Ms. Megan Park Grimm - Owner/Artistic Director
Megan Park Grimm is the owner and artistic director of Chance 2 Dance Studio. Megan has a dance career that spans over 30 years. She began dancing at the age of six at Dance Unlimited in Van Buren, AR, and is trained in ballet, pointe, lyrical, tap, jazz, and hip hop. She was a ballet and jazz instructor for Dance Unlimited for four years. In high school, Megan danced for the Van Buren Pointer Prancer dance team and was captain her senior year. While in high school, she was a two-time National Dance Alliance All-American and Universal Dance Association All-star, and had the opportunity to dance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in 2001. In college, Megan was a dancer for the University of Arkansas Pom Squad for four years (RBI Girl for one year). She graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering and began her career in Tulsa, OK. While in Tulsa, she danced professionally for the Tulsa 66ers NBA D-League dance team. She was a ballet, pom, jazz, and competitive dance instructor for four years at Miss Kristy’s School of Dance in Broken Arrow, OK. After moving back to Arkansas, she was a jazz and competitive dance instructor for two years at Little Rock School of Dance. Megan has also won multiple choreography awards.
Megan loves being a part of Van Buren and serving the community and surrounding areas. She is a serves on the Arts On Main Board of Directors, Young Actors Guild Board of Directors, Van Buren Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Greenwood Fine Arts Academy Board of Directors. She is certified in Acrobatic Arts and Twinkle Star Star Dance preschool curriculum. She is always looking for ways to expand and share her love of dance with even more students!
Ms. Parker Montgomery - Co-Director of Competitive Dance Teams/Dance Instructor
Parker Montgomery is a former dance studio owner and has been teaching and coaching dance for 10 years. Her love of dance started in 8th grade when she joined the Coleman Junior High Steppers dance team and was a two time NDA All American Dancer and helped lead the team to two state championships. She was then on the Van High School Pointer Prancer dance team and won another state championship! Parker has taught ballet, jazz, hip hop, acrobatics, tumbling, contemporary, lyrical, and coached pageantry. She has choreographed award winning pieces for school cheer and dance teams in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Georgia. Parker’s biggest passion is coaching competitive dance where her choreography has won multiple titles and special awards, including a National Choreography Awards in 2019 & 2020. Parker is married to her husband Ryan and they live in Van Buren with their 3 year old daughter Finley Ruth.
Ms. Parker is the co-director of the competitive dance teams in Van Buren and teaches several recreational classes in Greenwood. Parker is excited for another year at C2D!
Ms. Abby Meeker - Dance Instructor
Abby Meeker began dancing at the age of four. She began taking lessons in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop from an early age at the Greenwood Dance Studio and Danceologie. Abby joined the C2D Greenwood location as a student in 2020, and continues to take classes there. Abby has also been a member of the Greenwood Dance Team since 2021, and recently earned a state title in 2024.
Last year, Abby began teaching 1-3 ballet/tap. She learned so much from her first year of teaching and hopes she can continue to have an impact on her students’ lives, just as they have to hers. Ms. Abby is so excited to continue teaching this year at the Greenwood location!
Ms. Addison Johnson - Tumbling Instructor
Addison Johnson began cheering in 8th grade. From there she went on to cheer for Alma 9th Grade and Varsity Cheer teams. During her time on Alma Varsity Cheer she was recognized as an All-State Cheerleader and was a two-time UCA All American. She also helped lead her team to a State Championship and two 2nd place UCA National titles.
Addison is now teaching tumbling at Chance 2 Dance Van Buren and loves every minute of it!
Ms. Allyson Poole - Dance Instructor
Allyson Poole has been dancing since the age of five. She has studied ballet, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, and lyrical. Allyson has been a part of Chance 2 Dance for many years from dancing as a student to now continuing her childhood dream of being a dance instructor. She was a part of the Alma High School dance program for five years participating in their annual dance shows, as well as, a member of their varsity dance team her sophomore year.
Allyson has been teaching at C2D since the Alma location opened in 2023. She teaches several recreational classes and is a coach of the competition teams. Her favorite part of being an instructor is helping students grow and see them accomplish skills they have worked so hard on. Ally is excited to teach again this season at Chance 2 Dance!
Ms. Bre Yancey - Dance Instructor
Bre Yancey started dancing at the age of two. She took lessons in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and more at the Greenwood dance studio. Now in her 5th year on the Greenwood dance team, she is a two time UDA All American and helped her team as they earned their state championship for the 2024 season. She took over 1-3 grade ballet/jazz early in the season last year where she found a love and passion for teaching. She is excited to expand her teaching role this year. As she continues to grow as an instructor she hopes to help her students grow not only as dancers but people too. Ms. Bre is excited to teach again this year at C2D!
Ms. Callie Davis - Dance Instructor
Callie Davis began dancing at Chance2 Dance when she was eight years old and quickly found her passion on the stage. She was a member of the competitive dance team for nine years, gaining experience in jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, pom, kick, and hip hop. Callie graduated from Van Buren High School, where she served as captain of the dance team her senior year. During high school, she was honored as a two-time All-American dancer and received both All-Star and All-State recognitions. She now continues her dance journey as a collegiate dancer at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.
Callie teaches acro and is on the C2D competition team coaching staff. She loves helping dancers grow in both skill and confidence. Dance has always been one of the most meaningful parts of her life. It’s where she has found strength, confidence, and lifelong friendships. Chance 2 Dance is where it all began—it’s the place that sparked her love for dance and helped shape her into the dancer/instructor she is today. Callie cannot wait to see what next season at C2D has to offer!
Ms. Carrie Owenby - Dance Instructor
Carrie Owenby began dancing at the age of five at Dance Unlimited in Van Buren, AR. She studied ballet, tap, acro, and jazz. Carrie also danced competitively as a member of Dance Est Joie with the Grayce DeWitt Dance Studio. She won Talentfest, AR/OK Fair Talent Competition, and was the talent winner at multiple local and state pageants performing tap routines. She was a guest performer for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith jazz band led by Don Bailey. Carrie was a member of the University of Arkansas Razorback Pom Squad for four years and was one of the first RBI girls for the Razorback baseball team.
Carrie graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Mathematics and a minor in Education and Computer Information Systems. She has been married for 20 years and has three teenage boys that keep her busy. She currently works at ArcBest as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Investor Relations department. Carrie teaches our upper level tap and jazz/hip hop classes at the Greenwood studio. She is so excited to dance again at C2D!
Ms. Elie Burgess - Dance Instructor
Elie Burgess began dancing at the age of seven in her hometown of Magnolia, AR, where she trained and competed with Kathy’s Dance Arts Studio until she graduated high school. Over the years, she developed a love for all styles of dance, with a special passion for tap, clogging, hip hop, and musical theatre. Elie began assisting classes at just 13 years old and started teaching her own students at 16. Since then, she has taught dancers ranging from toddlers to teens, and her choreography has received multiple overall placements at both regional and national competitions.
Elie’s greatest joy as an instructor comes from sharing her love of dance and helping her students find the same confidence, creativity, and spark that dance gave her. She is proud to coach both recreational and competitive dancers at Chance 2 Dance, where she strives to create an encouraging and inspiring environment.
Outside the studio, Elie is a 6th grade teacher and the head dance coach at Butterfield Trail Middle School. She is excited for a fun-filled season at C2D and can’t wait to continue pouring into the next generation of dancers!
Ms. Jacklyn Frazier - Dance Instructor
Jacklyn Frazier is a passionate and versatile dance instructor with over eight years of experience in styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, musical theatre, pom, acro, and contemporary. She started dancing at Chance 2 Dance in 2015 and joined the competitive dance team that year. She was also on the Van Buren High School dance team her senior year. With five years of teaching experience across all age groups, she brings a well-rounded approach to every class.
Jacklyn knows firsthand how dance builds confidence, discipline, and self-expression. She loves helping her students discover their own passion for dance and takes joy in watching them grow both technically and personally. Ms. Jacklyn believes every dancer deserves a supportive environment where they feel empowered to shine!
Ms. Kacee Rogers - Dance Instructor
Ms. Kayte Jeffress - Competitive Dance Program Administrator/Dance Instructor
Kayte Jeffress began dancing at the age of eight here in Van Buren through the instruction of Ms. Parker Montgomery. Kayte has been part of our studio family since we first opened our doors in 2014. She was also a part of the very first competition team for Chance 2 Dance. In 2018, Kayte helped gain the studios first national title in her duet with Ms. Callie Davis! She has experience in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop.
Kayte brings years of experience, dedication, and a genuine love for dance to every class she teaches. She’s passionate about helping her students grow in confidence, technique, and creativity, all while making sure they have fun along the way.
Ms. Delanee Anderson - Tumbling Instructor
Delanee Anderson has been tumbling since a young age. Her love for it started when she was four years old and walked into her competitive cheer gym. Delanee went on to cheer competitively for three years. After that she continued to tumble and progress her skills. She later went on to cheer for her school team from 8th grade to 11th grade. In that time she became an NCA all American cheerleader, won a state title, and two national runner up titles. Delanee now teaches tumbling at the Alma Chance 2 Dance studios, and is so excited to be apart of this wonderful community!
Ms. Madison Couch - Recreational Dance Administrator/Dance Instructor
Maddi Couch began dancing at Chance 2 Dance in 2015, at the age of 8. She joined their competitive team the following year, which she continues to be a part of. She has experience in jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, pom, and hip hop. Maddi was on the Alma Dance Team for two years, earning a state title in 2022.
Maddi started student teaching all throughout middle school, when she fell in love with watching the kids gain a sense of independence and self-confidence. She became staff in the spring of 2023, when C2D opened their Alma location. She is also trained in our Twinkle Star Dance preschool curriculum. Ms. Maddi cannot wait for another year of dancing with her kids at Chance 2 Dance Alma!
Ms. MaKenzie Davidson - Dance & Tumble Instructor
Makenzie Davidson is a passionate and dedicated dance instructor who began her dance journey at the age of eight in Van Buren and joined the Chance 2 Dance competitive team in 2019. With 12 years of experience in various dance styles, she has a strong foundation in jazz, lyrical, ballet, tumbling, acro, hip hop, and contemporary, along with over seven years of teaching experience. Makenzie has not only honed her skills as a dancer but also as a creative choreographer. Throughout her journey, she has choreographed numerous award-winning routines that have been recognized at both regional and national competitions. As a teacher, Makenzie emphasizes the importance of confidence, creativity, and teamwork in the studio. Whether working with beginners or advanced students, she tailors her approach to meet the needs of each dancer, encouraging growth and a love for the art of dance.
Ms. Sadie Huddleston - Dance Instructor
Sadie Huddleston began dancing at the age of three at Just Dance studio in Russellville, AR. She continued her dance education when she moved to Greenwood at Grayce Dewitt Dance Studio in Fort Smith. She has experience in ballet, tap , jazz, and hip hop. She is in her 6th year on the Greenwood Dance Team where she is a four-time UDA All American, and helped her team as they earned a state-runner up title in 2023 , more recently helped her team earn a state championship title in 2024. She is looking forward to her first year teaching at C2D, sharing her love and passion for dance by teaching a variety of ages and styles!
Ms. Scarlett Brewer - All Star Dance Coach/Tumbling Instructor/Dance Instructor
Scarlett Brewer began dancing at age four with Western Arkansas Ballet’s Academy and joined their Pre Professional company in 2017. Scarlett cheered at Ramsey Junior High serving as captain her freshman year. In high school, she was a Southside Southern Belle and served as senior lieutenant her senior year. Scarlett joined the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Pom Squad in 2021 and danced for four years. She served as co-captain of the team for two years and captain her senior year. With UAFS Pom, she attended Proaction camp in Las Vegas and had the opportunity to dance alongside and learn from NBA & NFL pro dancers. From 2021-2025 Scarlett was the assistant coach & choreographer of the Trinity Cheer & Dance teams winning 7 HCAA state titles in Cheer, Pom, & Game Day. Scarlett is now starting her first year as the head cheer coach at Kimmons Middle School. She is excited to share her love for dance and leadership skills with Chance 2 Dance as the All Star dance team coach and with her pom, acro, and tumbling classes in Greenwood and Van Buren!
Ms. Scarlett Stewart - Dance Instructor
Scarlett Stewart began dancing at age four. She has a background in jazz, hip hop, ballet, lyrical, and more. Scarlett’s dance history extends beyond the classroom. She has danced on the Chance 2 Dance competition team since 2017, and has also been a member of the Alma Freshman and Varsity dance teams. Scarlett’s childhood dream of being a dance teacher has lead to her specializing in the Twinkle Star Dance preschool curriculum at C2D, and she loves working with all ages. Her deep connection to the studio and passion for dance have her ecstatic to be a part of the C2D staff.
Ms. Scarlett will be working with our preschool dancers at our Van Buren location!
Ms. Victoria Archer - Head Ballet Instructor
Victoria Archer began her dance training at age four with Western Arkansas Ballet’s Academy. She joined Western Arkansas Ballet’s pre-professional company in 2010, and
has performed notable roles including Carabosse in The Sleeping Beauty, as well as Clara, Mirliton, and Lead Arabian in The Nutcracker. Victoria has spent summers at multiple intensives across the country, including two consecutive summers at Portland Festival Ballet studying under John Magnus on merit scholarship. She has also been a recipient of the Amanda Dooley Choreography Scholarship, which she used to study under Leslie Pessemier at the Glenda Brown Choreography project, becoming the youngest choreographer ever accepted into the program at age 15. In 2016, she became an Emerging Choreographer through Regional Dance America with her contemporary piece, “Frission.” While studying history and creative writing at UAFS, Victoria continued her dance career and has been included in several local productions, runway shows, music videos for national acts, and both choreographed and danced in promotional brand videos. Victoria has recently completed the first level of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy’s teacher training program. She passed her exams with commendation.
Ms. Victoria is so excited to be teaching Chance 2 Dance in Van Buren and Greenwood!