Owner/Artistic Director

Molly Poore began dancing in the early 80’s, under the direction of Taunia Wheeler, in ballet, tap and clogging. At the age of 8 she joined Uintah Basin Ballet Company. She spent 10 years with Uintah Basin Ballet, and loved the classical ballet training. During that time, she performed solo roles in many ballets, including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and A Salute to Broadway. At the age of 10, she was chosen to perform with Ballet West in Romeo and Juliet. As a member of Uintah Basin Ballet, she began classes in jazz and lyrical techniques. Molly was a 14-year member of the Outlaw Trail Cloggers. She competed at a national level and won many individual, duet, and team awards. She was selected as an All-America National Team member for 6 years, and in 1998 she won the title of A cappella MVP. In 1994 she began teaching and choreographing. Her choreography received many national overall awards, including 5 years of Triple Crown winning teams.

Molly spent over two decades in Salt Lake City as a company director. She taught ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tiny tumblers, and clogging. Her choreography has been recognized with many overall, high point and specialty awards. Molly loves continuing her dance education and learning from incredible people across the country. Molly’s passion is working with kids, and she loves spending time with her dancers. They bring so much joy and happiness to her life. Molly has learned so much from dancing and hopes to pass on those values to her students. She cannot wait to continue sharing her love of dance as the owner and director of Anchor Dance Studio. Molly is a wife and mother to 3 awesome kids and spending time with them is her favorite pastime!

Emery grew up in Park City, Utah and started dancing at the age of 2. She is trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballroom, acro, and pom. She was a competitive dancer in Salt Lake City for 8 years, as well as a high school cheerleader, before graduating in 2020.

Emery graduated for the University of Utah in May 2024, having been a member of the university’s dance team throughout her time at the U. She loves teaching and choreographing and is so excited to continue at Anchor!

Erin Ward is from Salt Lake City, Utah. Erin started dancing at the age of 3. She spent 13 years dancing at Silhouette Danc Studio, 8 of those years were spent dancing competitively. Erin began teaching in 2021 and taught various classes as well as competition pieces. Erin immediately fell in love with teaching. She’s loved connecting with her students and watching them grow.

Erin attended Olympus High School where she participated in dance company and cheer all 3 years. After graduating in 2022, Erin spent two summers on a local performing company, Altitude Dance Company, under the direction of Lauren Broadbent. Erin has been attending BYU since high school. She has been a member of BYU’s DancEnsemble for 2 semesters and has loved being involved in BYU’s dance program. She is working towards a degree in dance, as well as an additional degree.

Hi! My name is Greta Hoj. I can’t wait to teach all you cute dancers. I grew up in Holladay, Utah and started dancing at the age of 4. I danced for 15 years, 8 competitively. As a company member, I won many overall and high point awards. I’ve been trained in many styles of dance, but my favorites are ballet and contemporary.

I love working with kids. I am a part time nanny and also work as a hairstylist. I love traveling and and trying new things. I love boating, being in the sun, and most importantly, I love dancing. I can’t wait to teach at Anchor Dance Studio!