OUR STORY
In order to accomplish our mission as a school, Acts Dance has three Directors who function together as a team! We all enjoy our time in the classroom teaching dance, and our distinct director roles allow us to work within our strengths. We enjoy this crazy journey and have a lot of fun together. Among us, we have seven kids, and we value our time as moms as much as our time at the studio. We are often mistaken for sisters... but we're just sisters in Christ!
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-Heather, Karen, & Amanda
​​Our school established as a non-profit organization in 2018. As Acts Dance, we have journeyed from St. Luke Catholic Church, to OAW Indoor Sports Complex, to come full circle, safely landing back at Elmbrook Church, where we had our beginnings as a 15-year ministry named Steps of Grace.
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Our kid-focused and family-friendly approach sets the tone for our commitment to Acts Dance families: to provide high-quality dance instruction in age-appropriate ways, to equip your student to express their love of God through the gift of dance, and to honor God with our music selections, attire, and attitudes!​​
TEAM
We are stronger together! Our teaching team is filled with both seasoned professionals and fresh young talent, all working towards the same common goals for children's growth. Our staff have been carefully chosen for both their abilities and their hearts to serve.​
DIRECTORS
Amanda Struebing
Director of Business Management
Modern Instructor
Heather Keckeisen
Director of Student Development
Ballet Instructor
Karen Marinin
Director of Ministry Outreach
Modern & Worship Instructor
Karen Marinin received a BFA in Theater and Dance performance from Northern Illinois... read more
TEACHERS
Melissa Anderson
Ballet Instructor​
Melissa Anderson has performed in Soloist and Principal Roles with Milwaukee Ballet, Ballet... read more
Connie Hurley-Pronley
Praise Moves & Adult Dance Instructor
Maddy Leskinen
Ballet Instructor
Grace Ritterbusch
Ballet Instructor​
Grace completed her degree at Wheaton College and joins us as an Acts Alumni..read more
Millie Rockman
Modern & Jazz Instructor
Hannah West
​Hip Hop & Modern Instructor​​
Sydney Barwick
Assistant Teacher
​Welcome Sydney!
Jordin Sun
Assistant Teacher
Jordin Sun began her dance training at age four. She serves as the director of Dixon Nutcracker... read more
Mia Angel
Ballet Instructor​​​
Mia is a graduate of Acts Dance and is excited to share her joy of dance with our young dancers...read more
Kimberley Kaminski
All Abilities & Contemporary Instructor
Bethany Panka
Ballet Instructor​
​Bethany Lonski received her dance training from Steps of Grace Ballet School. She attended... read more
Alexsandra Rockman
Ballet Instructor
Lauren Sells
Ballet Instructor
As an Acts 17:28 Dance graduate, Lauren is excited to inspire young dancers in Godly worship... read more
Jackie VanPatten Wild
Modern Instructor
Sarah Flater
Assistant Teacher
Welcome Sarah!
Sarah McClure
Guest Choreographer
Amia Harwood
Ballet & Hip Hop Instructor
Emma Krueger
Ballet Instructor
Emma began her dance training at the age of 7 with Steps of Grace Ballet School... read more
Rylie Rekowski
Preschool Ballet Instructor
Rylie is excited to share her love of dance with the next generation of dancers at Acts Dance.
Joey Rockman
Modern, Jazz, & Tap Instructor
Maelee Thomas
Ballet & Contemporary Instructor
Dena Ziebell
Adult Dance Instructor
Andalise Prinsloo
Assistant Teacher
Welcome Andalise!
Glorielle Niedfeldt
Guest Choreographer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Acts 17:28 Current Board
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Jim Eichholz VICE PRESIDENT | Shawn Prell TREASURER | Krista Heinen SECRETARY | Heidi Krueger | Craig Rekowski PRESIDENT | Olen Johnsen​