Meet Our Dance Instructors | Wichita, KS | Midwest Dance Mechanix

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MEET OUR INSTRUCTOR TEAM

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JANA OWEN

OWNER/DIRECTOR

Jana Owen has been teaching ballet for over 20 years and is known for her dynamic teaching style & attention to detail.

SHARON ROGERS

BALLET MISTRESS

Sharon Rogers is the former Associate Professor of Ballet and Regisseur for Friends University Ballet program.

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STAN ROGERS

GUEST BALLET INSTRUCTOR

As a Principal, Soloist, Department Head, and Teacher, Stan Rogers and ballet have been synonymous for many years.

AMY BERTRAND-FAIMON

GUEST FACULTY & CHOREOGRAPHER

Amy Faimon has been teaching, choreographing and judging for 30 years and is known for dynamic teaching style.

KYRA MANDRIGUES

GUEST CHOREOGRAPHER JAZZ / LYRICAL

Kyra Mandrigues is thrilled to be sharing her love of dance at the place she considers her "home".

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AVIANCE BATTLES

HIP HOP DIRECTOR / JAZZ CONTEMPORARY

Aviance Battles earned her BFA in Performance Dance emphasis in Modern from Wichita State University.

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PAYTON MCCAULLEY

MUSIC THEATRE DIRECTOR TAP / JAZZ

Payton McCauley, a Wichita native, began her dance training at the age of 3 at Kansas Dance Academy where her love for dance grew.

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COURTNEY BRITTAIN

TINY DANCER
BALLET / POINTE

Originally from Texas, Courtney Brittain has been dancing since the age of 6, but her most loved role is that of "mom" to 2 daughters.

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COURTNEY WAGES

TAP DIRECTOR

Courtney Wages began dancing at the age of eleven and has now been teaching dance for over ten years.

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CATHERINE JOHNSON

BALLET / POINTE

Catherine Johnson began dancing at the age of three in Texarkana, Texas where she developed a love for ballet.

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TRACI TRAFFAS

BALLET / JAZZ
TINY DANCERS

Traci Traffas, a Kansas native who has danced since the age of four connects with young dancers with her vibrant classes.

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LYNDSEY PISKA

TAP / HIP HOP

Lyndsey began her dance training locally at Young World Dance Studios where she developed a special love for tap dance.

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ASHLYNN KENNEDY

BALLET /TINY DANCERS/JAZZ

Ashlynn Kennedy, an MDM alumni with a passion for ballet, joins the MDM staff while pursuing a career in Physical Therapy

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HIP HOP / JAZZ / LYRICAL

Morgyn Mandrigues has been dancing since the age of seven and is excited to help young dancers build self-confidence.

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SKYLAR ADAMSON

LYRICAL / CONTEMPORARY
JAZZ

Skylar Adamson is an MDM alum and is excited to share her love of the studio with the next generation of dancers.

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ABBY ALLEN

TAP / JAZZ / HIP HOP

When Abby Allen isn't in the classroom sharing her knowledge of dance, she is dancing for Wichita State University.

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SAM ZIMMERMAN

JAZZ / HIP HOP / LYRICAL

Sam Zimmerman began dancing at the age of five and hopes to share her passion for dance with every student.

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ELIZA SWEET

TINY DANCERS / JAZZ / TAP MUSIC THEATRE

Eliza Sweet's energetic teaching will make every student ready to come to class every week.

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KATE RACKLEY

JAZZ / LYRICAL / HIP HOP CONTEMPORARY

Kate Rackley's love for dance shines through every class she teaches.

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ANNIKA LINDEMAN

BALLET / JAZZ

Annika Lindeman hopes to share her passion with every dancer she teaches.

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LILLE NIGHTINGALE

ACRO

Lille Nightingale's gymnastic background has been the foundation of her acro classes.

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ANNA LUTTRELL

JAZZ / TAP
TINY DANCERS

Anna Luttrell's love for Music Theatre led to her finding her passion for teaching.

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HAYLEY BOATRIGHT

TINY DANCERS

Hayley Boatright loves teaching tiny dancers and preparing them for the years of dance to come.

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ISABEL WEBER

BALLET
TINY DANCERS

Isabel Weber is spreading her love for dance while pursuing an elementary education degree.

MEET OUR SUPPORT TEAM

DANIELLE HOLTZMAN

BUSINESS MANAGER

Danielle Holtzman is a former CPA turned dance mom to 4 girls (and 1 golfer boy!) who thinks organizing and planning is fun!

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COURTNEY BRITTAIN

OFFICE MANAGER

Originally from Texas, Courtney Brittain has been dancing since the age of 6, but her most loved role is that of "mom" to 2 daughters.

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JENNY RACKLEY

COSTUME MANAGER
FRONT DESK ASSISTANT

Jenny has a love for children and organizing. She using her gifts to help make the MDM dancers feel beautiful on stage.

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AARALYNN CHAVANA

FRONT DESK ASSISTANT

Aaralynn's dance history has prepared her to always be ready to help all dancers and parents at both of our locations.

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GABRIELLE CRAMER

FRONT DESK ASSISTANT

Gabrielle, MDM Alum, is continuing to stay connected to her love for dance by assisting with our Andover front desk.

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