22350 W. 66 th St . Shawnee , Kansas 66226 | (913) 441-DANZ [3269] | info@thedancefactory.net
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Meet The Dance Factory owners: Judy Holton and Jenn Williams We are a family owned business. One of our great priviledges is having the opportunity to work with so many aspiring students, watching each excel, develop their skills and learn about the values and discipline associated with dance instruction. We are dedicated to making each family's experience at The Dance Factory memorable and enjoyable. We welcome anyone who has a passion to dance and is ready to take the 'leap' into the wonderful world of dance! |
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Introducing The Dance Factory Staff
| Jennifer Williams - Owner/Director
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Beginning at the age of 4, Jenn studied dance for 13 years at Patty's (Thaggard) School of Dance in Newark, Ohio. Jenn's last 6 years of dance classes were spent in competitive dance training and performing. She performed at and won awards many times at Showstoppers regional and national competitions. Jenn was also a member of the Varsity Cheerleading squad for 3 years at Lakewood High School in Hebron, OH where her squad competed and won awards yearly. She was the advisor for the Lakewood Junior Varsity squad her first year out of high school. She has a life-long love of dance. Jenn has taken classes with Dance Masters of America. She has great ability in combining choreography with music to create excellent dance routines for all of her classes. In the past, Jenn has won an award from Starquest in choreography for her dance formations and her groups have all placed in "Gold" and "High Gold' status. Jenn will oversee all aspects of classroom instruction and will be our Director of Dance. Jenn welcomes all students to come and dance at the studio as she begins her 7th year of sharing her passion for dance with all studio students. |
| Judy Holton - Owner/Studio Manager
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Judy has a bachelor's degree in Early and Middle Childhood Education from Ohio State University and spent 5 years teaching in the Ohio public school system. She also spent 2 years supervising the Preschool Class at the Newark Branch of Ohio State University's daycare program. Judy assists with setting obtainable goals and works to incorporate age appropriate skills into our dance program at each level. She supervises the front office during most open hours and will be available to answer your questions and concerns. Judy is excited and feels priviledged to play a part in the way this dance studio has been changing the lives of the kids in western Shawnee through dance instruction and the caring atmosphere the studio provides. She looks forward to this7th year-meeting and working with all of the parents and the students who enroll at our studio. |
| Danielle McCullough-Instructor
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Danielle began dancing at the age of 3 and immediately fell in love. She trained at Beutell Dance Center in St. Louis County, MO and then onto the Performing Arts Centre in St. Charles for a total of 14 years in Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap and Tumbling. Daniells performed with Gateway Ballet of St. Louis for 3 years in their annual Nutcracker production in various roles. She also performed with The Dance Company of St. Charles for 5 years where she was the youngest ever 1st solo performance. Through DMA, Chapter 21, Danielle placed as a runner-up in Petite, Teen and Miss categoreis. She was on her high school varsity dance team all four years where she had many opportunities to choreograph in different styles including Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theater, Modern, Pom and Kick. Danielle has also had the pleasure of working with numerous master chorographers. Danielle attended TCU summer Ballet intensives, DMA national dance conventions and Shake the Floor Modern dance convention where she performed in an off broadway show on New Year's Day in NYC. Danielle has been teaching, choreographing and assisting dance for 8 years and is excited to now be teaching a second year with The Dance factory in the education and foundation of dancing principles and values. |
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Lachmar -Instructor  |
Anne Lachmar was raised in a small town in Utah from the age of two with her parents, Barbara and Tom, and four siblings. At the age of six she fell in love with dance after watching a performance at her elementary school. She began taking dance classes at a local professional dance company, Lashars. She assisted teaching for ages 3-8 during her time with the company. She was trained in tap, ballet, and jazz specifically. Upon entering high school she began dancing and choreographing for the nationally acclaimed drill team at Logan High School under the direction of Kara Budge. She was with the team for a year before entering into the Cache Valley Civic Ballet where she studied under Sandra Emile, a retired New York Ballet Company dancer. She assisted with the ballet during her time there for class levels 1-4. At the age of 16, she began dancing for another auditioned company, Starrsteppers, where she specialized in contemporary and jazz. She choreographed privately and taught classes during her time with the company, as well as competing with her team. During this time she also trained in tumbling with Mindy Metcalf, a retired cheer champion and participated in the broad-way-style production of, “Celebrate America” at Utah State University. After 4 years with Starrsteppers she decided to continue her education in Los Angeles. There she studied under IDA Hollywood: Professional Dance Studio. During her last year in Los Angeles she created and directed a show team, Macabre Belles, comprised of 5 dancers that performed theater style dance routines for Hollywood events and clubs. Recently, she decided to relocate to Kansas, MO to continue pursuing teaching in a studio environment with children and youth. She enjoys, “Teaching the art of dance to young individuals to empower them with a positive body identification, health, creative outlet for expression, and growth of talent.” |
