Owner/Director

Angie Maloblocki is Evolve Dance Force's owner and director. She has been married to her wonderful husband for 22 years and has two children. She joined the dance world in 2011 as a dance mom and has spent the last 15 seasons learning about the dance industry from the inside out. In 2023, Angie decided to take the leap into studio ownership and created Evolve Dance Force, LLC. She grew up in the dance, cheer and gymnastics world. Angie has both a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, and a Master's Degree in Education from Ball State University. She began teaching at Canterbury School in Fort Wayne, IN in 2012, where she currently teaches in the early childhood division. From 2010 to 2018, Angie and her husband Patrick owned and operated a large real estate company. Being a business owner, a teacher, and a dance mom prepared Angie for this adventure--the perfect storm for success! Angie considers all of her dancers and their families to be a part of her family and treats them as such. She is a firm believer in giving back to her community, service, and charitable involvement. She LOVES being a teacher and a dance mom, is a successful business owner, and could not be more excited to watch the Evolve team and family grow!

Competitive Instructor and Choreographer

Christina Davenport is Evolve Dance Force's lead instructor and choreographer in the genres of Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Jazz. Davenport grew up training and performing throughout the US and established her reputation as a prestigious choreographer at a young age. By showcasing her work through many studios, she has gone on to win countless choreography awards for jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and musical theater and has been invited to judge several national competitions due to her skilled choreography and training as a teacher. She prides herself on growing dancers’ technical training and performance quality through strategic coaching and innovative choreography. Christina founded and owned Elite Dance Center from 2011-2021. She was the studio's creative director and lead choreographer since its inception. Davenport's training and choreography prowess through Elite Dance Center won her dancers numerous regional and national awards in solo, duo, trio, small group, and large group categories as well as convention scholarships. She recently sold EDC to focus on her work as a choreographer and to be a mom to her three young children. In addition to owning a dance studio and choreographing, Davenport has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and mild intervention from the University of St Francis. She is an advocate for the arts and actively sits on several charitable boards and committees in her community. She is excited to share her tremendous talent with the Evolve Dance Force!

Competitive Instructor

Sophie Frutos started her dance training at age 3 at Fort Wayne Ballet.  She was selected for the Youth Company at age 11 and joined the Pre-Professional Program shortly thereafter.  In addition to classical ballet and pointe, she also studied jazz, modern, character, and musical theatre.  Some of her favorite roles were Madeline in Madeline and Clara and Waltz of the Flowers in The Nutcracker.  She attended Summer Intensive Training Programs with the Fort Wayne Ballet and Louisville Ballet. At age 15, she attended Elite Dance Center as a part-time pro dancer and joined the competitive team. She has taught ballet at Living Grace and pointe at Kinetic Revelation.  By day, she works as a licensed insurance agent in customer service.  She and her husband, Sam, have one daughter.  Sophie is excited to join Evolve Dance Force and be a part of helping dancers grow and perfect their ballet technique.

Competitive Instructor

Hannah is a third-generation dancer who began her training at her mother’s studio, Cynthia Kniffin Dance Academy. Her love for dance grew tremendously over the years, leading her to continue her education at Wright State University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance.

After graduation, Hannah performed for a season with Kings Island before moving to Fort Wayne, where she joined the Fort Wayne Dance Collective’s Professional Ensemble. She continues to perform with the Ensemble while also teaching for their onsite and outreach programs. Hannah is now proud to call Fort Wayne home with her husband.

Hannah greatly enjoys choreographing and performing with FWDC in their annual productions, including Choreographers Lab, Collective Expressions, and the Halloween Show. She also performs with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra in their annual Holiday Pops concerts. In addition to her work with FWDC, Hannah has performed with Three Rivers Music Theatre in Songs for a New World and was both a vocal soloist and ensemble dancer in their production of Burlesque.

As an instructor, Hannah focuses on building strong technique, strength, and artistry while creating a fun and encouraging environment where students can grow and develop their love for dance. She is very happy to be a part of the Evolve Dance Force family.

Competitive Instructor

Zoey Waterman brings over 12 years of competitive dance experience to Evolve. She trained competitively for eight years in jazz, hip hop, ballet, musical theatre, and contemporary, earning numerous overall and specialty awards throughout her career.

Zoey continued dancing at High Point University as a member of the NCAA Division I Dance Team, where she served as Co-Captain her senior year. Under her leadership, the team qualified for NDA College Nationals for the first time in program history, earning an incredible 3rd place finish in Division I Jazz and 6th place in Division I Hip Hop.

Specializing in jazz and hip hop, Zoey brings an energetic, positive teaching style that focuses on strong technique, performance quality, confidence, and teamwork. Her collegiate and competitive dance background allows her to help dancers develop precision, musicality, stamina, and stage presence while preparing them to perform at their highest level.

In addition to her dance experience, Zoey holds a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. She incorporates safe conditioning, strength training, flexibility, injury prevention, and body awareness into her classes, helping dancers become not only technically strong, but healthy, confident, and well-rounded athletes. Zoey is passionate about creating a positive environment where every dancer is encouraged to grow and reach their full potential.

Competitive Ballet Instructor

Elizabeth graduated from the Boston Conservatory, MA with a BFA in Dance after studying with Judy Williams Henry and The Movement Laboratories Youth Ensemble, PA, and at The Hungarian Ballet School in Budapest and The Milwaukee Ballet. She further developed her dance training on the East Coast while dancing professionally with The Buglisi/Foreman Dance Co.(now known as Buglisi Dance Theatre), The Mereminne Dancers, The Martha Graham Dance Ensemble, and while training at The Martha Graham School and Alvin Ailey Dance Center, among other NYC dance schools. Elizabeth moved to the Midwest and began sharing her dance knowledge while teaching modern and ballet techniques and master workshops at The Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Elite Dance Center, New American Youth Ballet, The Indiana Dance Festival, and Tri County Dance Academy. Elizabeth currently teaches modern, jazz, and ballet as an adjunct professor at Purdue University Fort Wayne(PFW) and founded the PFW Dance Company-in-Residence, Mikautadze Dance Theatre(MDT), with husband and music director David Mikautadze in 2012. Since MDT’s inception, she has choreographed over 50 works and continues to build a repertoire that is versatile and timeless. Elizabeth trains her dancers in a blend of Graham technique and other modern dance techniques and incorporates concepts from her previous experience with Juliu Horvath’s Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis techniques to enhance her dancers’ abilities for versatile choreography. Elizabeth is also well-versed in ballet pedagogy and has developed a teaching style that focuses on proper alignment and performance quality. Her choreographic process moves towards building magical, emotional, and dramatic imagery by combining artistic elements, often through collaboration with other artists. The aesthetic aims to liberate the viewer from a literal or narrative translation and inspires the audience to find a multitude of possible meanings. Elizabeth has collaborated with nationally recognized artists: such as, The Fort Wayne Philharmonic, The Manchester Symphony Orchestra, Debra Lynn, Joseph Marcello, The Hope Arthur Orchestra, Silbo Gomero, Rob Foster, Gregor Roth, Michael Rhoades, Chris Rutkowski, Austin Moss, The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, and former poet Laureate of Indiana, George Kalamaras, as well as many local and regional artists.

Competitive Instructor and Social Media Manager

Kayla Melchi began her dance training at the age of 3 as a recreational dancer. At age 12, she transitioned to competitive dance at a local studio, where she spent five years training and competing in ballet, pointe, contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, and hip hop. Throughout her competitive career, Kayla developed a strong passion for performance, technique, and continuing to grow as a dancer. During her junior year of high school, Kayla made the decision to join Evolve Dance Force mid-season, becoming an original member of the successful Force competition team. During her second and senior season, she became a leader and valued member of the team, helping the team achieve numerous competition wins. She also earned her first convention scholarship at Streetz, an accomplishment that highlighted her dedication and growth as a dancer.

Kayla is currently attending Purdue University Fort Wayne, where she is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology. During college, she has continued to pursue her passion for dance and was given the opportunity to choreograph, allowing her to explore her creativity and develop her skills as a choreographer. Her experience as both a competitive dancer and an education major has strengthened her passion for working with young dancers and helping them build confidence, technique, and a love for dance. As an instructor, Kayla is excited to share her knowledge and experience, and she is proud to be part of the Evolve Dance Force family and looks forward to helping inspire the next generation of dancers.

Yoga/Pilates Instructor

200-hr CYT, Certified Barre Above Instructor, Tabata GX Certified

At a young age, Jessica was a dancer and gymnast, so movement was always a big part of her life. She started attending yoga classes 16 years ago when her 3 boys were just babies. Although she just dabbled, she loved the way yoga made her feel both inside and out. A few years later, she also added regular Pilates to her practice, and since then, her love for body, brain, & breath connection hasn’t stopped.

While raising her boys, she noticed how much she loved sharing this movement with her family and decided to take the leap to get fully certified. Not only has Jessica been active in local studios, but she also teaches yoga to athletes and dancers around the community, and has loved seeing their personal practices grow. Jessica loves teaching flow yoga and barre with a lot of integrated Pilates movements mixed in. She thanks her many awesome teachers for all their practices for giving her a solid base and knowledge.

Jessica and her husband, Ryan, were raised and have lived in Fort Wayne all their lives. They have three teenage boys who keep them busy and active in the community. Off the mat, she loves spending time with her family, Friday night lights, and watching bands, especially when her baby is the drummer. She is excited to share her passion for movement with all!

Competitive and Recreational Instructor

Competitive and Recreational Instructor

Guest Competitive Instructor and Choreographer

Mia Brita's passion for dance began at the age of three, and she started competitive dance at the age of 6. Her dedication to dance led her to the contemporary dance program at Indiana University, followed by a year-long residency at the CLI Conservatory. Alongside her partner Bryson Hickman, she choreographs under the name "mb choreo," bringing their shared vision to life. They have won multiple awards with their choreography at Evolve. Mia is excited to be on staff at Evolve Dance Force, a studio that holds a special place in her heart as the source of her most intense and rewarding competitive dance experiences.

Guest Competitive Instructor and Choreographer

Bryson Hickman is a dancer with a love for the stage that began at the age of nine. He has honed his skills through years of competitive dancing, culminating in an incredible experience dancing on the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship. His dedication to dance led him to the contemporary dance program at Indiana University, followed by a year-long residency at the CLI Conservatory. Alongside his partner Mia Brita, he choreographs under the name "mb choreo," bringing their shared vision to life. They have won multiple awards with their choreography at Evolve. Now, Bryson is thrilled to be on staff at Evolve Dance Force, where he continues to share his passion for dance with others.

Guest Competitive Acro Instructor

Aurora began her journey in gymnastics at 4 years old, and found her true passion when she transitioned to competitive dance at age 9. She quickly fell in love with it and has since trained and competed in many styles of dance with acrobatics being her absolute favorite. Aurora is a self-taught acrobat who enjoys hand balancing and also trains in aerial silks and Lyra hoops. From 2021 to 2023, Aurora danced with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants G League dance team, and she is currently dancing at the Fort Wayne Dance Collective in their professional performance ensembles. She is excited to share what she loves doing every day and inspire others through dance.

Guest Competitive Instructor

Natalie Konow started her training as a dancer at the age of 6. By the time she was 12, she had begun training at Elite Dance Center, where she excelled in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. During her time at EDC, she has had the chance to work with many influential choreographers in the Midwest while winning numerous awards and scholarships from conventions including The Pulse, Intrigue, and Velocity. Natalie has recently taught and choreographed at EDC for the past 4 years while also completing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Natalie is excited to be a part of the Evolve Dance Force community!

Guest Remote Instructor (Grant Training Program)

Kevin Grant is the director of the Grant Training Program. Mr. Grant began his training through Weisser Park Elementary School and continued on scholarship with Fort Wayne Ballet, Butler University, and Project Ballet. He supplemented his training with summers at the Rock School for Dance Education, Ballet Austin, and Milwaukee Ballet. Grant has been a guest dancer across the Midwest, along with touring Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia.

From 2007-2017, he served as both a faculty member and Assistant Artistic Director at Project Ballet, formerly the New American Youth Ballet. Students he helped train have been recipients of scholarships and gained entrance to the School of American Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Houston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, among others. His former students are currently dancing or have danced with New York City Ballet, Ballet Austin, Charlotte Ballet, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Ballet 5:8, Joffrey Ballet, and more. Grant has also trained dancers who have received top placements at nationwide competitions and conventions such as YAGP, NYCDA, & The Dance Awards. He continues to guest teach around the country, is an IDA-affiliated judge, has twice attended the prestigious CPYB Teacher’s Workshop along with the PNB Teachers Workshop, and sits on the board of Audiences Unlimited.-

Guest Strength and Conditioning Instructor

With over a decade immersed in the dance community—as both a dancer and a dedicated dance mom—I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the strength, discipline, and confidence that movement can build. I danced throughout high school and have spent years alongside my daughter in the competitive dance world, giving me a unique perspective on the physical demands dancers and young athletes face.

My own strength and fitness journey sparked a passion for helping others become stronger, more confident, and more capable in what they do. Today, I coach Strength & Conditioning, working with dancers and athletes of different ages and ability levels.

I’m continuing my education through NASM in Personal Training and Strength & Conditioning, while continuing to grow my experience as a coach.

My goal is to create training that challenges athletes, builds confidence, and helps them develop strength that carries over into their dancing, sports, and everyday lives. I love being able to combine my background in dance, passion for fitness, and love of working with young athletes into what I do.

Guest Group and Solo Choreographer

Guest Solo and Duo Choreographer

Guest Group Choreographer

Guest Solo Choreographer