Meet the Team

Founder, Owner, & Directorbridget rowsey

Bridget has been dancing for over 25 years and has received her training from various schools locally and nationally. She has been teaching dance in the community of Huntington since 2004 and has grown “Bridget’s Dance Academy” over the past 16 years. Bridget holds a Bachelor of Business Management with a minor in dance from Marshall University. She has danced in numerous competitive companies, on her high school dance team, and was a member of Marshall University’s Dance Team before becoming head coach of the MU dance team from 2008–2015. Bridget has a unique style of choreography that fuses various styles of dance with athletic ability. She has loved and been passionate about dance since she was a young child and is excited to share that joy with Bridget’s Dance Academy students and families.
A few of her accolades include the following:
• The US Small Business Association named Bridget, “Young Entrepreneur of the Year in WV” in 2014.
• Numerous choreography and teacher awards.
• Proudly received “Best in the Tri-State” for several years.

Bridget and her husband, Michael, live in Huntington, with their son Cullum and daughter Shadyn. They are both passionate about the arts, youth and living real lives for God!

STUDIO & Company Directorhaven cottle

Haven Cottle has dedicated her life to the art of dance through performance, choreography, and education. She grew up training at Images of Dance Studio in Lewisburg, West Virginia, and continued her training at studios and schools across the United States, including Dawn Meyer School of Dance in Ohio, Pacific Dance Center in California, and Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Her extensive training includes Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, and Acrobatics. She is a Certified Acrobatic Instructor through the Acrobatic Arts Foundation.

Haven is a highly sought-after choreographer, creating over 50 competition and performance routines annually for studios across the East Coast and Midwest. Her choreography is featured in studios throughout West Virginia, Ohio, Alabama, Iowa, and beyond. Her work has earned numerous accolades, including Best Choreography awards and highest-scoring routines at regional and national competitions. She is known for creating dynamic, technically strong, and artistically engaging pieces that allow dancers to grow as performers while telling compelling stories on stage.

Haven earned her undergraduate degree in Business and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. While attending Marshall, she was a member of the university’s dance team and served as captain during her senior year. Following graduation, she worked as the Marshall University Dance Team assistant coach for three years.

In addition to choreography, Haven has traveled throughout the Eastern United States teaching technique and choreography master classes and previously served as a judge for several dance competitions, including On Point Dance Competition, On Stage America, and StarQuest International. Haven’s passion for dance drives her to inspire confidence, artistry, and excellence in every dancer she works with.

Haven lives in Culloden, WV with her husband and their two children- Pierce and Jules.

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Maddy Walters | company supervisor

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Company Supervisor & Recreational Instructor

Maddy trained at Bridget’s Dance Academy throughout her entire dance career and, after graduation, joined the teaching faculty. For more than ten years she’s been sharing her passion for the arts with students of all ages. Maddy holds a teaching degree from Marshall University (Huntington, WV) and a master’s in psychology with a concentration in early childhood development.

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Trinity Tiffany | Branding supervisor

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Branding Supervisor & Company Team

A Huntington, West Virginia native, Trinity Tiffany has been part of the Bridget’s Dance Academy family for more than a decade. She danced with the BDA Performance Company (2013–2021), taught at the studio (2017–2022), and continues to choreograph for the company. Trinity began leading BDA’s social media marketing in 2021 and founded the BDA Ambassador Program that same year. Before dance, she competed in gymnastics (ages 5–12) and was active in local performing arts. She earned a Bachelor of Finance and an MBA from Marshall University and currently lives in Saint Petersburg. Trinity was crowned Miss West Virginia Teen USA 2018 and placed Top 15 at Teen USA. She is passionate about blending creativity, branding, and storytelling to elevate the BDA experience.

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Amelia Shrader | Administrative supervisor

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Administrative Supervisor & Movements of Hope Program Leader

Amelia Shrader brings a deep love for dance and teaching, with 14 years of training and 7 years of competitive experience. She has trained in all styles of dance, including pointe, with contemporary being her favorite. As well as performing, Amelia served as the media manager at Rhythms of Grace LLC for three years combining her love for creativity and organization. She will graduate next spring with a degree in Business Marketing from Marshall University. With her heart rooted in dance ministry, she is passionate about using movement to inspire, uplift, and connect with our students at BDA.

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Mady Scott | ambassador supervisor

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AMBADASSOR PROGRAM Supervisor, COMPANY TEAM, & RECREATIONAL INSTRUCTOR

Mady holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and is working towards her Master’s degree in Public Administration where she will obtain May 2026. She brings years of competitive dance and dance team experience to every class she leads from dancing on the BDA Peformance Co. and Spring Valley Dance Team. For the past five years she’s taught dance, with a special focus on creative movement and our mini company. Her favorite genres of dance include Jazz and Hip Hop. As Director of the Ambassador Program and a member of the leadership team, Mady’s goal is to help students realize their potential not only as dancers, but as strong leaders who make a positive impact in our studio and the local community. Her teaching blends creativity, sportmanship, and empowerment—because great dancers aren’t just made in the studio, they’re grown into leaders.

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