Studio Directors

With over 20 years of experience as a choreographer, coach, and mentor, Devin brings a lifelong passion for dance and student development to her role as Studio Director. Specializing in hip hop, she has been coaching competitive teams since the age of 17, earning numerous overall titles and top awards while inspiring dancers to build confidence, discipline, creativity, and strong technical skills.
Devin has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. As a performer, she has appeared in productions such as the F1 Gala and Just for Laughs and has worked with a variety of Montreal artists. Devin is proud to lead the studio with a vision of excellence, community, and a lifelong love of dance.
Devin Goldstein
Studio Director & Competitive Coach

Lorena Liebman began dancing at the age of five and trained extensively before pursuing a professional career in hip hop and commercial dance. A former member of Blueprint Cru, finalists on MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, she has appeared in Step Up 5: All In, Mamma Mia!, and Michael Jackson: The Experience for Xbox. Lorena has choreographed and performed on numerous television productions across Quebec and Canada, taught at renowned dance conventions, and co-choreographed a team that reached the finals of Canada's Got Talent. She is passionate about inspiring the next generation of dancers through her industry experience, creativity, and dedication to excellence.
Lorena Liebman
Studio Director & Competitive Coach
The heart of State of Motion is our incredible team of instructors, coaches, and mentors. Our faculty is made up of passionate educators from a variety of backgrounds, each bringing their own unique experiences, strengths, and teaching styles to the studio. Together, they create a well-rounded learning environment where every dancer is encouraged to grow, both technically and personally.
Some of our instructors are experienced professional dancers and choreographers who have worked throughout the commercial and professional dance industry, bringing valuable real-world knowledge into the classroom. Others have spent years studying and training in authentic street dance styles such as Hip Hop, Krump, Popping, and Waacking, allowing them to share not only movement but also the history, culture, and foundations behind these styles.Our faculty also includes experienced teachers and coaches who are dedicated to developing dancers of all ages and abilities. Through years of teaching, mentoring, and choreographing, they have helped guide numerous teams and dancers to outstanding achievements at competitions while fostering confidence, teamwork, discipline, and a lifelong love of dance.
While every instructor brings a different background and perspective, they all share one common goal:
To inspire, encourage, and help every dancer become the very best version of themselves.
More than teachers, our faculty are positive role models who are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where dancers feel challenged, celebrated, and excited to learn each week.
Studio Coaches

Tommy Nuguid
Street style specialist in Krump​​​ & Competitive Hip Hop Coach
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Sofa
Street style specialist in Popping​​​, Competitive Coach & Recreational Instructor

Freakwen-C
Street style specialist & Program Director in Popping​
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Meghan Veitch
Head of Technical Program & Competitive Coach
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Chiara Romano
Hip Hop Competitive Coach & Recreational Instructor​

Gabriella Cesari
Hip Hop Competitive Coach & Recreational Instructor

Jackie Berkowitz
Hip Hop Competitive coach & Recreational Instructor

Sierra Sacks
Hip Hop Competitive Coach
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Ally Steinberg
Hip Hop Competitive Coach​
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Maddy Tannenbaum
Hip Hop Competitive Coach & Recreational Instructor

Isabel Rebelo
Ballet & Jazz Recreational Instructor and Team Coach

Ervin Andaya
Hip Hop Competitive Coach
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Jenna Falsetti
Ballet, Jazz & Lyrical Competitive Coach & Recreational Instructor

Jackie Burt
Hip Hop Recreational Instructor
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Dave Villar
Break Dance and Popping specialist & Hip Hop Recreational Instructor

Emily Spasov
Hip Hop Recreational Instructor
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Ava Acland
Hip Hop Recreational Instructor
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Fallyn Grant
Ballet & Jazz Recreational Instructor & Assistant Coach

Elizabeth Cardona
Hip Hop Recreational Instructor
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Mikaela Cabrera
Hip Hop Recreational Instructor
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Mollie Bergman
Hip Hop Recreational Instructor
