MAX Movement is locally owned and operated by veteran Brandon & Alex Welch. We have had the privilege to be a successful and thriving studio for many wonderful years.  With your help, we look forward to many more.

 

Alex Welch is the instructor for all MAX Movement dance & gymnastics classes.  She gained her experience and knowledge growing up in the fields of dance, competitive dance, gymnastics, and cheerleading. She began gymnastics at the age of 6 and began dancing and cheerleading when she was 11.  She began dancing competitively at the age of 14.  She has traveled across many states performing, competing, and training at various events and venues. She was a junior member of Dance Masters of America for several years. Alex has many years of experience in all forms of dance, as well as fitness classes.  She has been teaching dance, gymnastics, and fitness for 16 years now.  She has trained with many great people in the profession through conventions across the nation.  She continues her education yearly attending dance instructor seminars and conventions.  She has received numerous choreography awards for her competition routines and has been invited to many national competitions with her students.  She is a graduate of Carson Newman College with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science.  She also is a certified personal trainer.  

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Brandon Welch is a Veteran with 10 years military service and has completed two tours overseas. When he isn't on the farm tending to the Horses or spending his nights at Bush's (Baked Beans) he takes care of the business side of dance while Alex can prioritize her time to the kids! If you have any questions about classes, cost, or just any random thing please don't hesitate to ask him. He has actually learnt a lot over the years and quite knowledgeable!!

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MAX Movement also has an award-winning competition team that competes throughout the year at various locations. We have had several title holders in the junior and teen division. Please contact the studio for more information.

 

MAX Movement also has the ability to choreograph for small cheerleading squads.  In the past, MAX Movement has worked with Newport Grammar School and Edgemont football cheerleaders.  We can do try-out routines, specialty routines, and much more.  Please contact us for more information. 

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We also can choreograph pageant routines.  We have been choreographing the Fairest of the Fair routines for many years.  We have also worked with individuals on their pageant routines & walks. 

 

Studio space is available to rent.  This space can be used for practice sessions, birthday parties, showers, etc.  Rates for studio are very reasonable. Please contact the studio for available rental times.