ABOUT US
On The Move is here to help students of all ages and skill levels experience the joy of dance. We want to become a studio where students have a great time becoming great dancers. You'll find us to be family friendly, positive and encouraging, technically sound, age appropriate, with qualified staff that care for their students.
Learn About Our Staff
Kari May,
Nikki Clayton,
Mika Stansberry,
Instructor
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Kari
May has been dancing since the age of 3 and
has been an instructor/choreographer since the age of
15. She brings 22 years of teaching experience as well
as a well-rounded background teaching for 5 different
studios in Oklahoma and Texas. Kari graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1993 with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Business Administration. She owned her own studio for 4 years in Oklahoma before moving to Texas in 2000. She has studied under several well-known choreographers and stays current by attending national dance competitions and workshops. |
| Before opening OTM, Kari served as the senior productions manager for Stage One Productions, a National Dance Competition. She has traveled around the US with Stage One for 6 years and has judged for them as well. Kari’s husband of 14 years, Jason, serves as the middle school pastor at Midlothian Bible Church. They have lived in Midlothian for almost five years and have three sons, Nathan, Noah, and Nicholas. | |
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Nikki Clayton
has always been passionate about dance and children. In
addition to dancing as a child, she was a three year
member of the Duncanville High Hats where she served as
Captain in 1993-94. At the University of Texas at
Arlington she continued her training where she danced in
the UTA Dance Ensemble and earned a degree in
interdisciplinary studies with concentrations in
Elementary Education and dance. Nikki lives in Midlothian and has been active at Midlothian Bible Church for 12 years, primarily in children's mininstry. She lives with her husband Randy, and three children: Tanner, Noah, and Gracie. She teaches preschool at Noah's Ark Bible School (FBC) as well. Nikki is very excited to join the OTM staff and looks forward to getting to know your family. |
