The People of Integra Dance Arts
Mika Deslongchamps Massey
Co-Owner/Director
Mika Deslongchamps Massey hails from Tucson, AZ. where she trained extensively in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and tap under the direction of Mary Beth Cabana, Susan Quinn, Michael Williams, Sam Watson and Elizabeth George. In her professional career she trained and worked with Alonzo King, Ana Sanchez-Colberg, Marienela Boan, and Mia Michaels. Her training culminated in 2019 when she received her Masters in Choreography from Jacksonville University.
Mika has spent the past twenty years actively engaged in the local and national performing arts community. Her choreography is in demand throughout the nation. With experience in collaborative work re-developing performing arts organizations, directing a professional non profit dance company and being resident choreographer of theater and opera companies; Ms. Massey’s expansive skill set is honed to the world of dance rather than a singular aspect. She has worked rigorously to bridge the technical excellence dancers strive to gain between styles of dance, to develop movement curriculum that enhances and trains the technical and artistic performer, and to continuously bring dance into other communities. In addition, Ms. Massey has co-developed an innovative Circus for Dancers program, and has spent time in residency with the Southern Arizona Network for Down Syndrome (SANDS), teaching movement classes for children and adults with down syndrome.
She has trained students who have gone onto programs at Houston Ballet, The Juilliard School, University of Utah, University of Arizona, notable professional appearances commercial work and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular and company contracts with professional ballet companies.
She lives with her husband, Tom and daughter Adaline in Tucson’s Southeast community where she has worked within the Vail School District and resided for the past 16 years. She is excited to continue to share her love of dance with the students at Integra Dance Arts.
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Julie Ann Nichols
Co-Owner/Director
Julie Ann Nichols began her dance training at the age of five at Michele's Dance Academy in Las Cruces NM where she later became a principal and founding member of the Las Cruces Chamber Ballet Company. There, she trained with Kathy Kildow, Michele Self and Kevin Self (American Ballet Theater, Martha Graham, North Carolina School of the Arts) She also danced solo and principal roles in “The Nutcracker,” “Swan Lake”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “Coppelia” and several additional original works, most notably partnered with Mel Tomlinson (New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Dance Theater of Harlem). She was also selected to train on scholarship with the Pennsylvania and Milwaukee Ballet and received scholarships from the Cecchetti Council of America.
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Julie attended Brigham Young University where she danced and trained with the BYU Theatre Ballet. In addition to dancing, Julie continued to cultivate her skills in choreography and costume design. and was awarded a BA in Theatrical Costume Design. Intertwining these passions throughout her career, she has staged numerous original pieces and designed an extensive costume portfolio. Following college, Julie moved to Tucson, AZ with her husband Eric. As a mother of young children Julie was again drawn towards her love of dance and for eight years directed Ballet Belles, a child-centered dance academy and performing group. For 6 additional years Julie taught ballet, jazz, and tap, choreographed and set many classical ballet pieces and was also a costume director and designer.
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Julie has loved living in Tucson since 1995 and has lived in Rita Ranch for the past 19 years. She and her husband have 4 children who have attended Vail schools and have participated actively in the community. Additionally, for over 20 years Julie has taught and mentored youth and children through her church organizations. She continues to share her love of dance with others through Integra Dance Arts.
Margo Faoro
Faculty
Margo Faoro is a dedicated dance educator with over 8 years of teaching experience in contemporary, ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theatre. Known for creating a supportive and engaging classroom environment, they have worked with students of all ages and levels, helping each dancer reach their fullest potential. She has attended several dance certifications and trainings, further strengthening their technical foundation and teaching methodology. Passionate about both technique and artistry, Margo inspires students to grow as confident performers and lifelong learners, both in the studio and beyond.
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Monica Cunningham
Faculty
Monica Lynne Cunningham has had a distinguished and multifaceted career in dance and the performing arts. Her journey began at the tender age of three in Iowa, where she started her dance training. She studied with several renowned dance professionals throughout the United States, including the GusGiordano Dance Company, Dance Masters of America, Tremaine, Dupree, Stars, and Alvin Ailey Dance Company. She danced and competed as a soloist in various talent shows including the Iowa State Fair. In high school, Monica became a National Thespian Member, performing with her drama group and was selected as the dance choreographer for the musicals “West Side Story” and “Oklahoma.” Her musical
theater career took off during her sophomore year in high school and continued throughout her twenties when she started working for Southern Arizona Light Opera Company (SALOC) as a paid performer in musicals such as “Mame”, “Music Man”, “Unsinkable Molly Brown”, “Gypsy”, “Paint Your Wagon” and “42nd Street”.
In her mid-twenties to early thirties Monica choreographed, performed, and competed with Netty’s Line Dancing Performing Group, Club Dancers Line Dancing Group and Pizzazz Line Dancing Team in Tucson, AZ. She also performed for The Corner Stone Dinner Theater Co. in Tucson, AZ. As a former Board Member with the Arizona Arts Conservatory and Collective (AACC) ballet company, Monica enjoyed playing various roles in productions such as the English Queen in “Sleeping Beauty”, Party Scene Dancer in “The Nutcracker”, Empress in “Mulan” and Queen, Villager School Teacher and Tablecloth in “Beauty and the Beast”.
Monica has been working in the Vail School District at Desert Willow Elementary School as a First Grade Paraprofessional since 2019. Monica is married to her husband Michael, and they have a son named Callin.
Karen Bodey
Faculty
Karen Bodey was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. She has been formally trained in Kempo Karate, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, and some Aerial arts. They started their dance journey at the age of 12, after dedicating their life to karate for 7 years, and have danced ever since. They are an Integra alumni and performed principal roles in our shows like Jester (Swan Lake), Mouse King (Nutcracker), and Peter Pan (Peter Pan). They have choreographed several pieces over the years for IDA of varying levels and styles and designs the graphics for IDA's limited edition merchandise we sell at each of our shows.
They are currently getting their associates at Pima Community College for graphic design.
Katie Annunziato
Faculty
Katie Annunziato is a current student at the University of Arizona and a lifelong dancer with over 15 years of experience. As an IDA alumni she performed leading roles such as Queen of Hearts (Alice) and White Swan/Odile (Swan Lake) in full length ballets. She now channels her passion into teaching, helping others grow through movement and creative expression. Beyond the studio, she has always had a deep love for animals and plans to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. That same compassion guides her in both her work with students and in everyday life.
Lovely Mack
Faculty
Lovely is originally from West Haven, Utah, and has been flipping, jumping, and cheering for as long as she can remember! She was a competitive cheerleader for 8 years—spending 5 of those in all-star cheer before moving into high school competitive cheer. During her cheer career, she had the exciting opportunity to compete twice at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World.
Along the way, she discovered a true passion for coaching and helping others grow. She has taught acro and tumbling at another dance studio and has coached many girls preparing for cheer tryouts. She still enjoys tumbling at an open gym class in a gymnastics gym because she believes learning never really stops!
Lovely is passionate about helping students reach their goals, build confidence, and have fun every step of the way. Whether it’s mastering a cartwheel or landing a back handspring, she’s always ready to cheer her students on!
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Briana Resnick
Faculty
Born and raised in Tucson, Briana Resnick began her dance training at the age of 7 in ballet and tap, later expanding to jazz, contemporary jazz, and hip hop. She also has experience in the styles of contemporary ballet and modern. Briana developed a love for the stage very early on in her dance career, and has performed several soloist and principal roles in various classical ballets, such as Clara/Sugarplum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Odile in Swan Lake, and Princess Florine in Sleeping Beauty. She has been involved in various contemporary pieces and dance film projects as well. Briana discovered her passion for choreography and choreographed her first piece at the age of 16, which was then featured in IDA’s Artistic Showcase in the summer of 2022.
Aside from teaching at Integra Dance Arts, Briana is currently majoring in Nutritional Sciences with an emphasis in Dietetics at the University of Arizona.
Kiara Schorzman
Faculty
Kiara Schorzman began dancing at the age of 11 coming from a start in gymnastics at the age of 7. She was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. Kiara has been trained in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, and Contemporary. During her career, she has been a principal dancer for various roles including the ballerina doll, Spanish Princess, Snow Queen, and Mazapan for the Nutcracker and Autumn fairy for the Cinderella ballet. Kiara is currently at the University of Arizona studying to become a nurse with the hopes of one day being a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Faculty
Mackenzie Smelker
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Dance has been a part of Mackenzie’s life since the age of two, and their passion only continues to grow through teaching. After training in a variety of styles, Mackenzie now focuses on teaching hip hop and contemporary—blending technique, musicality, and storytelling in every class. They’ve taken master classes and conventions with The Drop Dance Company and the University of Arizona dance program, always seeking new ways to push their artistry and share fresh inspiration with students.
With over two years of teaching experience, Miss Mackenzie loves creating a high-energy, encouraging environment where dancers can take risks, express themselves, and build confidence. Whether it’s nailing a new combo or just having fun moving to the music, Mackenzie is dedicated to making dance a place where students feel both challenged and celebrated everyday.
Hailee Kayfes
Guest Artist
Hailee Kayfes began dancing when she was very young in Oregon, but her true love for dance really began when she got into musical theater in Arizona. Hailee has been trained in ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, musical theater, and even some aerial arts. Although Hailee has been in almost every theater group in Tucson, as well as trained in many local studios, she also worked in entertainment in a few theme parks, including Old Tucson Studios and Disneyland. Her favorite part about working for Disneyland was sharing her love of performance and Disney with children from all around the world, and she's very excited to be able to share that with the students at Integra Dance Arts. Hailee currently resides in Los Angeles, California pursuing her career in theater arts.
Brendan Kellam
Guest Artist
Brendan Kellam is a world class tap phenom from Tucson, Arizona. In 2018, he performed at the Lincoln Center in New York City as the featured tap dancer with the Tucson Jazz Institute and the Ellington Big Band in a tribute to Bill Robinson. Brendan has been on faculty for the past decade at Phoenix Tap Fest, Utah Tap Fest, One Rhythm Dance convention, Jazz in AZ at the university of Arizona, and TapVibe Challenge and competition, and He has also been seen performing with Phoenix-based tap company, Tap 24.7 since 2012. His work has been selected to perform in the Big Apple Tap Festival and the Motor City Tap Festival, as well as numerous other festivals and events. In 2022, Brendan graduated from the University of Arizona with a BFA in dance. Most recently, Brendan was seen competing at the World Tap Championships in Riesa, Germany and Prague, Czech Republic; where he won first place in the Battle of the feet competition, claiming a victory for team USA in Improvisation, and placed 3rd for Male solos, earning a bronze medal! Brendan currently directs his own tap company, DXX TAP, and owns a competitive dance studio, DXX Studios, in Tucson.
Jestin Johnson
Guest Faculty
Jestin Johnson was born and raised in Arizona and began her dancing career by the age of three. She has dancing experience in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary jazz, and contemporary ballet. During her ballet career she was a principal dancer for various roles, such as; Mirlitons and the Chinese Princess for the Nutcracker, and the Summer Fairy for Cinderella in 2016. Her latest principal role was Cinderella in Integra Dance Art’s production of Cinderella. Outside of her dancing, Jestin is currently attending the University of Arizona.
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