founder | Artistic Director

Analeah Stamps

founder & Artistic Director

Dance AS is led by Analeah Stamps, Founder and Artistic Director.

With more than 30 years of professional, teaching, and choreographic experience, Analeah brings both artistic excellence and clear purpose to the studio. She holds a BFA in Dance from Wright State University and has performed with ballet and contemporary companies across the country. Her choreography has been presented nationally and internationally, with work shown in China, Germany, and throughout the United States.

She has served as an Artist in Residence in Kentucky, taught as an adjunct professor of dance at Creighton University, and choreographed for professional companies and schools nationwide. Her students have been accepted into respected intensives, conservatories, and university dance and theatre programs, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, School of American Ballet, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Joffrey Ballet, James Madison University, Point Park University, and more.

Analeah is passionate about building a studio where dancers are challenged with intention, known as individuals, and given space to grow in both skill and identity.

Kelly Delaune - Contemporary

Kelly holds a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi. Throughout her years at college, Kelly performed with the university company and dance team. She has been both a teaching assistant and lead teacher in dance settings. She has experience in human resources, finance, and event planning. Kelly has also worked as a teaching assistant in public education, working with gifted students and special needs students.

Quinton Nelson - Hip Hop

Mr. Q began dancing at the age of 5 and has been dancing ever since. While at Norfolk State University, he trained at the Evelyn Ott School of Dance extensively in Hip-Hop and Jazz. Quinton was a loyal member of the NSU Dance Theatre. He was also the Founder/Choreographer and Captain of NSU’s Elite Hip Hop Dance Team, Xclusive. Under his leadership, the team attended and won numerous Hip-Hop dance competitions along the east coast. He has been a dance teacher in Northern Virginia since 2012.

Cassidy Stamps - Tiny Steps Together, Demi Dancer, Ballet

Cassidy began teaching in 2019 after spending more than five years as an assistant teacher and substitute in ballet, tap, hip hop, and jazz. After taking a break during the pandemic, she recently returned to subbing and is thrilled to now have her own classes in the studio again. In addition to her passion for dance, Cassidy is also working toward her teaching degree at Western Governors University with a focus in Early Childhood Education, where she is deepening her knowledge of child development and learning. She’s excited to combine her love for dance with her growing expertise in education to create positive, engaging experiences for every student she works with.

Quincee Stamps

Quincee is a dancer, choreographer, actor, and teaching artist. She is a recent graduate of James Madison University, where she earned a degree in Theatre with a concentration in Performance and a minor in Dance.

During her time at JMU, Quincee performed in numerous productions, choreographed and performed with the Dancing Dukes, and served as an assistant choreographer for multiple productions, including Pippin. Her favorite performance credits include Jesus Christ Superstar. She is also a graduate of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA) at Colgan High School and has trained with The Broadway Collective and at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy summer intensives.

Quincee is currently touring with Missoula Children's Theatre and enjoys sharing her passion for dance, theatre, and creativity with the next generation of artists.

Carly Arrington - Tap

Carly began dancing at the age of eight and is trained in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Contemporary, and Jazz. She has performed in the halftime shows of multiple College Bowl Games as well as the National Cherry Blossom Parade. Carly studied at Christopher Newport University, where she performed in the annual dance concert and choreographed routines for her sorority’s campus fundraising events. With experience both performing and teaching, Carly now balances her career as an elementary school teacher with her passion for dance. Recently becoming a mom herself, she is excited to share her love of dance and movement with other mothers and their little ones!

Ginny Green - Jazz, Tap

Bio coming soon.

Kevyn Arnold - Hip Hop

Kevyn Arnold has been dancing for over 12 years and brings a passion for movement, creativity, and community to Dance AS. As both a member of the studio's administrative team and our Hip Hop Foundations instructor, Kevyn enjoys helping dancers build confidence while discovering their own style and artistry.

Whether assisting behind the scenes or leading classes in the studio, Kevyn is committed to creating an encouraging environment where every dancer feels welcomed, supported, and inspired to grow.

Leticia Izaguirre

Bio coming soon.