Our Team

Paige Delp

Programs/Operations director
Dance instructor

Paige Delp, born in Yakima and raised in East Valley, has been dancing since the age of 3. her very first job was teaching gymnastics, and it’s that same dedication she brings to teaching every dance class. She hopes to help dancers learn and grow into young adults with a strong work ethic that allows them to pursue what sets their soul on fire. In 2021, she graduated from  Heritage University studying Environmental Science, Paige also holds a degree in Agribusiness and Tree Fruit Production.

Sarah Marquis-Smith

OWNER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

In 2018, the Akin family welcomed Sarah Marquis as studio owner. A longtime member of the Melody Lane family, Sarah began dancing at the age of two. She grew up at Melody Lane, taking classes five days a week in genres like ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary. By the time she was in high school, Sarah taught the Dance Explorers class and came to love educating students to become contributing members to the community, later attending the University of Idaho to earn her Bachelor of Science in Dance. 

Sidney Reichert

Musical Theatre Instructor
Administrator
Performance Company director

Sidney was born in Renton, Washington and raised in Sumner, Washington.  In 2021, she graduated with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in K-12 Theatre Education from Central Washington University. Sidney has been performing on stage since the age of 6 playing instruments, singing, acting, and dancing. With many years involved in school and community theatre, she loves the arts and hopes they are as influential to her students as they have always been to her. 

Kally Marquis

assistant

A resident of Yakima for 35 years, Kally Marquis graduated from CWU with a degree in Business. She has worked as a church administrator and in accounting offices of retail, wholesale, and long-term care facilities. She enjoys crafting, card games, and puzzles. Kally has three children, two daughters-in-law, and two grandsons.