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Welcome to Transformation
-Your Movement Mentor-
Hillary
I dedicated 20 years of my life to a local dance studio as first a student, then as a teacher and production manager. During that time, there were many studio managers; Mia was hands down the best one, and here’s why:
Mia has been developing her organizational skills her entire life. She excels at managing groups, events, and productions in a professional, highly-effective way. Mia utilizes the resources she has been given and maximizes them to their full potential, while always reaching for growth. Mia fosters a studio environment that is uplifting and life giving to not only the dancers and their parents, but the faculty as well.
Mia’s brand is built on the solid foundation of honesty, integrity, and growth. I have seen her live out these qualities both professionally and personally.
I highly recommend working with Mia to reach your goals!
Kason
I first worked with Mia nearly a decade ago as a guest instructor, and I was completely blown away by her level of professionalism, clarity in communication, and her ability to navigate complex challenges with determination and grace. She consistently demonstrates integrity in her work and she is a fearless problem-solver.
I have observed, both inside and outside of the studio setting, that people will naturally gravitate towards Mia with the expectation that she is the one who will be able to find an answer and get the job done. There are very few professionals in the dance world who are as reliable and hard-working as Mia.
It has been a true blessing to be able to collaborate with Mia over the last decade, and I give her my absolute highest recommendation.
Rebekah
Not only a gifted dance instructor and experienced studio manager, Mia has long demonstrated excellence in other key areas: timely, clear communication; personal and professional integrity, and diligence in all her work. Dancing at Colorado Ballet Society between 2013-2025, both of our daughters have admired and respected Mia as a positive influence and skilled professional, both in class and administratively. As parents, any changes Mia implemented at Colorado Ballet Society over the years were noticeable and beneficial; we truly felt heard and valued by Mia and the leaders she coached, which made absences between her years of employment at CBS all the more difficult. Mia is an incredible asset to any team, and if we ever ran a studio, she would be our primary hire.
Amy
Mia is the complete package. The care, training and encouragement she has shown our daughter throughout the years is astounding. She instructs in a way that is tough and strict but gets the intended outcome every time. All the while doing it with love and uplifting my daughter, never demeaning, to strive for excellence and achieve the proper technique.
Jessie
I’ve had the privilege of watching Mia excel in a variety of roles over the past several years, and she consistently impresses me with her leadership, dedication, and compassion. Mia played an integral role in leading a team I was part of that organized a large gala to support a scholarship fund at our dance studio. Her organizational and communication skills are exceptional, and she is a confident, capable, and highly respected leader.
I’ve also had the opportunity to experience Mia’s impact firsthand as a dance instructor for my daughter. Throughout our dance journey, Mia went above and beyond by offering her time, guidance, and encouragement. She inspires her dancers to work hard and strive for excellence while treating them with genuine kindness, patience, and respect.
Mia’s ability to lead, inspire, and care for others makes her truly exceptional. We are incredibly grateful to know her and for the positive impact she has had on our family. I would wholeheartedly recommend Mia!
Lawrence
I have had the pleasure of working with Mia Gerrish for more than a decade, and I can speak wholeheartedly to her professionalism, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the art of dance and the development of dancers. Over the years, Mia has invited me to serve as a guest artist at a local Colorado Springs studio, and each experience has affirmed my respect for her ability to cultivate an environment that values artistic excellence, meaningful learning, and the growth of young artists.
Beyond our work together in Colorado Springs, I also had the privilege of serving alongside Mia on the board of a ballet company, where she served as president. Her leadership was exceptional. She demonstrated a remarkable ability to balance vision with practical execution, lead with integrity, build relationships, and navigate the responsibilities of organizational leadership with grace and purpose. She understood that successful arts organizations require not only artistic vision but also thoughtful administration, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to the people who bring that vision to life.
What I particularly admire about Mia is the breadth of her experience and the depth of her investment in the dance community. She understands dance from multiple perspectives as an artist, educator, administrator, and leader and brings that comprehensive understanding to every role she undertakes. She is organized, resourceful, dependable, and intentional about creating opportunities for dancers, teachers, and arts organizations to thrive.
I have witnessed Mia’s commitment to dance education and her ability to connect people, ideas, and resources in service of a larger vision. She is the kind of professional who contributes far beyond the responsibilities of a particular position. Her leadership is grounded in a genuine passion for the field and a desire to see others succeed.
I have great respect and admiration for Mia and am grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside her throughout the years.
Ashley
Mia is fantastic to work with! She operates with clarity, kindness and integrity and is incredibly proficient in streamlining the daily operations of dance studios, intensives and workshops. Her professionalism is beautifully balanced with her approachability and genuine connection with those she engages with. Mia provides wonderful, detail oriented organization but also remains flexible - I’ve observed how much she values feedback and how well she collaborates with others. In my experience, Mia is consistently making the studio the best it can be and I highly recommend her!
Katie
One of the things I appreciate most about Mia is how easy and enjoyable she makes it to work alongside her. She is truly a powerhouse who knows how to get things done, and I admire the way she takes initiative, stays organized, and thinks ahead to make sure things run smoothly. She is a great communicator who is always quick to answer questions, offer guidance, and help wherever she can.
I know I can count on Mia to be flexible, accommodating, and willing to work through challenges as they arise. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to remain calm under pressure and focus on finding solutions rather than getting caught up in the problem. She is also wonderful at working with a team, delegating tasks, and making sure everyone is working toward the same goal. Beyond her skills and work ethic, what truly sets Mia apart is her kindness, integrity, and the way she motivates the people around her. She brings a positive energy to the workplace that makes a difference, and she has a way of making even the busiest or most challenging days feel manageable.
I genuinely appreciate having the opportunity to work with someone who is not only dependable and driven but also supportive, thoughtful, and enjoyable to be around. Mia is the kind of coworker who makes the people around her better, and I believe her impact goes far beyond the work she accomplishes.
She would be a valuable part of any team, and I am grateful to have work alongside someone who brings so many wonderful qualities to the table.