Meet the Team

Casey Hall (she/her) grew up dancing in Rhode Island where her childhood dance studio experience inspired her dream of owning her own studio. She pursued her education at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts, earning degrees in both Elementary Education and Math. During her college years, she was a dedicated member of the university’s Dance Company, serving as a dancer, tap choreographer, and executive board member. After graduation, she became a second-grade teacher for three years, later obtaining her Master’s Degree in STEM Leadership. She then transitioned to an elementary STEAM Specialist position, where she taught over 600 students weekly across two schools over four years.

While teaching in the public school system, Casey taught dance at four different dance studios, instructing both recreational and competitive classes and choreographing various routines. She danced with DanceWorks Boston for six years and contributed multiple tap pieces throughout ten seasons. She also performed and trained with Fourth Dimension Tap Company, a professional tap company in Boston. 

Relocating from Massachusetts to North Carolina marked a significant step as Casey left her teaching role and various dance engagements to fulfill her dream of opening her own studio. She is thrilled to bring her extensive dance training and teaching experience to the students and families of Chapel Hill. 

When not at the studio, she can be found spending time with her husband Connor, daughter Rosemary, and puppy Mushroom at local Chapel Hill and Carrboro spots. 

Connor Hall (he/him) teaches Studio Move's Ninja Club classes, where he helps students build strength, coordination, confidence, and body awareness through movement and play. His passion for athletics began with pole vault, and he competed collegiately at Duke University before spending six years coaching pole vault at MIT. Working with college athletes taught him the importance of developing strong movement fundamentals.

For the past two years, Connor has been leading Studio Move's Ninja Club program, where he loves helping kids challenge themselves, celebrate their progress, and discover what their bodies are capable of. His classes focus on climbing, balancing, jumping, swinging, and obstacle-based skills that promote athleticism, resilience, and confidence in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

Outside the studio, Connor enjoys strength training, tackling studio improvement projects, and spending time with his wife Casey, daughter Rosemary, and their Westie, Mushroom.

Becca Gargiulo (she/her) is a dance artist based in Durham, NC. In May 2022, she graduated summa cum laude with her BFA in Dance and Choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University and received her teaching certification for Scott Putman’s Elemental Body Alignment System shortly thereafter. Since returning home to NC, Becca has reconnected with the local dance community in a variety of ways. She loves to teach and aims to cultivate a welcoming environment in her classes where each student has space to grow. She also continues her personal training and performs regularly with Footnotes Tap Ensemble and Nine Movement Collective. Outside of the dance studio, Becca loves to go thrifting and spend time with her cat, Lucky!

Maeve Corcoran (she/her) is a master’s student in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at the UNC School of Medicine. She grew up practicing and competing in several styles, including ballet/pointe, jazz, lyrical, and modern. She continued dancing as a member of Gamut Dance Company at Davidson College, where she managed the company her senior year. Maeve graduated with degrees in both Psychology and English in 2024 and then spent two years working for the UNC TEACCH Autism Program as a Research Coordinator before deciding to return to graduate studies. Outside of school and the studio, Maeve loves visiting Chapel Hill coffee shops, listening to True Crime podcasts, and cuddling with her cat, Emma. She is so excited to be with Studio Move for another year and to support dance opportunities for kids of all abilities!

Isabella Ruel (she/her) is a doctoral student studying Applied Developmental Science at UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Education. Her love for dance began in Massachusetts where she grew up dancing a variety of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary. She earned a B.A in Psychology from The College of the Holy Cross where she was co-president of the school’s largest dance organization, the Holy Cross Dance Ensemble, and performed in styles such as lyrical, modern, and tap. She also performed as a member of the Holy Cross Dance Team where she gained experience in hip hop and pom styles. Isabella believes in making dance a supportive, confidence boosting, and fun experience for all, and nothing brings her more joy than sharing her love of dance with dancers of all ages! Outside the studio, you can find her at a local coffee shop, the farmers market, or at home playing with her cat, Otis. She is so happy to be a part of Studio Move for another great year!

Brenna Montgomery (she/her) is a master’s student in Occupational Therapy at the UNC School of Medicine. She began her dance journey as a toddler at Carmela’s Dance Studio, where she trained in ballet, pointe, lyrical, modern, jazz, musical theatre, and hip hop. After graduating high school, Brenna attended The George Washington University (GW), earning a B.A. in Psychology. While at GW, she served as President of Balance: The GW Dance Group, the university’s largest dance organization. During her time with Balance, she choreographed and staged five pieces in contemporary, lyrical, and modern. As a teacher, Brenna strives to create a safe, welcoming environment that fosters both physical and mental growth through dance for children of all abilities and backgrounds. Outside the studio, she enjoys hiking with her dog, exploring new coffee shops, and practicing yoga.

Morgan Cohan began dancing in Charlotte, NC in 2011 where she trained in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre, pointe, and acrobatics. She practiced pom as a member of her high school dance team and went on to dance for the University of South Carolina in 2018. She proudly represented the South Carolina Gamecocks as a member of the Carolina Coquettes dance team for all four years of college. She served as one of the choreography chairs her senior year.

Outside of the dance studio, Morgan loves line dancing, hiking, camping, and exploring new coffee shops in the area. She is so excited to bring acro to Studio Move! 

Caroline Hort (she/her) is originally from Beulaville, North Carolina, and is currently a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill studying Human and Organizational Leadership Development with minors in English and Health & Society.

Caroline’s love for dance began at the age of three under the instruction of her mother, a professional dancer and dance educator. She has trained at multiple studios throughout North Carolina, attended numerous competitions, and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, modern, and musical theatre. During high school, she helped lead her dance team to multiple state championships and earned recognition as a state champion choreographer.

Today, Caroline enjoys sharing her passion for dance through teaching private lessons, assisting classes, and choreographing for young dancers. Outside the studio, she loves spending time with family, nannying, and is the founding president of UNC’s chapter of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, supporting children affected by pediatric cancer along with being an active member of Alpha Phi International Fraternity’s marketing team. She is elated to join Studio Move’s positive culture and approach to the art of dance!

Isabelle Kim was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and began dancing in 2014, where she built a strong foundation in ballet before expanding her training to lyrical, jazz, contemporary, and musical theater. She competed with her studio and later joined her high school dance team, where she continued her dance education in additional styles such as hip-hop and pom. Throughout high school, Isabelle also enjoyed choreographing for performances, discovering a passion for teaching and mentorship. While pursuing her nursing degree in college, she stayed connected to her love for dance by taking drop-in classes whenever she could. Today, she works as a cardiothoracic nurse while continuing to share the joy of movement and the arts with the next generation. She is excited to support each dancer's journey and be part of the community at Studio Move! 

Austyn Lowman (she/her) grew up dancing at Ann Freeman Dance Academy in Hickory, NC starting at age three, training competitively and recreationally in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, hip-hop, acro, conditioning, and musical theater. While earning her Associate in Science degree at Caldwell Early College High School, she also spent two years teaching and assisting classes for dancers of all ages and choreographing recreational and competition routines.

Austyn is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UNC Chapel Hill with plans to graduate in May 2027 and go into ICU nursing. Since starting college, she has stayed active in the dance community as a dancer and performer with UNC’s student-run Blank Canvas Dance Company. As a teacher and assistant, Austyn strives to create a fun, high-energy, and encouraging environment where dancers of all ages can build strong technique and confidence.

Outside of the studio and nursing clinicals, she enjoys trying out new local coffee shops, staying active, and cooking. She is thrilled to join the Studio Move family!