Faculty

Miss Deb’s fourth grade dream of opening a studio where she could continue sharing her love of dance became a reality in 1977 after she moved to Warsaw with her husband. For over 40 years she has shared her passion with her students and has enjoyed seeing second and third generations join our studio family. From choreographing for the studio’s Dance Etc. performance group to inspiring students with the beauty of ballet and everything in between, Miss Deb still loves every moment with her students.

As a member of the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Deb received master certification from CNADM after completion of a required research paper and requisite hours of training. Following five years as Principal and three years as President-Elect, Deb was named CNADM President in August of 2010. During her three-year term, she was responsible for the organization’s 100th-year celebration in addition to her regular duties. Miss Deb was the founder of Class Act Dance Troupe, desiring to provide opportunities for her students to share their excitement for dance with our community.

From going to her very first class with a neighborhood friend in Zionsville, Indiana to opening her studio as a newlywed, and now sharing dance with her beautiful granddaughter, Deb’s life has been filled with the joy of dance.  Her experience and love for her students are second to none.

Miss Roxanne is life-long Warsaw resident who has danced since age seven.  She continued to dance at Indiana University Bloomington and the Ft. Wayne School of Ballet, adding to her love of tap and ballet.  She was a member of the DCSD faculty for 10 years before leaving when she and her husband, Terry, started their family.

Miss Roxanne returned to the studio in 2016 to renew her love of dance.  She enjoyed tap and ballet classes with Miss Amy and began teaching our Adult Tap classes in 2023.  She has two adult sons and a granddaughter that bring her so much joy, but regrets waiting so long to return to dance.  But now she is so glad she did!

Miss Hailey entered her first ballet class at age five and never looked back.  As a passionate dancer, she has trained in tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and modern for many years.  She has been a part of our competitive company, Class Act Dance Troupe, since 2018 where she has enjoyed working with guest choreographers such as Josh Manculich, Michael Foley, and Hannah Crane.

Miss Hailey loves to share her passion for dance with her students. Whether she is working with our littlest dancers or our adults in Line Dancing, she loves to see their smiles each week and watch them discover how much they can accomplish.

The Chicago National Association of Dance Masters has given Miss Hailey great additional training in a variety of styles of dance. She was selected as a recipient of a CNADM scholarship in 2023 and 2024, and has successfully completed multiple levels of their Student Honors testing program.

Outside of dance, Miss Hailey enjoys spending time with friends, volunteering with the children’s programs at Warsaw Community Church, and her absolute favorite, shopping!

Miss Ashley is the friendly face behind the front desk in the evenings! She started dancing at the studio at the age of four and continued until graduating in 2013 from Warsaw Community High School. She has “behind the scenes” experience from her years as a student and performer, and is always happy to share her knowledge with DCSD parents and students.

Ashley has an Associate degree in Business Administration and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in  Accounting at Purdue University Fort Wayne. She has two beloved golden retrievers named Rayah and Percy who love to play fetch. Ashley enjoys playing video games and reading in her free time. If you have a question about the studio or even if you just need a band-aid, she is always here to help!

Miss Annabel first joined our studio as a Tiny Tot student and has grown into an accomplished dancer and role model for our younger students.  She was a class demonstrator for many years and recently completed our Teaching Assistant program, working with students from our Tiny Twos to teens.

Miss Annabel has been a member of Class Act Dance Troupe for numerous seasons where she has had the opportunity to learn from a variety of choreographers and has participated in many local performances, as well as regional competitions.

Miss Annabel expands her training by attending CNADM each season.  The educational focus of CNADM has exposed her to a wide variety of dance styles and choreographic influences with her favorites including Jeremy Plummer, Suavé, and Josh Manculich.

Miss Annabel’s enthusiasm for dance is wonderfully inviting to young dancers and she is excited to share her love of dance with her students!

Miss Kristina grew up dancing at the studio. She received her Master Dance Educator accreditation through the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters and was honored as CNADM’s member of the year in 2014. Miss Kristina instructs numerous workshops throughout the community as part of the studio’s Community Outreach Program and she is also a director of Class Act Dance Troupe.

She loves teaching all ages, especially the littles and their growing, inquisitive spirit.  She created our Mommy & Me and independent Tiny Twos classes!

Miss Kristina developed an interest in women’s health and is certified to teach Dancing for Birth, which is designed for pregnant and postpartum women, to ease labor, delivery, and the physical and mental healing post-pregnancy.

She loves to see her students grow, not just as dancers, but as people. She believes each dancer has a gift to offer and is excited to see what their gift is! Outside of dance, she loves donuts, coffee, and time with her husband and little girl!

Miss Ali grew up dancing at Mirror Image Dance Academy in Valparaiso, Indiana. While taking dance classes, she also taught classes for a range of age groups. She continued to dance at Indiana University Bloomington, where she graduated with degrees in elementary and special education. She taught elementary school for several years before landing here in Warsaw. Most recently, she taught kindergarten in Winona Lake and earned a master’s degree.

As our Director of Operations, Ali is excited to bring her passion for education, organization, and community-building to the studio. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inspiring environment for both dancers and families, ensuring that every student feels supported in their growth. Ali loves watching kids develop into independent, kind, and creative young adults, and she is thrilled to support that journey through the lens of dance!

Outside of the studio, Ali enjoys spending time outside with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. She also loves taking on home improvement projects and drinking fancy coffees!

Miss Katie started dancing at our studio in 2014 while she continued as the Creative Arts Director of Restored to Glory dance company based in Leo, Indiana.  She had been teaching for RTG since 2002, where her creativity found its voice.  We are excited to have Katie bringing her experience and passion for dance to our studio!

Miss Katie received a Bachelor of Science degree in music from Taylor University and studied Music Therapy at Indiana University-Purdue University Ft. Wayne.  She utilizes this training to enhance her dance classes and also as the dance team leader at The Ruwm church.

Miss Katie joined our office staff in 2022 and is excited to be returning to the classroom as a member of our faculty as well.  She is eager to share her experience and passion for dance with our students and looks forward to helping children find their own joy through dance.

Miss Jenifer was raised in California and Warsaw. During her, time in Warsaw she studied ballet and jazz at our studio. After graduating from Warsaw Community High School, she received an associate’s degree in nursing from Purdue. Following her college graduation, she and her husband were stationed in Hawaii and upstate New York due to his naval career, before moving back to Warsaw.  Along the way, they welcomed their children, Abigail and Nathan.

Miss Jenifer’s role transitioned to being a very involved and supportive dance mom as her daughter trained at the studio for 12 years, before graduating in 2021.  From her time as a student to her time as a dance parent and then an instructor, Miss Jenifer has been a great addition to our studio.  Now we are excited to have her join us as our Admin Team Support.

Miss Jenifer likes spending time with her family and their dog, Luna. She also enjoys reading, ice cream, and game nights with her friends.  She has experience in many areas of the dance world and is excited to back at DCSD!

Miss Kayanna has grown up at our studio, starting out as a Tiny Tot.  She added more classes every year, and with each fell more in love with dance.  She knew from a very young age that dance was something that would be a lifelong passion.  She has been a member of Class Act Dance Troupe for seven seasons, where she has enjoyed the opportunities to perform at Walt Disney World, explore aerial work with C5, and study with numerous guest teachers.  As a member of CADT, she has competed in multiple competitions and regional and local performances.

Miss Kayanna began demonstrating classes and quickly realized she loved working with different ages.  She is a graduate of our Teaching Assistant program and attends the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters workshops every year to expand her knowledge.  She has successfully completed numerous levels of the CNADM Student Honors testing program, which require written and demonstrative testing in ballet, tap, and jazz.

Miss Kayanna enjoyed choreographing for the winning team of the 2025 Dancing with the Stars for Charity event, along with another DCSD student.  However, one of her favorite things to do is see the growth of her students throughout the year. She also enjoys being outside, spending time with friends, and eating chocolate!

Miss Tammy is a lifetime resident of Warsaw who began her dance journey at the age of six. She has wonderful memories of growing up at the studio. Although she attended Grace College to study elementary education, it wasn’t long before she realized her heart was in the dance classroom. She received her Master Dance Educator certification in 2013 through the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters.

Miss Tammy has been a director of Class Act Dance Troupe since 1992 and oversees the troupe’s community presentations and annual performance. A true Disney fan, she loves when the troupe travels to Orlando to perform at her favorite place! Combining time with her husband, Chris, and sons, Trenton and Ryan, with her dancers at Disney World is sheer joy to her!

Miss Tammy loves to see her students’ confidence blossom and realize the joy to be found in dance.  After three decades of teaching, surrounded by her students is still her favorite place to be.