks, she later decided to further her career with a move to New York City, where she received training from world-renowned teachers and choreographers. Throughout her time as a dance teacher, her students have succeeded not only in the competitive world by winning numerous top awards, including top 12 placements at YAGP (a prestigious ballet competition), but their technique and strength also shines through. She has also received multiple choreography awards. 

Ms. Casey continues to educate herself and certify herself in many different genres. Some of which include AcrobaticArts, American Barre Technique, International Dance Technique, MUV Methods, Intelligence, and so much more! 

Casey believes in teaching for each individual student. Not all students learn in the same way, but all can thrive equally with good instruction. It is her HOPE that all students walk away from her classes refreshed, confident, and loving who they are on and off the dance floor.