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WHO WE ARE
Dance Vision located in Johnston, Iowa, was founded in 2003 with the purpose of providing professional dance training for students of all ages and abilities in the Des Moines metro area.
Dance Vision is dedicated to the education of all dancers. Committed to providing the best dance education and experience by offering state of the art facilities and excellent staff.
Through our knowledge of dance and our desire to teach and help students succeed, we will inspire commitment to excellence. We strive to be the leader in dance education for our community. By providing the best training, facilities and experience our goal is to inspire our customers and future customers to strive for excellence. Our leadership and fiscal responsibility will allow us to continue to grow, provide support for dance in our community and assure an atmosphere that maximizes our staff and students’ highest potential.
At Dance Vision one of our strengths is training dancers for professional careers. Our Alumni have gone on to incredible careers in the entertainment industry.
Our Alumni
Dance Vision Dance Studio occupies a 12,000 sq. ft. facility located in Johnston, Iowa.
On-site amenities include:
- 5 state-of-the-art studios with professional sprung floors and air purifying systems
- Health food bar
- Workstations with electronic charging ports
- Lobby seating
- Closed circuit TV viewing area of all the studio rooms
- Viewing windows into all the rooms with one-way glass
- Water bottle filling station
+ So much more !
Working Here
Being a part of Dance Vision Dance Studio is being a part of something unique, because of our family-like atmosphere, and commitment to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are all different. Recognizing, respecting, and maximizing these differences provides Dance Vision Dance Studio a competitive advantage. The diversity of experiences, ideas, cultures, and beliefs drive us to achieve and create an environment of innovation, creativity, and commitment.
Dance Vision employees make a difference and affect each person that walks through the studio doors. It doesn’t matter if you teach a class or work behind the desk; you touch people’s lives and play an intricate part of the success of not only Dance Vision, but the dancers and their families as well.
If this environment is something you see yourself being a part of, email alissa@dance-vision.com
Working Here
Our Staff
Our Staff
Sabetha Mumm
Owner | Choreographer
Sabetha Mumm has been dancing for over 30 years. She has been choreographing and teaching for over 20 years. Her training includes 6 years at the Institute of Performing Arts in Topeka, KS, 5 years at the University of Iowa and a summer program on scholarship at the Joffery Ballet School in NYC. Her major performances include the 1992 World Jazz Dance Congress, the 1996 American College Dance Festival and 14 University of Iowa galas and concerts.
After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors as a dance major at the University of Iowa, Sabetha moved to Des Moines. Since moving here she has been a “fliteline” dancer for the Iowa Barnstormers, choreographed for the Miss Teen of America Pageant system, coached the Iowa Gymnastics Training Center’s exhibition Team, and taught and choreographed for dance studios, high school show choirs, high school pom and dance teams and fitness pageant contestants.
In 2003 she followed her heart and took the big step of opening Dance Vision the dance studio. With both a competition studio and concert dance background Sabetha loves to give all her students training to be successful at both. Sabetha’s choreography continues to be awarded by some of the top competitions and dance professionals in the world. It is her unique and energetic style of choreography and her ability to train amazing technically proficient dancers that keep her classes full! Sabetha says, “the only dreams impossible to reach are the ones that you never pursue.”
Sabetha Mumm has been dancing for over 30 years. She has been choreographing and teaching for over 20 years. Her training includes 6 years at the Institute of Performing Arts in Topeka, KS, 5 years at the University of Iowa and a summer program on scholarship at the Joffery Ballet School in NYC. Her major performances include the 1992 World Jazz Dance Congress, the 1996 American College Dance Festival and 14 University of Iowa galas and concerts.
After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors as a dance major at the University of Iowa, Sabetha moved to Des Moines. Since moving here she has been a “fliteline” dancer for the Iowa Barnstormers, choreographed for the Miss Teen of America Pageant system, coached the Iowa Gymnastics Training Center’s exhibition Team, and taught and choreographed for dance studios, high school show choirs, high school pom and dance teams and fitness pageant contestants.
In 2003 she followed her heart and took the big step of opening Dance Vision the dance studio. With both a competition studio and concert dance background Sabetha loves to give all her students training to be successful at both. Sabetha’s choreography continues to be awarded by some of the top competitions and dance professionals in the world. It is her unique and energetic style of choreography and her ability to train amazing technically proficient dancers that keep her classes full! Sabetha says, “the only dreams impossible to reach are the ones that you never pursue.”
Alissa Blad
Dance Instructor | Office Specialist
After Alissa graduated as a student from Dance Vision, she went to attend Point Park University. There she earned her BA in Dance with a concentration in Jazz. While at Point Park she performed in shows such as Balanchine's "Serenade" and worked with choreographers Emery LeCrone, Peter LeBreton Merz, and others. Right after graduation, she began working for Celebrity Cruises. 15 shows and 3 contracts later she has made her way back to Dance Vision!
After Alissa graduated as a student from Dance Vision, she went to attend Point Park University. There she earned her BA in Dance with a concentration in Jazz. While at Point Park she performed in shows such as Balanchine's "Serenade" and worked with choreographers Emery LeCrone, Peter LeBreton Merz, and others. Right after graduation, she began working for Celebrity Cruises. 15 shows and 3 contracts later she has made her way back to Dance Vision!
Jade Clark
Director | Dance Instructor
Jade Clark is an important member of the Dance Vision Family. She is the Studio Director of Dance Vision. If you have a question, Jade can find an answer! Not only is she an important member of the office staff, but she is also head of our Pre and Mini Competition Teams. Teaching at both a recreational and competitive level, Jade enjoys being in the classroom just as much as she does being behind the desk!
Jade Clark is an important member of the Dance Vision Family. She is the Studio Director of Dance Vision. If you have a question, Jade can find an answer! Not only is she an important member of the office staff, but she is also head of our Pre and Mini Competition Teams. Teaching at both a recreational and competitive level, Jade enjoys being in the classroom just as much as she does being behind the desk!
Holly Cottrell
Business Manager
As a Dance Vision parent for over 14 years, Holly brings a parent perspective to the office. Holly joined DV in 2018 as a Business Manager, leveraging both her ISU accounting degree and over 10 years experience as a retail business owner.
She is married with 3 children and loves to travel. Her favorite place to be is relaxing on a beach with a great book!
As a Dance Vision parent for over 14 years, Holly brings a parent perspective to the office. Holly joined DV in 2018 as a Business Manager, leveraging both her ISU accounting degree and over 10 years experience as a retail business owner.
She is married with 3 children and loves to travel. Her favorite place to be is relaxing on a beach with a great book!
Kristin Tack
Competition Director | Office Specialist
Kristin comes to us as a Competition Director having spent years at the studio as an active dance mom, supporter and enthusiast. Kristin is mom to former Dance Vision dancer and now instructor Ally. Having recently retired from teaching 6th grade at Summit Middle School, she brings her considerable organizational talent to support our competition program. As she appreciated the endless support she had as a dance mom, Kristin is excited to support the dancers and their biggest fans.
Kristin comes to us as a Competition Director having spent years at the studio as an active dance mom, supporter and enthusiast. Kristin is mom to former Dance Vision dancer and now instructor Ally. Having recently retired from teaching 6th grade at Summit Middle School, she brings her considerable organizational talent to support our competition program. As she appreciated the endless support she had as a dance mom, Kristin is excited to support the dancers and their biggest fans.
Sabetha Mumm
Owner
Sabetha Mumm has been dancing for over 30 years. She has been choreographing and teaching for over 20 years. Her training includes 6 years at the Institute of Performing Arts in Topeka, KS, 5 years at the University of Iowa and a summer program on scholarship at the Joffery Ballet School in NYC. Her major performances include the 1992 World Jazz Dance Congress, the 1996 American College Dance Festival and 14 University of Iowa galas and concerts.
After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors as a dance major at the University of Iowa, Sabetha moved to Des Moines. Since moving here she has been a “fliteline” dancer for the Iowa Barnstormers, choreographed for the Miss Teen of America Pageant system, coached the Iowa Gymnastics Training Center’s exhibition Team, and taught and choreographed for dance studios, high school show choirs, high school pom and dance teams and fitness pageant contestants.
In 2003 she followed her heart and took the big step of opening Dance Vision the dance studio. With both a competition studio and concert dance background Sabetha loves to give all her students training to be successful at both. Sabetha’s choreography continues to be awarded by some of the top competitions and dance professionals in the world. It is her unique and energetic style of choreography and her ability to train amazing technically proficient dancers that keep her classes full! Sabetha says, “the only dreams impossible to reach are the ones that you never pursue.”
Sabetha@dance-vision.com
Sabetha Mumm has been dancing for over 30 years. She has been choreographing and teaching for over 20 years. Her training includes 6 years at the Institute of Performing Arts in Topeka, KS, 5 years at the University of Iowa and a summer program on scholarship at the Joffery Ballet School in NYC. Her major performances include the 1992 World Jazz Dance Congress, the 1996 American College Dance Festival and 14 University of Iowa galas and concerts.
After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors as a dance major at the University of Iowa, Sabetha moved to Des Moines. Since moving here she has been a “fliteline” dancer for the Iowa Barnstormers, choreographed for the Miss Teen of America Pageant system, coached the Iowa Gymnastics Training Center’s exhibition Team, and taught and choreographed for dance studios, high school show choirs, high school pom and dance teams and fitness pageant contestants.
In 2003 she followed her heart and took the big step of opening Dance Vision the dance studio. With both a competition studio and concert dance background Sabetha loves to give all her students training to be successful at both. Sabetha’s choreography continues to be awarded by some of the top competitions and dance professionals in the world. It is her unique and energetic style of choreography and her ability to train amazing technically proficient dancers that keep her classes full! Sabetha says, “the only dreams impossible to reach are the ones that you never pursue.”
Sabetha@dance-vision.com
Alissa Blad
General Manager
After Alissa graduated as a student from Dance Vision, she went to attend Point Park University. There she earned her BA in Dance with a concentration in Jazz. While at Point Park she performed in shows such as Balanchine's "Serenade" and worked with choreographers Emery LeCrone, Peter LeBreton Merz, and others. Right after graduation, she began working for Celebrity Cruises. 15 shows and 3 contracts later she has made her way back to Dance Vision!
alissa@dance-vision.com
After Alissa graduated as a student from Dance Vision, she went to attend Point Park University. There she earned her BA in Dance with a concentration in Jazz. While at Point Park she performed in shows such as Balanchine's "Serenade" and worked with choreographers Emery LeCrone, Peter LeBreton Merz, and others. Right after graduation, she began working for Celebrity Cruises. 15 shows and 3 contracts later she has made her way back to Dance Vision!
alissa@dance-vision.com
Kristin Tack
Director of First Impressions
Kristin comes to us as a Competition Director having spent years at the studio as an active dance mom, supporter and enthusiast. Kristin is mom to former Dance Vision dancer and now instructor Ally. Having recently retired from teaching 6th grade at Summit Middle School, she brings her considerable organizational talent to support our competition program. As she appreciated the endless support she had as a dance mom, Kristin is excited to support the dancers and their biggest fans.
kristin@dance-vision.com
Kristin comes to us as a Competition Director having spent years at the studio as an active dance mom, supporter and enthusiast. Kristin is mom to former Dance Vision dancer and now instructor Ally. Having recently retired from teaching 6th grade at Summit Middle School, she brings her considerable organizational talent to support our competition program. As she appreciated the endless support she had as a dance mom, Kristin is excited to support the dancers and their biggest fans.
kristin@dance-vision.com
Nicole Campbell
Director of Student Relations
Nicole Campbell is a busy mother of four who cannot stop dancing. She has danced through school and was a member of the Iowa State University Pom Squad. With her only daughter taking class at Dance Vision, Nicole reached out about getting involved. Teaching ages 5-8 Nicole looks forward to her time at Dance Vision as a teacher and an office staff member.
nicole@dance-vision.com
Nicole Campbell is a busy mother of four who cannot stop dancing. She has danced through school and was a member of the Iowa State University Pom Squad. With her only daughter taking class at Dance Vision, Nicole reached out about getting involved. Teaching ages 5-8 Nicole looks forward to her time at Dance Vision as a teacher and an office staff member.
nicole@dance-vision.com
Brooke
Competition Director
Brooke’s love of dance started at a young age. She was a competitive dancer for 15 years throughout her childhood, as well as dancing in The Nutcracker in Ames and for many community events. Her team competed in all styles of dance and attended many regional and national competitions and conventions. After high school, Brooke attended Iowa State University and was a member of the ISU Cheer Squad for two years. She graduated with degrees in Biology and Secondary Education and taught high school science in the metro area and coached the school's cheer squads for 5 years. Brooke is married and has three children, two of which are members of the Dance Vision competition team. She is very excited to be dancing again and teaching at Dance Vision and looks forward to working with dancers of all ages.
Brooke’s love of dance started at a young age. She was a competitive dancer for 15 years throughout her childhood, as well as dancing in The Nutcracker in Ames and for many community events. Her team competed in all styles of dance and attended many regional and national competitions and conventions. After high school, Brooke attended Iowa State University and was a member of the ISU Cheer Squad for two years. She graduated with degrees in Biology and Secondary Education and taught high school science in the metro area and coached the school's cheer squads for 5 years. Brooke is married and has three children, two of which are members of the Dance Vision competition team. She is very excited to be dancing again and teaching at Dance Vision and looks forward to working with dancers of all ages.
Jess Tracey
Office Specialist
Jess Tracey started dancing at the age of 3 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She studied classical ballet at K’dance studios until she graduated HS. She was also a cheerleader, liturgical dancer, and performed in several musicals. She continued her dancing during her freshman year of college at Winona State University with a dance scholarship. She taught classical ballet at a studio in the DSM area from 2010-2012. She is also a busy mom of three, one of which is on the Dance Vision Competition Team. She is excited to be back teaching and loves being an office staff member at Dance Vision!
jess@dance-vision.com
Jess Tracey started dancing at the age of 3 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She studied classical ballet at K’dance studios until she graduated HS. She was also a cheerleader, liturgical dancer, and performed in several musicals. She continued her dancing during her freshman year of college at Winona State University with a dance scholarship. She taught classical ballet at a studio in the DSM area from 2010-2012. She is also a busy mom of three, one of which is on the Dance Vision Competition Team. She is excited to be back teaching and loves being an office staff member at Dance Vision!
jess@dance-vision.com
Ally
Dance Instructor
Ally Tack is from Johnston and began dancing at an early age. She is a Dance Vision alumna who continued her dance career as a member of the Iowa State University Dance Team. After college she decided to continue her dance career further as a teacher at Dance Vision. Ally is also a certified Pure Barre instructor. She is excited to be teaching a variety of technique classes!
ally@dance-vision.com
Ally Tack is from Johnston and began dancing at an early age. She is a Dance Vision alumna who continued her dance career as a member of the Iowa State University Dance Team. After college she decided to continue her dance career further as a teacher at Dance Vision. Ally is also a certified Pure Barre instructor. She is excited to be teaching a variety of technique classes!
ally@dance-vision.com
Angela “Angie”
Tumbling Teacher/Assistant
Angela “Angie” Joynes started dancing in grade school where she developed a passion for power tumbling and was a member of the USTA (United States Tumbling Association). Angie is a mother of 2 daughters of Dance Vision students and loves being a dance mom. She is thrilled to be teaching the Beginning Tumbling class in addition to assisting the Intermediate and Advanced Tumbling classes.
Angela “Angie” Joynes started dancing in grade school where she developed a passion for power tumbling and was a member of the USTA (United States Tumbling Association). Angie is a mother of 2 daughters of Dance Vision students and loves being a dance mom. She is thrilled to be teaching the Beginning Tumbling class in addition to assisting the Intermediate and Advanced Tumbling classes.
Ashley
Dance Instructor
Ashley teaches a variety of ages and styles at both recreational and competitive levels loves them all! She participated in studio dance, high school dance team, and collegiate dance team. Working full time as a manager at Mark’s Dancewear and teaching at Dance Vision in the evenings, it is safe to say Ashley loves dance. With her positive energy and creative ideas, she looks forward to another great year!
ashley@dance-vision.com
Ashley teaches a variety of ages and styles at both recreational and competitive levels loves them all! She participated in studio dance, high school dance team, and collegiate dance team. Working full time as a manager at Mark’s Dancewear and teaching at Dance Vision in the evenings, it is safe to say Ashley loves dance. With her positive energy and creative ideas, she looks forward to another great year!
ashley@dance-vision.com
Cameron
Dance Instructor
Cameron Miller is a Kansas City native, and is currently a Company Artist with Ballet Des Moines. Cameron started his ballet training at the age of ten, at Classical Ballet School in Kansas City, Northland. He then moved to the Kansas City Ballet School in 2008, where he continued his training until he graduated high school in 2014. Additionally, he performed with the Kansas City Youth Ballet Company, where he performed various roles such as Swan Lake Pas De Trois, Les Sylphides, Nutcracker, Prince Désiré in Sleeping Beauty, Napoli, Cinderella, Don Quixote, Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake and various works from guest choreographers.
After his high school graduation, Cameron went on to pursue his Bachelors of Fine Arts in Performance and Choreography with a dual emphasis in both ballet and modern dance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. There he was under the close direction of Paula Weber and David Justin, as well as Gary Abbott, Mary Pat Henry, Deeanna Hiett and Sabrina Madison-Cannon. He performed countless of their original works as well as works created by George Balanchine, Gregory Dawson, Winston Brown, and Philip Jerry. He has also had the opportunity to perform Sylvia Pas de Deux, White Swan Pas de Deux, as well as a contemporary pas de deux which was selected to be performed at an international choreographers showcase held in various cities spread across Guatemala, The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and ArtsKC.
After receiving his BFA in 2018, Cameron accepted a contract for American Midwest Ballet (formerly Ballet Nebraska) in Omaha, Nebraska. There he was selected to perform both Principal and Soloist roles from renowned choreographers. Highlights include Frank Chaves pas de deux At Last and Habaneras: The Music of Cuba, Harrison McEldowney’s Group Therapy and Mariana Oliveira’s Death and a Maiden, Ann Reinking’s In the Style of Bob Fosse, and multiple works by Erika Overturff.
Cameron is currently in his third season with Ballet Des Moines. He has performed numerous roles in both classical and contemporary repertoire. Highlights include Prince Siegfried in the Black Swan Pas de Deux, Snow King, Chinese, and Arabien in Tom Mattingly’s The Nutcracker, Tom Mattingly's Flight, Tom Mattingly’s Of Gravity and Light, Stephanie Marteniz’s Kiss in collaboration with PARA.MAR Dance Theater, Ma Cong’s Information, and multiple works by Serkan Usta. He has also choreographed multiple works for the Kansas City Youth Ballet and YAGP.
Cameron intends to resume his education by pursuing his Masters of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Pedagogy and Choreography after his professional career. Afterwards, he aspires to teach and choreograph at a university level.
Cameron Miller is a Kansas City native, and is currently a Company Artist with Ballet Des Moines. Cameron started his ballet training at the age of ten, at Classical Ballet School in Kansas City, Northland. He then moved to the Kansas City Ballet School in 2008, where he continued his training until he graduated high school in 2014. Additionally, he performed with the Kansas City Youth Ballet Company, where he performed various roles such as Swan Lake Pas De Trois, Les Sylphides, Nutcracker, Prince Désiré in Sleeping Beauty, Napoli, Cinderella, Don Quixote, Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake and various works from guest choreographers.
After his high school graduation, Cameron went on to pursue his Bachelors of Fine Arts in Performance and Choreography with a dual emphasis in both ballet and modern dance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. There he was under the close direction of Paula Weber and David Justin, as well as Gary Abbott, Mary Pat Henry, Deeanna Hiett and Sabrina Madison-Cannon. He performed countless of their original works as well as works created by George Balanchine, Gregory Dawson, Winston Brown, and Philip Jerry. He has also had the opportunity to perform Sylvia Pas de Deux, White Swan Pas de Deux, as well as a contemporary pas de deux which was selected to be performed at an international choreographers showcase held in various cities spread across Guatemala, The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and ArtsKC.
After receiving his BFA in 2018, Cameron accepted a contract for American Midwest Ballet (formerly Ballet Nebraska) in Omaha, Nebraska. There he was selected to perform both Principal and Soloist roles from renowned choreographers. Highlights include Frank Chaves pas de deux At Last and Habaneras: The Music of Cuba, Harrison McEldowney’s Group Therapy and Mariana Oliveira’s Death and a Maiden, Ann Reinking’s In the Style of Bob Fosse, and multiple works by Erika Overturff.
Cameron is currently in his third season with Ballet Des Moines. He has performed numerous roles in both classical and contemporary repertoire. Highlights include Prince Siegfried in the Black Swan Pas de Deux, Snow King, Chinese, and Arabien in Tom Mattingly’s The Nutcracker, Tom Mattingly's Flight, Tom Mattingly’s Of Gravity and Light, Stephanie Marteniz’s Kiss in collaboration with PARA.MAR Dance Theater, Ma Cong’s Information, and multiple works by Serkan Usta. He has also choreographed multiple works for the Kansas City Youth Ballet and YAGP.
Cameron intends to resume his education by pursuing his Masters of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Pedagogy and Choreography after his professional career. Afterwards, he aspires to teach and choreograph at a university level.
Destani
Dance Instructor
Destani was born and raised in Des Moines Iowa where she received her diplomas from Roosevelt High school and then Drake University. With a degree in psychology, she works as a Behavioral Interventionist at the Polk County Detention center as well as the local shelters in the area.
When she’s not working alongside the youth of this generation, she is striving to accomplish her own dreams. Destani has been training and studying in multiple styles of dance and in multiple areas of entertainment to work as a professional entertainer. She’s been a student of Hip Hop for 12 years, attending multiple conventions, intensives and workshops. Destani is an Assistant Director of Rebel City, a company dedicated to cultivating and bridging the gap of training and opportunity here in the midwest through multiple styles of dance but with a specialization in Hip Hop. Destani is thankful and excited to continue and contribute to the quality and prestigiousness of dance vision and its students.
Destani was born and raised in Des Moines Iowa where she received her diplomas from Roosevelt High school and then Drake University. With a degree in psychology, she works as a Behavioral Interventionist at the Polk County Detention center as well as the local shelters in the area.
When she’s not working alongside the youth of this generation, she is striving to accomplish her own dreams. Destani has been training and studying in multiple styles of dance and in multiple areas of entertainment to work as a professional entertainer. She’s been a student of Hip Hop for 12 years, attending multiple conventions, intensives and workshops. Destani is an Assistant Director of Rebel City, a company dedicated to cultivating and bridging the gap of training and opportunity here in the midwest through multiple styles of dance but with a specialization in Hip Hop. Destani is thankful and excited to continue and contribute to the quality and prestigiousness of dance vision and its students.
Eddie
Dance Instructor
Eddie Kidd began dancing at the age of three at the Dance Arts Center in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, before joining Boston Ballet School three years later. Over the next 12 years, he rose through the ranks of the school, training under Peter Stark, Margaret Tracey, Igor Burlak, and Christopher Hird, attaining the level of Trainee in 2019. In 2020, Eddie joined the Professional Training Division at Cincinnati Ballet, performing leading roles in Academy productions, as well as dancing alongside Cincinnati Ballet’s Main and Second companies. In 2022, he joined Ballet Des Moines as an apprentice, and was promoted to Company Dancer for the 23/24 season. His performance experience includes world premieres by Amy Seiwert, Jennifer Archibald, and Sasha Janes, as well as works by Marius Petipa, George Balanchine, Stephanie Martinez, Asaf Messerer, and Victoria Morgan.
Eddie Kidd began dancing at the age of three at the Dance Arts Center in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, before joining Boston Ballet School three years later. Over the next 12 years, he rose through the ranks of the school, training under Peter Stark, Margaret Tracey, Igor Burlak, and Christopher Hird, attaining the level of Trainee in 2019. In 2020, Eddie joined the Professional Training Division at Cincinnati Ballet, performing leading roles in Academy productions, as well as dancing alongside Cincinnati Ballet’s Main and Second companies. In 2022, he joined Ballet Des Moines as an apprentice, and was promoted to Company Dancer for the 23/24 season. His performance experience includes world premieres by Amy Seiwert, Jennifer Archibald, and Sasha Janes, as well as works by Marius Petipa, George Balanchine, Stephanie Martinez, Asaf Messerer, and Victoria Morgan.
Emily
Dance Instructor
Emily Tinsman was born and raised in the Quad Cities. She earned her degree in Music Education from Drake University in 2019. Shortly after graduation, Emily was crowned Miss Iowa 2019 and competed for the title of Miss America 2020. She is an advocate for arts education through her initiative “Americans for the Arts- Advocate, Educate, Invest”. This year she will begin her teaching career at Harding Middle School in Des Moines as a 6th-8th grade music teacher. #WolfPack
emily@dance-vision.com
Emily Tinsman was born and raised in the Quad Cities. She earned her degree in Music Education from Drake University in 2019. Shortly after graduation, Emily was crowned Miss Iowa 2019 and competed for the title of Miss America 2020. She is an advocate for arts education through her initiative “Americans for the Arts- Advocate, Educate, Invest”. This year she will begin her teaching career at Harding Middle School in Des Moines as a 6th-8th grade music teacher. #WolfPack
emily@dance-vision.com
Jennifer
Dance Instructor
Jennifer Harned danced throughout her childhood. She is a mother of Dance Vision students and looks to help others enjoy their dance experience as a dance teacher, office staff member, and helpful dance mom! She looks forward to years to come at Dance Vision.
jennifer@dance-vision.com
Jennifer Harned danced throughout her childhood. She is a mother of Dance Vision students and looks to help others enjoy their dance experience as a dance teacher, office staff member, and helpful dance mom! She looks forward to years to come at Dance Vision.
jennifer@dance-vision.com
Jessica
Dance Instructor
Jessica started dancing as a teenager in Utah and fell in love. When she went to college she thought she was finished dancing but found it was an integral part of her life and couldn't give it up so she took classes at the University of Utah while studying Health & Emergency Medical Services and started teaching at a studio. Over the years she's had the opportunity to be assistant choreographer for a couple seasons of a production of The Nutcracker, she was also assistant choreographer for a Broadway Review and did all of the Newsies choreography. She was assistant director to a dance troupe that specialized in raising funds for charitable organizations and was a company member for a professional performing company in Salt Lake City. She's taught dance for over a decade and especially loves to teach and choreograph Jazz to teenagers and adults. There is such a huge value in teaching people that they are capable of hard things even if they don't find their passion at the "right" time. She's so excited to teach in Iowa at Dance Vision!
jessica@dance-vision.com
Jessica started dancing as a teenager in Utah and fell in love. When she went to college she thought she was finished dancing but found it was an integral part of her life and couldn't give it up so she took classes at the University of Utah while studying Health & Emergency Medical Services and started teaching at a studio. Over the years she's had the opportunity to be assistant choreographer for a couple seasons of a production of The Nutcracker, she was also assistant choreographer for a Broadway Review and did all of the Newsies choreography. She was assistant director to a dance troupe that specialized in raising funds for charitable organizations and was a company member for a professional performing company in Salt Lake City. She's taught dance for over a decade and especially loves to teach and choreograph Jazz to teenagers and adults. There is such a huge value in teaching people that they are capable of hard things even if they don't find their passion at the "right" time. She's so excited to teach in Iowa at Dance Vision!
jessica@dance-vision.com
Jordan
Dance Instructor
While Jordan Willis started his dance career later than others at the age of 16, he did not let that hold him back. He joined the Roosevelt High School Dance Team. During that time the team won multiple state titles for consecutive years. Upon graduation he moved to Los Angeles where he was featured in Glee, Shake It Up, and No Ordinary Family. Jordan has enjoyed exploring the art of choreography while teaching at Dance Vision.
jordan@dance-vision.com
While Jordan Willis started his dance career later than others at the age of 16, he did not let that hold him back. He joined the Roosevelt High School Dance Team. During that time the team won multiple state titles for consecutive years. Upon graduation he moved to Los Angeles where he was featured in Glee, Shake It Up, and No Ordinary Family. Jordan has enjoyed exploring the art of choreography while teaching at Dance Vision.
jordan@dance-vision.com
Kendra
Dance Instructor
Kendra McDaniel was born and raised in Bondurant, IA and began dancing at an early age. She is a Dance Vision alumni who is continuing her dance career at the University of Iowa, where she is getting her BFA in Dance on the pedagogy & choreography track and BS in Exercise science. At the University of Iowa she has had many performance opportunities including Dance Gala, MFA Thesis, BFA capstones, and is also apart of the University of Iowa Dance company. Kendra has trained in many different styles and has worked with choreographer/artists including Flock, Kayla Hamilton, Shannon Alvis, Melinda Meyers, and others. She is very excited to be back teaching at Dance Vision.
Kendra McDaniel was born and raised in Bondurant, IA and began dancing at an early age. She is a Dance Vision alumni who is continuing her dance career at the University of Iowa, where she is getting her BFA in Dance on the pedagogy & choreography track and BS in Exercise science. At the University of Iowa she has had many performance opportunities including Dance Gala, MFA Thesis, BFA capstones, and is also apart of the University of Iowa Dance company. Kendra has trained in many different styles and has worked with choreographer/artists including Flock, Kayla Hamilton, Shannon Alvis, Melinda Meyers, and others. She is very excited to be back teaching at Dance Vision.
Lindsay
Dance Instructor
Lindsay enjoys multiple dance styles and the unique parts of each one, but this year you will find her teaching tumbling. She grew up in Bondurant and started dancing at three years old. Tumbling has been a big part of her life since her first class when she was 6—both taking classes and teaching. She has competed at high school and collegiate levels and appreciates the different lessons she learned while competing with a studio in high school and with her team in college. Whether it was dancing with peers, learning from instructors, being a dance team captain, or teaching, dance has always brought good challenges and a great community. After graduating college, she knew she wanted to stay involved with dance and was able to do that by joining Dance Vision. She loves motivating and cheering on her students and giving them a place to experience growth.
Lindsay enjoys multiple dance styles and the unique parts of each one, but this year you will find her teaching tumbling. She grew up in Bondurant and started dancing at three years old. Tumbling has been a big part of her life since her first class when she was 6—both taking classes and teaching. She has competed at high school and collegiate levels and appreciates the different lessons she learned while competing with a studio in high school and with her team in college. Whether it was dancing with peers, learning from instructors, being a dance team captain, or teaching, dance has always brought good challenges and a great community. After graduating college, she knew she wanted to stay involved with dance and was able to do that by joining Dance Vision. She loves motivating and cheering on her students and giving them a place to experience growth.
Marah
Dance Instructor
Marah Schmitz is from Johnston, IA, and attended Dance Vision as a student from 2006-2019. She was a part of Dance Vision's competition team and trained in Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Ballet. After graduating high school, she attended the University of Northern Iowa, where she studied Interior Design. After recently graduating, she moved back to the Des Moines area, found a wonderful full-time design job, and is now thrilled to be back at Dance Vision as an instructor.
Marah Schmitz is from Johnston, IA, and attended Dance Vision as a student from 2006-2019. She was a part of Dance Vision's competition team and trained in Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Ballet. After graduating high school, she attended the University of Northern Iowa, where she studied Interior Design. After recently graduating, she moved back to the Des Moines area, found a wonderful full-time design job, and is now thrilled to be back at Dance Vision as an instructor.
Maya
Dance Instructor
Maya put on her first pair of ballet slippers at just 18 months old. She grew up as a competitive dancer for sixteen years, and competed at the local, regional, and national level, earning titles for organizations like Dance Masters of America Chapter #47 and Midwest Starz.
After high school, Maya continued her dance education at Cottey College, where she majored in Organizational Leadership and double-minored in Dance and Theatre. Maya was a member of the Cottey-in-Motion Dance Company starting as a Freshman. During her full-year study abroad program in Liverpool, England, Maya earned a position on Edge Hill University’s competitive cheer team, where she served as a tumbler and back spot. Maya traveled with her team all across Europe, performing and competing. From 2015 to 2021, she spent her summers as the dance soloist and color guard captain of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, performing sold-out shows in stadiums like Ford Field, Highmark Stadium, and Lucas Oil Stadium. In 2021, Maya moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, to pursue a Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree, though her passion for dance didn’t stop.
Following the completion of her education in 2023, Maya moved home to Iowa and now works as an urban planner during the day. She still spends her summers with the world-class finalist corps, the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, as a coach. She serves as a color guard judge for local marching band contests in the fall. Maya is ecstatic to join the Dance Vision family to continue spreading her passion for performance with young dancers.
Maya put on her first pair of ballet slippers at just 18 months old. She grew up as a competitive dancer for sixteen years, and competed at the local, regional, and national level, earning titles for organizations like Dance Masters of America Chapter #47 and Midwest Starz.
After high school, Maya continued her dance education at Cottey College, where she majored in Organizational Leadership and double-minored in Dance and Theatre. Maya was a member of the Cottey-in-Motion Dance Company starting as a Freshman. During her full-year study abroad program in Liverpool, England, Maya earned a position on Edge Hill University’s competitive cheer team, where she served as a tumbler and back spot. Maya traveled with her team all across Europe, performing and competing. From 2015 to 2021, she spent her summers as the dance soloist and color guard captain of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, performing sold-out shows in stadiums like Ford Field, Highmark Stadium, and Lucas Oil Stadium. In 2021, Maya moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, to pursue a Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree, though her passion for dance didn’t stop.
Following the completion of her education in 2023, Maya moved home to Iowa and now works as an urban planner during the day. She still spends her summers with the world-class finalist corps, the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, as a coach. She serves as a color guard judge for local marching band contests in the fall. Maya is ecstatic to join the Dance Vision family to continue spreading her passion for performance with young dancers.
Megan
Dance Instructor
Megan has been a part of Dance Vision since it opened! After dancing competitively, Megan attended Oklahoma City University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Dance Performance. She continued her training in the Professional Semester at New York’s Broadway Dance Center and also trained with The Radio City Rockettes.
Megan’s professional career spans 10 years. Megan was seen as a featured tap dancer in Amazon Prime’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Broadway’s 42nd Street National Tour, and Elf the Musical National Tour. Megan performed in dozens of Regional Theatre where she performed in the ensemble, featured roles, and understudied and performed leading roles. Some of her favorites are Crazy For You, Holiday Inn, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cinderella, Singin in the Rain, 42nd Street, Oklahoma!, and The Will Rogers Follies. Megan lived, worked, and trained in New York City for many years, where she also taught dance and adjudicated for dance competitions.
Megan is very passionate about dance and helping the next generation of dancers grow as dancers and people. She is so happy to be back at her home away from, to share her passion and knowledge with the dancers of Dance Vision!
Megan has been a part of Dance Vision since it opened! After dancing competitively, Megan attended Oklahoma City University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Dance Performance. She continued her training in the Professional Semester at New York’s Broadway Dance Center and also trained with The Radio City Rockettes.
Megan’s professional career spans 10 years. Megan was seen as a featured tap dancer in Amazon Prime’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Broadway’s 42nd Street National Tour, and Elf the Musical National Tour. Megan performed in dozens of Regional Theatre where she performed in the ensemble, featured roles, and understudied and performed leading roles. Some of her favorites are Crazy For You, Holiday Inn, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cinderella, Singin in the Rain, 42nd Street, Oklahoma!, and The Will Rogers Follies. Megan lived, worked, and trained in New York City for many years, where she also taught dance and adjudicated for dance competitions.
Megan is very passionate about dance and helping the next generation of dancers grow as dancers and people. She is so happy to be back at her home away from, to share her passion and knowledge with the dancers of Dance Vision!
Scott
Dance Instructor
Scott Gulbranson was born and raised in Des Moines, IA and started dancing when he was 9 years old. When he was 15, he decided to further his training by attending many conventions, such as JUMP, Nuvo, and Hollywood Vibe. In 2013, he was awarded an assistant position with Artists Simply Human, where he assisted top choreographers, such as Tovaris Wilson, Lisette Bustamante, and Desmond Richardson.
After he graduating high school, Scott moved to Los Angeles to attend AMDA, a performing arts college. He graduated in 2016 and set off for the real world. After graduation, he signed with Movement Talent Agency and has worked with Paula Abdul, Kanye West, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Lopez, and Leona Lewis. He also was a part of Embodiment, which was featured on Season 2 of NBC’s World of Dance.
He is so excited to be a teacher at Dance Vision this year!
scott@dance-vision.com
Scott Gulbranson was born and raised in Des Moines, IA and started dancing when he was 9 years old. When he was 15, he decided to further his training by attending many conventions, such as JUMP, Nuvo, and Hollywood Vibe. In 2013, he was awarded an assistant position with Artists Simply Human, where he assisted top choreographers, such as Tovaris Wilson, Lisette Bustamante, and Desmond Richardson.
After he graduating high school, Scott moved to Los Angeles to attend AMDA, a performing arts college. He graduated in 2016 and set off for the real world. After graduation, he signed with Movement Talent Agency and has worked with Paula Abdul, Kanye West, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Lopez, and Leona Lewis. He also was a part of Embodiment, which was featured on Season 2 of NBC’s World of Dance.
He is so excited to be a teacher at Dance Vision this year!
scott@dance-vision.com
Sydney
Dance Instructor
Sydney Martin was born and raised in Altoona, IA and has danced since a young age. She was a student at Dance Vision and also a member of her high school dance team, at Southeast Polk. After Sydney left Dance Vision she went on to attend The University of Iowa, where she was a 4 year member of the Iowa Dance Team. Sydney has trained in many different styles of dance throughout her years around the sport and has competed at all levels of dance. She loves being back at Dance Vision.
Sydney Martin was born and raised in Altoona, IA and has danced since a young age. She was a student at Dance Vision and also a member of her high school dance team, at Southeast Polk. After Sydney left Dance Vision she went on to attend The University of Iowa, where she was a 4 year member of the Iowa Dance Team. Sydney has trained in many different styles of dance throughout her years around the sport and has competed at all levels of dance. She loves being back at Dance Vision.