Meet Our Faculty
At 3RD Coast Dance, we are proud to have a team of passionate and dedicated dance instructors.
Our instructors are committed to providing top-notch dance education and creating a supportive environment.
Dusty Geno
Co-Owner and Artistic Director
Dusty Geno is the Co-Founder and Director of 3rd Coast Dance Studio in Magnolia, Texas. Miss Dusty previously owned Adagio Dance Academy in Westfield, Indiana, building strong community relationships and training dancers across multiple disciplines. She later taught ballet for a studio in Las Vegas. Dusty also studied Business Administration through Purdue University Global, further strengthening her knowledge of organizational leadership and business management. Her commitment focuses on developing technically strong, creatively confident dancers.
Her students have achieved significant success, including securing roles in TV and film, and earning college and convention scholarships, reflecting her ability to prepare them for opportunities beyond the studio. Dusty also has extensive professional experience working in corporate environments. Her time in executive roles strengthened her skills in strategic planning, communication, business development, and organizational leadership —skills that now serve as the foundation for building a sustainable, community-centered arts organization in Magnolia.
In addition to her corporate work, Dusty collaborated closely with the City of Westfield, Indiana, where she served as a member of the Westfield Arts Alliance and Westfield Farmers Market. Both roles allowed Dusty to help shape early arts programming and community engagement initiatives, further deepening her commitment to using the arts as a catalyst for connection, cultural growth, and local identity.
Ava Mosberg
Dance Instructor
Studio Coordinator
Ava brings years of dance training and a genuine passion for nurturing young dancers in a positive, encouraging environment. Having spent half of her life in the dance world, she understands the vital role dance plays in developing confidence, discipline, creativity, and self-expression.
After experiencing a dance-related injury as a teenager, Ava became passionate about educating young dancers on the importance of proper technique, safe stretching practices, and healthy training habits. She believes that dancers thrive when they are supported both physically and emotionally, and she is committed to helping each student build strength, confidence, and a lifelong love of dance.
Malika Muratova
Dance Instructor
Social Media Coordinator
Malika Muratova is an accomplished student leader, where she serves as Vice President of Model United Nations and has earned recognition for her leadership, public speaking, and teamwork. Her involvement in competitive academic and leadership organizations has strengthened her ability to mentor young students and create a positive, encouraging learning environment.
Malika began her dance training in Kazakhstan, where she studied ballet and musical theatre at Talisman Theatre of Music and Dance. She further developed her skills through gymnastics training in Texas. Passionate about working with children, Malika is committed to fostering a classroom atmosphere where every dancer feels supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.