Dance Teachers

Getting To Know Addy!

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One of the things that sets Prestige Dance Studio apart from other dance studios is our AMAZING staff. Our staff does their best to provide outstanding customer service and it shows! I’m sure at this point in the year, you have met Addy but we just wanted to give her a little shout out because we just love having her on our team. Addy is our full-time office manager and assistant to Miss Jess. She is a great person to contact for any questions or concerns you have while Miss Jess is with her students.

Addy A Few Fun Facts

Favorite TV Show: Teen Wolf

Favorite Movie: Harry Potter

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Restaurant: Zeppelins (She is a regular hehe!)

Favorite Season: Fall

Hobbies: Long-boarding, Surfing, Traveling, Attending Music Festivals, Graphic Design

We sat down with Addy and asked her a few more questions about her background and dance memories. Interested in learning more? Be sure to catch Addy at the studio. She loves getting to know all of the wonderful dance families at Prestige Dance Studio!

Where did you grow up? Cedar Rapids – I graduated from Prairie High School.

Where did you go to school and what did you study? Iowa State University for Biochemistry and Business Management and The University of Iowa for Entrepreneurial Management

What has been your most rewarding dance experience? Competition weekends with our Prestige Competition Teams are my favorite. I get to step out from behind the desk and help make sure the kids are where they need to be and prepared for their performance/s. I was a competitive gymnast growing up, competitive dancer through high school and coached Junior Olympic Gymnasts during college so the high energy, fast paced atmosphere makes me nostalgic.

What was your most embarrassing Prestige moment? One time I went tanning before coming into work. At the end of the night, I walked into the studio and saw my lobster-red face staring back at me in the mirror. I had talked to clients ALL night with a bright red face.

Why do you like working at Prestige Dance Studio? I love watching the students develop their talents and reach their goals. Getting to know the dance families and share excitement in their successes is the most rewarding feeling.

Thanks for all you do Addy!

New Teacher at Prestige Dance Studio, Meet Miss Jen

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Prestige Dance Studio strives to find the best teachers out there! We think we have done it yet again and are excited to welcome Miss Jen to our family this year! Jen is taking on Thursday evenings by teaching Adult Ballet and Adult Tap . It has been a joy to see her passion for dance through her teaching so far and we can’t wait to see what else she has up her sleeves. She would love for you to pop in to say hello or try a class!

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A few fun facts:

Favorite color: Hot Pink
Pancheros or Chipotle: Chipotle
Do you eat the stems of broccoli: No stems for this girl!
Zodiac sign: Gemini
If you could change places with anyone for a day who would it be: My teenager so I could know what I’m up against!

We sat down with Jen and asked her a few more questions about her background, dance memories, and teaching highlights. Interested in learning more? Be sure to catch Jen on Thursday’s,  she is loving every moment at Prestige! 

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Watertown, South Dakota

Where did you go to school and what did you study? I went to The University of Iowa where I studied Dance and Physical Therapy.

What has been your most rewarding dance experience? 2016 is my 25th year teaching and choreographing dances for all ages. This year I created a dance for 18 young and mature women and dedicated it to the studio owner. It was a great success and joy to see women of all ages come together.

What was your most embarrassing dance moment? A few years ago during the opener teacher dance for the recital, I ran out on stage late. Once I got out there, I forgot the order of steps I was supposed to be doing and started doing something totally different! I made the best of it but it sure didn’t look like it was supposed to 🙂

Why do you like teaching dance? When I teach my adult dancers, I love to give them a great workout and have them leave feeling like they’ve accomplished something. I want them to feel beautiful just the way they are. For my younger dancers, I want to inspire them to be better and feel they are smart and strong.

Welcome to Prestige Dance Studio Miss Jen!

 

New Dance Teacher at Prestige Dance Studio!

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One of the things that sets Prestige Dance Studio apart from other dance studios is our FABULOUS faculty. Our teachers pour their hearts into their students.. and it shows! We are so excited to welcome Miss Megan to our team. Megan is at the studio Tuesday evenings teaching Tippy Toes and Lyrical. You can also find her behind the desk as an Office Administrator on Wednesdays. Please introduce yourself, say”hi” and help us welcome Megan to the Prestige Dance Studio family!

New Dance TeacherA few fun facts:

Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite color: SPARKELS!
Pets: A dog and a bunny
Favorite animal: Dolphin
Favorite show: Anything the Bachelor/ Bachelorette related!
Name two things you couldn’t live without: Perfume & candles

We sat down with Megan and asked her a few more questions about her background, dance memories, and teaching highlights. Interested in learning more? Be sure to catch Megan on Tuesday or Wednesday. She is looking forward to getting to know all of the wonderful dance families at Prestige Dance Studio!

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Where did you go to school and what did you study? I went to University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA. There I studied Family Services.

What has been your most rewarding dance experience? I love seeing students’ faces light up when they learn something new, and the excited look on their faces just to be in the studio.

What was your most embarrassing dance moment? In high school I was a member of the dance team. While dancing in front of the whole high school my shoe fell during one of our performances!

Why do you like teaching dance? I love teaching because I get to share my love of dance with others. I hope through my classes, I can help others to love it as much as I do!

Welcome to Prestige Dance Studio Miss Megan!