Channing Mae Malz is a passionate and accomplished dance educator originally from Jacksonville, Florida. She began her dance training at the age of three and entered the competitive dance world by age five. Channing is a skilled performer and award-winning choreographer with extensive training in ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, west- African, acro, and tumbling.

Her formal dance education includes LaVilla School of the Arts, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, and the University of Florida, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with Cum Laude honors. Channing also trained during the summers at prestigious institutions such as American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School for Dance Education, University of the Arts, FDA on Tour, and ARCHCORE.

Through these programs, she had the opportunity to work with renowned choreographers including Robert Battle (Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater), Jennifer Archibald (ARCHCORE), Larry Keigwin (Keigwin + Company), Cleo Parker Robinson, Edgar Zendejas, Kanji Segawa (Principal Dancer, Alvin Ailey), and Brian Friedman (So You Think You Can Dance), among others. 

Channing also performed professionally as an NFL cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As a dance educator, Channing believes in creating a positive, structured, and welcoming environment that promotes confidence and individuality. Channing hopes to share her contagious energy and inspire all students to chase their dreams. 

Outside of teaching, Channing is also our Recital Program Director.