Our dancers become problem solvers and critical thinkers.
Meet the owner, Megan
Megan teaches Ballet levels 1, 2, & 3, Pre-Pointe, Ballet Technique, Jazz levels 1 & 2, and Company.
Megan Adams holds a Master of Arts degree in Dance Education from the University of Northern Colorado, where her director was the well-known dance author Sandra Cerney Minton. In addition, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Megan Adams is originally from Mandan, North Dakota. She started her training in jazz and ballet at the age of 4. Megan’s career in dance began at the age of 16, where she taught her first jazz and dance team classes at Northern Plains Ballet in Bismarck, ND. As a member of her high school dance team for four years, she received the Most Valuable Dancer and the All Star award as she also became captain of her dance team for 2 consecutive years. Megan choreographed and lead technique classes for the dance team and in her senior year; she choreographed their novelty dance, which lead them to a state title, as well as their pom routine, which lead them to 4th place.
Before moving to Missouri, Megan was the Dance Director at San Luis High School in Arizona for 11 years. She established a dance program from the ground up that started with 60 students and grew into over 230 students. While there, Megan received the Teacher of the Year award for her accomplishments. As she taught dance in Arizona, she simultaneously coached a competitive dance team for 10 years where they traveled around the country for competitions, workshops, and dance conventions. She received the Exceptional Coach award in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, and in 2013. In 2017, Megan had the honor of speaking at the National Dance Education Organization conference about the connection between dance and character.
Megan currently lives in Platte City with her encouraging husband and beautiful step-son who have helped inspire the creation of Elements Dance Academy. Dancing competitively used to be a huge part of Megan’s life but her adoration now lies within the ways that dance develops the child as a whole human being. Megan’s expertise lies within uplifting, empowering, and inspiring her students to embrace themselves entirely through the elements of dance. She is filled with joy to take her 25 years of teaching and dance experience to establish a new community of dance students through Elements Dance Academy.
Meet Hannah
Teaches Junior Hip Hop, and Hip Hop Levels 1 &
Hannah Blacklock has been involved with dance for over 23 years. She is originally from Morrison, Illinois where she danced at Jennifer’s Dance Center. Hannah learned ballet, jazz, lyrical, clogging, Irish Step, and contemporary dance styles.
Hannah was a member of the Morrison High School Pom Pon Squad, and won multiple state titles in the Class A High Kick division. She was a member of the All-American Dance Team and danced in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the London New Year’s Day Parade.
Hannah attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and was captain for the Pioneer Dance Team. She performed for the halftime of the Vikings and Packers game in 2014. During her collegiate career, she taught at Gotta Dance Academy of Performing Arts located in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Hannah occasionally leads master classes for current students.
Hannah is the current head coach for the first MSHSSA recognized cheerleading team at Lakeview Middle School, called the Lynx Cheer Squad. The squad performs sideline routines, chants, and halftime routines for various football, volleyball, and basketball games.
Currently, she lives in Platte City with her pit bull Griswold and is a deputy with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office. Dance is engraved in who she is as a person and she wants to share this excitement with her students. She is thrilled to see where her new journey takes her with Elements Dance Academy.
Meet Rachel
Teaches Tap/Ballet/Jazz combo class
Rachel Robertson’s passion for dance started 25 years ago when she took her first dance class. She trained with local dance studios and performed in musical theater throughout her childhood and teenage years. After graduating she trained in the Artist Development Program with Störling Dance Theatre. In between growing her family, she’s taught at local studios over the last 10 years. Her experienced styles are Ballet, Jazz, tap, contemporary, pointe, modern, musical theatre, and acro.
Rachel grew up in Platte City, and has recently moved nearby with her husband and three children to Edgerton, MO. They live on acreage with their tiny heard of animals including their chickens and their pet pot belly pig, Clyde.
Rachel is a stay at home mom and loves spending time outside with her family and friends boating, fishing, swimming, lifting weights, being involved in her church community, Part-time homeschooling her kiddos.. and of course having living room dance parties with them.
Rachel has known and loved the Elements Dance community since they first opened and is looking forward to the opportunity to help students discover and fuel their passion for dancing.
Meet Angela
Teaches Creative Movement, Creative Dance, and Dance Exploration.
She has taught dance at a local church for the last 4 years where she combined her passion for dance and her love for children. She feels children possess a joy and freedom that everyone should discover.
Angela has lived in the Kansas City area most of her life! She’s a Platte County Alumni…go Pirates! She lives in PC with her husband and 3 children. Angela has many passions and dance has always been on the top of that list! She loves getting into the world of others and seeing their perspective and believes that teaching creative dance is just the avenue for this!
She is excited to be a part of the Elements vision and all that they have to offer this small, but growing town. She can’t wait to help your little ones explore their part in this and discover all the creativity and dance they have inside just waiting to come out!
Meet Chloe
Teaches Tumbling classes.
Chloe is a 17-year-old high school student at St. Pius X with a passion for dance that started at the age of 3 at Jennifer's Rising Dance Stars. Joining the competition team at Catherine’s Dance Studio at 6, she later returned to Jennifer’s team at the age of 10 until the studio closed during her freshman year.
Chloe took tumbling classes at various places and was a member of the Park Hill South dance team during her freshman year, competing for P&D before discovering the need for reconstructive hip surgery. After completing her third hip surgery, Chloe found joy in coaching tumbling classes in downtown Parkville and offering private lessons.
Her love for children and the positive impact she makes on their lives drives her to share her passion, bringing excitement when things click for young dancers. Chloe looks forward to continuing this rewarding experience at Elements Dance Academy.
Meet Ashley
Teaches Pre-Ballet classes.
Ashley Hruska started her dance journey with tap at the age of 4. She grew up north of Wichita, KS and danced, and eventually helped teach, with her dance studio until graduating from high school. Her love for dance expanded to include ballet, jazz, and modern.
While in high school, Ashley was involved with the Metropolitan Ballet Wichita’s production of The Nutcracker, and had the opportunity to attend the Snowy Range Summer Dance Festival on the campus of the University of Wyoming.
Ashley stayed active with dance during her time at the University of Kansas by teaching at a local dance studio and taking dance classes at KU. Her Master’s education lead her back to Wichita and her original studio. She was able to balance achieving her Master’s degree with teaching dance classes and helping with the annual recital.
Ashley has enjoyed attending professional dance productions wherever she’s lived, including Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, the Republic of South Korea, and Kansas. She also stays busy with two active daughters, playing pickleball with her husband, and exploring hiking trails with her family and two dogs.
She is excited to be joining the EDA community, and is looking forward to teaching young dancers and watching them grow their self-confidence.
Meet Chelsea
Chelsea Robbins is thrilled to serve as the Office Manager at Elements Dance Academy, bringing her love for people and passion for nurturing a supportive environment to the studio. She has professional experience in hospitality, non-profits, and schools, including her current role as a para at Compass Elementary. Chelsea believes in creating warm, welcoming spaces where every dancer and their family can fully enjoy the dance experience.
Originally from Longmont, CO, Chelsea has always valued community and connection. Her career path reflects her dedication to fostering growth in students and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.
Chelsea currently lives in Platte City with her Husband and 2 kids. Before settling down in Platte City The Robbins lived full time in an RV seeing over 20 states on their year trip. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys a good board game, traveling, and is always up for a fun adventure with friends. Chelsea is excited to support Elements Dance Academy in providing a joyful, enriching experience for every student.
