ABOUT US
The Best Dance School In Fayetteville
Motivated About Dance Studioz first opened its doors in 2023 with the idea of a studio where dancers can grow and develop together as a family; a studio that will become a fundamental piece in their personal growth. Over the years, Motivated About Dance Studioz has had a few different homes within our community of Fayetteville NC. From our first single classroom studio to our current state of the art facility, we’ve always built and designed with our students and their families in mind.
MEET THE TEAM
Ranisha Brower
Owner
Ms. Ranisha’s love for dance began at just 2 years old when she stepped into her very first class at Dancing on Main in Kingstree, SC. From that moment, dance became her outlet, her joy, and her voice. Her training spans a wide range of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, pom, acro, clogging, salsa, bachata, and many more, allowing her to develop a movement style that blends heart, versatility, and fearless expression.
She has had the honor of training with respected choreographers and performers such as Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Carisa Wilson, Keith Wilder, and other industry professionals—experiences that continue to shape her dynamic and empowering approach to teaching.
Ms. Ranisha began her teaching journey as a student assistant at Linda Kinlaw School of Dance, where she discovered her passion for guiding and mentoring young dancers. That early spark evolved into a lifelong mission: to uplift and inspire through movement.
Today, she proudly serves as the Owner and Artistic Director of Motivated About Dance Studioz (M.A.D Studioz) in Fayetteville, NC, and the Director of the Dance Program at Pine Forest High School, where she continues to lead with passion both in and out of the classroom.
Her choreography has earned numerous accolades, including Judge’s Choice Awards, Best in Show, Overall High Scores, and special recognition for storytelling, emotional impact, and originality. Her routines have been featured at county showcases, halftime performances, national competitions, and on international platforms.
Beyond titles and trophies, Ms. Ranisha is known for cultivating a studio culture where dancers feel empowered, celebrated, and deeply connected. She emphasizes discipline, artistry, self-expression, and growth—helping each dancer discover their confidence both on stage and in life.
Her mission is not only to create strong dancers, but strong, expressive, and resilient humans. Through M.A.D Studioz, she continues building a legacy of excellence, joy, and purpose—one eight-count at a time.
April Smith
Director of Operations
The heartbeat behind the scenes, Ms. April keeps everything at M.A.D Studioz running with excellence, structure, and a whole lot of heart. As our Director of Operations, she is the driving force that ensures every detail—from class schedules to communication systems—is handled with precision and care.
With a strong background in administration and a deep-rooted passion for youth development, Ms. April brings a powerful blend of professionalism and purpose to her role. She is deeply committed to supporting dancers, families, and staff, and her work helps create the warm, organized, and empowering environment M.A.D Studioz is known for.
Known for her calm leadership, sharp attention to detail, and unwavering dedication, Ms. April is the go-to for all things logistics—from enrollment and studio communication to day-to-day coordination and parent support. She’s often the first face families see when they need help and the quiet cheerleader working behind the scenes to make each season run smoothly.
Whether she’s answering emails, planning the next event, solving a scheduling challenge, or celebrating milestones with our dancers, Ms. April does it all with kindness, consistency, and a deep love for the M.A.D mission.
We are beyond grateful to have her leading the way, and we couldn’t imagine our studio without her steady hands and supportive heart at the helm.
Ms. Ranisha’s love for dance began at just 2 years old when she stepped into her very first class at Dancing on Main in Kingstree, SC. From that moment, dance became her outlet, her joy, and her voice. Her training spans a wide range of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, pom, acro, clogging, salsa, bachata, and many more, allowing her to develop a movement style that blends heart, versatility, and fearless expression.
She has had the honor of training with respected choreographers and performers such as Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Carisa Wilson, Keith Wilder, and other industry professionals—experiences that continue to shape her dynamic and empowering approach to teaching.
Ms. Ranisha began her teaching journey as a student assistant at Linda Kinlaw School of Dance, where she discovered her passion for guiding and mentoring young dancers. That early spark evolved into a lifelong mission: to uplift and inspire through movement.
Today, she proudly serves as the Owner and Artistic Director of Motivated About Dance Studioz (M.A.D Studioz) in Fayetteville, NC, and the Director of the Dance Program at Pine Forest High School, where she continues to lead with passion both in and out of the classroom.
Her choreography has earned numerous accolades, including Judge’s Choice Awards, Best in Show, Overall High Scores, and special recognition for storytelling, emotional impact, and originality. Her routines have been featured at county showcases, halftime performances, national competitions, and on international platforms.
Beyond titles and trophies, Ms. Ranisha is known for cultivating a studio culture where dancers feel empowered, celebrated, and deeply connected. She emphasizes discipline, artistry, self-expression, and growth—helping each dancer discover their confidence both on stage and in life.
Her mission is not only to create strong dancers, but strong, expressive, and resilient humans. Through M.A.D Studioz, she continues building a legacy of excellence, joy, and purpose—one eight-count at a time.
The heartbeat behind the scenes, Ms. April keeps everything at M.A.D Studioz running with excellence, structure, and a whole lot of heart. As our Director of Operations, she is the driving force that ensures every detail—from class schedules to communication systems—is handled with precision and care.
With a strong background in administration and a deep-rooted passion for youth development, Ms. April brings a powerful blend of professionalism and purpose to her role. She is deeply committed to supporting dancers, families, and staff, and her work helps create the warm, organized, and empowering environment M.A.D Studioz is known for.
Known for her calm leadership, sharp attention to detail, and unwavering dedication, Ms. April is the go-to for all things logistics—from enrollment and studio communication to day-to-day coordination and parent support. She’s often the first face families see when they need help and the quiet cheerleader working behind the scenes to make each season run smoothly.
Whether she’s answering emails, planning the next event, solving a scheduling challenge, or celebrating milestones with our dancers, Ms. April does it all with kindness, consistency, and a deep love for the M.A.D mission.
We are beyond grateful to have her leading the way, and we couldn’t imagine our studio without her steady hands and supportive heart at the helm.
Johnna Hibbetts
Office Assistant & Teacher
Johnna is excited to join M.A.D Studioz as both the Front Office Assistant and one of our newest dance instructors. She began dancing at age five and started competing at just nine years old. With training in jazz, lyrical, hip hop, ballet, pom, and contemporary, Johnna brings a dynamic and well-rounded background to the studio.
Her favorite style to teach and perform is pom, closely followed by hip hop. She’s passionate about the energy, precision, and teamwork these styles bring out in dancers. Throughout her years of performing, Johnna has developed a deep love for both the stage and the studio, where she strives to help dancers grow in confidence, skill, and spirit.
In addition to teaching youth classes, Johnna also leads several of our adult dance classes—bringing the same energy, encouragement, and fun to dancers of all ages and experience levels. She believes dance is for everyone and loves helping adults rediscover their joy and confidence through movement.
As the Front Office Assistant, she plays a key role in welcoming families, answering questions, and keeping things running smoothly. Her friendly smile
and supportive nature help create a warm and organized environment for dancers and parents alike.
Johnna is proud to be part of the M.A.D Family and is looking forward to an amazing season filled with growth, passion, and purpose—for dancers young and old!
Johnna is excited to join M.A.D Studioz as both the Front Office Assistant and one of our newest dance instructors. She began dancing at age five and started competing at just nine years old. With training in jazz, lyrical, hip hop, ballet, pom, and contemporary, Johnna brings a dynamic and well-rounded background to the studio.
Her favorite style to teach and perform is pom, closely followed by hip hop. She’s passionate about the energy, precision, and teamwork these styles bring out in dancers. Throughout her years of performing, Johnna has developed a deep love for both the stage and the studio, where she strives to help dancers grow in confidence, skill, and spirit.
In addition to teaching youth classes, Johnna also leads several of our adult dance classes—bringing the same energy, encouragement, and fun to dancers of all ages and experience levels. She believes dance is for everyone and loves helping adults rediscover their joy and confidence through movement.
As the Front Office Assistant, she plays a key role in welcoming families, answering questions, and keeping things running smoothly. Her friendly smile
and supportive nature help create a warm and organized environment for dancers and parents alike.
Johnna is proud to be part of the M.A.D Family and is looking forward to an amazing season filled with growth, passion, and purpose—for dancers young and old!
Ms. Renee
Teacher
Renee is a passionate and dedicated dance educator who brings both experience and heart to the M.A.D Studioz team. Originally from North Carolina, she began dancing at a young age and quickly discovered her love for movement, discipline, and performance. Over the years, she has trained extensively in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop, building a strong technical foundation across multiple styles.
Her performance experience includes appearances at numerous dance conventions, standout placements at regional and national competitions—including multiple 1st place awards—and being selected for Cumberland County’s prestigious All County Dance Program, which honors the top dancers from local schools. These experiences have shaped Renee into a versatile and confident performer who brings stage presence, precision, and passion to everything she does.
As an instructor, Renee is especially gifted at working with younger, beginner-level, and intermediate level dancers. Her teaching style is patient, structured, and encouraging—focusing on building strong technique while also instilling confidence, musicality, and a genuine love for dance. She understands the importance of progress over perfection and celebrates every milestone, big or small, with her students.
Ms. Karena
Teacher
Karena Atkinson is originally from Goldsboro, North Carolina, and brings a rich and diverse background in the arts to M.A.D Studioz. She is a proud alumna of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where she earned her degree in Music and Arts Business. A true performing arts enthusiast, Karena’s talents span across vocal music, theatre, modeling, spoken word, and visual arts—including media production.
As a dancer, Karena began her professional performance career as a cheerleader for The Basketball League (TBL)—a national professional men’s basketball league. With three seasons under her belt and more to come, she continues to bring charisma, precision, and showmanship to the court and the stage. In addition to her professional cheer experience, Karena also thrives in liturgical and interpretive “praise” dance. She currently serves as the Dance Team Leader at Mount Moriah Community Church in Wilson, NC, where she leads with purpose, faith, and grace.
At the heart of all she does is a deep love for God, a passion for people, and a commitment to using the arts as a powerful tool for self-expression and healing. Karena believes that the performing arts are for everyone and seeks to inspire students of all ages to find their voice, move with confidence, and embrace their creativity.
She is thrilled to bring her talents and experience to M.A.D Studioz and looks forward to helping every dancer grow—not just as performers, but as powerful individuals with purpose and heart.
Renee is a passionate and dedicated dance educator who brings both experience and heart to the M.A.D Studioz team. Originally from North Carolina, she began dancing at a young age and quickly discovered her love for movement, discipline, and performance. Over the years, she has trained extensively in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop, building a strong technical foundation across multiple styles.
Her performance experience includes appearances at numerous dance conventions, standout placements at regional and national competitions—including multiple 1st place awards—and being selected for Cumberland County’s prestigious All County Dance Program, which honors the top dancers from local schools. These experiences have shaped Renee into a versatile and confident performer who brings stage presence, precision, and passion to everything she does.
As an instructor, Renee is especially gifted at working with younger, beginner-level, and intermediate level dancers. Her teaching style is patient, structured, and encouraging—focusing on building strong technique while also instilling confidence, musicality, and a genuine love for dance. She understands the importance of progress over perfection and celebrates every milestone, big or small, with her students.
Karena Atkinson is originally from Goldsboro, North Carolina, and brings a rich and diverse background in the arts to M.A.D Studioz. She is a proud alumna of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where she earned her degree in Music and Arts Business. A true performing arts enthusiast, Karena’s talents span across vocal music, theatre, modeling, spoken word, and visual arts—including media production.
As a dancer, Karena began her professional performance career as a cheerleader for The Basketball League (TBL)—a national professional men’s basketball league. With three seasons under her belt and more to come, she continues to bring charisma, precision, and showmanship to the court and the stage. In addition to her professional cheer experience, Karena also thrives in liturgical and interpretive “praise” dance. She currently serves as the Dance Team Leader at Mount Moriah Community Church in Wilson, NC, where she leads with purpose, faith, and grace.
At the heart of all she does is a deep love for God, a passion for people, and a commitment to using the arts as a powerful tool for self-expression and healing. Karena believes that the performing arts are for everyone and seeks to inspire students of all ages to find their voice, move with confidence, and embrace their creativity.
She is thrilled to bring her talents and experience to M.A.D Studioz and looks forward to helping every dancer grow—not just as performers, but as powerful individuals with purpose and heart.
Ms. Becky
Teacher
Ms. Becky began her dance journey at the Beth Fowler School of Dance in Genoa, Illinois, where she trained from age 5 to 18. During her time there, she studied a wide range of styles including ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. At 11, she joined the studio’s competition team, performing in numerous group routines, trios, duets, and solos. In her senior year, her solo placed 3rd and her duet took 1st at Legacy Nationals.
At age 13, Ms. Becky became a member of the Beth Fowler Dance Company, where she performed several leading roles in full-length productions—most notably Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker and the title role in Cinderella. She began teaching at age 16 and continued to do so during summer breaks while home from college.
While attending the University of New England, Ms.Becky was a dedicated member of the dance team and was voted team captain her senior year. Under her leadership, the team placed 2nd in 2022 and 1st in 2023 in Division III jazz at the DTU College Classic.
Ms.Becky relocated to Fayetteville in the fall of 2024 and is beyond excited to begin her first season with Motivated About Dance Studioz, bringing her passion, experience, and joy for teaching to every class she leads.
Ms. Sara
Teacher
Sara has been dancing since the age of three and has been moving to the rhythm of life ever since. With a strong foundation in jazz, ballet, and contemporary/lyrical—and a touch of hip hop and tap—she brings versatility, energy, and heart to every style she teaches. For Sara, dance has always been more than just movement—it’s her creative outlet, her joy, and her way of connecting with others through music and expression.
Sara holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and is currently pursuing her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. Her academic background gives her a deep understanding of how the body moves, allowing her to approach training both artistically and athletically.
She focuses on proper alignment, technique, injury prevention, and functional strength—while keeping classes fun, expressive, and high-energy. Her teaching style blends artistry with anatomy, helping dancers not only look strong on stage, but feel strong in their bodies. She’s passionate about creating an inclusive, encouraging space where every dancer—regardless of level—can grow, push themselves, and celebrate their progress.
Whether she’s leading across-the-floor combos or breaking down the mechanics of movement, Sara is committed to helping each dancer unlock their potential, embrace their individuality, and develop a lifelong love for dance.
Ms. Becky began her dance journey at the Beth Fowler School of Dance in Genoa, Illinois, where she trained from age 5 to 18. During her time there, she studied a wide range of styles including ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. At 11, she joined the studio’s competition team, performing in numerous group routines, trios, duets, and solos. In her senior year, her solo placed 3rd and her duet took 1st at Legacy Nationals.
At age 13, Ms. Becky became a member of the Beth Fowler Dance Company, where she performed several leading roles in full-length productions—most notably Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker and the title role in Cinderella. She began teaching at age 16 and continued to do so during summer breaks while home from college.
While attending the University of New England, Ms.Becky was a dedicated member of the dance team and was voted team captain her senior year. Under her leadership, the team placed 2nd in 2022 and 1st in 2023 in Division III jazz at the DTU College Classic.
Ms.Becky relocated to Fayetteville in the fall of 2024 and is beyond excited to begin her first season with Motivated About Dance Studioz, bringing her passion, experience, and joy for teaching to every class she leads.
Sara has been dancing since the age of three and has been moving to the rhythm of life ever since. With a strong foundation in jazz, ballet, and contemporary/lyrical—and a touch of hip hop and tap—she brings versatility, energy, and heart to every style she teaches. For Sara, dance has always been more than just movement—it’s her creative outlet, her joy, and her way of connecting with others through music and expression.
Sara holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and is currently pursuing her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. Her academic background gives her a deep understanding of how the body moves, allowing her to approach training both artistically and athletically.
She focuses on proper alignment, technique, injury prevention, and functional strength—while keeping classes fun, expressive, and high-energy. Her teaching style blends artistry with anatomy, helping dancers not only look strong on stage, but feel strong in their bodies. She’s passionate about creating an inclusive, encouraging space where every dancer—regardless of level—can grow, push themselves, and celebrate their progress.
Whether she’s leading across-the-floor combos or breaking down the mechanics of movement, Sara is committed to helping each dancer unlock their potential, embrace their individuality, and develop a lifelong love for dance.
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MISSION & VISION
Mission
Our mission is to provide optimal training for dancers of all levels in a positive, nurturing environment. Our goal is to encourage the growth of dancers through expression, technique and passion while implementing the importance of fresh, innovative artistry. We understand the unique abilities of each dancer and will guide them towards achieving their goals and aspirations.
Vision
We strongly believe that dance as an art form is one of the most beautiful and exciting experiences one can have in life. We are highly devoted and dedicated to the process of the development and popularization of dance activities among people of all ages. We are also fully committed to providing our students with the highest level of education.
Why Us?
We stand out because we care about your dancers and we want everyone to get the encouragement to progress whether it’s their goal to be on the competition team or to dance for fun. It’s our job to make sure they get there with the best instruction, the best knowledge, with the most support and the most convenience.
Motivated About Dance Studioz (M.A.D Studioz)
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5217 Raeford Road Suite 103 , Fayetteville NC 28304
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