McKena Silva

McKena Silva is a proud Casper WY native. McKena grew up dancing competitively, and is a graduate of Millikin University’s School of Theatre and Dance with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a Minor in Dance. McKena’s theater credits include: Urleen in Footloose, Gloria Thorpe in Damn Yankees, Smart Marty in Beach Blanket Beagle, Inga u/s and ensemble in Young Frankenstein, Phoebe Buffay and Monia Gellar in Friends the Musical Parody Las Vegas, and Megan in the regional premier of the parody musical Bridesmaids, based off the 2011 Kristen Wig comedy of the same name. Aside from performing, McKena is an award winning choreographer. In 2020 McKena was awarded the Chicago FAME award for her work in dance and choreography. Her other Choreography credits aside from numerous solos, duos, and groups for competitive dancers include: the original musical from the minds of Canadian rock stars Mike Ford and Murray Foster entitled Chelsea Sunrise, for which McKena also originated the role of TV executive Morgan Pierce, and Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville in Tennessee at the Cumberland County Playhouse. McKena previously danced in the NBA G League for the Ignite, and recently just finished her rookie season as a Vegas Viva dancing for the Vegas Golden Knights, as an NHL cheerleader. McKena has resided in Las Vegas Nevada since 2021, and has had the opportunity to perform at events such as the World Series of Poker, NASCAR, and Super Bowl LVIII at the New York New York. For more information and a list of all Live Appearances visit her website https://www.mckenamsilva.com/ or connect with her on social media: @mckena_silva_

Aaron Wood

Aaron M. Wood is a choreographer, educator, dancer, and mixed-media designer. From 2007-2014, he danced with Utah’s Repertory Dance Theatre, where he performed the works of such dance legends as Merce Cunningham, Doris Humphrey, Michio Ito, José Limon, Murray Louis, Anna Sokolow, and Shapiro & Smith. He’s had the opportunity to work with such esteemed teachers/choreographers as Tandy Beal, Ellen Bromberg, William (Bill) Evans, Abby Fiat, Andrea Miller, and Peter Pucci. As a freelance dancer with Ririe Woodbury Dance Company, he’s performed the works of Alwin Nikolais. Aaron’s choreography has been performed from Salt Lake City to Beijing, China. Currently, Aaron serves as Dance Instructor/Choreographer for Casper College.

Isabel Dubay

My name is Isabel DuBay, and I am so excited to be a part of 307 Dance Academy! I have been dancing since I was about two years old. Over the years I have competed at numerous dance competitions and won various awards with the 307 Competition team. I have trained in ballet, pointe, hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, and musical theatre under some of the industry’s best instructors and companies. I have also been trained in gymnastics and tumbling. I did competitive gymnastics and dancing until about nine when I decided to pursue my passion for dance wholeheartedly. Outside of dancing, I am thoroughly invested in my education. I attend the University of Utah studying biology and Spanish to hopefully become a physician! I accredit a large part of my success in school and life to the skills I learned from dance. I love my 307 Dance family and I am honored to be a part of the guest faculty!

Peyton Hatcher

Hi, my name is Peyton Hatcher, and I am 15 years old. I am a sophomore at Natrona County High School. I've been dancing since I was 2, and I have been competing since I was 6. I train in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, hip hop, and tumbling here at 307. I have been a teaching assistant for 307 for several years. I am so thrilled and honored to be teaching this year, and I can't wait for what this season holds!

Morgan Jaquez

My name is Morgan Jaquez, I am a senior at Kelly Walsh and have been on the dance team for all four years, and I also became captain for this following season. We have won 4 consecutive state titles in 4A hip hop & jazz. I have danced since I was 3, I have also danced at a competitive level since I was 4. I have attended 2 UDA high school national competitions in Orlando, FL and I have been honored to be named an All-American dancer both 2017 and 2018. I danced at Rocky Mountain School of Dance until 307 opened then I made the move and I love it here! I am beyond excited to come back to this studio as a teacher to help other dancers grow the same passion I did at this studio!

Bailey Sorensen

I’m Bailey Sorensen, and I’ve been dancing with 307 for eight years, and teaching for three of those. I am a junior at Natrona County High School and absolutely love to be at 307 Dance Academy. I’m trained in hip hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet, pointe, and tumbling. I am so excited to be teaching another year, and another class of amazing students.