Acts 17:28 Dance | Team

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

Melissa Anderson

Ballet Instructor

Melissa Anderson has performed in Soloist and Principal Roles with Milwaukee Ballet, Ballet Teatro Municipal de San Juan, the Icelandic National...read more

Samantha Funk

Ballet & Modern Instructor

Samantha Funk is a performer, dance instructor, and choreographer in the Milwaukee metropolitan area... read more

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

Kimberley Kaminski

Contemporary Instructor

Kimberley Kaminski attended Liberty University, as well as Randolph Macon Women’s College... read more

Alexsandra Rockman

Ballet Instructor

Alexsandra Rockman received her BFA in Dance Performance from Northern Illinois University. She trained at ... read more

Millie Rockman

Preschool Dance Instructor

Millie danced at Acclaim Studio of Dance for 15+ years before making a move to Wisconsin... read more

Maelee Thomas

Ballet & Contemporary Instructor

Maelee Thomas danced professionally for Magnum Opus Ballet in Madison, WI... 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

Mia Bennett

Hip Hop & Contemporary Instructor

Mia Bennett, a graduate of Acts Dance...read more

Maddy Gehr

Ballet Instructor

Maddy Gehr began her dance training at Steps of Grace Ballet School... read more

Connie Hurley-Pronley

Praise Moves

Adult Dance Instructor

As a certified PraiseMoves Instructor, Connie is passionate about helping... read more

Emma Krueger

Ballet Instructor

Emma began her dance training at the age of 7 with Steps of Grace Ballet School..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

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

Jackie VanPatten Wild received her BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts... 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.