About Us
A studio built on memory, giving back, and the transformative power of the arts.
Neva Grace Knight
Neva Grace Knight is our company's inspiration. She was an outgoing, energetic, and incredible little girl who loved to dance and sing. She had a passion for all things Disney and coined the nickname "Neva the Diva." Neva loved the Lord and enjoyed attending Sunday School and prayer. Neva battled with Wilms Tumor, a form of childhood cancer, for 2 years and passed away on February 14, 2020. Her positive and joyful attitude in the face of adversity is something anyone can learn from, and her courage and bravery is astonishing. Here at NEVA Creative Arts Co., we dance, sing, and create for Neva and all cancer patients every day.
Cambrie Gerdes
Owner · Dance & Voice Instructor
Cambrie Gerdes is thrilled to own NEVA Creative Arts Co.! A dancer and choreographer in jazz, tap, musical theatre, hip hop, contemporary, modern, and ballet, she graduated from WVU in May 2024 with a B.A. in Dance and minors in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Social Media.
She has trained extensively in voice under Jane Lightfoot and Robert Chafin, and performed in numerous productions — with favorite roles including Marian Paroo in The Music Man and the Snow Queen in The Snow Queen. Her choreographic pieces "The Deal" and "Cantina" were selected for WVU's Dance Now! in 2022 and 2023. She has choreographed many productions for Morgantown Theatre Company, with favorites including Annie (2023), Guys and Dolls (2024), and Hadestown (2025), and made her directorial debut with Sweeney Todd in 2026.
Cambrie has loved working with NEVA students through private voice and dance lessons, group classes, choreographing shows, and summer intensives. Sharing the power of the arts and helping the community through NEVA Creative Arts Co. is such a joy, and she can't wait to see where NEVA goes next!
Meet the Staff
Our instructors are passionate performers and dedicated teachers committed to each student's growth.
Come Be Part of Something Special
Every student who walks through our doors becomes part of Neva's legacy. We can't wait to meet yours.