ABOUT US
OUR COMMUNITY IS CALLED THE VIBE TRIBE. IT’S FILLED WITH BEAUTIFUL HUMANS & PHENOMENAL DANCERS, AND OUR STAFF IS NO EXCEPTION.
ALLOW US TO INTRODUCE YOU…
FOUNDER, DIRECTOR, INSTRUCTOR, CHOREOGRAPHER AND DANCER
CeCe Marie is a choreographer, dance educator, and creative director advancing dance and collaboration in Northwest Arkansas. She is the visionary behind The Vibe Adult Dance and a touring dance company, Rooted Movement Collective.
CeCe crafts music videos, live events, and dance films that push artistic boundaries. Her choreography has been showcased at The Kennedy Center, The Momentary, Crystal Bridges, Walton Arts Center, and the University of Arkansas.
With degrees in Journalism and African American Studies, she bridges dance, education, and advocacy. She serves as a teaching artist in schools across Arkansas and leads Hip Hop 101, a Walton Arts Center outreach program
ASST. OPERATIONS & MARKETING DIRECTOR, INSTRUCTOR, CHOREOGRAPHER & DANCER
Hannah has been moving & grooving ever since she could walk, thanks to her dad’s love for music. She has spent 15 years training in a variety of styles such as jazz, lyrical, ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, and hip hop. Her dance journey has brought her in contact with some of the best in the business, from Sean Bankhead and Rhapsody James to Marty Kudelka and Kevin Maher. The amazing teachers and choreographers she has learned from have motivated her to explore her own space in both teaching and choreographing, which she has been doing for the past 8 years. Hannah has choreographed and taught for a number of programs in both NWA and DFW.
Aside from being a passion for Hannah, dance is also her therapy of choice. It serves as a coping strategy and outlet for her battle with anxiety. She strives for everyone to experience the kind of healing & peace dance has brought and will continue to bring her.
INSTRUCTOR & VIBE DANCE CO. MEMBER
Hi! My name is Nena! I am originally from Little Rock, AR but moved to NWA in 2020. I love spending time with family, my husband Trey and our morkie August. Dance has been apart of my life since I was at least 3 years old. I started off with tap but quickly took a liking to majorette style dance. I started a “dance troupe” at my elementary and have been apart of dance teams ever since then. From drill team, to the Little Rock Central High Hi-Steppers, on to collegiate dance. Before I moved to NWA, my friend and I started a heels dance fitness class in Little Rock called “Hot Girl Fitness”. I absolutely love to dance and sharing the happiness dance brings to me and those around me! I am currently the lead instructor at DivaDance NWA and I have been with them since 2022. DivaDance brought dance back into my life after moving to a new city and has been instrumental in my introduction to the NWA dance community. I’m grateful and super excited to now be working with The Vibe and other dance communities around the area! I’m so glad I took a chance and went to a class! I encourage you so to do the same because you never know what new friends, career opportunities, or just good times may be waiting for you!! I look forward to having some fun and dancing with you!!
Hannah Mucha grew up in The Woodlands, TX, beginning classical ballet at age six. She trained in the ABT National Training Curriculum at Excelsior School of Ballet with instructors including former Royal New Zealand Ballet principal Richard Bowman, and toured internationally as an apprentice with Ballet Excelsior of Houston.
She continued her training at Belhaven University, studying Vaganova technique with Laura Morton, Robert Wesner, and former Royal Ballet principal Ravenna Tucker-Wagnon. Hannah performed solo and ensemble works staged by faculty and guest artists such as Ryan Corriston (Doug Varone) and Gabriel Speiller (Paul Taylor 2, Bruce Wood Dance). In 2021, she apprenticed with 6 o'Clock Dance Theatre.
Hannah has attended numerous intensives, training with Norbert De La Cruz III, Madison Hicks, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Bruce Wood Dance, and Eisenhower Dance Detroit. At Belhaven, she received the Bezalel Award for Artistic Achievement and the Daniel Award for Scholastic Achievement, graduating Summa Cum Laude with NHSDA Honors in 2022.
Now in her third year in Northwest Arkansas, Hannah dances with Northwest Arkansas Ballet Theatre and teaches contemporary and ballet at The Vibe. She loves investing in local dancers!
INSTRUCTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER
MYCAYLA SAWYER
INSTRUCTOR, CHOREOGRAPHER & VIBE DANCE CO. MEMBER
Mycayla Sawyer has been dancing for 14 years, choreographing for 8 years, and studied in a pre-professional studio for 6 months in South Korea. She has a background in a multitude of styles and experience working with all ages of dancers from littles to adults, and studios to school dance teams across Northwest Arkansas. As an instructor, Mycayla strives to enhance the potential of her dancers to create well-rounded and confident individuals who establish a long-term passion for the art of dancing.
PR DIRECTOR, INSTRUCTOR & VIBE DANCE CO. MEMBER
ELIZABETH MUSCARI
Biography: Elizabeth Muscari holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from the University of Arkansas.
An interdisciplinary artist, her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in The Journal, Gulf Coast, The Texas Review, Muzzle Magazine, West Trade Review, among others. Her poetry has been a finalist for the Olive B. O’Connor Fellowship at Colgate University and the Hughes Fellowship at Southern Methodist University. She is a recipient of an Arkansas Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship, Artists 360 Practicing Artist grant, the Walton Family & Carolyn F. Walton Cole Fellowship in Poetry, John & Shirley Holmes Award in Creative Nonfiction, and the Felix Christopher McKean Award.
Elizabeth is also a dancer in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and has been commissioned for choreography and performances with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Medium, NWA Dance Collective, The Vibe, among others.
CHOREOGRAPHER & INSTRUCTOR
Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Josh relocated to Arkansas in 2004, where he began his journey in dance at the age of 14. Rooted in street styles such as locking, housing, popping, and breaking, Josh developed a dynamic and versatile approach to movement that continues to define his work today.
With over 12 years of experience in dance education, Josh has taught at various local studios and mentored countless young dancers across the region. He earned his degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from the University of Arkansas in 2016, further enriching his perspective as an educator and artist.
Throughout his career, Josh has earned numerous accolades for both performance and choreography, establishing himself as a respected figure in the Northwest Arkansas dance community. He has been a member of several influential dance troupes and collaborated with acclaimed artists and choreographers, including the internationally renowned Kinjaz, while his choreography has also received recognition on both regional and national competitive stages.
Currently working as a freelance choreographer, instructor, and performer, Josh maintains a strong partnership with Karen’s Dance Studio in Joplin, Missouri. Through his work, he continues to inspire and shape the next generation of dancers with passion, discipline, and creativity.
Hai Lam Huynh is an undergraduate student studying Environmental Science with a focus on Water and Soil Quality. Alongside her academic pursuits, she is an accomplished dancer with experience in Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary dance styles. Hai Lam has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned local artists, including CeCe Marie Benson, Heidee Alsdorf, Allison Wheeler, and Karen Castleman. Her performances have graced prestigious venues such as The Momentary, Crystal Bridges Museum, and The Medium in downtown Springdale. Driven by a passion for pushing the boundaries of human movement, Hai Lam finds inspiration in exploring the physical potential of the body through dance, continuously seeking new ways to express and challenge herself in the art form.
INSTRUCTOR & VIBE DANCE CO. MEMBER