Julie has been involved in some aspect of performing since she was 6 years old when she appeared in her first musical. She has been hooked ever since. Growing up in Southern California, she was involved in children's theater, adult community theater and then moved into a career in advertising after graduating from Pepperdine University.  Julie has seen the absolute benefit in exposing kids to the arts.  With years of voice and acting classes under her belt she knows how to get kids to come out of their shell & develop confidence in front of an audience. She privately teaches public speaking and voiceover classes, where she helps people find their voices and develop their characters.  She also ensures everyone leaves knowing how to make eye contact and give a firm handshake, priceless life skills.  Julie is a mother of two young girls and works as a professional voiceover artist in addition to her full time job as Vice President of People for Go West Creative.  Julie is thrilled to take some time away from her job to follow her heart and share her passion for performing.

JULIE JOHNSTON

ERICA DONOVAN

Erica has been dancing and performing since she was 3 years old and hasn't stopped since. Growing up she participated in community dance, voice, and theatre performances. Erica  has an extensive background in ballet, pointe, jazz, and musical theatre,  participating in shows such as Fiddler on the Roof and Guys and Dolls. She  studied Music Education at Milligan College in Tennessee and Early Child Education at Kennesaw State University in Georgia.  Erica came to Virginia from Atlanta, Georgia  as a professional dance teacher, choreographer, and Assistant Director. Soon after moving to Virginia, Erica began teaching dance in the metro DC area. She has taught dance to the littlest of dancers up to those heading off to college.