Five young girls in dresses performing a dance on stage, balancing on one leg with arms extended forward.

Welcome to Danceverse; Portland, Oregon’s premier destination for private dance lessons and youth dance training. At Danceverse, we are passionate about helping dancers ages 6–18 build strong technique, confidence, and performance excellence in a variety of dance styles, including jazz, hip hop, ballet, tap, and lyrical/contemporary.

Founded on the belief that every dancer has unique potential, Danceverse provides personalized, one-on-one instruction that focuses on technique development, dance conditioning, choreography, skills classes, and competition prep. Our programs are designed to help dancers grow physically, creatively, and mentally while achieving their personal performance goals.

We believe in a supportive and empowering environment where dancers can thrive, whether they are preparing for auditions, refining their skills for competitions, or simply discovering the joy of dance. Every lesson is tailored to meet the dancer exactly where they are, helping them progress safely and confidently.

At Danceverse, we are more than just a dance studio—we are a community dedicated to nurturing talent, creativity, and passion for dance in Portland, Oregon. Join us and experience professional, results-driven dance instruction that inspires growth, artistry, and excellence.

A dancer performing on stage at a talent show, wearing a white dress, with her right hand extended forward and her left hand on her hip, against a colorful backdrop with text 'Leader Talent'.
A young woman with long brown hair in a black strapless dress and black high-heeled sandals standing against a plain light-colored background.
Young female dancer mid-air performing a split leap in a black leotard with rhinestone embellishments, with a smile, against a colorful backdrop with space-themed graphics.

About me

I’m Destiny! I’ve been passionate about dance since I was 2, training and competing in all styles including jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary. In addition to dance, I’ve been a gymnast and cheerleader, and I’ve explored many other sports, which taught me the importance of cross-training, strength, and conditioning to build muscle, stamina, and reduce injury.

I started teaching at age 16 and have had the privilege of working with talented choreographers around the world, including Brian Freedman and Tina Caspary. Over the years, I’ve competed in top competitions such as Starpower, Radix, KAR, Showstopper, and the World Dance Championship, gaining experience and insight that I now bring to every dancer I train. My mission is to help dancers grow in technique, confidence, and performance ability while fostering a love for dance in every style.