Baylanna Brash, 17, is currently a senior at Flathead High School. She was born and raised in Kalispell Montana. Ever since she was little she would make up dances with her friends and perform for her family. Her dance journey started in 2019, at the beginning of 8th grade. Her first dance teacher was Kate, but unfortunately that year was cut short due to Covid-19. The next year was a confusing time for her in terms of how she felt about dance. “As much as I loved to dance before, I was in a class with kids that were way younger than me. I went home crying after almost every class I went to, and I wanted to quit.” But Dance Elements didn’t give up on her. “My mom called the studio and they told her that I should try out this other class. I was really nervous and was very scared. And it wasn’t until my mom and I were driving to class that she told me I would be in Studio A. That’s when I lost it.” She started crying and telling her mom “But that’s where the good people dance”. That day she sat in the parking lot with her mom and didn’t go into the studio. But that following week, she did. She finished out that dance season and the next year got into Elements United. She has been in Elements United and Elements Collide. She was in Elements United for one year and in Elements Collide for two years. Baylanna also enjoys hanging out with friends, being with family, and outside activities. Next year, Baylanna is planning on continuing to work and studying for her real estate exam to become a real estate agent. One of the most important things to Baylanna is caring for others and making them feel included. “One of my favorite things that people say to me is that they look up to me. I love being able to help influence the people around me, younger or older.” Baylanna wanted to give a huge thank you to her mother. “My mom has taught me so many things in life. She has shown me unlimited amounts of love and kindness, and she has always been there for me. My mom has pushed me to be the best I can be, and has never given up on me. I am beyond grateful for everyone in my life and everyone that has had an impact on my life.” Not only that, but she would also like to show appreciation to her dance teachers. “Throughout the years, I've had Anna, Kate, and Amy as my teachers. They all have had different impacts on me and my dance life but also my life outside of dance. Amy has shown me so much love and kindness and she has never once reminded me of Abby Lee Miller (if you don't know who that is, wow, go look it up). I love to be in her classes and get to dance with her. She is such an amazing teacher but most importantly an amazing person. She has put countless hours into all of us to make sure that we put our best selves out there, whether that be on the dance floor or in everyday life. Every time I look at Amy I look at someone who has spent years in a studio and still walks in everyday because she wants to share her love of dance with all of us.”

Most memorable/legendary dance Baylanna was apart of: 
2022 Elements United “Mean Girls” Choreographed by: Amy Arriaga

Brock Hooper, 17, is currently a senior at Glacier High School. Brock was born and raised in Kalispell Montana, he grew up being outdoors, being artistic and loving dance. Brock joined Dance Elements in 2016 and has been so appreciative of his time at Dance Elements. Brock has loved, cherished and enjoyed every Dance, Showcase and Competition he has been involved in. Brock has been a part of Elements United, Elements Collide and Elements Elite, and is currently a part of Elements Collide and Elements Elite. Outside of Dance, Brock loves spending time with his family and friends, traveling and shopping. Next year Brock plans to attend Grand Canyon University located in Phoenix Arizona and plans on majoring in Radiology or Forensic Psychology. Brock also plans on trying out for the GCU Dance Team. Brock is beyond grateful for the support his family and friends have shown him throughout his life. Brock would like to thank his parents Kari and Mark Hooper for the unconditional love, support all throughout his life and especially in Dance. Brock would also want to give a special thanks to his teachers Amy Arriaga, Kate Neumann and Bella Arriaga. In which each has created such a positive, loving environment and created a Family that he will forever cherish. Each teacher has impacted his life in different and memorable ways, he will forever be grateful for their love and passion. He is thankful for all of the hard work each one of his teachers has put in and thankful for helping him become the dancer and the person he is today. Lastly Brock would like to thank all of the Dancers at Dance Elements, and especially the Seniors. Brock has made so many lifelong friends that he would have never had if it wasn't for dance, and is truly grateful for the bond he has with the younger generations as well as the seniors. Brock is excited to enter the next new chapter of his life, but will never forget how loved Dance Elements has made him feel and most importantly thankful for his second family.

Most Memorable/Legendary dance Brock was apart of: 
2023 Hip hop Duo “Motorsport” Brock and Kayanna Kapity Choreographed by: Brock Hooper & Kayanna Kapity.

Chloe Tanner, 18, is currently a senior at Glacier High School. She was born in Canada but grew up in both Kalispell and Whitefish. She has been at Dance Elements since 2012 and has been competing since 2013. Dance has always been an outlet for Chloe and she has greatly enjoyed every show, competition and company she’s been apart of. Throughout her career, Chloe has been a part of Mini Elements, Lil Elements, Elements United, Jr. Movement, and she is currently in Movement, Collide, and Elite. Along with dance Chloe also participates in other extracurricular activities, such as Golf, Spanish Club, French Club, National Honors Society, as well as Spanish and French Honors Society. In the following year Chloe plans on continuing her golf career through the collegiate level at Newberry College in South Carolina. For her education she is going to pursue a career in Psychology as well as a minor in Spanish. Chloe is overwhelmed with the love and support she has been given throughout her time at Dance Elements and especially now as adulthood awaits. She would like to show appreciation to her parents Janell, Dj, Shawn and Jess for the opportunities and sacrifices they have made and the unwavering love they have shown. Lots of love to Chloe’s many brothers Rio, Tyee, Harper, Dalton, Roczen and Indy, for putting up with all the mini dance recitals, playing dress up and always showing up and showing support for Chloe. Lastly Chloe would like to show gratitude to the people who make Dance Elements what it is. Amy Arriaga and Kate Naumann created an environment for Chloe, and so many others, to be able to express and feel all the emotions of life and grow and prosper in healthy and fulfilling ways. Chloe has been with Amy since she was 6 years old. Amy has seen Chloe grow and develop and has taught Chloe many lessons in life. Amy is an incredible, reliable, and trustworthy person in Chloe’s life and has given Chloe the opportunities of a lifetime. Chloe spent a few years along Kate dancing as well as many other moments in and out of the studio. Kate is a strong role model in Chloe’s life and has been there for her through it all. Kate’s unconditional love and support has helped Chloe tremendously through the hardships of life. Chloe has undeniable gratitude towards all the teachers and people she has met through dance and is so happy to have made such life long friendships and memories that she wouldn’t trade for the world. Although Chloe’s time at Dance Elements has came to end she will never forget all the love that comes from the studio and the people within.

Most Memorable/Legendary dance Chloe was apart of: 
2013 Hip Hop Duo “Lil Mama”  Chloe and Her Mom Choreographed by: Amy Arriaga

Isabella Gillette, 18, is currently a senior at Glacier High School.  She was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana. She has been dancing at Dance Elements since 2013. She has competed in Mini Elements, Mini Movement, Elements United, and Jr. Movement, and is currently dancing as a member in Movement, Elements Collide and Elements Elite. Outside of dance Bella has participated in Choir and Flag Football and is a part of the Spanish National Honors Society. During her free time she love’s to spend time with her friends and her little brother Ryne. Next year Bella is planning on pursuing Secondary Education at either University of Hawaii, Manoa or University of Montana. Bella is thankful for all of her family and friends, especially her father, Chris, for all his support, her stepmother, Becky, for driving her to every competition and her grandma, Melissa, as she’s payed for all her years at dance. Dance has been such a huge part of Bella’s life. Not only has it been a passion of hers, but the studio itself has been a second home. Bella say’s her strongest connections have been made at dance, and she knows they will never be lost. Bella has had the opportunity to dance under the direction of all four choreographers at Dance Elements: Ellexa Hofeldt, Anna Elm, Kate Neumann, and of course Amy Arriaga. Bella isn’t planning on continuing her competitive dance career after this season, but she know’s she will be seeking studio time, and will be dancing in her mirror any chance she gets. She has never appreciated anything more than dance, especially after this year. She will forever miss her dance family here at Dance Elements, and wants to stay that… Once a DE Dragon, Always a DE Dragon.

Most Memorable/Legendary dance Bella was apart of: 
2020 Elements United “Crazy In Love” Choreographed by: Alexis Jean Jackson.

Jocelyn Laspina, 18, is currently a senior at Flathead High school. Jocelyn was born in Grass Valley, California, and moved to Kalispell, Montana in 2020. Jocelyn has been dancing with Amy at Dance Elements since 2021, but was previously dancing at another studio in California from 2015-2020, she started competing in 2016, she has loved and enjoyed every second of it. Throughout her time at Dance Elements, she has been a part of Movement and Collide. Aside from dance, Jocelyn enjoys snowboarding, being outdoors, being with friends, and spending time with her family. Next year, Jocelyn will be taking a gap year to travel, and in that time she is going to continue her search for the college she is planning to go to. She is wanting to major in biology, to eventually become an Anesthesiologist. Jocelyn is very thankful to have gotten the opportunity to have danced with Dance Elements, and the amazing people she became friends with, and is able to have so many amazing memories with. She wants to give a special thank you to her Dad, Peter Ridens, for always being there for her and pushing her to keep dancing, for putting up with her attitude during competition/show season, and for loving her with everything, if it wasn't for him she would have never gotten the amazing opportunity to dance for Amy Arriaga. Now, Jocelyn would like to thank Amy Arriaga for helping her get out of her comfort zone and trying new styles of dance, she's very thankful Amy took her in like she had been dancing there her whole life. Jocelyn is ready to start the new chapter in her life, but will always remember the amazing time she spent with the Dance Elements family. 

Most Memorable/Legendary dance Jocelyn was apart of:
2024 Movement Jazz “Escalate” Choreographed by: Kate Neumann & Amy Arriaga

Kailie Owens, 17, is currently a senior at Glacier High School. She was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana. She has been dancing since she was 3 and she has been with Amy at Dance Elements since 2015, competing since 2016, and has loved every second of it. Throughout her career, Kailie has been a part of Mini Elements, Lil Elements, Elements United, Mini Movement, Junior Movement, and is currently in Elements Collide and Movement . Aside from dance, Kailie has been active in numerous other extracurriculars which include Theatre, Cheer, DECA, GHS Mentor Program, Choir and more. Next year, Kailie plans to attend Weber State University in Ogden Utah, to pursue a degree in Radiology and possibly a minor in writing or psychology. She also plans to hopefully join the Weber State Dance Team. Kailie is so thankful for the support her family and friends have shown her throughout her time at Dance Elements. She would especially like to thank her parents, Stephanie Owens, Sean Owens and Micheal Brearey, for their support by paying for all the costs that dance has, taking her to competitions all these years and their unconditional love. Lots of love and thanks also goes to her sister Kathleen Brearey, who began to dance shortly after she took her to a bring your friend to dance day, and they have gotten to dance side by side for approximately 5 years. Lastly, Kailie would like to thank Amy Arriaga for giving her a space to learn more about herself and potential even after she injured her hip and was diagnosed with snapping hip syndrome, she helped her find ways to still do what she loved which was dance, and Mila Baker for always being genuine and not only helping her grow in dance and cheerleading but as a person . Even though Kailie is extremely excited to start her adult life, she will miss getting to dance with her sister and being around people that will be lifelong friends.

Most Memorable/Legendary dance Kailie was apart of: 
2016 Mini Elements “Ninja” Choreographed by: Amy Arriaga

Kathleen Brearey, 18, is currently a senior at Flathead High School. She was born and raised in Kalispell Montana. She has been dancing with Amy at Dance Elements since 2017, but she hurt her back in 2021 and didn't dance that year. Kathleen Has been part of Elements United, Jr. Movement and is currently in Movement and Elements Collide. Besides Dance, Kathleen participates in cheerleading, student council, brave mentoring, DECA and more. Next year,Kathleen plans to attend Gonzaga University to study business administration. She is grateful for the opportunity to dance at Dance Elements and dance with amazing people. She would like to thank her parents and her bonus parents, Lora Brearey, Micheal Brearey, Stephiane Owens and Sean Owens, they have always been there for her, helped her through it all and had a huge influence in her life. She would also like to thank her bonus sister Kailie Owens, thank her for showing her dance, for being her best friend and being her biggest cheerleader. Kathleen had the privilege to dance with Kailie from the start of the dance to the end. She would also like to thank Mila Baker, and Amy Arriaga for always encouraging her and watching her grow throughout the years. Kathleen is very excited for the future and the next chapter in her life, and always will remember all the great memories Dance has brought her. 

Most Memorable/Legendary dance Kathleen was apart of: 
2018 Lyrical Duo “Love You for a Thousand Years” Kathleen and her sister Kailie Owens Choreographed by: Mila Baker

Kayanna Kapity, 17, is currently a senior at Glacier High School. She has been dancing with Amy since 2015, but has been dancing since 2008, previously in another state. Over the years Kayanna has been in, lil elements, elements united, jr movement, and is currently in elements collide, elements elite, movement, and fusion. Aside from dance, she has been in activities, theater, speech and debate, and cheer. This coming year, Kayanna will be attending Montana State University majoring in business marketing. She is hoping to join the dance team and teach at a dance studio in Bozeman, and later pursue a career in modeling and dance choreography as a professional. Kayanna would like to thank Dance Elements for the home and the family it has given her. Dance has taught Kayanna how to express emotions through art and taught her how to memorize things very quickly. Dance is like her second home and there's nowhere she’d rather be than working her tail off in the studio. It’s been an honor for her to dance beside such beautiful and multi talented dancers. She would like to thank Ellexa and Mila for helping with her movement and showing her how to fix her posture in a specific move or pushing the movement through her fingers. She would like to thank Kate for everything she's taught her and how she has supported her through the last few years, being another person for her to come to when it's unexpectedly needed, and giving her hope in times where she felt lost. Lastly, Kayanna would like to thank Amy for the person she’s helped her become today. She has been a huge influence in everything she’s done and has taught her how to dance and grow, giving her the love and support for dance that she could never forget. Finally, Kayanna would like to give thanks to her family. Elisha, Michael, Cheyenne, Tayla, and Atreyu. They are the only reason she has been able to pursue this talent and have pushed her to be her absolute best and continue to grow in dance. They have helped Kayanna create the true passion she has for dance. Watching her dad become a dance dad over the years couldn’t have made her more proud of the work she’s put in. Moving onto the next part of her life, she will only think about the people that have helped her get there. Kayanna will always love the Dance Elements family more than anything.

Most Memorable/Legendary dance Kayanna was apart of:
2023 Fusion “Boss” Choreographed by: Amy Arriaga and Kate Neumann

Lucy Matulionis, 17, is currently a senior at Whitefish High School. She was born and raised in Whitefish, Montana. Lucy has been dancing with Amy since 2017. Throughout her dancing career, she has been a part of Lil Elements, Elements United, and Junior Movement, and is currently a part of Elements Collide, Movement, and Tempo Tap. Outside of Dance Elements, Lucy has grown to love traveling and exploring, baking, and spending time with her friends and family. Next Fall, Lucy intends to pursue a science and pre-health degree, but is undecided where she will attend college. Lucy would like to thank all of her teachers at dance--Amy Arriaga, Kate Neumann, Ellexa Hofeldt, and Anna Elm--as well as the friends she has danced alongside with for seven years, as she would not be the person she is today without the undeniable love and support she has received. Her teachers have become some of her greatest role models, and have always pushed her to be her best self. Lucy would also like to thank her parents for supporting her through the ups and downs of these past seven years, as well as her sister, Lindsey, who has always been Lucy's biggest supporter. Lucy would not be the person she is today without Dance Elements. She is eternally grateful for all of the memories and laughs she found with Dance Elements, and she will always carry a part of it with her.

Most Memorable/Legendary dance Lucy was a part of:
2020 Elements United "DNA" Choreographed by: Amy Arriaga

Piper Belski, 18, is currently a senior at Whitefish High school. She was born and raised in Whitefish, Montana, and grew up loving all things outdoors. Piper has been dancing with Amy at Dance Elements since 2017 and loving every second of it. Throughout her career, Piper has been a part of Elements United, Elements Collide, Elements Elite, Jr. Movement, Movement, and Tempo Tap. Currently she is a member of four companies: Elements Collide, Elements Elite, Movement, and Tempo Tap. Outside of the studio, Piper enjoys reading, being outdoors, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. Next year, Piper is planning to pursue nursing and the possibility of trying out for a dance team, but is currently undecided on which university she will be attending. Piper is eternally grateful for the loving and positive environment that Dance Elements has provided her over the last seven years. Without dance, she would not be the strong and confident person she is today. Piper would like to give huge thanks to her parents for supporting her throughout the years no matter what, to all of the amazing and talented dancers that are a part of the studio, and to the wonderful group of seniors that she has spent the last seven years dancing with; being a part of such a tight knit and motivated group of seniors has created a bond that she will never forgot. Lastly, she would like to give a special thank you to her personal teachers: Kate Neumann, Amy Arriaga, and Ellexa Hofeldt. Each with a different impact on her life, they have influenced Piper to be the best version of herself and to always lead with a positive mindset in life. With excitement for the new chapter of her life beginning soon, Piper will always remember the love that surrounded her at Dance Elements, and will never forget the memories and friendships she created with her incredible dance family. 

Most Memorable/Legendary dance Piper was apart of:
2023 Elements Elite “Gold Digger” Choreographed by: Amy Arriaga