Hannah Lienhop, a proud native of Beaufort, SC, has been dancing her way through life since the age of 5. With 17 years of training across ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, modern, and musical theater, she has turned her passion for dance into a thriving and impactful career.
In 2019, Hannah’s dedication earned her a spot at the prestigious Governor School for the Arts Summer Program, where she trained with renowned instructors Irina Ushakova, Thomas Shoemaker, and Josée Grant. She expanded her horizons further in 2020, training under industry icons Brian Puspos, Jun Quemado, and Nick Joseph.
Hannah’s competitive and convention experience includes Dance Makers Inc., Jump, Revel, ADE, and Showstoppers, where she refined her performance and choreography skills. By 14, she began sharing her love of dance as an instructor at her local studio, igniting a passion for teaching that has only grown since. In 2021, she led master classes at 23 Dance in Greenville, SC, focusing on jazz technique and fusion, and at Dani’s Dance Dynamics in Beaufort, where she taught contemporary and technique workshops. Hannah’s creative touch has also extended to choreographing music videos for aspiring artists.
During her senior year of high school in 2020, Hannah took her passion to the next level by founding United Dance Plex in Beaufort. As Director, she has built a vibrant dance community where students of all levels thrive. She leads multi-level classes, brings in top-tier master instructors from across the U.S., and fosters an environment where creativity and passion take center stage.