Eve McKennah Stanley
Artistic Director
Eve McKennah Stanley started dancing in her hometown of Frederick, Maryland at the age of 2 years old. After training within studios she auditioned for Barbara Ingram School for The Arts (BISFA), where she knew she wanted to dance professionally. At 16 Eve graduated from BISFA and was accepted into Shenandoah Conservatory. At age 20, she graduated with her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance and a minor in Entrepreneurship. She gained many dance and leadership achievements while at the conservatory. During her studies, she became certified in Mat Pilates through Health Fitness Education.
Eve has had the great pleasure of performing with professional artists and guest choreographers as well as taking master dance classes/intensives with various companies. Following graduation, Eve continued her journey in her career along the East Coast.
Eve is delighted to bring forth her passion for performing arts as the Founder & Artistic Director of Italia Performing Arts Institute’s ARTEINMOVIMENTO Dance Company and bring a stronger dance presence to the Shenandoah Valley.