Devyn Chenault
Dance Educator | Choreographer | Dance Studio Management Professional | Entrepreneur
Devyn Chenault brings a unique combination of professional dance training, business education, leadership, and dance studio management to her work as a dance educator.
A dancer since the age of three, Ms. Chenault has developed a diverse background in dance while pursuing an extensive education in entrepreneurship, leadership, business strategy, accounting, and dance studio management. Her multidisciplinary background allows her to approach dance education from both an artistic and organizational perspective.
Education
Western Michigan University
Magna Cum Laude
B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship & Leadership and Business Strategy
Minors: Dance & Accounting
Certificate: Dance Studio Management
Her academic background combines business strategy and entrepreneurship with formal dance education, giving her a unique understanding of both the creative and business sides of the dance industry.
Dance Training
Ms. Chenault has been dancing since the age of three and has trained extensively across a variety of dance styles.
Her years of training have provided her with a strong foundation in:
Technique • Musicality • Artistry • Performance • Movement
Her continued commitment to education allows her to remain current with evolving approaches to dance training and instruction.
Professional Mentorship
Liz Imperio — Mentorship & Training | 2018–Present
Since 2018, Ms. Chenault has had the privilege of studying under the mentorship of acclaimed choreographer and educator Liz Imperio.
This ongoing mentorship has provided Devyn with continued exposure to professional choreography, dance education, performance, and the evolving demands of the dance industry.
Professional Development
Ms. Chenault continues to expand her knowledge through professional development opportunities focused on dance education, teaching methodology, and the business of running a successful dance studio.
Selected Professional Development
Dance Teacher Web Conference & Expo
Rhee Gold Dance Life Teacher Conference
Ongoing professional mentorship and training with Liz Imperio
Her commitment to continuing education reflects her belief that great dance teachers should remain students themselves—always learning, adapting, and looking for new ways to serve their dancers.
Teaching Experience
Dance Educator
Ms. Chenault has experience teaching dancers across a variety of ages and skill levels, adapting her approach to meet students where they are while encouraging them to continue challenging themselves.
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes:
Strong Technique • Confidence • Encouragement • Artistry • Growth • Lifelong Passion
She strives to create a positive and encouraging classroom where dancers feel comfortable taking risks, developing their individual abilities, and discovering their potential.
Teaching Philosophy
For Ms. Chenault, dance education is about much more than teaching steps.
She believes dancers thrive when they are given a combination of strong technical foundations, positive encouragement, meaningful challenges, and opportunities to express themselves creatively.
Her goal is to help each student become a stronger and more confident dancer while developing an appreciation for the art form that can continue throughout their lives.
Devyn is particularly passionate about creating an environment where dancers feel supported, challenged, and inspired.
She believes that confidence built in the dance studio can become confidence carried into every other part of life.
Business & Leadership
Devyn’s background in Entrepreneurship & Leadership, Business Strategy, Accounting, and Dance Studio Management gives her a distinctive perspective within the dance industry.
Her education allows her to understand the dance studio not only as a creative environment, but also as a business and community that requires thoughtful leadership, organization, communication, and long-term vision.
This combination of business knowledge and artistic experience continues to shape her approach to dance education and her professional development within the industry.
Professional Mission
Devyn is committed to continuing her growth as both a dance educator and industry professional while creating meaningful experiences for the dancers she teaches.
Whether through continued professional development, mentorship, business education, or time in the studio, she strives to bring the same curiosity and dedication to her career that she has brought to dance since childhood.
Her ultimate goal is simple: to help dancers build confidence, develop strong technique, discover their artistry, and develop a love of dance that lasts far beyond the classroom.
