STAFF
Madi - President
Hey guys! I’m Madi, president of B-KNWN. Dance has been my world for as long as I can remember! I grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where I spent most of my childhood as a competitive dancer, training in all styles and falling in love with everything about it. But if you catch me in my element, you’ll see that hip-hop is where I feel most like myself!
My journey started in the classroom—teaching elementary school was my first job—but it didn’t take long for me to realize that dance was my true calling. For the past four years, I’ve been coaching dancers, and nothing makes me happier than working side by side with them to clean routines, perfect technique, and get them ready to hit the stage with confidence. I’m passionate about everything I do, but dance? That’s where my heart truly is.
Starting B-KNWN is about more than just dance—it’s about creating a fun, high-energy space where dancers can grow, push their limits, and build lifelong memories. Whether you’re here to compete, train, or just express yourself, I want every dancer to leave feeling stronger, more confident, and part of something special.
Let’s create, train, and B-KNWN. B-Elite.
Shay- Vice President
Hey, everyone! I'm Shay, vice president of B-KNWN. Gymnastics and dance have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started gymnastics when I was just three years old and never looked back! That passion took me all the way to the University of Kentucky, where I competed on the UK Gymnastics Team and earned All-SEC accolades—an experience that taught me discipline, resilience, and how to perform under pressure (all things I love passing on to my dancers!).
After college, I knew I wanted to keep working with kids, so I became an elementary school teacher, a role I’ve loved for the past six years. But no matter how much time I spent in the classroom, I always found myself drawn back to the dance and gymnastics world. Over the past nine years, I’ve had the privilege of training and mentoring young dancers, helping them build confidence, master technique, and most importantly—fall in love with movement.
Starting B-KNWN is truly a dream come true. We wanted to create a space where dancers of all levels feel empowered, challenged, and supported—not just as performers, but as people. My goal is to help every dancer walk away stronger, more confident, and ready to take on anything that comes their way.
I can't wait to dance with you all—let’s B-KNWN. B-Elite.
Announcement
Welcome to B-KNWN!
We’re beyond excited that you’re here! Get ready to discover all the amazing things we have in store for you starting summer 2025! Browse our site to see what’s coming and find something that gets you excited!
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Check us out!
Check out our workshops and adult classes! Be on the lookout for clinics, pop ups with guest artists, and summer classes! B-KNWN. B-Elite.