Meet Our Team
Directors
Ms. Sarah and Ms. Evelyn
Sarah Gordon was a competitive Premier level dancer in the East Coast and Southern regions. She began her love of Highland Dancing in Richmond, VA at age 10, and would share her dance talent with friends and family as often as possible.
Sarah has been accredited as a Scottish Highland dance teacher with the British Association of Teachers of Dance for over 15 years.
Additionally, she is a special education teacher with 10 years of classroom experience and a Masters degree in Education from the University of Mary Washington. Sarah attended the University of Richmond as an undergraduate student, majoring in International Studies and Studio Art.
Evelyn is an active competitive Premier level dancer in the South East region. She began dancing at the age of 8, but her love for all things Scottish began long before that.
Evelyn has been accredited as a Scottish Highland dance teacher with the British Association of Teachers of Dance for four years, and is a member of the Fling Together Development Team, which connects dancers all over the world with performance opportunities.
Evelyn has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Multimedia Journalism and a minor in Spanish from Virginia Tech.
Associate Teacher
Ms. Bella
Isabella da Cunha began dancing at the age of four with Thistle and Shamrock Dance Academy in 2006, where a lifelong passion for Highland dancing was born. Over the years, Isabella has trained extensively in competitive Highland dance and has proudly represented the school at various competitions, including multiple appearances at the Eastern Regional Championships. Among her achievements, she placed as 4th Runner-Up at the Eastern Regionals—an accomplishment that reflects both dedication and love for the art form.
In 2023, Isabella earned her Associate certification with the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD), marking a significant milestone in her journey as both a dancer and an instructor. She is committed to sharing her knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with the next generation of dancers.
In addition to her dance qualifications, Isabella holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work and Leadership Studies from Christopher Newport University. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, blending her commitment to helping others with her love for communication and performance.
