Carlie Sanford

Ms Carlie is thrilled to return to L&L—her home studio for 9 years and the place where her love for dance truly began. She danced for 15 years, spending much of that time training, performing, and competing as a dedicated member of L&L’s competition teams. Now, she’s honored to step back into the role of instructor and give back to the studio that shaped her both as a dancer and as a person.

Outside of dance, Ms Carlie works in finance and holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Grand Valley State University. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Leadership at the University of Michigan, with a passion for personal growth, mentorship, and empowering others.

She is especially passionate about health, wellness, and helping young dancers build confidence through movement. Ms Carlie is deeply grateful to be teaching in the studio that inspired her throughout her life, and she’s excited to pass on that same encouragement, joy, and love for dance to the next generation.