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| Ellen Vollmar - Owner |
| "With my daughter growing up in the dance world and now a professional dancer and choreographer, my desire is to create a place where others can experience the love, joy and self-expression in the art of dance. We continue to add staff that will serve the beginner and also the most accomplished dancer to excel in dance. We believe and try to live by our mission statement every day… 'We exist to teach others to love and excel in the art of dance, within a healthy and supportive environment.' I invite you to experience the difference that you will find here at Steps!" |
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Anna M. Vollmar - Dance Company Choreographer/Advisor
Former director of Steps Dance Co. now residing in New York City; Substitute teaches and studies dance at Broadway Dance Center where she interned in 2003; former part-time instructor at WMU's dance dept.; experienced teacher in all dance disciplines at all ages and levels; judges for national dance competitions; Top award winning choreographer. She currently teaches master classes, intensives, and choreographs upon request. |
Francesca Pileci - Master Instructor
Master's degree in dance from London, England's prestigious Laban Institute. Has performed internationally and is currently a member of Wellspring Dance Co. in Kalamazoo. Teaches all levels of ballet and pointe. |
Kevin "Tokyo" Inouye - Master Instructor
Teaches, choreographs and performs internationally. Well known in the dance world and is co-director of a large national competition. Teaches our level 3 - 5 jazz classes & works with our dance company. |
Jane Crawford - Instructor/Dance Company
Oklahoma City University & Columbia College Dance Major; Teaches Combo classes, Jazz, and Musical theatre. Top award winning choreographer. |
Jill Dykstra - Instructor/Dance Company
WMU Education Major & Dance Team member; Teaches Combo classes, Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop. Top award winning choreographer. |
Kyla Cook - Instructor
Instructor at Steps for 10+ years; Teaches Combo classes, Ballet, and Jazz. Top award winning choreographer. |
Allison Leonard - Instructor / Dance Company
U of M Dance Major and Dance Team member; Teaches Jazz, Tap, and Hip-Hop; Top award winning choreographer. |
Kelly Wietfeldt - Instructor
WMU Dance Major; teaching for 15+ years at Steps; Teaches Combo-classes, Gymnastics, and Ballet. Choreographs musicals for local schools. |
Jenna Gambino - Instructor / Dance Company
WMU Sports Marketing Major and Dance Team member; Teaches Combo-classes, Jazz, Hip Hop and Gymnastics. Top award winning choreographer. |
Jillian Gambino - Instructor / Dance Company
WMU Dance Major; Former Steps Dance Co. member winning top awards & scholarships. Teaches Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary & Gymnastics. Top award winning choreographer. |
Gabrielle Boyle - Instructor
Steps dance company member; Teaches Ballet, Tap, Contemporary and Combo classes. |
Lonnie Poupard - Instructor
WMU Dance Major; Teaches hip hop, gymnastics, boys classes, and combo classes. |
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