We are Brooklyn parents, former and current professional dancers, and Wall Street alumni.
Our philosophy is simple: the lessons learned in the studio carry into life.
We focus on building discipline, creativity, and resilience, and we believe dance class is one of the strongest foundations for community.
Our environment is warm, familiar, and low-pressure, more like a family dance party in your living room than a traditional studio. No competition. No perfection standards. No “future pro” expectations. Small classes, attentive instruction, and joy.
About us
Meet the Team
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Caila Moed
FOUNDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Caila trained for over twenty years and worked professionally as a dancer, with credits including Nicki Minaj, So You Think You Can Dance, Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week, and performances with leading Bollywood and R&B artists.
Before launching Rikud, Caila spent more than a decade in finance and philanthropy at Goldman Sachs, Lincoln Center, The Jewish Museum, Spoleto Festival, and the Anne Bass Family Foundation. She holds an MBA from the University of Oxford and is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (500RYT).
Caila is a Brooklyn mom who loves her community—and she loves to teach.
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Andrew Carter AKA Dr. Ew
BREAKDANCING SPECIALIST
Andrew Carter, known to students as “Dr. Ew,” is a highly respected dance educator with teaching experience at Joffrey Ballet School, Broadway Dance Center, Peridance, and several K–12 schools and youth programs across New York City. He brings more than a decade of professional training and performance experience to every class, with a teaching style that is fun, structured, and confidence-building. Andrew is trained in breakdancing, popping, waving, gliding, and foundational hip-hop movement.
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SUE ISHIGE
K-POP SPECIALIST
Sumire (Sue) graduated from the high school program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and graduated from Ailey/Fordham University with a BFA in dance. She has performed and toured with Boston Dance Theater, Parsons Dance Company, BARKIN/SELISSEN PROJECT, J Chen Project, WHITE WAVE, Ballet Nepantla, and McKoy Dance Project.
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NAOMI WEINBERGER
LITTLES TEACHER
Naomi Weinberger has been teaching children’s music and movement for over 20 years. To date, Naomi has taught over 2000 children from local Brooklyn families.
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ALIZA BEILIN
LITTLES TEACHER
Aliza Beilin has spent years teaching movement to children, coaching kids’ gymnastics and dance at summer camps after more than a decade of training in gymnastics, ballet, jazz, and acro. A Miami native, she now lives near Prospect Park with her husband, two young kids, and their dog. Aliza holds a dual MPA and MA from NYU and has built a career in community and cultural nonprofits.
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KEELI BEAN
MINIMOVER TEACHER
Keeli is our resident MiniMover specialist. She is kind, patient, positive and high-energy! Keeli is currently completing the Professional Program at Broadway Dance Center and co-directs her own studio in Florida.