About The Founders

Though their paths into dance education began decades apart, Linda Brailsford and Greg Kanelos have always shared one unwavering belief: great dance education is about investing in the whole dancer—not just their technique, but their confidence, character, resilience, and lifelong love for the art.

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As studio owners, educators, and lifelong students of dance, they believe the greatest lessons learned in the studio extend far beyond the choreography. Discipline, humility, artistry, perseverance, and genuine connection are values that shape not only exceptional dancers, but exceptional individuals. 

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Together, they envisioned LIVE TO DANCE to bridge generations of dance education—blending the timeless principles that have shaped dancers for decades with the creativity, innovation, and energy that inspire today's artists.

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Linda's wealth of knowledge, experience and unwavering commitment to excellence, paired with Greg's contemporary perspective and passion for today's evolving dance community, create a partnership rooted in mutual respect and a shared vision. Although their journeys began in different eras, they have always believed that the heart of dance remains the same.

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LIVE TO DANCE was built with one clear mission: to bring the focus back to the dancer. It is a place where dancers are encouraged to grow, take risks, support one another, and rediscover the joy that made them fall in love with dance in the first place. Every class, every educator, and every detail of the weekend is intentionally chosen to create an experience where dancers feel challenged, inspired, and celebrated.

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As the dance world continues to evolve, our commitment remains the same: to honor the traditions that have shaped generations of dancers while embracing the creativity and possibilities of the next. Because the values that build extraordinary dancers—and extraordinary people—never go out of style.

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LIVE TO DANCE
Honoring the traditions of dance while inspiring its future.