Staff Bios
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Abigail (Abby) Rosin McCreath
Founder & Executive Director Abby received a Bachelor of Arts in women’s health care from Brown University. Prior to founding Groove With Me she had experience working at the Rhode Island Women's Health Collective, South Providence Tutorial, Year One Denver, City Year, and Fresh Youth Initiatives. She performed with a hip hop troupe in 1998 and 1999. She has taught workshops for other organizations including Free Arts for Abused Children, the Harlem Girls Collaborative and Sponsors for Educational Opportunities. She’s even taught dance in an orphanage in Costa Rica. For the creation of Groove With Me Abby received the Montblanc International Arts Award, the Ford Blue Oval Commitment to Kids Award, the Eckerd Salute to Women Award, the RCN Cool Classics Award, Glamour Best of You Award, The New York Winter Theater and Arts Festival Award, and the Harlequin More Than Words Award. Abby continues to learn how to be a better Executive Director through workshops, mentors, courses and consultations. |
Dasha Hicks, VISTA
I am proud to be working at Groove With Me! One of the first dance schools that nurtured my passion for movement and creativity. As a former student, I know firsthand the impact that a supportive, empowering space like Groove With Me can have on a young girl's confidence and growth. Now returning in a new role, I am committed to giving back to a community that helped shape me. I am passionate about supporting the next generation, helping the program expand its reach, and ensuring more girls have access to the same positive, life-changing experiences I once did.
I am proud to be working at Groove With Me! One of the first dance schools that nurtured my passion for movement and creativity. As a former student, I know firsthand the impact that a supportive, empowering space like Groove With Me can have on a young girl's confidence and growth. Now returning in a new role, I am committed to giving back to a community that helped shape me. I am passionate about supporting the next generation, helping the program expand its reach, and ensuring more girls have access to the same positive, life-changing experiences I once did.