Meet The Team

Renee Watterson

Renee is the Owner and Artistic Director of Inspire by Movement, bringing over 20 years of experience as a premier dance instructor in the Pittsburgh area. She is also the co-owner of All Out Dance Competition, an active and highly successful competition and convention company serving the northeastern United States. Certified by Dance Masters of America in both tap and jazz, Renee has trained students who have performed with the Rockettes in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and for Radio Disney. A proud Ellwood City native, she is excited to open her own local studio and share her passion for dance with her community.

Kayla Johnston

Kayla serves as the Office Manager at Inspire by Movement, dedicated to helping both students and instructors thrive. With over nine years of experience in the dance world and nearly three years with All Out Dance Competition, she brings passion and organization to every detail. Kayla values family, teamwork, and creating a positive impact in all that she does.

Hannah Vanater

Hannah is a dedicated dance teacher with a strong background in modern, ballet, and jazz. A graduate of Slippery Rock University, she performed in numerous works led by both professors and peers, including a restaging of Martha Graham’s Steps in the Street. Specializing in contemporary floorwork and creative movement, Hannah blends technical training with artistic expression to create dynamic classes. She studied under renowned professors such as Jennifer Keller, Lindsay Viatori, Jesse Factor, and Nora Ambrosio, who helped shape her understanding of dance as both an art form and a discipline. Passionate about empowering her students, Hannah fosters confidence, discipline, and creativity while making dance both challenging and joyful.

Bethany A. Menjivar

Bethany A. Menjivar started dancing at the early age of 3 in a small town right outside of Pittsburgh, PA. She trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical/contemporary, pointe, acro, Hip-Hop, Pilates, etc. with Doris Singer Dance Studio for 15 years and passed all 6 levels of Cecchetti Ballet, Highly Commended and Commended. She then went on to train in Point Park's Pre-Professional Program, and Abby Lee’s school of Dance her senior year of high school. Bethany also trained in voice and acting at her mother’s studio for 10 years as well as playing multiple instruments.

Bethany won a spot at the National High School Musical Theater Awards at the age of 18 as a result of winning Best Actress in the Henry Mancini Awards for her role as Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie were she then went to compete onstage at The Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. She was then asked back in 2017 to perform for the James Nederlander Tribute, performing two numbers with the Broadway Cast of The Lion King.

Bethany went to Point Park University as a Dance Major, with a Jazz/Modern Concentration while balancing her Musical Theatre Minor. After completing her first year at PPU, She was hired to work for RWS Global as a swing, at the age of 18 where she was drumming, hip-hop/tap dancing, and singing in 3 shows. She then moved to NYC to continue her training at Broadway Dance Center and Peridance under many instructors and studied different styles. Bethany has been teaching, choreographing, and setting choreography all over Pennsylvania for 17 years, NYC for 8 years, and LA for 2 years.

She was dance captain/choreographer/lead dancer for 54 the Musical and performed in Asbury Park with Frankie Grande, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Ace Young. Other musical theater credits are Consuela in Wick Theatre’s production of West Side Story and Featured Dancer in Riverside Theatre’s production of Hello, Dolly.  

She made her New York New Works Theatre Festival debut as a Nymph in Escape From Paradise.

Bethany was St.Mel’s Choreographer for their production of Mary Poppins Jr. in LA

Bethany can be seen in OITNB, Ray Donovan, Crashing, The Game Show Let’s Make a Deal, The Plaintiff on Judge Lauren Lake, many BG rolls, and more with the TV/Film industry.

*Behind every dancer who believes in themself - is a teacher who believed in them first.* 💖

Candace Main

Candace Main has been dancing since the age of three and has a lifelong passion for dance, performance, and teaching. She competed in dance throughout high school and was also a feature and competitive baton twirler.

Candace continued her dance education at Slippery Rock University, studying under Tom Cobb, and served as Captain of the Rock Twirlers Baton Competition Team. She also had the opportunity to train under renowned twirler Jonathan Burkin.

Candace holds a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, which brings a unique perspective to her teaching. Her love for working with young children shines through in her Mommy & Me and Creative Movement classes, where she creates fun, nurturing, and age-appropriate experiences that help little dancers build confidence and discover their love of movement.

She has also coached dance lines and majorettes at several schools throughout Lawrence County. Candace is passionate about creating a positive studio environment where every dancer feels encouraged, confident, and excited to learn!

Krystle DiNardo 

Krystle is a passionate Baton Twirling Instructor and Coach with a lifelong love for the sport and a commitment to inspiring the next generation of twirlers.

A Slippery Rock University graduate, Krystle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Special Education. Her education and experience have given her a strong foundation for working with children and creating positive, supportive learning experiences.

Krystle is the creator of the Slippery Rock University Rock Twirlers and currently serves as the Coach of the Shenango Mini Majorettes. As a former New Castle High School Feature Twirler, she also had the opportunity to twirl with Jonathan Burkin, a talented baton twirler who has appeared on America’s Got Talent. These experiences have helped shape her growth, skills, and passion for baton twirling.

Through Inspire By Movement, Krystle creates opportunities for students to learn, grow, and shine. She strives to make baton twirling fun, rewarding, and empowering. 

For Krystle, baton twirling is more than learning tricks and tosses—it’s about building confidence, creating friendships, challenging yourself, and discovering what you’re capable of.

Sam Seaburn

With over four years of gymnastics coaching experience, I am passionate about helping athletes develop strong fundamentals, build confidence, and master new skills and techniques. My love for movement began at a young age through tumbling and dance, which I pursued throughout my life. While attending college, I competed in both golf and rowing, continuing to grow as an athlete while also mentoring and supporting younger students. Today, I bring that same dedication, patience, and enthusiasm to coaching, creating a positive environment where gymnasts can learn, progress, and reach their full potential.