Our Incredible Faculty is Like None Other on the Eastern Shore!
Each Eastern Shore Dance Academy instructor brings with them a passion to teach, the desire to help each student progress with their technique, and a whole lot of positive energy!
The faculty's goal is that every student is given a solid foundation in dance, whether they are taking dance classes simply for fun and exercise, or wish to pursue a career in the performing arts.
ESDA Owner/Director Jessica Hindman, and instructors Rebecca, Brie, Katie, Kaci, Maggie and MaKenna all strive to be great role models and provide each child with an amazing experience.
JESSICA HINDMAN - Owner/Director
Jessica Hindman is a certified dance instructor through Dance Educators of America, Acrobatic Arts and 200HR Yoga Instructor. She has studied with renowned teachers such as Tatjianna Akinfieva-Smith and Alexi Charov of the Pennsylvania Ballet. Through the years, she has danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet and the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre in Salisbury, Maryland, and professionally as a guest artist with the Diamond Dance Company, Dover, Delaware. She has also been awarded scholarships from the Dorchester Arts Center and Maryland Council for Dance to further her knowledge at Point Park Summer Intenisve for two summers. Mrs. Hindman has also been offered jobs with Jean Ann Ryan Production who hires dancers for cruise lines all over the world. She has also choreographed senior class productions at the Cambridge South Dorchester High for over 20 years.
In 2008, she began a new position as a dance instructor teaching jazz and modern at Salisbury University where she currently still teaches. She continues to take teacher workshops over the summer in NYC; as she quotes, “you can never stop learning.” When Ms. Jessica isn't working she loves spending time with her wonderful daughters Kherington and Kylie and new baby Easton <3
REBECCA WIVELL
Mrs. Rebecca started dancing at the age of 3 and hasn’t stopped since! As a competitive dancer growing up, she received many national titles & awards. She trained in jazz, lyrical, ballet, tap, and hip-hop at a competition studio in Salisbury, MD. Being on a competitive dance company allowed Mrs. Rebecca to travel all over the U.S. attending classes with master instructors and choreographers such as Brian Friedman, Frank Hatchett, and Mia Michaels.
Upon graduating from high school, Mrs. Rebecca attended Salisbury University where she became a member and choreographer for the SU dance company for 3 years. While attending SU, Mrs. Rebecca taught and choreographed at Seaside Dance Academy. In 2006, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Dance.
BRIE FALL
Hello my name is Brie Fall and I am so excited to be teaching this dance season! I've danced at ESDA under the direction of Jessica Hindman since I was five years old. I've had so many opprtunities through ESDA and have been able to dance in Disney World, Universal studios and more! Dance has always been such a huge part of my life and a passion of mine. I love getting to share that passion with my students.
KACI WILLEY
Katie Cox
Katie Cox began dancing at the age of two and trained in ballet and jazz at Classworks Dance Studio. She later earned a degree in Drama from Washington College and has built a strong background in musical theatre, stage performance, and live entertainment.
With years of experience both performing and choreographing, Katie brings a storytelling-centered approach to dance education. Her choreography emphasizes expression, character, and connecting movement to emotion and music. She is passionate about helping students grow not only as dancers, but also as confident performers and creative artists.