Roxanne Higbee – Roxanne has been teaching dance for over 45 years, and directed Dancerz Unlimited for 27 years. She is a member of Dance Masters of America and Dance Educators of America. Roxanne appeared locally in productions at Starlight Theatre, Theatre for Young America and Theatre in the Park. She lived in New York and studied extensively with master teachers Judy Ann Bassing, Charles Goddertz, Frank Hatchett, Germaine Salsberg, and Charles Kelley.

A favorite New York credit was dancing with Mercedes Ellington’s tap dance company, Dancellington, in which a young Savion Glover was a fellow cast member.  Her forte is tap, and her favorite age group to teach is…..whoever she is teaching at the time!  All age groups and ability levels are endlessly fascinating and rewarding to teach.  Roxanne is grateful she is fortunate enough to instruct children and adults in discovering the joy of dance.

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Brevin Armstrong trained in jazz, lyrical, tap, ballet and hip hop at the Pointe School of Dance in Hutchinson, KS, and danced competitively at the Pointe.  She was a Classy Cat at K-State, and spends much of her summer traveling around the country instructing high school and college dance teams as a staff member for NDA (National Dance Alliance).  Brevin received her BS in Elementary Education, and is now teaching first grade in the Blue Valley School District.  She is also the dance team coach at Bishop Miege High School.  We are so fortunate to have Brevin’s excellent teaching at our studio!

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Denise Cardile – Denise earned her BA in Dance from the Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC. Denise has performed in numerous community theatre productions as a dancer/actress.

Denise teaches Creative Movement, Pre-K Combo, Combo classes, ballet, tap and jazz at Dancerz.  She is calm, patient and kind, and provides the steady commitment and demeanor that our youngest dancers thrive on.  Denise also enjoys teaching older students, and has been the ballet, jazz and modern instructor at JCCC for over 20 years.  Denise graduated with a degree in dance from the UMKC Conservatory.

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Courtney Davis began her ballet training at Somerset Dance with Jane Pierce. She was a student apprentice at KC Ballet, Ballet Austin, and a company member of Charletston Ballet Theater. Courtney is an experienced instructor who has taught ballet, lyrical, pointe, contemporary, tap and jazz to ages 3-18. She has also received her certificate as an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) and works full time providing therapy for clients diagnosed with ASD.

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Darcy Feathers is from Jacksonville, FL, and started dancing at age 3. Darcy continued her dance training at Dramatic Truth School of the Arts when her family moved to KC when she was 17. She holds a BA in Early Childhood Education from UMKC. She has taught many styles of dance, including ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz and tap for numerous years, children aged 3-18. Darcy has a strong background in Modern Dance and has studied both Horton and Graham styles.

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Allay Lu Freeman started her dance training at Beller's Dance and Gymnastics. She was a member of both her high school and junior college (JCCC) dance teams. Some of her strongest styles of dance are modern, contemporary, hip hop and Jazz. Allay Lu is also well-versed in the Lindy Hop. She is continuing as a company member in the City in Motion Dance Theater, as a performer and choreographer.

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Meryn Goehauser​ - Meryn Goehausen grew up dancing at Beller's, where she especially loved studying jazz, hip hop, ballet and tap.  She was co-captain of the SMS Pacesetters Dance Team, and at KU was involved in choreographing for the Rock Chalk revue.  Meryn taught Zumba for several years, and is currently employed as a CPA.  Daughters Heidi and Lane are students at Dancerz.

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​​Emma Jones is teaching some of our competition jazz classes and also hip hop and lyrical.  She was on her dance team at Shawnee Mission North and also at Baker University.  She is also currently a first grade teacher in the Bonner Springs school districe.  Emma loves helping dancers grow in their dance skills and enjoys serving as a mentor to dancers as well.

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Tori Knox earned a BFA in dance performance and choreography at the UMKC Conservatory.  She's been teaching dance for 10 years and specializes in ballet, lyrical and contemporary.  She has performed with Wylliams/Henry and City in Motion. Tori also teaches Pilates.

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Megan McGrevey trained in many styles of dance from age two through high school. She studies ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern and hip hop. Megan attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School, where she was on the dance team for four years, captain her junior and senior years. She was a Classy Cat at K-State and a member of three National Title teams while there. Megan earned her BS in Management Information Systems and is currently a Technical Support Analyst at WellSky in Overland Park.

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​Caitlyn Rude - Caitlyn grew up as a competitive dancer studying all styles of dance.  Her favorite styles were jazz and pointe.  After being on her high school dance team, Caitlyn was a Classy Cat at K-State for four years. She has taught many styles of dance to all ages. Dance has been instrumental in shaping the person she is today, and she loves to help share that with others. Caitlyn currently teaches 3rd grade in the SMSD school district.

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​​​Jillian Sivewright – teaches ballet, lyrical, jazz, kidz hop and hip hop to our students of all ages and ability levels.  Jillian trained with the Storling Dance Theater’s Artist Development Program in ballet, modern and jazz technique.  She’s performed with Maxxas Dance Theater and is currently a member of Storling Dance Theater. Jillian is a gifted instructor who is as comfortable and skilled teaching ballet as she is hip hop, which is rare indeed. Jillian’s classes are fast-paced and challenging, and our students benefit greatly from her fantastic instruction!