CARLY DAVIES
Dance Express

Carly began dancing at Linda Dies' Dance Unlimited in the Fall of 1997, completing 10 years of dance training, 4 of which she participated as a Dance Express Company member. Carly graduated from W.A.H.S in 2007 and Penn State Behrend in 2011. While attending college she continued to dance and was a member of Behrend's Dance Team all 4 years and served as Captain her senior year. After graduation she coached the dance team until she moved back to Warren in 2012.

Miss Carly joined the staff of DU in the fall of 2013. Over the past 12 years she has taught MDDU Tap, Jazz/Funk, and MDDE tap classes. She choreographs solos, duets, and groups for the MDDE Intensive Program and has won numerous awards, special awards, overalls, and choreography awards. She has also been one of the choreographers for MDDE's "A Christmas Spectacular" since it premiered in 2016.​

Carly is also employed at Northwest Bank. She resides in Warren with her husband Dan, and son Caden.

This is Miss Carly's 13th year of teaching on Staff. We are so very fortunate to have Miss Carly and all that she does. Her love & passion for her students & dance shines bright! Thank you, Carly!

We are so grateful to have Miss Carly on Staff!! She brings so much positivity, a great energy, and LOVE to ALL her dance classes/dancers! This is her 13th year teaching!

She is a Competition Team teacher for Elite & Minis and will be subbing for Miss Brea on Monday nights (MS Jazz/Funk, HS Jazz/Funk & HS Tap). Thank you, Miss Carly!!

BREA POSTON
Combo 3 & 4 / MS/HS Program / Adult / Dance Express

Miss Brea is a 2022 graduate of La Roche University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts Dance with minors in Criminal Justice, Business, Psychology, and Religious Studies. A 2018 graduate of Southwestern High School, Brea took dance classes for 22 years since the age of 2. Of those 22 years, she completed 4 years at Linda Dies’ Dance Unlimited as a part of Molly Dies’ Dance Express Company where she was also a teacher assistant for all styles and levels of dance. She is trained in ALL styles of dance. During her time with the MDDE, she performed in many local shows and recitals, including: White Christmas; numerous “ARTE” productions as a guest performer; an original Expressette in the 2016 & 2017 Christmas Spectaculars and a guest artist in the 2021 & 2024 productions.

During her college career she focused on a concentration in ballet and contemporary styles, with a hint of musical theatre, jazz, and modern. Brea started working with the dancers of the Molly’ Dies’ Dance Express company in the summer of 2020 and with the dancers of the Molly Dies’ Dance Unlimited in 2022.

Brea currently resides in Warren, PA with her husband Cade, her three cats Wilson, Harper, and Casper, and her dog Berkley...and their newest addition, Ellison Rose! Woot woot! Brea loves to share her talent of dance, and all that it is, to all her students! We are so thankful to Miss Brea and ALL that she brings! From behind-the-scenes, in class, comps, to the stage.... THANK YOU!

We are so blessed to have Miss Brea on Staff!! She brings a fresh glow, non-stop energy, and PASSION to ALL her dance classes/dancers! This is her 5th year on Staff! Miss Brea is the Combo 3, Combo 4, MS Tap, MS Ballet/Lyrical, MS Jazz/Funk, HS Jazz/Funk, HS Tap, Adult Tap/Jazz, and a Competition & Performance Team teacher.

She is currently on maternity leave! See ya soon & Thank you, Miss Brea!!!

MADISON BEZON
Dance Express

Madison is a 2013 graduate of the University at Buffalo where she received two Bachelor’s Degrees in Dance Fine Arts and Speech & Hearing Science. Following school, she was an adjunct professor for the University at Buffalo for two years teaching ballet, modern, contemporary and social dance. Growing up in the Cleveland, OH area Madison competed in many dance competitions throughout her elementary/middle/high school experience winning multiple overall awards, title awards, and special awards. During her college years, she was a member of the Zodiaque Dance Company where she received two scholarship awards regarding her talent as well as dedication to the University at Buffalo's Dance Department.

Madison has been an award-winning choreographer for the Dance Express Company for 12 years, loves working with all her students and sharing her knowledge of dance!

Madison resides in Warren with her husband, Zach, their son, Grant, and their dog Baxter and works at United Refining Company. We are SO excited to have Madison on our Team and love all that she brings to the table ~ especially her positivity, energy, and excitement for DANCE! Thank you Miss Madison for EVERYTHING!

We are so thankful to have Miss Madison on Staff!! She brings a passionate energy, so much growth, and RESPECT to ALL her dance classes/dancers! This is her 13th year dancing with us! Miss Madison is a Competition Team teacher for Elite & Juniors and will be subbing for Miss Brea on Monday nights (Combo 4). Thank you, Miss Madison!!!

VALERIE GEER
Combo 2

Miss Valerie fell in love with dance as an adult. She started dancing quadrille while living in St Croix USVI. She then taught ballroom dance to 5th graders through a program called Dancing Classrooms. These days, you can find her in a linedance, tap or jazz class, or at a contra dance weekend somewhere. Miss Valerie graduated from Sheffield HS and then went on to Lock Haven University, where she graduated with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation & Leisure Commercial Management. After college, she moved to Richmond VA and worked with children and adults of all ages and abilities, providing adaptive recreation opportunities. She currently works at Watson Memorial Home as a "master of all trades," facilitating activities, doing administrative work, chauffeuring the ladies, baking, and cooking. Miss Valerie also devotes time to Chautauqua County Humane Society in their clinic, fostering and even adopting.

We are thrilled to have Miss Valerie join our Staff!! She brings a larger than life energy, exciting ideas, a true passion for dance, and FUN to ALL her dance classes/dancers! Miss Valerie will be teaching Combo 2! Thank you, Miss Valerie!!!

ROCCO SILIANO
Dance Express ~ Junior & Minis

Mr. Rocco has been dancing since 2011 at the age of 3, this being his 15th year of dance. 9 of these years have been spent in Dance Express where he has traveled to many competitions, receiving various awards. His favorite awards he has won are StarQuest Emerging Artist and any time he has won 1st overall for his Solos. Rocco is trained in all areas of dance ~ Jazz and Acro are his favorite. Rocco is a Senior at Warren Area High School where he participates in Student Council, Key Club, and National Honor Society. In his free time, Rocco is always either spending time with friends/family, practicing at the studio, or relaxing!

We are so excited to have Mr. Rocco join our Staff!! He brings fresh ideas, a true love of dance, amazing skills, and ENERGY to ALL his dance classes/dancers!  Mr. Rocco will be teaching Competition Team Junior & Minis. Thank you, Mr. Rocco!!!

HANNAH AUGENSTEIN
Substitute

Hannah has been dancing since the age of 4, and danced competitively for 10 years as a member of Linda/Molly Dies’ Dance Express. 14 years total! Hannah has always had a special place in her heart for all things dance, taking advantage of all opportunities to take master classes from professional dancers, as well as performing every chance she got! After graduating high school, she jumped right into teaching and choreographing full time for MDDU/MDDE, getting to exercise her love and artistic ability from a teacher’s standpoint! She loves sharing her passion with others!

We love having Miss Hannah around!! She brings an upbeat energy, determination, and CARE to ALL her dance classes/dancers! Miss Hannah will be one of our main substitute teachers this year while she is pursuing her real estate dream! She will be subbing for Miss Brea on Monday nights (MS Tap & MS Ballet/Lyrical) Thank you, Miss Hannah!