INSTRUCTORS & STAFF
Our Instructors & Staff
From performing shows across the country to studying under world-class dancers, our teachers have racked up many impressive accolades along the way. All of our instructors have at least 5 years of teaching experience and use our uniquely designed curriculum.
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 . . . Read more.
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 . . . Read more.
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 . . . Read more.
Shay
Dance Instructor
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.
Angela
Dance Instructor
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 . . . Read more.
Josh
Dance Instructor
Josh has attained numerous performance and choreography acclamations over the last several years. . . Read more.
Kathryn
Dance Instructor
Miss Kathryn is from the Tulsa, OK area where she started her dance career at the age of 4. She danced at Beloved Dance Academy . . Read more.
Amanda
Dance Instructor
Miss Amanda is a Joplin Mo native. She is married with 2 children and 2 dogs. She danced studios throughout Oklahoma and Missouri from age 2 through 16 . . . Read more.
Sam
Teacher
Miss Sam moved to the Joplin area in 2021 with her husband and three children. She is originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania where she danced at Back Mountain Dance Studio from the age of 4 to 19 with a focus on tap. Some of her fondest memories growing up are. . . Read more.
