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	Becky Nalevanko Director- Becky is a certified teacher and member of Dance Masters of America. She is certified by DMA to teach the performing arts. She is past President and Vice-President of Dance Masters Chapter #34. She regularly attends dance workshops/seminars to insure qualified and updated training for herself and her assistants. Her expertise in dance has given her the opportunity to judge regional as well as National Talent Competitions all across the United States. Recently Becky judged the National Showbiz dance competition in Las Vegas. Becky is here to share her love of Dance with all of her students.
	Amanda Nalevanko Co-Director - Amanda holds many local as well as national titles as a tribute to highly skilled talent in Dance. She is a former Dance Masters Chapter #34 Miss Dance and National Miss Showbiz. Amanda routinely choreographs for High School, College and University dance and drill teams, as well as Professional Sports Teams. Amanda has received countless choreography awards at the Regional and National level. This past season she was awarded the Showbiz Icon Award for B-Licious.
	Gigi Oerter - Former Ballet Mistress of the Des Moines Ballet Company, teaches our intermediate Ballet Technique and Pointe Classes. We are fortunate to have her extensive professional expertise and excellent classroom rapport.
	Kim Wallace- is a 33+ year veteran of our studio. Kim has assisted Becky and taught children's classes for many years. She is an excellent dancer and valuable member of our staff, also has a teaching degree from Iowa State University
	Traci Shipley- is a 25+ year veteran of our studio. Traci has assisted Becky and taught children's classes for more than 10 years. Traci is an excellent dancer and valuable member of our staff. Traci also holds a teaching degree and is a special education teacher in the Des Moines Public School System.
	Melissa (Lissa) Grantham-is a graduate of our Studio. Lissa instructs children classes, tumbling and ballet technique.
	Breanna Holland – is a graduate of our Studio. Breanna instructs our technique classes and assists with our competition team.