OUR STAFF
GINA UNDERWOOD - Owner/Director, Choreographer, Instructor
Gina Underwood began dancing in Elkhorn, Nebraska at the age of 5 where she trained in ballet, tap, jazz, clogging and acro/tumbling. There she started dancing with a professional traveling company at the age of 10 until her family relocated to Pocatello, Idaho. Gina continued dancing and training with Marius Zirra and attending national conventions. She began teaching for Emily Yost when she was just 13 years old. Gina started her own studio, The Dance Factory, at 18 years old and has over 25 years of teaching experience with all ages and levels of dancers! She specializes in jazz, hip hop, clogging, tap, acro/tumbling, and contemporary and has choreographed numerous routines that have won at many well-known dance conventions and received top scores and awards at several competitions. Gina has dedicated her life to building and growing The Dance Factory while achieving her life-time goal creating Idaho's most well rounded dancers!
JAIDA UNDERWOOD - Choreographer, Instructor
My name is Jaida Underwood and I am born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho. I grew up training at The Dance Factory and I truly believe there is no better place to grow & become a technical artist. I danced professionally for Odyssey Dance Theatre 2017-2020, I was placed in The Dance Awards top 10 in 2017, I have received several top solo awards/placements & a NBA Jazz halftime performance to name a few accomplishments. My choreography has received several overall placements, top scoring & “best choreography” awards. I have been dancing for 23 years and am passionate about sharing my love for dance with the next generation.
ASHLEY FISHER- Instructor
I have ballroom danced for 20 years! I dance for many reasons some being, I love how it makes me feel. Moving my body and dancing brings me so much happiness! I also love the feeling after a hard practice of “wow I’m proud of myself for working hard”. I am teaching the ballroom classes for the competitive teams.
CHANTILLY MCCULLOCH- Instructor
Chantilly McCulloch began dancing at the age of 2, and danced for 20 years. She began teaching at 14, and has been, for almost 20 years now. She specializes in ballet, and teaches all ages. She has been teaching for The Dance Factory for 6 years, and calls it her 2nd home. Her greatest joy is being a generational teacher. She loves that some of her student's now are children of her first students.
PACEY NOCHEBUENA- Instructor
JORDAN DAVIS- Instructor
ASHLEY SCOTT- Instructor
ELAINA MCCULLOCH- Instructor
Elaina has been dancing for 18yrs at a variety of places. She specializes in ages 18 months to 8 years old. She has worked for the TDF family for 3 years now. She believes, You don't work a day in your life when you love your job!
KLOEE BISHOP- Instructor
I have been dancing for 16 years. I love dance because it is a way to challenge and push yourself to new limits. There is no better feeling than working hard at something you love. I am teaching ballet this year.
BRITTANY STUART- Instructor
Britney loved dance from a very early age and started taking dance classes when she was three years old. She is trained in various dance styles and began competing with a local studio in fifth grade. She decided to share her love for dance by assisting and teaching when she was 16 years old. In 2002, she signed up for a hip-hop class at The Dance Factory and fell in love with TDF's positive atmosphere. After a year on the ISU Bengal Dancers, she started taking more classes and competing on the dance team at The Dance Factory. In 2004, she began teaching at The Dance Factory. Britney adores teaching dance to share the joy of movement and the fulfillment of sharing the art form with others.
ABBY MINER- Instructor
MADISON HERNANDEZ- Instructor
Madison Hernandez danced competitively at The Dance Factory and continued her training at Idaho State University and The University of Massachusetts in Amherst (UMass). After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in dance at UMass, she is excited to return to TDF as a dance instructor. From choreographing at a community theater to teaching dance at the studio she remains involved in the community. One of her favorite styles is Hip Hop and she continuously trains in many disciplines of dance and is discovering her unique artistry.
KIANA LITTLE- Instructor
Kiana began her dance journey at the age of four and her passion has only grown since then. She danced with The Dance Factory for a short time, but gained invaluable knowledge and skills to take with her as she moved to Utah. Kiana honed her skills as an instructor and professional dancer for Odyssey Dance Theatre from 2013-2022. Also during that time, she performed with Junction Dance Company, Divinity Dance Company, and, most recently in 2023, Altitude Dance Company. Kiana is thrilled to be teaching company teams this season. Her enthusiasm for dance is infectious, and she is committed to fostering a fun and inclusive environment for all of her students.
