Valor Conservatory of Dance
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Our Instructors
Roshelle Howard
Roshelle Howard began dancing at the age of four, training under Erin McKeever and Islay Dillon-Ogden. She trained at Trillium, where she joined the studio’s company and began performing soloist roles at 12. As a student, she attended prestigious summer intensives, including American Ballet Theater, Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Magnificat, Oregon Ballet Theater, Bolshoi Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Sacramento Ballet.
While ballet was her primary focus, Roshelle also trained extensively in jazz, contemporary, Latin, and lyrical dance. She went on to dance professionally with multiple ballet companies, including Paradosi Ballet Company, where she performed for five years. Throughout her career, she danced numerous soloist and principal roles in both classical and contemporary works.
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the industry, Roshelle shifted her focus to teaching. With over a decade of experience, she is passionate about mentoring young dancers, helping them build strong technique, confidence, and artistry. In 2019, she became certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), a specialized program designed to enhance strength and injury prevention.
Roshelle also holds a degree in Psychology, which deepens her understanding of student development and well-being. At Valor Conservatory of Dance, she is dedicated to providing high-quality training in a supportive and inclusive environment, inspiring dancers to grow both technically and artistically.
Marissa Bragg
Marissa Bragg is an experienced dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She has been dancing for 20 years, as well as teaching and choreographing for almost 10 years. Her education
began at Washington Contemporary Ballet in 2002 and continued through college until 2022. She studied ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz, tap, and musical theater. As a teacher, she
has taught ages 2-18+ in ballet, pointe, and jazz. She even taught a creative movement class for dancers with diverse abilities for 2 years. Through Central Washington University, she earned her
Dance Education Endorsement and was a part of the Orchesis Dance Company as both a dancer and choreographer, mainly in contemporary styles. Her work was presented at the Symposium of
University Research and Creative Expression in 2021 and the American Collegiate Dance Association conference in 2022, earning many accolades from the judges and adjudicators. She
has taught at many studios across Washington, including Washington Contemporary Ballet (Tacoma), Evergreen City Ballet (Renton), The Studio (Ellensburg), and Footlites Dance Studio (Selah). Marissa is now a Kindergarten Teacher in the Clover Park School District and is so excited to be a part of the Valor Conservatory of Dance family!