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
- Modern & Worship Instructor
Karen Marinin received a BFA in Theater and Dance performance from Northern Illinois University in 1999. She danced... read more
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Mia Bennett
Hip Hop & Contemporary Instructor
We welcome Mia to our staff this year as a recent graduate of Acts Dance...read more
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Amia Harwood
Ballet & Hip Hop Instructor
As an Acts 17:28 Dance graduate, Amia is excited to teach students how to express worship through dance.... read more
Lindsey Kelly
Ballet & Modern Instructor
Lindsey Kelly received a BA in dance, along with a Business minor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Peck School of the Arts... read more
Alexsandra Rockman
Ballet Instructor
Alexsandra Rockman received her BFA in Dance Performance from Northern Illinois University. She trained at ... read more
Jackie VanPatten Wild
Modern Instructor
Jackie VanPatten Wild graduated with a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington... read more
Dena Ziebell
Adult Dance Instructor
Dena Ziebell has a heart to see other adult women lean into good self care through movement and make time for themselves ... read more
Heather Keckeisen
Director of Student Development
- Ballet Instructor
Heather Keckeisen danced professionally for the Milwaukee Ballet from 1995-2005. She received her training... read more
Sarah McClure
Marketing & Communication Assistant
- Ballet & Contemporary Instructor
Sarah McClure attended Hope College in Holland, MI to study dance performance and choreography... read more
Samantha Funk
Ballet & Modern Instructor
Samantha Funk is a performer, dance instructor, and choreographer in the Milwaukee metropolitan area... read more
Kimberley Kaminski
Contemporary Instructor
Kimberley Kaminski attended Liberty University where she received her BA in English, as well as Randolph Macon Women’s College... read more
Bethany Lonski
Ballet Instructor
Bethany Lonski received her dance training from Steps of Grace Ballet School. She attended Belhaven University... read more
Joey Rockman
Modern/Contemporary Instructor
Joey Rockman attended UW Madison to pursue a degree in trumpet performance and a certificate in dance... read more
Kirstin Yoder
Ballet Instructor
Kirstin Yoder first developed her love of dance at Nancy Sauer School of Dancing in Terre Haute, IN ...read more
Guest Instructors
We welcome our Guest Instructors and former faculty members as substitute teachers, who share their wealth of knowledge and love of dance with our students.
A special thank you to Jennifer Miller of Minnesota Ballet
for her encouragement and shaping of our ballet curriculum.
Melissa Anderson
Guest Instructor - Ballet
Melissa Anderson has performed in Soloist and Principal Roles with Milwaukee Ballet, Ballet Teatro Municipal de San Juan, the Icelandic National...read more
Brooke Funk
Guest Instructor-
Ballet & Contemporary
Brooke Funk received her full dance training as a student at Steps of Grace Ballet School... read more
Glorielle Niedfeldt
Guest Instructor-
Modern & Contemporary
Raised in Chicago, Illinois, Glorielle studied Ballet, Jazz, Modern and West African with Dance Gallery, Studio One Dance Theatre... read more
Lori Romito
Guest Instructor- Ballet
Lori Romito danced professionally as a Soloist with the Milwaukee Ballet under the direction of Ted Kivitt... read more
Anisa Diaz
Guest Instructor- Hip Hop
Anisa Diaz teaches for Alats Dance, which serves youth ages 6 - 18 in the genres of Modern, Hip Hop, African, Latin, and Contemporary dance... read more
Kira Klinkhardt
Guest Instructor-
Ballet
Kira Klinkhardt is an alumni of Steps of Grace Ballet School. She has studied dance at UW-Milwaukee... read more
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Malcolm Nieves
Guest Instructor-
Hip Hop
Malcolm Nieves is a choreographer / street dancer, youth minister and Praise Dance Director of Walking In The Spirit Ministries... read more
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Officers & Members:
Connie Pronley, President
Shawn Prell, Treasurer, C.P.A.
Dawn Kaine, Secretary
Michael Ament
Craig Rekowski
And a BIG thank you to our past board members!
Tracey Fricker - Laura Goretcke - Ruth Lindberg - Chad Ritterbusch - Todd Scott - Michele Stamn
Acts 17:28 Board, from left to right:
Craig Rekowski, Mike Ament, Connie Pronley, Dawn Kaine, Shawn Prell