Meet the Team
Don Francis
Founder & Artistic Director
Sandra Romanski
Sandra has been performing, choreographing, teaching dance for over 20 years. Sandra has her BFA in dance and has performed and choreographed artistic dance works nationally and internationally.
In 2016, Sandra attained her yoga teaching certification and that completely altered how she shows up to teach her students in the classroom. Sandra's mission is to help individuals reach their potential with a focus on body awareness and mindfulness. Creating learning environments where students can thrive is her passion.
Sandra is also currently in schooling to obtain her Yoga Therapist certification and is very excited to share yoga therapy with individuals in her community.
Ashley Jones
Dance Instructor
Eriketa Cirulli
Keta is a native of Buffalo, New York and has been dancing since she was five years old. She graduated from Buffalo State College with a B.A. in dance and theater. She has performed and taught both nationally and internationally.
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Keta relocated to Kingman in 2014 and has been teaching dance in our community ever since. She is inspired to take the best parts of the established dance practices and codified techniques created generations before us and provide a space where dancers can learn, thrive, and reach their goals.
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Keta will also be our Tap Program Coordinator. We are excited for what's to come with her program "Tapped In."
Tess Brown
Dance Instructor
Laura Evans
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Laura Evans was born in Lake Havasu City, raised in Parker and is a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. She graduated from Arizona State University with her fine arts degree in choreography. At ASU, the emphasis was contemporary ballet and modern dance.
Since graduating, Laura has taught dance and workshops around the area. She has choreographed for the Miss Indian Arizona pageants in Parker and Phoenix. In her spare time Laura plays her clarinet with the Kingman Orchestra, Kingman polka band and the Lake Havasu City Symphonic Winds Band. She is married, has two kiddos and is ready to have dance as part of her daily life again.
Lisa Rose
Dance Instructor
Mollie King
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Mollie was born and raised here in Kingman. She recently graduated from NAU with her Bachelor’s in elementary education. She just finished her first year of teaching 3rd grade. She began her dance journey at age 6 at Kingman Dance Factory where Miss Sandra was one of her teachers. Mollie danced competitively in all dance styles. Tap was Mollie’s favorite and won Nationals in 2013 with her tap solo.
“I am looking forward to being part of this staff and working with the students!”
We are so excited to have Mollie come around full circle from student to teacher. She is such a light and we are delighted to have her on board!
Tess Brown
Dance Instructor
Keona Villeso
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Keona was born and raised in Kingman, Arizona, and began dancing at just three years old. She trained for 12 years at Kingman Dance Factory, where she had the privilege of learning from instructors like Sandra, who helped shape her foundation in dance and fueled her passion and drive for excellence in performance.
Keona graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology. While at GCU, she served as the captain of the stunt team, further developing her leadership skills and passion for stunting.
This season, Keona will be teaching a variety of classes, including Turns and Leaps, Acro, and Power Up: Stunt and Tumbling.
We are thrilled to have her bring her energy, experience, and love for dance and athleticism to our students!
Lisa Rose
Dance Instructor
Liza Semikov​​
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We’re thrilled to welcome our newest Ballet Instructor, Miss Liza Semikov, who will be teaching both our Junior and Senior Ballet levels.
Elizabeth (Liza) grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, where she studied classical ballet under her parents, Svetlana Stanova and Nikolai Semikov, founders of SSBA Fort Worth (2001–2013). Before founding their ballet school in Texas, Liza’s parents studied ballet in Russia at the Moscow Classical Ballet Academy, bringing with them a rich foundation of classical training and artistry. Before opening SSBA, her mother, Svetlana, also served as the Artistic Director of Ballet Arlington (1998–2001), following her earlier work leading Ballet Art of Arlington, Texas.
It’s safe to say that Liza has been surrounded by ballet her entire life, starting her training at just three years old!
Now a proud three-year resident of Kingman, AZ, Liza loves spending time off-roading with her husband and enjoying her other passions; cooking and caring for her lively home filled with three dogs, two cats, and three fish tanks!
Tess Brown
Acro Instructor
Emma Green
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Emma's gymnastics journey began at the age of five, and by the time she was nine, she had developed a passion for dance. For the past year, she has been assisting acrobatics classes at Home Within Movement and is now stepping into the role of a coach. Emma finds great joy in witnessing the growth and happiness of her students as they master new skills.
In addition to coaching, Emma is a full-time student at Mohave Community College, where is is pursuing a degree in Liberal Arts.
Guest Faculty
Jenna Wurtzberger
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Growing up as a competitive dancer in Minnesota, Jenna Wurtzberger has carved a unique path as an educator, adjudicator, and entrepreneur. She holds a BFA in Dance, a BA in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and an MFA in Dance from Temple University. Jenna's choreography, celebrated for its innovation, has earned accolades nationally and internationally.
Jenna’s performance repertoire spans the United States, Germany, South Korea, and the Caribbean, performing modern, jazz, and contemporary works by some of the most prominent concert dance choreographers. She has imparted her knowledge as a Teaching Artist for the Philadelphia Ballet and Kansas City Ballet and served on the faculty at Temple University, Missouri Valley College, Cottey College, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
In dance adjudication, Jenna brings her expertise to multiple national competitions, ensuring high standards and constructive feedback for aspiring dancers. Her leadership as the Regional Director of NACHMO Las Vegas fosters a supportive platform for dancers to share original work.
Jenna’s unwavering commitment to the holistic well-being of the dance community is evident in her 500-hour Yoga Teaching Certification, which places a strong emphasis on trauma-informed practices and recovery coaching.
As the owner of the Bomiart Movement Society, she provides essential social-emotional learning resources for dancers and dance studios, blending her passion for dance with her deep-rooted commitment to mental health and community support.
Tess Brown
Guest Faculty
Brooke Sahawneh
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Brooke's passion for dance started when she was just 9 years old. Brooke graduated from the CLI Dance Conservatory in Massachusetts where she had the pleasure of training with a multitude of choreographers in a variety of genres such as Teddy Forance, Akira Uchida, and Riley Watts. She currently resides in Texas continuing her dance studies in the Joffrey Ballet School Trainee Program. She aspires to dance with a professional contemporary company. She loves to teach and share her passion to help guide dancers connect body, mind, and soul. It's inspiring to see how movement can help in finding themselves as individuals.
Tess Brown
Guest Faculty
Aaliyah Kufeld
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Aaliyah's dance journey started when she was just 5 years old. She is an aspiring professional dancer, and hopes to share her passion with her students. She is currently training under professional dancers/performers in Vegas as well as taking virtual dance classes from well-known artists in New York City and Canada. She has grown passionate for teaching, as it’s an amazing experience to witness dancers reach their goals and develop their own flare.
Tess Brown
Guest Faculty
Cheryl Snow
Cheryl’s career has taken her from the stages of Las Vegas, where she has performed in a wide range of industrials and theatrical productions, to international venues. She has had the privilege of dancing with the contemporary dance company, SampleDance, and her choreography has garnered recognition, leading to works showcased worldwide.
Notably, Cheryl co-choreographed for the prestigious Cirque Du Soleil Choreographers Showcase, as well as for workshops and studios across the nation. She has also had the honor of serving as a judge for dance competitions and choreography events throughout the country.
As the co-owner and director of the award-winning Evolve Dance Center in Las Vegas, Cheryl continues to inspire, educate, and cultivate talent. Her unwavering passion for dance and dedication to the art form only grows stronger with each passing day.
Tess Brown
Event Manager
Jaime Cook
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Jaime was born in Phoenix, but lived in California for most of her childhood. After graduating from Chico State University, California with her BA in Liberal Studies she moved to Kingman 17 years ago. Her and her husband started their family in 2013 and now have two fun and loving children. Jaime worked at Kingman Regional Medical Center for 17 years, earning her MS in Human Services along the way and recently changed careers by joining the KUSD team so she could spend more time with her children. She was introduced to Sandra a few years ago and has loved watching her dancer blossom under her instruction. Jaime brings heart to Home Within Movement because she's always laughing, can relate to almost everyone, whether they're a student or a parent and she cares for all the dancers as if they were her own. When asked to describe herself Jaime said, "I'm really just a mom who loves to watch her daughter on stage. I've always been the type to lend a hand when help is needed and also lend an ear if you need someone to talk to. I am really happy that I can be a part of such a wonderful studio because I can see how big of a difference this place has made for my dancer; her confidence has grown as much as her dance technique and I can't wait to see what the future holds."
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We are beyond excited to welcome Jaime as our event manager and front desk assistance!
