Our Staff
Garden Dance Inc. is a nonprofit organization with one ultimate purpose: to tell stories rooted in Biblical truth and bursting with the hope of Jesus. We will do this in two ways, first through our Dance Productions and secondly through our technique Classes.
Ruthie Voris
Executive Director
Ruthie is a believer in Jesus, wife to Nate, mom of four, and a passionate teacher and choreographer. Ruthie has trained, performed, taught and choreographed in everything from ballet and contemporary to tap and musical theater throughout her 20+ years’ experience. She cannot wait to help your student refine their technique and develop a deep love for storytelling through dance.
Ruthie is certified by Dance Educators of America to teach performing arts, having successfully completed the classical ballet exam.
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Contact me at RuthieVoris@gardendance.org
Bekah Hebert
Administrator
Bekah is a believer in Jesus, wife to Nate (Hebert!), lifelong friend of Ruthie, and a lover of all things spreadsheets, organization, and processes. With degrees in Human Resources and Project Management, Bekah thrives on creating structure, learning new things, creating connections, and helping ideas become reality. She is excited to play a part in bringing Garden Dance to life and helping it grow to best serve you, your dancers and our community.
Contact me at Admin@gardendance.org.
Kendall Nuñez
Lead Acro Teacher, Jazz A and B Teacher, and Rehearsal Assistant
Maya Tupek
Ballet C, Contemporary A and Jazz Funk
Maya Tupek is a versatile artist, choreographer, and educator from Vero Beach, Florida. She holds a BFA in Dance from Valdosta State University, where she performed in faculty, student, and guest artist works, musical theatre productions such as “9 to 5”, and presented original choreography for her college’s production of “The Addams Family the Musical” and at the Southeast ACDA conference.
A member of the National Honors Society for Dance Arts, Maya was also recognized by the VSU College of the Arts with awards in Creative, Service, and Academic Excellence in dance. She has performed with Break the Mould Dance Company in Tampa FL, participated in Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa, and taught children’s dance classes throughout Chicago, IL.
Maya is trained in jazz, modern, contemporary, ballet, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, aerial silks, West African, and social ballroom styles. She has taught dancers of all ages and is so excited to be a part of the Garden Dance community! Through dance, Maya aims to create inclusive, joyful spaces where all students can express their authentic selves, the gifts God uniquely has given to us all, and to share Jesus’ abundant love and grace.
Myah Beck
Pre-Ballet, Ballet A and Ballet B Teacher, and Rehearsal Assistant
She began her formal dance training as a teen under Miss Ruthie, quickly developing a deep love and appreciation for the tradition of ballet. To sustain her training while building a dance community out of state, she continued her education through private instruction with Miss Ruthie from afar.
Myah is also an accomplished, award-winning pianist, which enhances her teaching of musicality in dance. Known for her warmth and engaging demeanor, she is eager to connect with young dancers and foster both their technical and personal growth.
Morgan McIntire
Assistant Teacher
Morgan is an eager dancer, sister, daughter, and believer in the Lord. She was brought up in a Christian home and taught with love by her parents to fear the Lord. From tiny tutus to ballet shoes, Morgan has been dancing since she was three-years-old. For many years, she only saw dance for herself as a fun extra-curricular activity; however, Morgan truly found her joy, creativity, and passion in dancing through the teaching of Ruthie Voris. Morgan earnestly seeks to praise the Lord through dance while at Garden and hopes to pursue dance as a possible career.
Violet Bohannan
Assistant Teacher
Violet is a bright and joyful dancer with a heart for Jesus. She began dancing at 12 years old after dreaming of becoming a dancer since she was little, though she started later than most she felt a calling pursue her dreams. Violet was lovingly challenged and encouraged by her teacher and mentor Ruthie Voris who helped her grow not just as a dancer but as a woman of God, learning to dance for God’s glory. Violet’s favorite style is contemporary and she has a deep love for choreography and the beautiful stories that it can tell. Now, as a student dance teacher, Violet is excited to step into this new role and share her love for dance with Garden students. She hopes to inspire them to grow in both their technique and their confidence and to experience the joy of dancing for the Lord.
Lily Reimer
Assistant Teacher
Lily is a hardworking and passionate dancer who loves sharing her faith through the art of dance. She began ballet at the age of 6, but lost interest after a few years. Eventually she picked it back up with Ms. Ruthie as her teacher, and her love for dance was rekindled. As she grew older she started taking dance more seriously, and has grown in technique, while learning how to rightfully give the glory back to God. Lily is happy to be able to help others strengthen their skill, and hopes to inspire them to keep working hard at dance.
Anna Adams
Receptionist
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Christy Bohanna
Receptionist
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Meet The Board
- Ruthie Voris – President
- Rebekah Hebert – Treasurer
- Rebekah Jause – Secretary
- Madeleine Childers – Director
- Noah Adams – Director
- Tori Martin – Director
- Nate Voris – Advisor
Our Class Schedule
Our schedule is posted, and we are excited to raise up dancers who are passionate for the Kingdom of God. Enroll your student as early as you can, because spots fill quickly!
