Miss Kathleen has been instructing dance for over 13 years! She grew up in La Crosse, Wisconsin dancing at Marilyn School of Dance. She was part of their performing troop and traveled to many competitions, conventions and performance trips as a student. Always being active in music and theater, she moved to New York City to attend the prestigious school, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. She next toured the country with American Family Theater and appeared in two Off Broadway showcases. Kathleen moved to Utah to instruct dance and choreograph as well as perform in several professional theaters in Salt Lake City. Miss Kathleen next moved to Oregon to continue her career in the arts. She founded Van De Veere Productions, Van De Veere Dancers, and Van De Veere Juniors! She believes in continuing education for herself by attending conventions and working as a show director for the Spotlight Dance Cup Competitions. She is a professional singer and has 2 cd's available as well. She is active in the theater community as a performer and choreographer and only hires teachers with the same vision!
Dance Camp Instructor- Stacey J
Originally from New Jersey, Stacy J has devoted over 15 years to performing, choreographing, and teaching. Known throughout the world as a Master Teacher and Choreographer, she has been the driving force behind the most motivated talent in this country. Specializing in tap, hip hop, jazz and theater, Stacy J's amazing choreography has accumulated many awards including a World Champion Tap arrangement, several national high scores, and theatre pieces ranted in Germany and Japan. Other credits include "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat", "Bye Bye Birdie", " A Chorus Line", to name a few. Her vast experience with children includes key contributor for 'The Krayon Kids" in Oregon, Everett Performing Arts Center, Washington, and Brundage Park Playhouse, New Jersey. Additionally, Stacy J is a well sought dance adjudicator and convention teacher who presently tours with Spotlight Dance Cup (www.spotlightevents.com)
After starting her career as a model for Revlon, JOOP! Cosmetics and other esteemed clients, Stacy J was a performer for Disney MGM Studios. A sample of her many performances accreditations include lead character roles in "Grease", "Gypsy", "Cats" and more. She was the principal dancer for "The New Millennium Tap Review" for two years and Lead Dancer/Choreographer for Seattle's innovative Winslow Productions. Stacy J is a Graduate of Disney University and holds a BFA in Theater with a concentration in Dance. Now residing in Phoenix, she is part of the creative staff at Take Five Dance where she choreographs and directs for the 5th Element Hip Hop Company. Stacy J has developed an entire youth stage company in Arizona. Possessing a vibrant creative and fresh perspective in Dance and Theater communities, Stacy J's style is matched by none!
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