Meet your instructors
Meet Our Dance and Fitness Instructors
At Musicality Central, our instructors are more than just teachers—they are passionate artists, experienced performers, and dedicated mentors. Each member of our team brings a unique background in dance and movement, creating a well-rounded and inspiring environment for every student.
Whether you’re brand new to dance or building on years of experience, our instructors are here to support your growth. In addition, they focus on helping you develop confidence, musicality, and personal style in every class.
Susie K
Co-Founder | Instructor | Choreographer
Susie’s dance journey didn’t start in a competition studio at three years old — it started with a love for movement.
Growing up, her favorite part of every school and church musical wasn’t the singing — it was learning the choreography. Even before she realized it, dance was becoming her language.
She took her first formal class in 5th grade (a jazz class), but it wasn’t the right fit at the time. In 7th grade, she auditioned for the church “hip hop” team — and didn’t make it. Instead, she was placed on what they called the “remedial” team to work on her craft. That year changed everything.
After dedicating herself to growth, she moved up to the main team, where they went on to win Fine Arts competitions. From there, she trained recreationally at Future Dance Center through high school before continuing her journey at Niagara University.
With no dance program initially available in college, Susie joined the Step Team and later started taking a recreational hip hop class at the Kiernan Center — taught by Rishone Todd, who would eventually become her best friend and business partner.
Through continued training at a local southtowns studio, Susie began teaching her own classes. When that studio transitioned and teaching opportunities paused, she and Rishone decided to create the space they wished existed — a welcoming, adult-focused studio rooted in strong fundamentals and growth.
In 2016, Musicality Central was born.
Now with over 11 years of teaching experience, Susie specializes in blending hip hop foundations with influences from open style, R&B, and performance-based movement. Her choreography ranges from smooth and sensual to fierce and high-energy — always guided by the music.
More than anything, dance is where Susie found her voice and confidence.
And helping adults discover their own is what drives her every time she steps into the room.
Rishone Todd
Co-Founder | Instructor | Choreographer
James Levy Jr
Instructor | Choreographer
James Levy Jr. (T.E.I.N.) is a Hip Hop/Funk Styles dancer, educator, and performer from Buffalo, New York. He has been a part of the dance and arts community with 20 years of experience. He has taught as an adjunct professor for University of Rochester and Alfred University, teaching Hip Hop history, culture, and dance. He works with multiple dance studios and schools in and out of Buffalo. He has also set work for multiple dance programs including University of Buffalo, SUNY Fredonia, Alfred University, and Buffalo State University. A noteworthy accomplishment is the collaboration with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for multiple concerts. Sharing and exchanging through teaching, competing, and community outreach, he hopes to continue bringing a positive and uplifting energy to those around him through the education of street dance and culture.
Kellie Nowak
Fitness Instructor
Miranda Light
Fitness Instructor
My name is Miranda Light. I am a yoga instructor, certified with my 200-hour course, as well as barre certified. I have been teaching since 2021 and have loved every minute of creating a safe space for movement. Yoga is something I hold dear to my heart, as it has taught me how to connect more deeply with my mind, body, and soul.
Over the years of practicing, I have made wonderful connections with others and learned so much about myself through this journey. Teaching at Musicality is a full-circle moment for me—the place that first inspired and encouraged me to start dancing again. Since then, I have danced with a few different companies, performed on stage, and been hired to direct and choreograph performances.
When I’m not moving my body, I’m learning about the human body. I am currently employed by Mercy Flight and am almost finished with my Paramedic Certification. The things I have learned throughout this program have been incredibly useful in relating that knowledge to movement.
I look forward to sharing my practice with all of you beautiful people.
Kayla McSorley
Instructor | Choreographer
Candice Cinquino
Fitness Instructor
