Our Team
Studio Detroit boasts a rich variety of experience and passion for the art of dance. This close-knit and ambitious team can help you or your little one realize an untapped potential for creative expression through movement or to simply embrace and hone the skills that you have already discovered. Whatever your dance desires, Let the City be Your Stage at SDDC!
Jenna Dae is the SDDC Assistant Pre-Professional Company director & hip hop, technique, jazz & ballet instructor. She started dance training at the age of 4, and was technically trained in several forms of dance including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop, Pointe, Pom, and Cecchetti. By 13, a Detroit area All-Star Hip Hop team recruited Jenna to train and perform with them. In addition to the various National awards earned as a competitive dancer, the UDA All-American Team selected her to perform with them for 3 consecutive years. Jenna also competed internationally at World of Dance’s World Finals. She has even performed as a backup dancer for a number of recording artists. Jenna Dae loves teaching and creating Award winning choreography, and is inspired by being able to give back to the next generation of dancers.
Jenna Dae
DeJanea “DaeDae” Jones
A native of Detroit, Angela Blocker began dancing at the age of 4 years old. Formally instructing dance courses for young children since she was 15, Angela always held a passion for dance. With almost than 20 years of instructing experience under her belt, Angela now owns and operates Studio Detroit Dance Center minutes away from the heart of her hometown.
Angela Blocker- Loyd
With over 20 years of experience, Detroit School of Arts graduate and former Detroit Ballet Theater member, Ms. Joslyn is a dance instructor and registered yoga instructor. With a strong passion for dance basics, she believes a strong foundation in ballet technique will take students beyond their wildest dreams. With that philosophy, it was only natural that she join SDDC as a intermediate & advanced ballet as well as a pointe instructor.
Joslyn Reese
Ms. DaeDae began to take an interest in dance at age 9. Ms. DaeDae is trained in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern(contemporary), and African dance genres. While dancing at Ludington Magnet Middle school in Detroit, she earned the title “Mistress of Technique“ because she was such a stickler for clean dance technique. While attending Detroit School of Arts(DSA) she blossomed more into the amazing performer she is today, because the performing arts school helped her perfect her craft. After graduating High school, DaeDae reconnected with Rita Mosley at Step Off Dance Studio where she continued to train and began to teach professionally.
With over 30 years of dance experience plus 25 years of instructional experience for famed artists and organizations, Rita Mosley’s training includes Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Latin Ballroom, Hip Hop, Break Dancing, Modeling, Singing, Acting, and Partnering. She is certified with the Cecchetti Council of America (Michigan Chapter) and Dance Masters of America, Michigan Chapter.
Ms. Mosley is currently the Owner and Artistic Director of Step O.F.F. Dance Studio in Oak Park, Michigan and Managing Director of Driven Dance Pit Competitions in Sandy Spring, Georgia. In addition to the dance competition community, Ms. Mosley is also a certified pageant judge and coach—helping some of her former pageant trainees successfully compete in the Miss USA and Miss America/Universe Organizations. Most recently, she was named the “Liaison of Dance-Michigan” for the critically-acclaimed reality television show “America’s Got Talent”. She is also one of the official adjudicators of the highly acclaimed Lifetime Television Network reality show “Dance Moms.”
As a highly decorated artist spanning multiple industries and high-visibility opportunities, her impeccably decorated resume includes but is not limited to the following notable achievements: Dancer/choreographer for Aretha Franklin, Neil Diamond, Vivica A. Fox, Morris Chestnut and more; actor/dancer for McDonald’s Corporation commercials and model for Cover-Girl Cosmetics. As a music artist and manager herself, Moseley has even worked along side notable musical greats including: Run DMC, Joe, TI, Gucci Mane, David Hollister, KC and JoJo, Blackstreet, Teddy Riley, Sean “P Diddy” Combs, Usher, Brian McKnight, Patti LaBelle, 112, Jagged Edge, Erika Badu, Ice Cube, Carl Thomas & SWV to name a few.
Many of her students/mentees earn careers as professionally contracted dancers, background vocalists for international/national recording artists, choreographers for film and more including contracts with Walt Disney Company, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Alvin Ailey School, Tyler Perry Studios, “America’s Got Talent”, “World of Dance”, “So You Think You Can Dance” and countless other renowned entertainment industry opportunities.
Rita Mosley
Lisa Johnson
Jade Moore
Ashlie Stanton
Born and raised in Detroit, Ashlie discovered her love for dance at a young age, beginning with praise dance at Triumph Church. As her passion grew, she expanded her training to include jazz, ballet, pointe, hip hop, tap, modern, and lyrical. At age 14, she joined Studio Detroit Dance Center under the direction of Angela Blocker-Loyd, where her training and performance opportunities flourished.
Ashlie has performed at weddings, parades, pep rallies, expos, concerts, and countless community events, showcasing her versatility and artistry. She went on to attend Kentucky State University, where she served as co-captain of the basketball dance team and co-founded a campus dance troupe alongside another Detroit native. During her college career, she choreographed for pageants, athletic events, and student productions, building a lasting legacy at KYSU.
Now 22 years old and graduating from Kentucky State University in December, Ashlie is proud to return to her roots as a full-time teacher at Studio Detroit Dance Center. She is humbled and excited to pour back into the next generation of dancers, right where her own journey truly began.
Jade Moore is a recent graduate of Wayne State University, where she earned dual degrees in Business Administration and Dance. During her time at Wayne, she was a member of the Dance Workshop, directed by instructors Bryan and Shaina Baira. She performed in repertoire works by Dr. RAS Mikey Courtney and Gianna Burright.
In addition to her artistic experience, Jade completed internships with Release Dance and the Detroit Institute of Arts, where she worked in marketing and communications. She recently achieved her Grade One Teacher Certification in Cecchetti Ballet and was also a member of Release’s hip-hop dance crew. Jade is recognized for her award-winning choreography, with her works receiving top placements and special recognition at various regional events. Currently, she works as a dance instructor at several studios throughout the Metro Detroit area, teaching hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and ballet.
Kendall “KC” Chapple
An Ohio native, Kendall “KC” Chapple began her dance training at BalletMet Columbus, where she earned a full scholarship to study classical ballet and modern dance for eight years. Additionally, she spent several seasons competing in both all-star cheer and dance locally. She went on to attend the University of Toledo where she joined the Rocket Marching Band as a UT Dancing Rockette.
Since then, KC has made the move to Michigan where she is living out her dreams as a seven-year veteran NFL Cheerleader; serving as captain for 4 years as well as the team’s 2025 Pro Bowl Cheerleader representative. KC also has the privilege of returning to the Davenport University Dance Team coaching staff after two years of winning back-to-back double national titles with the program.
With almost a decade of experience as a dance educator and fitness professional, KC has dedicated her career to helping people of all walks of life through movement. She strongly believes that evidence-based education is the key to empowering athletes to train effectively and sustainably. She is looking forward to sharing her knowledge and expertise with as many performers as possible!
Junior Dance Instructors
At the age of 1 year old, Morgan began dancing at Studio Detroit during its first year of operation. She has learned dance techniques in genres including ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, lyrical, African, musical,theater, live stage, and hip hop. Morgan continues to expand her dance exposure through various renowned workshops and instructors including Lisa McCall, Move Performing Arts Studio in Windsor, Alvin Ailey dance workshop, Anthony Burrel Breaking Barriers and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy Summer Intensive, where she earned a full scholarship during the auditioning period. As a Company member with SDDC, she has also competed in a multitude of competitions including the World of Dance International Competition, where SDDC placed in the top 5 rankings. As a Student Instructor, Morgan currently teaches Twinkle Tots and Twinkle Toes ballet, tap and tumbling classes as well as Primary jazz, ballet and hip hop.
Morgan Henderson
In addition to working as a student instructor, Lyric is a dedicated member of SDDC’s Pre-Professional Dance Company. She is skilled in genres including ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, lyrical, African, musical, theater, live stage, and hip hop. Lyric hones her dance skills participating in various renowned workshops and instructors including Lisa McCall, Move Performing Arts Studio in Windsor, Alvin Ailey dance workshop, Anthony Burrel Breaking Barriers and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy Summer Intensive, and more. As a Company member with SDDC, she has also competed in a multitude of competitions including the World of Dance International Competition, where SDDC placed in the top 5 rankings.
