Dee Okoth (Often referred to as: Ms. Dee, Miss D, Miss DeeDee) is the founder of Rise Up Dance Community, and Instructor of all our classes. Growing up loving dance - she always wished she could have found a dance studio that celebrated students the way they already are - focusing on having fun and being part of an uplifting community. Teaching in the Worcester and Greater Boston areas for 8 years through different dance studios, she decided it was time to take a chance to create a better dance environment. In May of 2021 she opened RUDC and began creating our welcoming, inclusive, diverse - and fun Community. Before opening RUDC, Dee greatly enjoyed working with African Refugee students as an after-school dance teacher, and working in home health aid. She loves camping, spending time with her family, and the color yellow. Her favorite part about teaching? Watching her students confidence bloom. Dee is always up for a chat, and loves the connections she's created with our dance families. Make sure to introduce yourself.. but she will probably start talking to you first.