Meet Our Faculty
Behind every great experience is an incredible team. Get to know the passionate, talented individuals who bring energy, expertise, and heart to everything we do!
Laurie Hardy
Artistic Director
It all began with a dream, a passion for movement, and a deep desire to create a space where dancers could grow not just in skill, but in confidence, creativity, and community.
Laurie opened Dancers Unlimited over three decades ago, shaping generations of dancers with her inspiring classes, empowering mentorship, and unmatched love for the art of dance. Her impact extends far beyond the studio walls, cultivating a legacy that lives on in every dancer who’s ever walked through our doors.
After closing the studio in 2020, Laurie returns with a renewed vision, fierce joy, and even more love for this community than ever before. Her mission? To up-level the dance experience, blend technique with heart, and create a studio that feels like home.
Whether she’s leading class or cheering from the sidelines, Laurie’s presence is the magic of Dancers Unlimited.
Welcome back, Teacher Laurie, we missed you more than words can say.
Kelsey Cole
Instructor
We’re honored to welcome back the incredible Kelsey Cole to Dancers Unlimited for special workshops and intensives!
Kelsey’s journey with our studio began on day one, literally. She was one of our very first dancers when the doors opened, and quickly became a beloved part of the DU family. As a teen, Kelsey began teaching classes, already showing her natural leadership and passion for the art of dance.
Since then, she has gone on to make her mark in the dance world as an award-winning dance coach, known for her dynamic choreography, commitment to excellence, and ability to bring out the best in her dancers. She currently serves as the head coach of our hometown’s Dance Drill team, continuing to inspire and elevate dancers in the community.
Kelsey’s energy, expertise, and deep connection to DU make her workshops something truly special and we can’t wait for our dancers to learn from her!
Jade Bell
Instructor
We are beyond excited to welcome home one of our own, Jade Bell to the Dancers Unlimited faculty!
Jade grew up dancing within the walls of our studio, where she developed not only strong technical training but a deep love for the art of movement and expression. A true DU alum, her dance journey began as a young student here, and now comes full circle as she steps into the role of instructor.
In recent years, Jade has shared her passion and talent with students throughout the greater South Sound area, building a reputation for her vibrant energy, creativity, and genuine connection with her dancers.
Her classes are filled with heart, rhythm, and a powerful blend of technique and joy. We are thrilled to have Jade back in the studio where her story began, now inspiring the next generation of dancers.
Welcome back, Miss Jade!
Jenn Combes
Instructor
Some dance stories come full circle and Jenn’s is one of them.
Jenn’s Dancers Unlimited story began when she was just three years old. She grew up dancing at the studio through the age of 18, performing, competing, and building the foundation of a lifelong love for dance. Along the way, she began teaching at DU as a teenager and young adult, sharing her love of dance with the next generation of students.
After years away, we are thrilled to welcome Jenn back to the place where her own dance journey began. And this time, she gets to experience it from a whole new perspective, as a mom, with both of her daughters dancing at Dancers Unlimited.
Jenn is also the owner and photographer behind Bluejune Photography, where her creativity and artistic eye shine in an entirely different way. Her ability to capture movement, emotion, and personality is just one reflection of the creativity she brings to everything she does.
As a dancer, teacher, former competitor, artist, business owner, and now dance mom, Jenn brings a wonderful combination of experience, creativity, and genuine love for the art of dance.
We couldn’t be happier to have her back on the DU team. There’s something pretty special about watching someone who once stood in our studio as a little girl now return as a teacher, with her own daughters following in her footsteps.
Welcome home, Jenn. We’re so happy you’re here.
