Dance Class Progressions

Director/Owner / Children's Dance Programing, Adult Dance, Zumba Cert.

Amy Tehovnik

Miss Amy has been dancing since she could walk!  She began taking class in Minnesota and then continued when her family moved to Northern Virginia. She then enrolled at The Dance Place in Pennsylvania and graduated from Star Styled Dance Center where she was blessed to be a student teacher her senior year and begin learning about the business of operating a dance studio.  Her colligate journey began with the Dance Team at California Univ. of  PA, where she rejuvenated the basketball season dance squad performers, the Vulcanette's and as President of the club, put systems in place that continue the legacy!  Miss Amy then transferred to Univ. of Maryland to graduate with a Dance Degree.  She danced for Alvin Mayes, Maurice Fraga, Veronika Farkas and LeeAnet Noble with Team Vicious/Noble Stepz in her performing career.  Miss Amy also performed with VF Dance Company for multiple productions through 2013-2015 and joined collaborations with many artists and other young dancers.  Miss Amy was blessed to teach at Daydream Dance, Imagination Stage, HST Homeschool Arts and District Dance Company while living in Maryland.  Living in Warren County for the past few years she has taught recreational classes whenever possible, Miss Amy is the Mom of a middle schooler, 2 dogs and is engaged!  She is certified in Zumba for the past 12 years and is looking forward to bringing her variety of experience and expertise to DAVA!

Teacher / Ballet All Ages

Grace Nyman

Miss Grace is from Front Royal and began dancing at 7 years old.  After finding a love of ballet, she was accepted and danced intensively at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.  Being enrolled in the pre-professional program she studied 4+ hours each day under the direction of their professional dance faculty.  She performed in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker twice and in Peter Pan  with CPYB.  Grace completed her ballet training at Sterling Ballet Academy with their program in Vaganova style.  Miss Grace performed numerous variations of The Nutcracker including Marzipan lead, Dewdrop and Le Corsaire.  Once she completed her education, she returned to Sterling Ballet Academy, welcomed as a dance instructor.  Miss Grace has her Bachelor of Arts degree and loves to share her experience and knowledge of ballet with all of her students.  She strives to inspire a love, appreciation and passion for the art of dance.

Teacher / Kids and Special Needs

Carolyn Fink

Miss Carolyn has been dancing since the age of three! She was born in Fairfax, Virginia, and grew up in Alexandria, VA. Miss Carolyn attended Duke Ellington School of The Arts in Washington, D.C. for High School, where she majored in Dance and graduated with Honors. Miss Carolyn began Student Teaching at the age of 12 at Chris Collins Dance Studio in Alexandria, VA, and continued to Student Teach there until her graduation from Duke Ellington. Miss Carolyn then attended Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, with a “Guest Year” at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., her Junior Year. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with Honors and a B.A. in Dance and Early Childhood Education. She owned her own Dance Studio for 11 years, Steppin’ Out! Dance Studio, in Woodbridge, VA. Miss Carolyn was also a Washington Redskinette Cheerleader and Dance Squad Member for four seasons!
In addition to her Professional Career as an NFL Cheerleader, she also danced professionally with Maurice Hines and “Weird Al” Yankovic. Miss Carolyn was a 2’s Class Teacher for two years before becoming the Assistant Director at Pender Hill School in Fairfax, Virginia, for 15 years. Miss Carolyn has been teaching dance to children and adults with disabilities for over 21 years. She is qualified to teach individuals with Down Syndrome, Autism, Brain Injury, Smith Magennis Syndrome, and other disabilities.
Miss Carolyn and her family moved from Fairfax, Virginia, to Middletown,
Virginia, in January 2024.

Marketing Director/New Programs Leader

Sarrah Spaulding

Miss Sarrah is the energy that brings our studio together.  She has worked extensively with Hike Kids Foundation through various programs assisting with volunteer engagement and marketing.  Miss Sarrah continues her contributions to the community as a board member for Moms Club and loves collaborating with the studio to provide events and activities for the kids.  Miss Sarrah will most likely be seen answering questions for our parents, or dressing up at an event to take pictures with future dancers.  Behind the scenes, she manages the inventory and attendance at DAVA to help our operations run smoothly.  Miss Sarrah is currently a member of the DAVA Dance Performance Team and Director of our Play Day Friday's program starting 1/12/2026!