Instructors

Meaghan Molsberry

Owner, Artistic Director, Instructor/Choreographer
Style of Dance: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Tumbling, Musical Theatre

Miss Meaghan began her stage training at a very early age. With over 38 years experience in dance and theatre. Miss Meaghan has studied a number of disciplines including ballet, pointe, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, tap, acrobatics, acting, directing, stage management, and musical theatre. Miss Meaghan attended Ball State University on a full-ride scholarship where she pursued a “directing” major with a “dance” minor. During that time, she was fortunate to study under renowned choreographers and work with some of the best directors in the industry. Some of her favorite experiences include dancing for the Presbytery USA National Convention, performing the role of Penny Sycamore in You Can’t Take It with You, and writing/directing Aesop Tells a Tale at the Muncie Children’s Museum.

Miss Meaghan began teaching in 2002 and has since learned that teaching is an education in itself. She takes pride in her student development both in and out of the dance room and looks forward to watching each and every one exceed their own expectations. During the years, Miss Meaghan has choreographed show pieces for local choral/theatrical performances and competitions where she has been awarded top honors. In 2024 Miss Meaghan celebrated her 10 year milestone as owner of Premier Academy and she is thrilled with the wonderful growth and accomplishments of the students at Premier and can’t wait to see where the next 10 years take her!

Sarah Christ

Instructor
Years at Premier: Fall of 2022
Style of Dance: Ballet

Miss Sarah began her training with Indiana Ballet Theater in Northwest Indiana under the direction of Gloria Tuohy at age 5. Her training has a strong emphasis on ballet and modern technique. Miss Sarah has had the privilege of training at the Joffrey Ballet Chicago, Ballet Chicago, Indiana Ballet Conservatory, and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp along with many intensives from guest artists around the world. One of Miss Sarah’s most memorable experiences is traveling to Europe to compete and perform around Paris, London, and Italy. Prominent roles in Sarah’ s career include the Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen, Odette, Lilac Fairy, and many others.

After completing her bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in dance at Lindenwood University, she completed her MBA at Indiana State university and is currently the Finance Director for Aspire OMS. While sharing a passion for ballet and pointe at PAPA, She enjoys raising her 2 daughters with her high school sweetheart, trying new coffee shops, and boating.

Sheila Cooke

Instructor
Years at Premier: Fall of 2020
Style of Dance: Jazz, Ballet

Shelia began her love of dance at age two, when her mom (a baton teacher) taught her to twirl and then enrolled her in dance and tumbling classes. Her first studio was Cromwell School of Dance in Danville, Illinois (the home studio of actor Dick VanDyke). Sheila taught her first tumbling class at age 15. She is a former member of the United States Twirling Association as well as Chicago National Association of Dance Masters.

In 1981 Shelia moved to Indianapolis where she started working in the airline industry and taught dance. She opened her own studio in 2006. She later sold her studio to raise her two children and work full-time, but dance has remained in her soul. She loves teaching and watching the kids grow! She has always said it’s not just dance, it builds self-confidence, and self-esteem and it’s our job to remind them they can do anything they want in life. Thank you for letting me teach them and build them into beautiful souls!

Kara McCowan

Instructor
Years at Premier: Fall 2022
Style of Dance: Ready Set Move, Ready Set Dance

Before joining the ranks as a Premier dance teacher, Miss Kara was an asset to the classroom as a student assistant for many years.  She has 13 years of dance experience, all of them at Premier.  She trained in various styles of dance include ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical and musical theatre.  Miss Kara was a member of the Premier Competition team and also performed in many dance showcases.  Miss Kara recently received in certification in the “Ready, Set, Dance” program and is anxious to share this new preschool program with the young dancers. 

Miss Kara is a 2022 Homeschool graduate which fosters her love for teaching the Homeschool Dance Program at Premier. She is currently working on earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education at Western Governors University.

Haley (Parker) Milhon

Instructor
Years at Premier: Fall of 2015
Style of Dance: Tumbling

Ms. Haley graduated from Plainfield High School in the spring of 2015. Haley worked at Premier as a receptionist while in high school and then took on the role as tumbling teacher. She took a brief hiatus from Premier to move to Orlando, Florida where she worked for Disney.

Ms Haley returned in Indiana to complete her education and to get married. She currently is an elementary school teacher in Mooresville. She loves working with the children and seeing their smiling faces every week, as well as on stage.

Jessica Pyle

Choreographer
Years at Premier: Spring of 2017
Style of Dance: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical

Miss Jessica danced for 18 years, with 12 of those being competitive dancing. She has been trained in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, hip hop, musical theatre, and more. Jessica has performed in the Circle of Lights, The Nutcracker, Downtown Disney, and a few Dance National shows.

Miss Jessica graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University obtaining her Masters Degree is school counseling and works as school counselor at Triton Central High School. Jessica is so thankful to be teaching at Premier and she is ecstatic to be able to share this amazing art form with her students.

Ann Shutters

Instructor/Choreographer
Years at Premier: Fall 2022
Style of Dance: Lyrical, Jazz

With 35+ years of experience in teaching a wide range of dance styles in the greater Indianapolis area, Mrs. Ann has a deep understanding of the art and science of dance. A patient and encouraging teacher, Mrs. Ann creates a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere in the studio, where students feel comfortable to explore and express themselves through movement.

Mrs. Ann is a long-time, strong supporter of Miss Meaghan and is excited to be part of the Premier Academy family she built.

Catherine Borrone

Instructor/Choreographer
Years at Premier: Fall 2024
Style of Dance: Ballet, PBT, PCT

Catherine is a Ballet Instructor, Choreographer, and Mentor. She is proudly certified in Progressing Contemporary Technique (PCT) and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), level one through level three. She has been an instructor for over 16 years and specializes in Classical Ballet, Pre-Pointe/Pointe/Variations, Choreography, PBT, PCT, and Contemporary Ballet. Catherine works with recreational, competitive, pre-professional, adult, and professional dancers.

Catherine’s approach to Dance Education is rooted in positivity, mental and emotional support, inclusivity, constructive advice, and injury prevention.

Her 14 year professional dance experience in NYC, as well as coaching/mentorship styles have earned her students acceptances into prestigious Summer Intensives, Performing Arts High Schools, University Dance Ensembles, University Dance Programs, and D1 Dance Teams.

Catherine has been invited by studios across the US to teach pre-professional/professional summer intensives, adult summer intensives, choreograph/coach for concert pieces, commercial competitions, and ballet competitions including the YAGP.

Catherine has danced professionally with several Classical and Contemporary Ballet companies including Adams Company Dance, Eastern Connecticut Ballet, Neville Dance Theatre, Exit12 Dance Company, City Center Studios at NYC Center, and The Metropolitan Opera Ballet at Lincoln Center.

As a scholarship recipient under the direction of Peggy Lyman, Catherine attended The Hartt School and holds a BFA in Dance Performance. Catherine was classically trained in New Hampshire under the RAD syllabus completing pre-primary through intermediate examinations. Presented by Mignon Furman, Catherine received Silver and Gold with Distinction medals from the American Academy of Dance Performance Awards. She continued her training under the Vaganova syllabus with Mary McCarthy. Catherine spent summers training at Walnut Hill, Ballet Workshop of NE, Boston Ballet, and Central PA Youth Ballet.

She is so happy to share her passion with the amazing dancers of P.A.P.A.!!