Lyric Clifton-Bowen returns to Aria Performing Arts for her
second season as Dance Director. With over 15 years of
training and performance experience, Lyric brings a love for
dance and a passion for helping students shine on stage. She
has trained with NBA dancers and other professional artists
and has years of competitive experience, giving her a deep
understanding of both technique and performance. Lyric has
choreographed award-winning routines for schools, studios,
and community theatres, and is trained in many styles, with a
focus on tap and hip hop. As a former studio owner with over
six years of teaching experience, she is known for helping
dancers build confidence, discipline, and a love for
performing. Lyric is dedicated to guiding young artists to
reach their full potential while encouraging creativity and
leadership in a positive, supportive environment. Outside the
studio, Lyric can be found hunting for the perfect cup of
coffee, playing tennis, and snuggling with her cat.
“I love to create and the arts have truly shaped my life.
Sharing that with my students brings me immense joy!
I want every student to know that their work matters,
on stage and beyond.”
Madison Fox is a student at Owens Community College who is
working towards an associate's degree in American Sign
Language (ASL) Interpreting. Madison previously attended
BGSU where she studied ASL and has completed ASL levels 1-5.
While in high school, Madison enjoyed participation in both the
Ohio and National Fine Arts Festival where she received many
awards including the 2024 National Fine Arts Merit award for
being number one in the Nation for her ASL solo presentation.
She has volunteered her time at Ohio Family Deaf camp for two
years and has experience teaching ASL to young children.
Madison has taught ASL at CASA homeschool co-op and
currently tutors a family in ASL whose son is hard of hearing. She
has a deep passion for American Sign Language and the Deaf
community, and she wishes to share that passion with others.
Aside from ASL, she also enjoys music and theater. She has
performed in many productions and has acted in multiple
musicals and dramas both in school and church. She enjoys
playing music and singing in musicals and on her worship team.
When she’s not on a stage or in a classroom, you can find
Madison curled up with a blanket, her cat Jade, and a good
book.
“My love for both ASL and all fine and performing arts motivates
me to share these passions with others! I am so excited to help
my students learn new skills!”
Keira is a dance instructor at Aria! Her love for
dance started at just 3 years old, she performed
and danced competitively for the last 16 years.
She has been a member of the Detroit Tap
Repertory, a pre-professional tap company for 5
years. She has an extensive dance background
in all styles of dance. But her favorite style of
dance is tap. She has also taken part in several
musicals, which allowed her to work as an
assistant choreographer. She is currently a
student at the Bowling Green State University,
majoring in Inclusive Early Childhood
Education. She also takes dance classes at
BGSU and you can find her performing in the
Spring Dance Concert!
“I am so excited to be able to continue my
passion for the performing arts and share my
love for dance with my students.”
Lucy is a Musical Theater Instructor at Aria
Performing Arts and brings a passion for the stage
to every class she teaches. She has been involved
in musical theater since the age of 12 and has
performed in numerous productions throughout
Northwest Ohio.
Lucy began her formal dance training in ballet
and jazz at age 16, further strengthening her
foundation in musical theater performance. She
has a deep appreciation for classic and
contemporary works, with a particular love for the
musicals of Stephen Sondheim, whose
complexity and emotional depth continue to
inspire her as both a performer and educator.
Her creativity extends far beyond the stage and
informs her thoughtful, imaginative approach to
teaching.
“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and
dreams are forever.”
Abby is a Musical Theater teacher at Aria!
She has been immersed in the world of
theatre for over a decade. Abby has
performed in over 15 productions and had
over 10 years of vocal experience. Beyond
performing, she has worked behind the
scenes as an assistant director, technical
director, and set designer. She has a strong
commitment to leadership and brings
those qualities to teaching! Outside of
theater she enjoys singing, gardening, and
walking her dog.
“I am so excited share my knowledge and
experience with all my students, I can’t wait
to watch them grow as performers and
make lifelong friends along the way”
Piper’s love for dance started when she was just
two years old, and it has continued to grow ever
since. She is a graduate from BGSU, where she
earned two degrees in Social Work and Criminal
Justice. She is a licensed practicing Social
Worker while she continues to pursue her
masters program. At BGSU she had the
opportunity to manage the Musical Theater
student organization, teach dance and musical
theater classes and direct benefit recitals.
“My whole Life I have performed in Musicals and
still do to this day. I have done everything from
performing, directing, choreographing, set
design, and lights and sound. When I am not on
or behind the stage, I love reading, hanging out
with my cats, and crafting. I am happy to be at
Aria, where I get to share my passion for the arts
with all of our students.”
Brooke Jones is a Voice Instructor here at Aria! She is an aspiring opera singer and voice instructor originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She has been deeply involved in choral and operatic performance throughout her life, with notable roles including Monica in The Medium, Dorabella in Così fan tutte, Prince Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus, and Miss Todd in The Old Maid and the Thief. This spring, she will be covering the role of Hansel in Hänsel und Gretel. Brooke earned her Bachelor of Music from Northwestern State University and is currently pursuing her Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy at Bowling Green State University. She is passionate about nurturing each student’s unique voice through confident, holistic, and inclusive teaching, while fostering a lifelong love of music.
Morgan is excited to join the Aria Performing Arts
team this season and is looking forward to working
with students in the studio. Morgan has been
dancing since the age of three and continues to
train extensively at The Beat Dance Company.
Her favorite styles of dance are tap and hip hop,
where she enjoys combining strong technique
with high energy and musicality. Morgan is
passionate about sharing her love of dance with
younger students and helping them build
confidence, creativity, and a positive attitude in
class.
Outside of dance, Morgan enjoys skiing and
staying active. She is inspired by her favorite quote
from Oprah Winfrey:
“You define your own life. Don’t let other people
write your script.”
