Company Members

Allyson is a Kalamazoo native and has been dancing since childhood. She attended Hope College where she danced with the pre-professional company, dANCEpROjECt now known as H2, while earning a BA in exercise science and a minor in dance. From there she went on to receive her massage license in Kalamazoo before continuing on to earn her doctor of physical therapy degree from Central Michigan University. Allyson is currently practicing physical therapy at Mindset PT in Texas Corners with a specialization in treating dancers. When she isn’t working she enjoys hiking, playing music, and spending time with her husband and their two dogs. 

Alisa Lindsay is honored to be a member of the Movement Reservoir and is a life-long learner and supporter of dance.  She is President of the Board of Directors for Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers.  She has been a member of the Chamberlain Dance Company, Atelier Dance Company, and Grand Rapids Dance Ensemble.  Alisa trained in ballet, jazz, and modern at the American Dance Academy (Detroit-area), Interlochen Fine Arts Camp, University of Michigan, Community School of Ballet (Ann Arbor), Lansing Community College, and Wellspring Dance Academy.  In college, she was on the University of Michigan Dance Team.  Alisa is a Professional Engineer with Fishbeck, specializing in environmental engineering and consulting.  She is thankful for the unwavering support of her husband, Sean, and their three children.

Based in Kalamazoo, MI, Amaya Mckenzie works to uplift the arts in the nonprofit sector. She obtained her BBA in Digital Marketing from Western Michigan University in 2021 with a minor in Dance. She is currently on the administrative team at Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers, dances with Movement Reservoir Dance Company, leads yoga as a RYT at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis, and serves on KYD Network’s Community Relations Committee. Amaya is passionate about creating inclusive and transparent spaces for self-exploration and/or community connection. 

Dominique is a lover of movement and appreciates many forms of creative expression. She was born and raised in Essexville, Michigan where she began her journey in dance and gymnastics at the age of four. She went on to compete as a gymnast at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo as well as obtain a bachelors degree in University Studies with concentrations in Social Work, Psychology, and Dance. In the middle of her studies, she took two years off from university to complete a ministry program through her local church. In addition to her participation in Movement Reservoir Dance Company, Dominique takes class at Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers in Kalamazoo twice a week. This season, Dominique has embarked on a new journey of choreographing and is eager to share her art with the community in MRDC’s upcoming fall concert. When she’s not dancing, she works as a manager at a local coffee shop, as well as manages an event space in Downtown Kalamazoo. Some of her favorite activities aside from dance are to sit at coffee shops, be in nature, do various forms of exercise, and spend quality time with her friends and her husband.

Andrew Niedbala joined Movement Reservoir in the Autumn of 2022. Originally from Sterling Heights, Michigan, Andrew graduated from Hope College in 2019 with degrees in dance performance and civil engineering. Since beginning dance lessons at an early age, Andrew has been blessed with opportunities to perform in such places as: Branson, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; Adelaide, SA, Australia; and Paris, France. Since moving to Kalamazoo in 2019, Andrew has joined Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers where he is currently in his fifth year. as a company member. He also taught at the Academy of Dance Arts in Portage, where he provided instruction in multiple styles, including tap, jazz, and ballet. He is currently employed in the paint department at Lowe’s, where he has worked since summer 2021, and he is active in his church, Zion Lutheran of Kalamazoo. Andrew has been married to his wife Lachan since August 2022, and they had their first child in May 2023.

Lachan Niedbala (formerly known as Lachan Jaarda) is the Artistic Director and founder of Movement Reservoir. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Hope College in 2019. While at Hope, she worked with choreographers such as Steven Iannacone, Sharon Wong, Matthew Farmer, and many more. Since graduating, she has worked with companies such as Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers, CPR Inhale Movement, Chamberlain Dance, Tapestry Dance Company, and Atelier Dance Company. Additionally, she has had the opportunity to take her choreography to Detroit (MI), Chicago (IL), and Paris (France.) Lachan is currently a Company Member with Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers where she also teaches their Adult Modern and is the Coordinator for their Youth Performing Ensemble. Additionally, Lachan is passionate about her independent projects. She produced the film series Rooted Movement in 2021, Perspectives Dance Concert in 2022, and formed Movement Reservoir in 2022 to continue producing concerts in the Kalamazoo area. When Lachan isn't dancing, she is usually enjoying a cup of coffee with a friend or spending time with her son (James), her Pug (Manny), and her husband (Andrew.)