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!
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!