MISSION STATEMENT :
Diverse Moves strives to offer more than just dance, we educate mentally, physically and spiritually; building self esteem and confidence; while promoting diversity.
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Quiana
Owner/Operator
An Ohio native that relocated back from Pennsylvania in May 2000. Quiana is married to Mark and they have two beautiful children Amyah and Marquis. Quiana received her Associate's Degree in Business Management at Marion Technical College in 2009 and her Bachelor's in Business Administration at Strayer University in 2023.
Quiana has been dancing at competition level for over 33 years and instructing dance for 29 years. Along with Hip Hop, Quiana teaches Liturgical dance, Gospel Mime, and Soul Stepping also known as Drill Team (Sorority/Fraternity Stepping). Her service goes far beyond instructing dance and choreography; it is a ministry.
Quiana stated that owning a dance studio was never her dream but what God has predestined for her life. God was able to combine her passion for dance and interest in the youth and turn it into an amazing career. God had given her the vision to offer an affordable outlet for kids in efforts to draw them nearer to Him. The vision was for her to meet people where they were at - outside of the four walls of the church.
Shannon
Instructor/Choreographer
Shannon Smith, choreographer and dance instructor, has been dancing since the age of five. She was born and raised in Marion and received her dance training from Joanne Cook from Joanne's School of Dance. She is formally trained in tap, clogging, and Irish step dancing.
Shannon began teaching dance at the age of 15 and it has been her passion ever since. She danced competitively for many years and also professionally for a period of time with the dance troupe "Common Ground." She and her husband Dan enjoy adventure and she is the proud mother of sons, Quincy & Caleb. "I am a strong believer that dance not only builds coordination, but builds confidence and strengthens the soul."
Adi Chidester
Tumbling Instructor
Adi Chidester has always had a love for teaching and tumbling. As a former competitive gymnast and tumbler she has helped co-teach tumbling at DiverseMoves for the last three years, working with each student to improve their strength, flexibility, balance, and build their tumbling skills. Adi moved to Marion Ohio after marrying her husband 9 years ago. They have three daughters and 2 of them dance and tumble at DiverseMoves.
Alexus Toombs
HipHop Instructor/Choreographer
I currently have an Honors Associate of Arts Degree from Marion Technical College and I received this in 2020 when I graduated high school. I am currently enrolled in Nursing School at Marion Technical College and will graduate in December of 2024 with my Associate of Science and Nursing/RN. I have been dancing HipHop since the age of 3 and I have clogged for 8 years.
I danced with DiverseMoves competitively for 8 years.