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Diane is a specialist for the advanced tap classes and is one of the directors of 5 Star Dance Studio. Diane is a co-director for the Showtroupe Dance Company. Diane attended the college of St. Catherine, and currently works at Bailey Elementary in Woodbury.
Pam is a specialist in advanced tap and is one of the 5 Star Dance directors. Pam is a co-director of the Showtroupe Dance Company. Pam is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Physical Education.
Nikki is a specialist in preschool dance instruction and one of the 5 Star directors. Nikki also is a co-director of the Showtroupe Dance Company. Nikki is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas with a degree in Elementary Education.
Lanka enjoys teaching tap and hip hop at all levels. He currently attends the University of St. Thomas and is an active youth volunteer in District 622 and at his church.
Kelly teaches advanced jazz and enjoys teaching it at all levels. Kelly is a graduate of St. Scholastica where she was captain of the dance line and majored in Business. She is currently employed at Marshall Fields headquarters.
Carol
Emily
Peitzman has been dancing at 5 Star Dance Studio for the last 15 years and has
been teaching at 5 Star for the past 3 years. Emily has much experience in
working with children and enjoys presenting her children with a challenging but
fun atmosphere. Emily is currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota and
is planning on graduating in 2 years.
Liz
Shawna
Mandee
Zachari is a ballet specialist. She has a degree in elementary education
from the University of Saint Thomas and is currently studying American Sign
Language at the College of Saint Catherine. She has studied the Cecchetti
Method of Classical Ballet for the past 13 years, and uses that method as the
basis for her teaching. Zachari has taught ballet for 9 years. She also enjoysIrish dance and performs regularly with the Green Fire Irish Dancers.
