OUR TEAM
Miranda Rudegeair
Founder / Dance Instructor
Miranda grew up in Melbourne, Australia, and began teaching dance in 2000 after studying dance full-time.
In 2012, she discovered Groove Dance, created by Misty Tripoli, and trained to become a Groove Master Trainer. Groove completely changed the way Miranda thought about dance—and herself. Its core beliefs are simple:
- No one cares what you look like.
- You should look different.
- Your way is the right way.
- You can’t get it wrong.
This was the opposite of everything Miranda had previously been taught in dance classes. For the first time, she found a way of dancing that encouraged her to be completely herself.
After several Groove retreats in Hawaii, Miranda realized that she wanted to make the islands her home—and spend her life doing what brought her the most joy: dancing with kids. She moved to Honolulu in 2015 and founded Hawaii Dance Bomb with one goal: to spread joy through dance.
At Hawaii Dance Bomb, dance isn’t centered around competitions, scores or getting every move “right.” Miranda believes dance shouldn’t feel like a test that students can pass or fail—it is a form of self-expression. She and her team teach skills and technique while giving every dancer the freedom to develop their own style, creativity and confidence. Rather than teaching students to copy their teachers, Miranda and her team encourage every dancer to discover their own unique way of moving.
These lessons extend far beyond the dance floor, helping kids and adults feel more comfortable being exactly who they are.
Miranda has taught in schools across Oʻahu since 2016. As demand for joyful, welcoming dance programs grew, she built a team of fun, talented and caring teachers who share her belief that dance should feel good.
Today, Hawaii Dance Bomb runs studios and teaches after-school programs throughout Oʻahu. It also brings dance parties and Silent Discos to schools, communities and special events.
Life is serious enough. Dance should be an explosion of fun!
Alexis Rollins
Dance Instructor / Party Facilitator
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!
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!
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.
Allie Rogers
Dance Instructor
Allison (“Allie”) grew up in Northern California and attends UH Manoa. She started dancing at 8 years old and grew up in the world of competitive dancing in Southern California. She now choreographs for competitions.
She is trained in jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, and lyrical – her favorite style is hip hop. She also enjoys K-pop choreography, especially boy group routines, and her favorite group is P1Harmony.
Allie finds joy in teaching kids and adults how to use their body movement to express themselves, gain confidence, and have fun!
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.
Josie Schoenstein
K-Pop Dance 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
K-Pop 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!