About Us
Why Class Act Performing Arts?
Class Act Performing Arts strives to teach self-confidence, poise, and stage presence to performers of all ages. Participants will begin with the basic fundamentals of dance and theatrical movement while fostering their love of performing. Please contact us for more information about our studio.
Meet our Instructors
Lydia Teal
Studio Director & Lead Instructor
Ms. Lydia is a Nationally Board-Certified teacher who has been performing all her life. She began as a child actress in commercials, print, and television shows. Lydia was a competitive dancer for over ten years, trained in ballet, jazz, and tap dancing. Her dance career flourished at a young age, when she performed at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA and was a member of Floridance Company at the University of Florida. From there, Ms. Lydia began her teaching career while performing with the Potomac Community Theater in Guys and Dolls and Anything Goes. She made her directing and choreographing debut with Guys and Dolls, Jr. in Montgomery County. Since then, Lydia continued to develop her love of bringing children to the stage with the Central Elementary School Drama Club, Willy Wonka, Jr. and Seussical, Jr. Lydia’s lifelong passion for dance and performing has driven her to bring Class Act Performing Arts to Edgewater, Maryland.
Maleah Simms
Studio Manager & Lead Instructor
Ms. Maleah was born and raised in Annapolis. She grew up in Eastport and found a passion for dance at a young age in her church by participating in and leading a liturgical dance ministry. In high school she participated as a dancer in Annapolis High school’s PVA Dance program that laid the foundation and inspired her to go to college to become a dance educator. In May of 2023 she graduated from Bowie State University with a B.S in Theater Arts concentration in Dance and Movement Studies and hopes in the near future to continue her studies to get her master's degree in dance education. While in her college dance career she participated in a dance company called “The Collective” that performed professionally around Maryland as well as starred in a film on Amazon prime “The Tale of Tarot” as a dance extra. Maleah’s passion is to teach dance and to inspire her students that movement is an important way to communicate and express yourself.
Hannah McVey
CAPA Compnay Director & Lead Instructor
Ms. Hannah has been a dancer since she was three years old and was a competitive dance for 10 years. She is trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and tap. She served on her varsity dance company at Broadneck High School and was an All County dancer for two years. She helped choreograph multiple dances for her dance company before graduating. After graduating, Hannah went to Coastal Carolina University and was on the dance team for four years. She danced at football, basketball, and baseball games, and made appearances at various events for the college. She was apart of building the now large dance team who are apart of the athletic department at Coastal Carolina University. Hannah grew up in Arnold, and is thrilled to be apart of Class Act Performing Arts to help her student build confidence, find joy, and have fun while dancing.
Sarah Pfeiff
CAPA Company Director & Lead Instructor
Ms. Sarah has been dancing for 25 years. She started her dance education in Calvert County specializing in tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical and hip hop. Training at Sherry’s Dance Center, Broadway Dance Center and multiple conventions and intensives. Ms. Sarah was a competitive dancer throughout her dance education. During this time, Ms. Sarah was a choreographer to Plum Point Middle School’s musical productions: Wizard of Oz, Fiddler on the Roof and Good Luck Charlie Brown.
At St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), Ms. Sarah earned a minor in dance with a focus in modern dance in 2017. She was a lead choreographer of the school’s Hawkette Dance Team and SMCM Dance Club throughout her four years.
After college, Ms. Sarah continued her dance career through various different avenues. She was a professional cheerleader for the Washington Capitals for two years. Performed at various Capitals’ games, events and Stanley Cup festivities. She has been a dance teacher for 6 years teaching hip hop, jazz, tap and ballet throughout DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland.
Lindsey Adwell
Lead Instructor
Ms. Lindsey began her dance journey at the age of three and has since accumulated 13 years of competitive experience on both regional and national stages. She continued to purse her passion for dance at Kent Island High School, where she also served as a student choreographer. Currently, Ms., Lindsey is earning her associate degree in Dance at Anne Arundel County Community College. At AACC, she is an active ember of their dance company and has choreographed pieces for the American College Dance Association. She plans to transfer to University of Maryland, Baltimore County to complete her Dance major. Her goal as a dance instructor is foster a healthy learning environment that supports a sustainable love for dance!
Clare Wood
Lead Instructor
Ms. Clare's dance career began at age 4. She is trained in multiple principles including: ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and contemporary as well as years of choreographing. She served on her varsity dance company at South River High School. After graduating, Clare attended Anne Arundel Community College and performed with the dance company. While a student she was able to participate in the American College Dance Association. In addition to dance, Clare was also employed with the Baltimore Ravens as a Baltimore Ravens Playmakers. As a Playmaker, she interacted with fans at games, charity functions and other different appearances throughout Maryland. Clare, an Edgewater native, is excited to be joining Class Act Performing Arts. She wants to help her students build confidence, find joy, and a passion for dancing.
Maddie Logue
Lead Instructor
Ms. Maddie has been dancing since the age of 12 and has trained extensively in ballet, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, acro, musical theatre, and hip hop. She has been an assistant teacher and dancer with Class Act Performing Arts for the past two years. Currently a senior at South River High School, Maddie has been a member of the Senior Dance Company for three years. She has choreographed four pieces for South River, showcasing her creativity and leadership. Maddie loves teaching and sharing her passion for dance. She strives to encourage both artistry and athleticism in her students while helping build confidence, joy, and a strong sense of self-expression in every dancer she works with.
Rilee Rogers
Lead Instructor
Natasha Whipple
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Marshae Smith
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Kelly Dyer
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