HEALING IN MOTION
DANCE
MEET THE TEAM
JESSICA BAYNES
Founder, Executive Director: University of Utah School of Dance
Jessica Baynes recently received her BFA in Modern Dance from the University of Utah School of Dance. After sustaining a brain injury in fall of 2015, Jessica underwent a year of intensive rehabilitation under a myriad of specialists in vestibular and neurological physical therapy. Jessica utilized her background in dance, teaching, and physical therapy- as both a rehabilitation technician and a patient- to found Healing in Motion Dance, with the goal of creatively supporting patients in her community facing neurological conditions that impair motor function.
SUTHERLAND WYATT
Physical Therapy Coordinator: University of Utah School of Physical Therapy
Sutherland Wyatt is a second year physical therapy student who loves to dance. He has six years of ballet background in my childhood and is excited to continue to dance in the fitness ballet barre class. Outside of dancing and school, Sutter loves to hike, rock climb, swim and do anything fun under the sun.
SERENA ROMY DETATA
School of Dance Co-Coordinator: University of Utah School of Dance and College of Health
Serena DeTata is a Co-Director of Healing in Motion Dance. She is a second year undergraduate student majoring in Ballet, in addition to taking Pre-Medical courses. She is fascinated by the intersection between movement, particularly dance, and rehabilitative medicine. Serena has been dancing since she was 6 years old and plans to continue to do so for the rest of her life. Artistic movement has brought her immense joy and teaching ballet provides her with an outlet to share her experience with others. Serena is excited and honored to continue leading such an incredible program with amazing volunteers and participants.
HANNAH RONCA
School of Dance Co-Coordinator: University of Utah College of Health
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Hannah is a second year under-graduate student majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Nutrition. She has 10 years of ballet experience and loves integrating one of her passions into a Physical Therapy setting. She is so grateful for this opportunity to help lead an organization, along with other amazing people, that helps others find joy in movement. In her free time she enjoys cooking, dancing, reading, and doing anything outdoors.
HOLLY KUYT
Volunteer, University of Utah School of Dance
Holly Kuyt is a second year student at the University of Utah pursuing a degree in both ballet and kinesiology. Fascinated by sciences and the health field, she cannot wait to learn more about her body, particularly in dance. Holly loves all types of movement and believes that it is always a perfect time to start dancing.