OUR TEAM

Miranda Rudegeair

Miranda Rudegeair

Founder / Dance Instructor

Miranda grew up in Melbourne, Australia.  After studying dance full time, she began teaching kids and adults dance in 2000.  In 2012, she discovered Groove Dance by Misty Tripoli and studied to become a Groove Master Trainer.  After going to one too many ‘Grooving My Life’ retreats, Miranda knew that she wanted to be in Hawaii and she wanted to spend her time dancing with kids because it is what brings her the most joy in life!  So she moved to Honolulu in 2015 and founded ‘Hawaii Dance Bomb – an explosion of fun’, in the hopes of spreading joy through dance across the islands.
 
Groove Dance, and Misty, taught her how to incorporate the ‘Groove truths’ not only into her dance, but into her life.

They are:
No one cares what you look like.
You should look different.
Your way is the right way.
You can’t get it wrong.

This is the complete opposite of what every other dance class had taught her.  Groove was the one dance form that allowed her to be herelf, just as she is.  So now instead of teaching students to dance like her, she inspires them to dance like them!  Miranda enjoys building their style and confidence.  These lessons are invaluable because the concepts carry over into real life and teach kids (and adults) the confidence to be who they are without worrying what anyone else is thinking about them.

Life is too serious already.  The dance floor is for fun and to let loose!  Hawaii Dance Bomb is ‘an explosion of fun’, in the form of dance parties everywhere!

Miranda has taught in schools all over Oahu since 2016.  When things got back to normal after Covid, there was such a demand for fun dance classes, that she gathered an amazing team of personable, super fun, and amazing teachers to help her spread the love of dance.  She now runs her own studio in Honolulu as well as teaching after school and also hosts special events, including Silent Discos.

Alexis Rollins

Alexis Rollins

Dance Instructor / Party Facilitator

Alexis has been working with Hawaii Dance Bomb since 2016 teaching kids hip hop, silent discos and Birthday parties!  Miss Alexis is well known for her incredibly upbeat personality, knowledge on how to read a crowd, vast toolbox of activities and friendly nature.  Miss Alexis has a son of her own and is never short on energy and always brings the fun!
Alex Greenwood

Alex Greenwood

Dance Instructor

Alex grew up dancing Hip Hop in LA. She was the dance captain at her High School and then carried on taking lessons at Playground La, Millennium and Edge PAC. Her favorite styles are hip hop and jazz funk. She loves teaching kids because it’s a great opportunity to show them that they can be themselves!

Gia Labriola

Gia Labriola

Dance Instructor

Gia grew up outside of Miami, Florida. She has been training in ballet, hip hop, contemporary, tap, ballroom, and jazz her whole life. Dance took her around the country for two years touring and assisting with Artists Simply Human dance convention. She continued her dance training all the way to Philadelphia to study with the University of the Arts. She loves to perform, create, and share the art of dance. She has found a love in teaching and is excited to share her passion and knowledge!

 Josie Schoenstein

Josie Schoenstein

KPOP Instructor

Josie has been training in ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, contemporary, jumps & turns and voice R.A.D. Syllabus since 2007.  Her technical ability helps her to capture KPOP choreography extremely well and her teaching experience has made her a strong confident leader.  She is also super fun to be around and is great with kids!

India Ching

India Ching

Dance Instructor

India is soil research scientist at UH Mānoa with her BS in Natural Resources and Environmental Management, as well as a minor in dance. As well as starting her own dance cover Youtube channel in 2016, she has also danced with a number of local K-pop dance groups in Hawaii. India is an active member in the dance community as she also has experience in belly dance, Bollywood, hip hop and ballroom. She is excited to share her passion for K-pop and dance with you!

Mai Krampert

Mai Krampert

Dance Instructor

Mai was born and raised in Ewa Beach. She has been a certified Zumba teacher since the age of 14. Mai is obsessed with Disney and loves spoiling her nephew. She has a passion for latin music, specifically reggaeton. She is so excited to share her vibe with the Hawaii Dance Bomb community.

Emily Jackson

Emily Jackson

Dance Instructor

Emily has been a Recreational Summer Fun counselor and choreographer since 2023.  As a dancer, artist, musician and future early childhood educator, Emily is outgoing and motivated, using humor and movement to get kids out of their shells. Above all else, she values joy as a form of empowerment for children, as well as fostering creativity as a community.