DancinKids was established in 2009 by the former owner, Christina and is currently under new ownership, Tracy Sipe, who took over DancinKids in January 2011. Tracy has over 15 years of dance and teaching experience. She has been teaching since age 17. Tracy is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern/contemporary and hip-hop. She graduated in 2009 from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte with a BS in Psychology/Biology.Tracy has attended Governer's School for Dance, and several workshops/conventions including Tremaine. DancinKids is a place that welcomes all levels of dancers. We offer recreational classes in a fun, relaxed environment while teaching the fundamentals of dance. We have also started a pre-competition program for the more serious dancer.We hope to have you join our dance family!
Instructors:
Taryn Wilson: Began dancing at the age of 18 months at Kim Massey's studio in Oklahoma City. Taryn is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theatre and latin ballroom. Taryn has studied with numerous choreographers/teachers such as, Justin Giles, Bobby Newberry, Mandy Moore, Mia Michaels, Tre Holloway, Travis Wall, Sam Renzettie, Brooke Pierotti, Nick Lazzarini, and Sonya Tayeh. Taryn was selected as the 2009 Hall of Fame All-Star, and has been awarded numerous dance scholarships while participating at various conventions, such as Nuvo, JUMP, Pacific Coast Dance Fest, Bobby's Beat Camp and Soul Escape. Taryn has also auditioned for the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance." Taryn is excited to continue to share the love and joy dance has brought her with her students.
Katie Butler: Began dancing at the age of 3. Katie is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, musical theatre, lyrical, modern, comtemporary, pointe, and improvisation. Katie is currently a senior at the University of North Carolina- Charlotte, where she plans to graduate in the fall of 2012 with a degree in Dance Education. Katie spends her summers working for a traveling performing arts camp where she has taught in Vista, California; Omaha, Nebraska; Austin, Texas; and Shrevport, Louisiana. Katie hopes to share her love for dance with others, and inspire creativity in all of her dancers.
LauraBeth Brumfield: Began dancing at the age of 3. LauraBeth is trained in tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, and hip hop. LauraBeth is currently a senior at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte where she plans to graduate in 2012 with a degree in Elementary Education, minor in Children's Literature and Childhood Studies. LauraBeth also volunteers at Eastside Church. LauraBeth hopes to share her excitement for dance with all of her dancers.
Melissa Wise: Began dancing at the age of 2. Melissa is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and acrofitness. Melissa was a part of the competition group at Dance Techniques in Huntersville, NC. Melissa graduated in 2005 from Gardner-Webb University with a BA in Accounting and currently works full time for Ladd, McCall, and Associates CPAs in Huntersville, NC.
Beth Francis: Began dancing at age 2 and did competitive dance for over 15 years. Beth is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, and hip hop. Beth attended the University of South Carolina, where she earned a degree in Middle Level Education. Beth currently works in Huntersville, NC, as a 7th grade Language Arts teacher. Beth is excited to combine her love of teaching and her love of dance and hopes to inspire others to find their passion and pursue it!
