Our Team
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Nicole
Owner/Director of Karen’s Dance Studio
Nicole (Karen’s daughter) grew up dancing under her mom’s instruction at Karen’s Dance Studio studying the Cecchetti method of ballet, as well as pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical and acrobatics
Rebecca
Dance Instructor/PreK Coordinator/
Co-Competition Coordinator
Miss Rebecca began dancing at Karen’s Dance Studio at the age of 5. Under the instruction of Miss Karen, she studied ballet, pointe, jazz, tap and the Cecchetti method of ballet in which she has passed levels I – V
Michelle
Dance Instructor/Office Manager/
Co-Competition Coordinator
Miss Michelle began dancing when she was 3 years old under the direction of Cherie Lawson in Pittsburg, KS. She has trained in the Cecchetti method of Ballet, as well as, Tap, Jazz, contemporary, and Pointe . . . Read more.
Jessica
Dance Instructor
Jessica moved to the area in July of 2012 to pursue a career in broadcast Meteorology. She is originally from Florida where she received an Associate of Science in Dance from Florida School of the Arts
In 1961 Angela began her dance training under Jane Benson, Webb City. She has also trained under Fernando Schaffenberg, Pau Draper, and Gus Giordano. Angela was Miss Dance in 1972, representing Dance Masters of America
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Angela
Josh
Dance Instructor
Josh has attained numerous performance and choreography acclamations over the last several years. . . Read more.
Jennifer
Dance Instructor
Miss Jenn started dancing when she was 7 years old under the direction of Jane Benson and was later trained by Miss Angela Lowe in ballet, jazz, tap and pointe at . . . Read more.
Holly
Dance Instructor
Miss Holly started dancing at Karen’s Dance Studio when she was 3 and continued until she graduated at age 18.... Read more.
Miss Shaylie began dancing when she was 3 years old at Lifehouse Performing Arts Academy in Utah. She trained there throughout her life in ballet, jazz, modern, tap, musical theater, and pointe. She performed in numerous classical ballets, studio showcases and national dance competitions including …..Read more.
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Elly
Dance Instructor
Miss Elly first began dancing at Karen’s Dance Studio when she was just seven years old. She continued to grow and train at KDS throughout her childhood and teen years. . . Read more.
Makaihlah
Dance Instructor
Miss Makaihlah didn’t start dancing until the age of 14. Her passion for dance grew rapidly and it has been her whole life since. She has been teaching/choreographing for over 12 years now. …..Read more.
Chelsey
Dance Instructor
Miss Chelsey earned a Master of Science degree with an emphasis in Wellness Management from Pittsburg State University. Following graduation, she
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Alyssa
Dance Instructor
Miss Alyssa is originally from Lebanon, Missouri, where she started dancing at the age of 3 at The School of Performing Arts (SPA). She trained in ballet, jazz, and modern dance through her early years…..Read more.
Marcus
Vocal & Piano Instructor
For as long as he can remember, there has been a piano in Marcus' home. He was born into a musical family. His mother took piano lessons as a girl so her piano followed her when she moved out, got married, and started her own family.
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Charity
Vocal Instructor
Miss Charity has taught voice for the last 10 years. She is a graduate of JHS and alumni of ITS troop #3239, dance team and TOC show choir…..Read more.