Ms. Megan Park Grimm - Owner/Artistic Director
Megan Park Grimm is the owner and artistic director of Chance 2 Dance Studio, with a dance career spanning more than 30 years. She began dancing at the age of six at Dance Unlimited in Van Buren, Arkansas, where she trained in ballet, pointe, tap, and jazz. She later returned to Dance Unlimited as a ballet and jazz instructor for four years. During high school, Megan was a member of the Van Buren Pointer Prancers and served as captain her senior year. She was a two-time National Dance Alliance All-American and Universal Dance Association All-Star. In 2001, she had the incredible opportunity to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Megan continued her dance career at the University of Arkansas, where she was a member of the Pom Squad for four years, including one year as an RBI Girl. She graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering and began her professional career in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While living in Tulsa, Megan danced professionally for the Tulsa 66ers NBA D-League dance team. She also spent four years as a ballet, pom, jazz, and competitive dance instructor at Miss Kristy’s School of Dance in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. After returning to Arkansas, Megan taught jazz and competitive dance for two years at Little Rock School of Dance. Throughout her career, her choreography has earned numerous titles and awards, including a National Choreography Award in 2023.
Megan is passionate about being part of the Van Buren community and serving students and families throughout the surrounding areas. She currently serves on the Boards of Directors for Arts on Main, Young Actors Guild, the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce, and Greenwood Fine Arts Academy.
Megan is certified in Acrobatic Arts and the Twinkle Star Dance preschool curriculum. She is passionate about creating opportunities for students to grow, building confidence through dance, and sharing her love of the art with as many students as possible.
Ms. Parker Montgomery - Co-Director of Competitive Dance Teams/Dance Instructor
Parker Montgomery is a former dance studio owner with 15 years of experience teaching and coaching dance. Her love for dance began in eighth grade when she joined the Coleman Junior High Steppers dance team. During her time with the Steppers, Parker was a two-time National Dance Association All-American Dancer and helped lead the team to two state championships. In high school, Parker was a member of the Van High School Pointer Prancers, where she helped the team earn another state championship.
Throughout her career, Parker has taught ballet, jazz, hip hop, acrobatics, tumbling, contemporary, and lyrical dance, as well as coached pageantry. She has choreographed award-winning routines for school cheer and dance teams across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Georgia. Her greatest passion is coaching competitive dance, where her choreography has earned numerous titles and special awards, including National Choreography Awards in 2019 and 2020.
Parker is also a dance instructor for the Alma School District and the Alma Dance Department, working with middle and high school-aged students. She currently serves as the co-director of the competitive dance teams in Van Buren, where she also teaches technique. Parker is additionally trained in the Twinkle Star Dance curriculum.
Outside of dance, Parker is married to her husband, Ryan, and they live in Van Buren with their daughter, Finley, and son, Fletcher.
Parker is excited for another amazing year at C2D!
Ms. Abby Meeker - Dance Instructor
Abby Meeker began dancing at the age of four, taking lessons in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop at Greenwood Dance Studio and Danceologie Dance Studio. In 2020, Abby joined the Chance 2 Dance Greenwood location as a student and continues to train at the studio today.
Abby has also been a member of the Greenwood Dance Team since 2021 and was part of the team’s 2024 state championship season.
In 2025, Abby began her teaching journey at C2D, teaching Ballet/Tap for ages 6-9. She learned so much throughout her first year as an instructor and loved building relationships with her students while watching them grow and develop their skills.
Abby hopes to make a lasting impact on her students, just as her own teachers have made such a meaningful impact on her. She is so excited to continue teaching, learning, and sharing her love of dance at the Chance 2 Dance Greenwood location!
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. Allyson Poole - Dance Instructor
Allyson Poole has been dancing since the age of five and has trained in ballet, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, and lyrical. Her dance journey has been closely connected to Chance 2 Dance for many years—from growing as a student at the studio to now fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a dance instructor.
Allyson was also a part of the Alma High School dance program for five years, participating in the school’s annual dance shows. During her sophomore year, she joined the varsity dance team, further developing her love for performance and teamwork.
Allyson has been teaching at Chance 2 Dance since the Alma location opened in 2023. She teaches several recreational classes and serves as a coach for the competitive dance teams.
Her favorite part of being an instructor is watching students grow, gain confidence, and accomplish the skills they have worked so hard to achieve. Allyson loves being able to encourage her students and celebrate their progress along the way.
Ally is excited for another season at Chance 2 Dance and can’t wait to continue sharing her love of dance with her students!
Ms. Bre Yancey - Dance Instructor
Bre Yancey began dancing at the age of two, training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and other styles at Greenwood Dance Studio.
In high school, Bre was a member of the Greenwood Dance Team. She is a two-time Universal Dance Association All-Star dancer and helped lead her team to a state championship title during the 2024 season.
Bre discovered her passion for teaching when she began teaching Ballet/Jazz for ages 6-9 at C2D. She quickly fell in love with helping young dancers discover their confidence, creativity, and love for movement. She is excited to expand her teaching role and continue growing as an instructor.
As Bre continues to develop as a teacher, she hopes to make a positive impact on her students both inside and outside the studio, helping them grow not only as dancers but also as confident and kind individuals. She is trained in the Twinkle Star Dance curriculum.
Ms. Bre is so excited for another year at Chance 2 Dance and can’t wait to dance, learn, and grow with her students!
Ms. Callie Davis - Dance Instructor
Callie Davis began dancing at Chance 2 Dance at the age of eight and quickly discovered her passion for performing. She was a member of the C2D competitive dance team for nine years, training 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 a two-time National Dance Association All-American Dancer and received both All-Star and All-State honors. She now continues her dance journey as a collegiate dancer at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith. During her time with UAFS Pom, Scarlett attended ProAction Camp in Las Vegas, where she had the opportunity to train alongside and learn from professional NBA and NFL dancers.
Callie teaches acro at C2D and is also a member of the competitive team coaching staff. She loves helping dancers develop their skills while building confidence both in and out of the studio. Callie is trained in the Acrobatic Arts curriculum.
Dance has always been one of the most meaningful parts of Callie’s life. It has given her strength, confidence, lifelong friendships, and countless memories. Chance 2 Dance is where it all began—the place that sparked her love for dance and helped shape her into the dancer and instructor she is today.
Callie is so excited to continue growing with the C2D family and can’t wait to see what another season has in store!
Ms. Carrie Owenby - Dance Instructor
Carrie Owenby began dancing at the age of five at Dance Unlimited in Van Buren, Arkansas, where she trained in ballet, tap, acro, and jazz. She also danced competitively as a member of Dance Est Joie with Grayce DeWitt Dance Studio.
Throughout her dance career, Carrie earned numerous honors for her performances, including winning Talentfest and the Arkansas/Oklahoma Fair Talent Competition. She was also a talent winner at multiple local and state pageants, where she performed tap routines. Carrie had the opportunity to perform as a guest artist with the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith Jazz Band under the direction of Don Bailey.
Carrie continued her dance career at the University of Arkansas, where she was a member of the Razorback Pom Squad for four years and was one of the first RBI Girls for Razorback Baseball.
Carrie graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Mathematics and minors in Education and Computer Information Systems. She has been married for over 20 years and is the proud mom of three teenage boys, who keep her busy outside of the studio.
Professionally, Carrie works at ArcBest as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Investor Relations department. She is excited to return to her passion for dance and currently teaches upper-level tap and jazz/hip hop classes at the Chance 2 Dance Greenwood location.
Carrie is thrilled to be dancing again at C2D and looks forward to sharing her love of dance and experience with her students
Mr. Darren Martin - Dance Instructor
Darren Martin brings a deep love for movement and a passion for teaching to the Chance 2 Dance family. Darren has an extensive background and training in color guard. His dance journey includes experience in the Drum Corps International (DCI) with The Blue Knights and The Cavaliers, as well as a 2016 WGI World Championship medal with Pride of Cincinnati.
Darren also works as a choreographer with Arts on Main, which includes choreography for shows put on at the King Opera House. He is passionate about creating a positive and encouraging environment where students can build confidence, develop their skills, and discover their own unique strengths as performers.
Darren’s goal is to make every class both challenging and fun while helping each student reach their absolute best. He is thrilled to be part of the Chance 2 Dance family and looks forward to inspiring students through movement, creativity, and performance!
Ms. Gabrielle Lenzini - Dance Instructor
Gabrielle Lenzini has been immersed in the performing arts since childhood, building a lifelong foundation in both dance and theatre throughout high school and college. Following her college graduation, she further expanded her technical training with a dedicated two-year tenure at Western Arkansas Ballet, deepening her background in classical technique.
Gabrielle’s connection to the Chance 2 Dance family began early in her journey, having shared her love for movement as an instructor at C2D while she was still in high school. Bringing years of experience and dedication to every class, she is passionate about helping her students grow in technique and creativity while fostering a fun and encouraging environment where every dancer feels supported.
Gabrielle is certified in the Twinkle Star Dance curriculum and specializes in working with our youngest dancers. She is thrilled to be “back home” at Chance 2 Dance, mentoring local students and helping the next generation find their own unique passion for the art of dance!
Ms. Hadley Roark - Dance Instructor/Tumble Coach
Hadley Roark began dancing at a young age before transitioning to competitive cheer. She spent three years competing with Arkansas Cheer Academy before beginning her school cheer career in seventh grade.
Hadley cheered for her middle school team before joining the Van Buren Varsity Cheer Team, where she cheered from her freshman through senior years. She was a member of both the sideline and competitive teams. Throughout her cheer career, Hadley earned numerous competition victories, was nominated as an National Cheer Association All-American four times, and received the National Cheer Association All-American title.
In May 2026, Hadley began teaching beginner tumbling at Chance 2 Dance in Alma and quickly discovered a passion for teaching. She loves helping young athletes learn new skills, build confidence, and celebrate their progress along the way. Hadley is trained in the Twinkle Star Dance curriculum.
Hadley is so excited to continue growing as an instructor and can’t wait to watch her students learn, improve, and accomplish their goals throughout the year!
Ms. Jacklyn Frazier - Dance Instructor
Jacklyn Frazier is a passionate and versatile dance instructor with more than eight years of experience training in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, musical theatre, pom, acro, and contemporary.
Jacklyn began dancing at Chance 2 Dance in 2015 and joined the competitive dance team that same year. She continued her dance journey throughout high school and was a member of the Van Buren High School dance team her senior year.
With years of teaching experience working with dancers of all ages, Jacklyn brings a well-rounded and personalized approach to every class. She understands firsthand how dance can build confidence, discipline, creativity, and self-expression, and she loves helping her students discover their own passion for the art.
Jacklyn takes great joy in watching her students grow, both technically and personally. She believes every dancer deserves a positive and supportive environment where they feel encouraged, empowered, and confident enough to shine.
Jacklyn is excited to continue sharing her love of dance and helping her students reach their full potential at Chance 2 Dance!
Ms. Jeana Parker - Dance Instructor
Jeana Parker has been dancing since the age of three, beginning her training at Dance Unlimited, where she danced through the age of 18. She continued her love of performance as a cheerleader at Alma High School, where she was a member of the 2003 State Championship cheer team. After high school, Jeana continued her cheerleading career at Arkansas Tech University.
Outside of the studio, Jeana is an engineering teacher at Alma High School and is currently in her 17th year of teaching. Her passion for education and working with students has been a meaningful part of her career, and she is excited to bring that experience into the studio.
As both a lifelong dancer and an experienced educator, Jeana loves creating an encouraging environment where students can build confidence, develop their skills, and discover their own love of dance. She is excited to share her passion and experience with the next generation of dancers at Chance 2 Dance!
Ms. Kacee Rogers - Dance Instructor
Kacee Rogers’ love for dance began at the age of three. She spent her childhood dancing on competitive teams before continuing her training at the collegiate level, where she discovered a passion for choreography. In 2016, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Colorado Mesa University. After graduation, Kacee spent a year working for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, before making her way to our little corner of the world.
Since then, Kacee has fallen in love with small-town life and has been a dedicated C2D coach. She is one of our competitive dance team coaches, as well as, our head tap instructor in Van Buren. She is especially passionate about helping build the next generation of tappers at C2D.
Outside of being a wife and mom, dance is one of the most important parts of Kacee’s life. She feels incredibly grateful for the opportunity to help students learn and grow as dancers while continuing to learn and grow alongside them.
Kacee is excited to share her passion for dance with our students and will be teaching several classes at our Van Buren location!
Ms. Kayte Jeffress - Competitive Dance Program Administrator/Dance Instructor
Kayte Jeffress began dancing at the age of eight in Van Buren under the instruction of Ms. Parker Montgomery. She has been part of the Chance 2 Dance family since the studio first opened its doors in 2014 and was a member of the very first C2D competitive dance team.
In 2018, Kayte helped bring home Chance 2 Dance’s first national title with her duet partner, Ms. Callie Davis. Throughout her dance career, she has trained 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 is passionate about helping her students grow in confidence, technique, and creativity while creating a fun and encouraging environment where every dancer feels supported. Kayte is trained in the Twinkle Star Dance curriculum, and the Acrobatic Arts curriculum.
Kayte is excited to continue sharing her love of dance and helping the next generation of dancers find their own passion for the art!
Ms. Kyler Goodwin - Comp Rec Cheer Coach/Tumble Coach
Kyler Goodwin has been cheering since the age of three and has experienced every level of the sport, from Little League and All-Star cheer to school cheer. She is currently a senior on the 2026–2027 Alma Varsity Cheer Team.
During her All-Star career, Kyler competed with Arkansas Cheer Academy and traveled across the United States for competitions. Throughout her time in All-Star cheer, she earned multiple competition titles and was a Worlds Finalist every year she competed.
As an Alma cheerleader, Kyler has continued to achieve incredible milestones, earning a State Championship title in 2024, State Runner-Up titles in 2023 and 2025, National Silver Champion titles in 2024 and 2025, and a National Bronze Champion title in 2026.
Kyler also brings previous coaching experience in both cheer and tumbling from her time with Overtime Athletics and Chance 2 Dance. She is passionate about helping athletes grow not only in their skills and technique, but also in their confidence.
Kyler is so excited to share her love for cheer and tumbling with the amazing athletes at C2D. She can’t wait to help her students grow, reach their goals, build confidence, and make this season an unforgettable one!
Ms. Madison Couch - Recreational Dance Administrator/Dance Instructor
Leah Tally has over five years of dance experience. She danced on the Alma Dance Team from 2021-2025 and spent her senior year as co-captain. She has competed nationally 3 times through Alma Dance winning two back to back state championships.
She has trained in jazz, tumbling, contemporary, ballet, hiphop, and Pom. Leahs love for teaching started in middle school when she started student choreographing. She has choreographed numerous competitive routines, and performances featured in Alma Dance Show.
Leah loves to see dancers of all ages and skill levels gain confidence in not only their dance abilities, but in the way they carry themselves in everyday life. It is important for her to create a fun comfortable environment for students to learn and express themselves freely.
Ms. Madison Couch - Recreational Dance Administrator/Dance Instructor
Maddi Couch began dancing at Chance 2 Dance in 2015 at the age of eight. The following year, she joined the competitive dance team. Maddi has trained in jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, pom, and hip hop.
Maddi also danced on the Alma Dance Team for two years, helping the team earn a state championship title in 2022.
Her passion for teaching began in middle school when she started student teaching. She quickly fell in love with watching her students gain independence, confidence, and a love for dance. Maddi officially joined the C2D staff in spring 2023 when the Alma location opened.
She is also trained in the Twinkle Star Dance preschool curriculum and loves working with dancers of all ages. Ms. Maddi is so excited for another year of dancing, learning, and growing with her students 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 her dance training at the age of four with the Western Arkansas Ballet Academy and joined their Pre-Professional Company in 2017. During middle school, Scarlett was a cheerleader at Ramsey Junior High, where she served as captain her freshman year. In high school, she was a member of the Southside Southern Belles and served as senior lieutenant her senior year.
In 2021, Scarlett joined the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith Pom Squad, where she danced for four years. She served as co-captain for two years before becoming captain her senior year. During her time with UAFS Pom, Scarlett attended ProAction Camp in Las Vegas, where she had the opportunity to train alongside and learn from professional NBA and NFL dancers.
From 2021–2025, Scarlett served as assistant coach and choreographer for the Trinity Cheer & Dance teams. During her time with the program, she helped lead the teams to seven HCAA state titles across Cheer, Pom, and Game Day.
Scarlett is now beginning her second year as the head cheer coach at Kimmons Middle School. She is excited to bring her passion for dance, leadership, and performance to Chance 2 Dance as the Comp Rec Cheer coach, as well as an instructor for pom, acro, and tumbling classes at both our Greenwood and Van Buren locations.
Scarlett is passionate about helping young athletes build confidence, develop their skills, and discover the joy that comes from being part of a team. She is so excited to share her experience and love for dance with the C2D family!
Ms. Victoria Archer - Head Ballet Instructor
Victoria Archer began her dance training at the age of four with the Western Arkansas Ballet Academy. In 2010, she joined Western Arkansas Ballet’s pre-professional company, where she performed notable roles including Carabosse in The Sleeping Beauty, as well as Clara, Mirliton, and Lead Arabian in The Nutcracker.
Victoria has participated in summer dance intensives across the country, including two consecutive summers at Portland Festival Ballet, where she studied under John Magnus on a merit scholarship. She was also the recipient of the Amanda Dooley Choreography Scholarship, which allowed her to study under Leslie Pessemier through the Glenda Brown Choreography Project. At just 15 years old, Victoria became the youngest choreographer ever accepted into the program.
In 2016, Victoria was selected as an Emerging Choreographer through Regional Dance America for her contemporary piece, Frission. While studying History and Creative Writing at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, she continued to pursue her passion for dance. She has performed in numerous local productions and runway shows, appeared in music videos for national recording artists, and both choreographed and performed in promotional brand videos.
Victoria recently completed the first level of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy’s Teacher Training Program, passing her examinations with commendation. She also holds a degree in History.
Victoria is thrilled to be teaching at Chance 2 Dance in both Van Buren and Greenwood and looks forward to sharing her passion for dance with her students!
Ms. Yancey Cox - Dance Instructor
Yancey Cox began her dance journey at the age of five, taking recreational classes under the leadership of Ms. Parker. In 2020, she joined the Chance 2 Dance family as a student and became a member of the competitive dance team the following year.
Throughout her school years, Yancey gained extensive dance experience performing on her middle school and high school dance teams. During her freshman year, she served as a member of her high school’s competitive dance team, further developing her skills in lyrical, jazz, hip hop, and pom.
Yancey discovered her passion for teaching early on, serving as a student teacher during her eighth-grade year. During her junior year of high school, she began teaching the Twinkle Star Dance curriculum at the Van Buren studio. Yancey has had a desire to be a teacher since she first started dancing, and she loves watching her students grow in confidence and skill.
Yancey is so excited to continue fulfilling her childhood dream by teaching and sharing her love of dance with the Chance 2 Dance family!