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| The business |
The mission of Ms. Melinda's Dance Studio is to develop enduring relationships with our students and their families. We strive to build students' dance abilities, confidence and leadership skills in a clean, safe and professional environment. We offer classes for those who wish to dance for recreational use and also a program for those who wish to compete. Both are based on having fun and making new friends that last a lifetime. Ms. Melinda's is a place where students feel special each time they come, where their joys and successes will be praised. Most importantly, where everyone, no matter their learning styles and abilities can come and share in the passion of dance. Ms. Melinda's, in essence, is a place where dreams begin.
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| About Ms. Melinda Tamm |
Melinda Tamm is the owner and instructor of Ms. Melinda's Dance Studio. Melinda graduated from St. Cloud State University, with a B.S in Education. She has 23 years of experience in all areas of dance, including 14 years as an instructor for all ages and abilities and multiple years of experience as a professional NFL cheerleader, dancer and choreographer. Melinda's students have won over 75 awards and helped her win twelve outstanding choreography awards in the last 5 years. She has recently completed dance training in New York City. Melinda states, "The best reward is the psychological reward you receive from each student's accomplishments and excitement throughout the year." "I now look forward to providing a learning environment for my students that will help them 'Dream Big' and see that dreams do come true."
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| About Alyson Laurier |
Alyson is currently attending St. Cloud State University for a double major in Business Management and Communications Studies. She grew up in Watertown, South Dakota where she found her love for dance. Alyson studied at Johnny Cavelle Dance Studio for eleven years. She has expert training in Checcetti Ballet, Jazz, Character and Celtic.
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| About Annie Henderson |
Annie has danced for nine years at Southwest School of Dance in Marshall, MN where she competed regionally and nationally. She is trained in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical and modern dance. Annie previously taught dance and choreographed at Community Creations dance studio in Slayton for 5 years. She danced for three years on the competitive College of Saint Benedict football and National Dance teams where is continuing her ever growing passion for dance. Annie is excited to return to Ms. Melinda's for her second year as a part of the highly trained team of instructors and choreographers.
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| About Jessica Motzko |
Jessica is currently attending Saint Cloud State University, majoring in Chemical Dependency theorpy and her minor in Dance. Before teaching she had 15 years of dance and 3 years of teaching. Jessica also has been a competitive dancer since the age of 6. She’s competed in tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, modern, and pointe. She enjoys working with children to help them achieve their goals in every aspect of dance. “I’m looking forward to another GREAT year at Ms. Melinda's and meeting so many new faces!! I can’t wait to make every child’s dance dream come true!”
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| About Kellie Peterson |
Has over 15 years of expert training in jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, character and hip hop. Kellie has been in the competition circuit for 13 of those years and has took many top score awards, along with the title at Masquerade Dance Competition. She had 9 years of teaching experience before joining Ms. Melinda's staff and has danced with the St. Cloud State University dance team for three years. She will be graduating the spring of 2010 from St. Cloud State with a B.S Degree in Management with a concentration in human resources.
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| About Magen Rapaway |
Magen is in her senior year at St. Cloud Tech High School. She has been dancing for fourteen years and has been a competitive dancer for eight years. Magen has been a part of Ms. Melinda’s staff for three years as a teacher, assistant and office assistant. Her caring heart and love for dance shows each time she is in the studio and classrooms. Outside of dance she enjoys hanging out with her family and friends.
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| About Miles Garvey |
Miles has 7 years of hip hop experience. He has had training by the Power Rangers crew in Minneapolis, along with experience in Capoeira, a form of break dancing and Martial arts in Brazil. Miles is the current Vice President and teacher with an on campus organization for hip hop and break dancers. He has excellent choreography experience and has won awards for his talents and creativity.
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| About Maria Ziegler |
Maria has been training in dance for 16 years. She has taken several tap master classes along with training from educators from the New York City Ballet. Maria has won numerous “Overall High Performance Awards,” Scholarships, three years in a row for training in Chicago with the “Chicago Human Rhythm Project.” She has also won multiple choreography awards over the years. Maria has 8 years of teaching experience and is excited to be a part of the Ms. Melinda’s teaching staff.
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| About Paige Lorentz |
Assisant Teacher- Featured on the Dream Team
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| About Kelsi George |
Assistant Teacher- Featured on the Dream Team
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| About Megan Carter |
Assistant Teacher - Featured on the Rockstars
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