Flex Point Faculty
Who We Are
Owner and Teacher/Choreographer
Makenzi Dwyer is a lifelong Flex Point dancer whose passion for the art has grown from her first class at age 4 to becoming the studio’s owner. She began competing at 7 and went on to become a nationally ranked soloist and group dancer, earning numerous high‑point awards, scholarships, and the titles of Teen Miss Dance and Senior Miss Dance.
From ages 9–15, Makenzi also modeled for Glamour Costumes, appearing on the cover twice. Her love for teaching emerged early as well—she began assisting with choreography at 12 and started training gymnasts in dance technique at 16. While in college, Makenzi began teaching at Flex Point because she couldn't wait to start her career as a dance instructor and choreographer.
Makenzi is honored to carry forward the legacy of Sally and Nicole Doerr at Flex Point. Like the Doerr women, she is committed to helping young dancers discover their potential by building strong technique, confidence, creativity, and a genuine love for dance.
Sally Doerr
Former Owner and Teacher/Choreographer
Sally has been training dancers for nearly 50 years and is known for her positive, encouraging teaching style. She owned the Sally Doerr Dance Studio in Cass City, MI, and co‑directed the Burn The Floor…with the Doerr’s Performing Arts Camp for a decade. She has also served as a national competition judge and taught elite master workshops in Las Vegas.
Her students have earned top awards, major scholarships, and professional opportunities around the world. They’ve trained at renowned programs, performed internationally, appeared in Broadway and touring productions, danced on national television, and even risen to principal roles with major ballet companies.
Sally’s mission is to help dancers build confidence, artistry, respect, and a genuine love for dance. She continues to inspire students of all ages through her energetic instruction in tap, lyrical, musical theatre, and jazz.
Adam Early
Teacher/Choreographer
Adam Early has been immersed in dance for nearly 30 years, beginning his training in Northern Michigan at Superior Motion Dance Company, where he became an award‑winning soloist and company member. He went on to earn a scholarship to Interlochen Arts Academy, studying Ballet and Modern before launching his professional career in New York City. While training at Broadway Dance Center, Adam worked with numerous choreographers, theaters, and performance projects, and later danced with Think/Dance Collective in innovative works such as Open Heart Surgery and The Bone Marrow Transplant.
Adam continued his training at Central Michigan University, performing and choreographing with Orchesis Dance Theatre. His choreography career expanded through the Les Cheneaux Arts Council, where he created work for productions including My Fair Lady, The Music Man, and Thoroughly Modern Millie.
His passion for teaching began in Mt. Pleasant at Vision Studio and Performing Arts Center, where he discovered how much he loved helping young dancers grow. Since then, Adam has taught throughout Metro Detroit, sharing his strong technical foundation, creative vision, and award‑winning choreography with dancers of all ages.
Tara Minielly
Teacher/Choreographer
Tara joined Flex Point at age 12, and the studio has been a defining part of her life ever since. Her passion for movement grew throughout high school, where she excelled as both a dancer and a young choreographer—creating large‑group routines in 2018 and expanding into small‑group and solo choreography her senior year.
In 2017, Tara broadened her experience as a Pro Reveler for Revel Dance Competition and as an assistant at KAR Convention, learning from industry professionals and supporting dancers from across the region. She later continued her training and teamwork as a member of the Grand Valley Dance Team in 2020.
For Tara, dance has always been a source of strength, expression, and connection. She is passionate about sharing that experience with her students, helping them build confidence, find joy in movement, and discover a creative outlet that supports them through life’s challenges.
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Devon Campbell
Hip Hop Teacher/Choreographer
Devon “Uri Mercury” Campbell has spent nearly a decade shaping Michigan’s hip hop and commercial dance scene. He began dancing in high school and later trained with Toni’s Dance Company’s Detroit All Stars, studying hip hop, breaking, street jazz, and modern under top mentors.
His professional credits include Scream Tour 2012, opening for Lil Wayne, and performing for artists such as The Shop Boyz, Princeton, Loreal, and more. He has choreographed multiple works for Motor City Movement and the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade, and developed his signature contemporary hip hop/jazz‑funk style, “PerFUNKtory.”
Uri is a sought‑after instructor, having taught at numerous studios, universities, and workshops across the Midwest, including collaborations with industry leaders like Sean Bankhead.
He is the founder and artistic director of Melodic Nocturne Dance Tribe, an award‑winning crew known for both performance and community outreach. He also serves as co‑director of Next Level Dance Company and dances professionally with the Tiffany Rene Dance Project and Project Epsilon.
Emily Moser
Ballet Teacher/Choreographer
Emily Moser received her early Vaganova‑based training at Ballet Iowa under former Bolshoi dancer Konstantin Uralsky, later continuing at Vine Street Ballet. She earned her BFA in Dance Performance from Northern Illinois University, dancing principal and soloist roles in The Nutcracker, Les Sylphides, Giselle, Don Quixote, Coppélia, and Paquita, as well as contemporary works by noted faculty and guest artists.
Emily’s professional career includes performing with The Chicago Ballet, Momenta, The Schaumburg Dance Ensemble, Tyego Dance Project, The Connecticut Ballet, and Ballet Long Island. She has taught at leading Chicago‑area schools, including The Academy of Movement and Music, The Joffrey Academy, and Oak Park studios.
She spent 14 years on faculty at Salt Creek Ballet, where she deepened her Vaganova training under Zhanna Dubrovskaya, served as rehearsal director for major productions, and coached dancers for Youth America Grand Prix.
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Tylar Spencer
Teacher/Choreographer
Miss Tylar began training at age 3, and hasn't stopped since — earning her BFA, dancing professionally, choreographing, and eventually, she found her true love: teaching! Whether she's teaching our tiniest tots or our most advanced dancers, she brings the same bubbly energy, passion, and love for dance to every class, delivering fun, challenging, technique-driven training.
Veronica Mech
Tap Teacher/Choreographer
Veronica originally joined the Flex Point family as a student in 2004, the first year the studio opened. She competed in all styles of dance with the team for 8 years and won awards and scholarships for her tap solos. Throughout those years she was able to learn from many reputable teachers and choreographers from all over the country, picking up different techniques along the way. After high school, Veronica hung up her tap shoes for a while and attended Grand Valley State University to study Finance and Accounting. Not able to completely leave dance behind, she joined Grand Valley’s Move to the Beat hip hop team with other Flex Point alumni.
Drawn to tap dancing through watching old Hollywood films as a young kid, Veronica was determined to move just like Gene Kelly. Nothing looked more fun to her than dancing to the music and creating her own beat at the same time. Although originally inspired by classical tap styles, she now enjoys experimenting with more contemporary music and choreography, bringing the art form into the 21st century. Her hope is to inspire new generations of tap dancers to move their feet, find their rhythm, and make some noise.
Brayden Schmitt
Teacher/Choreographer
Brayden Schmitt(he/him) is a dancer, choreographer, and instructor based in Michigan. He received his professional training with the Greater Lansing Ballet Company, following his competitive dance upbringing. Brayden has traveled internationally to further his dance education, attending renowned intensives including Orsolina 28(Italy), b12 Festival(Berlin), GALLIM(NYC), and most recently Springboard Danse(Pittsburgh). He has recently guest performed for companies such as Deos Contemporary Ballet, the Lebowsky Center, Fenton Ballet Theatre, and iBallet. As a choreographer, Brayden was named the 2025 Maggie Allesee choreography competition winner as well as the Dance City Festival’s 2025 Rising Choreographer for his first original work “Nomad’s Land”. He joined Take Root in 2024 and is a dancer for the company as well as a dance teacher for those with Parkinson’s. Brayden is excited to be at Flex Point this year to share his love for dance with the students!
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Sara Lashbrook
Acro Teacher
Sara has been teaching acro at Flex Point since 2022 and has coached athletes of all ages for five years. Before stepping into coaching, she spent eight years as a competitive gymnast, building the strong technical foundation she now brings to her students. Sara is passionate about helping dancers develop strength, confidence, and safe, solid acro skills.
Jeff Dwyer
Owner and Advanced Acro Teacher
Jeff discovered gymnastics in junior high and went on to compete for North Farmington High School, where he still holds records in Floor Exercise, Parallel Bars, and All‑Around. He continued his athletic career at Western Michigan University, competing for four years.
He began coaching immediately after college—first as Assistant Coach at North Farmington in 1987, then as Head Coach of the Tri‑Farmington team in 1994. He now leads the Farmington Unified Gymnastics team, earning 5 state titles, multiple top‑five finishes, and honors including MHSGJCA Coach of the Year and Observer Coach of the Year.
Jeff is highly respected for his dedication both in and out of season. He created a popular off‑season training program where high-school gymnasts from any school can keep up their skills during the spring and summer.
His passion, experience, and positive coaching style make him an invaluable part of our program.
Sue Lowe
Office Manager
Miss Sue is a cherished part of the Flex Point family, bringing 15 years of dance‑studio office management experience and over 20 years in the dance world—many of them as a proud “dance mom” to her daughter, Candice. She and her husband, Dennis, have been married for nearly 40 years, and she recently celebrated becoming a grandmother in 2020.
Known for her organization, attention to detail, and friendly personality, Miss Sue handles phone reception, class registration, accounts, and keeps our studio running smoothly. She’s also our go‑to expert for flawless costume rhinestoning and takes pride in keeping our studio home welcoming and clean.
With a background in childcare and a love for photography and scrapbooking, Miss Sue brings warmth, patience, and creativity to everything she does. She’s often the first smiling face families see when they walk through our doors—and we truly couldn’t do what we do without her.
