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Meet our Teachers

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Dani Alex

Head Instructor and Creative Director

Miss Dani is our amazing lead instructor, producing many quality dancers who have gone on to have careers in theater, professional dance, and teaching. Dani has been dancing for her entire life and loves watching the progression of the dancers in the studio over the years. 

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Amber Alexander

Tumbling Director

Amber is back coaching our tumblers for another season at the studio. Amber has  many years of experience in the sport as a coach and as a gymnast. Amber brings a unique set of skills and expertise to the table, making a well-rounded and talented coach.

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Alexa Squires

Tap Instructor

Miss Alexa has been a student of dance for 15 years with an impressive list of teachers, workshops, and accomplishments under her belt. In addition to several awards for technique, choreography and overall placements, Alexa has the honor of being one of two students in the studio to receive the Vickie Sheer award from Sheer Elite, which she was awarded in 2022. Alexa is a 2023 Sheer Elite Ambassador and also received a "Golden Ticket" award and special invitation to compete internationally in Mexico for her tap solo "Stand By Me". Alexa always has a smile on her face and a song in her heart and we are blessed to have her bringing up the next generation of tap stars!

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Gabby Bender

Contemporary Instructor

Miss Gabby has been dancing under Miss Dani for most of her life and will be returning for her third year of contemporary teaching. Gabby has a genuine talent for dance and has choreographed several stunning pieces and will be teaching beginning and intermediate contemporary classes this year, as well as assisting with advanced contemporary. 

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Kristawna Eekhoff

Tumbling Assistant

The Studio is excited to welcome Kristawna for the second year as a dedicated tumbling assistant. Kristawna is highly experienced and talented, with a strong passion for tumbling. She helps provide personalized instruction and foster a fun and safe environment for all our students, making sure they reach their goals and achieve beyond their limits.

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Macee May

Jazz

Macee has been a dancing for 14 years and is slated to lead The Studio's jazz classes for the 23/24  season after two years as our hip hop instructor. Her favorite style of dance is contemporary and was one of the members of a nationally awarded tap group at the studio. Outside of dance, Macee loves to camp, hang out with the girls, and watch scary movies. Macee is an incredible athlete and heavily involved in High School volleyball and track.

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Treasure Squires

Hip Hop 

Treasure is a familiar face in our studio as she has been assisting her sister with tap classes for a few years. This year, Treasure joins the studio as our dedicated hip hop teacher. Treasure has danced for many years, competing both tap and hip hop solos in seasons prior. There is no doubt Treasure will create a fun and memorable experience for our hip hop dancers! Outside of the studio, Treasure stuns with her beautiful singing voice and enjoys participating in MAT plays and musicals.

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Hannah Lickfold

Contemporary/Hip Hop Assistant

Hannah started dance with Miss Dani at the age of six and it was love at first sight. She is well-versed in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop and added pointe to her repertoire in 2022. She has won numerous special awards for originality, technique and choreography, was a 2019 recipient of the Vickie Sheer award from Sheer Elite, a 2020 Sheer Elite Ambassador, and was the regional 2022 Miss Teen Dance Icon for Thunderstruck. She also received a "Golden Ticket" award and invitation to compete internationally for her self-choreographed solo "Trainwreck." Her favorite style of dance is contemporary and outside of dance throws shotput, discus, and javelin for Havre Middle School and loves to participate in MAT plays!

2023 - 2024 Season Board of Directors

Your 2023/2024 Board of Directors is made up of six dedicated volunteers!

President - Christina Lickfold               Vice President - Cesilee Storkson

Secretary/Treasurer - Hayley Yost

Trustees - Kelly Duckett, Leeann Malley, Tim Nixdorf

Contact them at: sdaboard@studioofdanceandartsmt.com

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