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.
Using a written syllabus ensures that our team pulls together in the same direction, and our staff have been carefully chosen for both their abilities and their hearts to serve.
Amanda Struebing
Director of Business Management
- Modern Instructor
Amanda Struebing earned a BA in Arts Administration with a minor in Dance in 2001 from the University of... read more
Karen Marinin
Director Of Ministry Outreach
- Worship Arts Instructor
Karen Marinin received a BFA in Theater and Dance performance from Northern Illinois University in 1999. She danced... read more
Samantha Funk
Ballet & Modern Instructor
Samantha Funk is a performer, dance instructor, and choreographer in the Milwaukee metropolitan area... read more
Kira Klinkhardt
Ballet Instructor
Kira Klinkhardt is an alumni of Steps of Grace Ballet School. She has studied dance at UW-Milwaukee... read more
Jackie VanPatten Wild
Modern Instructor
Jackie VanPatten Wild began her journey into the art of dance in high school in Jackson, Wyoming where she was raised. She graduated... read more
Heather Keckeisen
Director of Student Development
- Ballet Instructor
Heather Keckeisen received her training at the Classical Ballet Conservatory of Southern California... read more
Brooke Funk
Ballet & Contemporary Instructor
Brooke Funk received her full dance training as a student at Steps of Grace Ballet School... read more
Lindsey Kelly
Ballet Instructor
Lindsey Kelly is a native to the City of Milwaukee. Her love for the arts began at the age of five when she... read more
Malcolm Nieves
Hip Hop Instructor
Malcolm Nieves is a choreographer / street dancer, youth minister and Praise Dance Director of Walking In The Spirit Ministries... read more
We honor our former faculty members for all they have shared with us!
We welcome them as substitute teachers when needed...
Glorielle Niedfeldt- Modern
Anisa Diaz- Hip Hop
Bethany Lonski- Ballet
Sarah McClure- Ballet & Contemporary
A special thank you to Jennifer Miller of Minnesota Ballet
for her encouragement and shaping of our ballet curriculum.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Officers & Members:
Michele Stamn, President
Tracey Fricker, Vice President
Shawn Prell, Treasurer, C.P.A.
Dawn Kaine, Secretary
And a BIG thank you to our past board members!
Mike Ament - Laura Goretcke - Ruth Lindberg - Chad Ritterbusch - Todd Scott
