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OM GROWN DANCERS
The beings. The ultimate researchers whom through the expedition, are empowered by experiences.
The prescription to the process. Open minded, durable, the force.
COURTNEY OM
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Courtney Owen-Muir (Courtney OM) hails from Toronto, Canada and is a full-time dance educator and choreographer in the Triangle. Her professional training includes Ryerson University (BFA Dance program) and the Conteur Academy, a contemporary conservatory under the direction of Eryn Waltman, where she graduated in 2013. She has additional training from The Alvin Ailey School, The American Dance Festival, L.A. Contemporary Dance Company and Steps on Broadway Exchange Program where she has trained with such notables as Andrew Winghart, Sidra Bell, Alexandra Wells, Gerri Houlihan, Abby Zbikowski, Shannon Gillen and Kate Hutter to name a few.
Courtney began producing work in the United States in 2014 at the annual SARUS festival in Wilmington, NC and has since spent the last 8 years teaching at local studios and setting work across the triangle and country.
Courtney established her contemporary dance company, OM grown dancers, in 2016 and with them- has produced 5 evening length premiers, held pop-up performances around Durham, hosted free community dance events, facilitated summer/winter intensives and collaborated with other local creatives on projects. The evolution of the OM grown dancers has played a vital role in her growth as a young creative in Durham.
In 2020, Courtney created a pre-professional, contemporary focused program called TRAIN: Dance at Threehouse Studios.
Her growing mission is to provide dancers seeking additional training opportunities, a platform to further develop their artistic voice and nourish their evolution as a contemporary artist. Courtney has a passion for dance education and is proud of the symbiotic offerings she has created as an educator.Additionally, Courtney co-owns and is the dance director of Threehouse Studios, a movement studio located in the Lakewood and Lyon Park communities in Durham. Courtney is also a 200hr RYT certified yoga teacher and teaches weekly heated yoga classes alongside contemporary, floorwork and ballet classes at Threehouse.
Courtney is currently working on writing a Floor-work Teacher Training called Floor3 as well as creating a mentorship program for aspiring dance teachers in the community.
TEIGHA BETH BAILEY
COMPANY DANCER SINCE 2016
Teigha Beth Bailey is a Philadelphia based Dance Artist and Yoga Instructor. A lifelong dancer, Teigha grew up in Kinston, North Carolina connecting passionately to all forms of movement. She went on to study at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance in 2018. Teigha has had the pleasure of performing works by Bobbi Jene Smith, Helen Simoneau, Jesse Zaritt, Jennifer Nugent + Paul Matteson, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Curt Haworth, Mark Caserta, and Thryn Saxon.
In 2018, Teigha joined The Dash Ensemble under the artistic direction of Gregory Dolbashian. The Dash Ensemble has performed works at James Madison University, Washington Square Park, and Dixon Place NYC. Most recently the company premiered their newest work, “The Power of Collision” in Dallas, Texas in 2021.
Alongside her involvement with The Dash Ensemble and Om Grown Dancers, Teigha also works as a freelance dancer. Teigha had the pleasure of dancing in “Moonlight Parade” by Helen Simoneau in the Women Create Dance Festival at New York Live Arts in 2019. Teigha also participated as a dancer in the three week Delicate Power Research Lab for Helen Simoneau Danse (Guggenheim Fellow 2021) in North Carolina in September of 2021.
Most recently, Teigha choreographed and directed a concept film in collaboration with established violinist Timothy Schwarz, and filmmaker Anabelle Scarborough. Her passion for dance is expansive and she hopes to continue to share the magic of art in various capacities.
HANNAH NICOLE MARR
COMPANY DANCER SINCE 2016
Hannah Nicole Marr was born in Raleigh and currently lives in Durham, NC. She graduated in 2017 from the University of North Carolina School of The Arts (UNCSA), where she also attended her senior year of high school. Hannah has been a company member with OM Grown Dancers since its inception in 2016.
She is a dance teacher and choreographer to all ages for many studios and programs around the area, including TRAIN at Threehouse Studios, Ninth Street Dance, and Stage Door Dance Productions. She also regularly guest teachers and choreographs for many schools and studios both locally and out of state. Hannah has been honored to perform works by Doug Varone, Paul Taylor, Martha Graham, Wayne McGregor, Juel D. Lane, Ming- Lung Yang, Netta Yerushalmy, Kira Blazek, and many others.
STAZIA RITCH
COMPANY MEMBER SINCE 2020
Stazia was raised in Apex, North Carolina and trained pre-professionally for many years at the Academy for the Performing Arts, with a focus on contemporary dance. Since 2020, she has been a company member with the OM Grown Dancers under the direction of Courtney OM. After graduating high school in 2019, she began to explore her passion for teaching and choreographing at local studios and public schools.
She is currently focused on mentoring and training dancers of all ages, mostly within the company program at APA and the TRAIN program at Threehouse Studios. Stazia is creatively driven through her personal exploration of intuitive and sensation-based movement. She encourages using tools like improvisation and yoga to develop body awareness and individualized artistry in her students. Her movement and choreography has been influenced through training and performing work by artists such as Emily Greenwell, Nancy Andrews Roque, Marcos Roque, Ashley Lindsay, Brooke Averette, and many more.
MARSHA THOMAS
COMPANY MEMBER SINCE 2016
Marsha is from Raleigh, and moved to Cary in 2008. Currently she is a full time mom to Dylan, Aspen, and Daniel. These 3 and her husband continue to show up and aide in her inspiration, motivation, and discipline. Marsha loves being a part of this vibrant dance community. She has been dancing with
OM grown dancers since it formed in 2016.
She owes a great amount of thanks to being able to continue her dance and fitness training at Threehouse Studios, Advanced Community Ballet at Barriskill Studio, and The Body Mechanic, dynamic power training.
Marsha has also participated in the American Dance Festival, Bates Dance Festival, and ImPulsTanz Festival. She has performed and had 2 choreographic works produced by Tobacco Road Dance Productions, 2018, 2019 and as well as Queen City Jazz Company 2003, 2004. She has worked at Samuel Scripps Studios, Ninth Street Dance and various other studios in the triangle area since graduation in 2003. Marsha has developed a preschool movement program at 2 preschools in Raleigh and was a preschool teacher for 7 years. She has a BFA in Dance Performance from East Carolina University, a Professional Diploma from Laban Centre London, and a Pilates certification.
BRIANNA COOPER
COMPANY MEMBER SINCE 2020
Brianna Cooper was raised in Durham, NC. She holds a BFA in Dance Performance from East Carolina University. Her training also includes time at the American Dance Festival, Giordano Dance Chicago, and the Tuscan Summer Dance Intensive. Ms. Cooper’s professional work has taken her around the U.S. and Europe. She has performed with a variety of artists, most notably Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, La Bella Vita Arts, Code f.a.d. Company, Natalie Marrone & The Dance Cure, and KT COLLECTIVE. Brianna currently performs with OM Grown Dancers, a contemporary dance company led by Artistic Director Courtney OM.
Brianna has been teaching young dancers since 2010. She is currently the Jazz and Contemporary Director at Destiny Dance Institute and an instructor for Campaneria Ballet School, Threehouse Studios, and Little People’s Creative Workshop. When she isn’t dancing, Brianna also works in group fitness and Pilates.
AVA MCKINLEY
COMPANY MEMBER SINCE 2022
Bio coming soon..
APPRENTICE
AVERY ALLEN
APPRENTICE SINCE 2022
Avery is a 17 year old from Raleigh North Carolina. She has been dancing since she was two starting in Texas and moved to Raleigh where she is right now. Avery has been dancing at Stage Door Dance productions for 11 years, TRAIN for 4 semesters and is the apprentice for OM Grown Dancers.
She spent 3 years dancing in Ira David Woods Theatre In the Park A Christmas Carol and 2 years dancing with the pre-professional group OM still growing. Avery has a drive and passion for dance, she’s looking to go into a dance major and dance professionally. She loves assisting classes at Stage Door Dance Productions and teaching younger students.