TEAM
We are stronger together! Our teaching team is filled with both seasoned professionals and fresh young talent, all working towards the same common goals for children's growth.
Using a written syllabus ensures that our team pulls together in the same direction, and our staff have been carefully chosen for both their abilities and their hearts to serve.
Amanda Struebing
Director of Business Management
- Modern Instructor
Amanda Struebing earned a BA in Arts Administration with a minor in Dance in 2001 from the University of... read more
Karen Marinin
Director Of Ministry Outreach
- Modern & Worship Instructor
Karen Marinin received a BFA in Theater and Dance performance from Northern Illinois University in 1999. She danced... read more
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Melissa Anderson
Ballet Instructor
Melissa Anderson has performed in Soloist and Principal Roles with Milwaukee Ballet, Ballet Teatro Municipal de San Juan, the Icelandic National...read more
Samantha Funk
Ballet & Modern Instructor
Samantha Funk is a performer, dance instructor, and choreographer in the Milwaukee metropolitan area... read more
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Amia Harwood
Ballet & Hip Hop Instructor
As an Acts 17:28 Dance graduate, Amia is excited to teach students how to express worship through dance.... read more
Kimberley Kaminski
Contemporary Instructor
Kimberley Kaminski attended Liberty University, as well as Randolph Macon Women’s College... read more
Alexsandra Rockman
Ballet Instructor
Alexsandra Rockman received her BFA in Dance Performance from Northern Illinois University. She trained at ... read more
Millie Rockman
Preschool Dance Instructor
Millie danced at Acclaim Studio of Dance for 15+ years before making a move to Wisconsin... read more
Maelee Thomas
Ballet & Contemporary Instructor
Maelee Thomas danced professionally for Magnum Opus Ballet in Madison, WI... read more
Heather Keckeisen
Director of Student Development
- Ballet Instructor
Sarah McClure
Marketing & Communication Assistant
- Ballet & Contemporary Instructor
Sarah McClure attended Hope College in Holland, MI to study dance performance and choreography... read more
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Maddy Gehr
Ballet Instructor
Maddy Gehr began her dance training at Steps of Grace Ballet School... read more
Connie Hurley-Pronley
Praise Moves
Adult Dance Instructor
As a certified PraiseMoves Instructor, Connie is passionate about helping... read more
Emma Krueger
Ballet Instructor
Emma began her dance training at the age of 7 with Steps of Grace Ballet School..read more
Joey Rockman
Modern/Contemporary Instructor
Joey Rockman attended UW Madison to pursue a degree in trumpet performance and a certificate in dance... read more
Lauren Sells
Ballet Instructor
As an Acts 17:28 Dance graduate, Lauren is excited to inspire young dancers in Godly worship... read more
Jackie VanPatten Wild
Modern Instructor
Jackie VanPatten Wild received her BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts... read more
Guest Instructors
We welcome our Guest Instructors and former faculty members as substitute teachers, who share their wealth of knowledge and love of dance with our students.
A special thank you to Jennifer Miller of Minnesota Ballet
for her encouragement and shaping of our ballet curriculum.
Brooke Funk
Guest Instructor-
Ballet & Contemporary
Brooke Funk received her full dance training as a student at Steps of Grace Ballet School... read more
Glorielle Niedfeldt
Guest Instructor-
Modern & Contemporary
Raised in Chicago, Illinois, Glorielle studied Ballet, Jazz, Modern and West African with Dance Gallery, Studio One Dance Theatre... read more
Bethany Panka
Guest Instructor- Ballet
Bethany Lonski received her dance training from Steps of Grace Ballet School. She attended Belhaven University... read more
Kirstin Yoder
Guest Instructor-
Preschool Dance Instructor
Kirstin Yoder first developed her love of dance at Nancy Sauer School of Dancing in Terre Haute, IN ...read more
Lindsey Kelly
Guest Instructor-
Ballet & Modern
Lindsey Kelly received a BA in dance, along with a Business minor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Peck School of the Arts... read more
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Malcolm Nieves
Guest Instructor-
Hip Hop
Malcolm Nieves is a choreographer / street dancer, youth minister and Praise Dance Director of Walking In The Spirit Ministries... read more
Lori Romito
Guest Instructor- Ballet
Dena Ziebell
Guest Instructor-
Adult Dance Instructor
Dena Ziebell has a heart to see other adult women lean into good self care through movement and make time for themselves ... read more
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Officers & Members:
Craig Rekowski, President
Jim Eichholz, Vice President
Krista Heinen, Secretary
Shawn Prell, Treasurer, C.P.A.
Olen Johnsen, Member at Large
Heidi Krueger, Member at Large
And a BIG thank you to our past board members!
Mike Ament - Tracey Fricker - Laura Goretcke - Connie Hurley-Pronley - Dawn Kaine - Ruth Lindberg -
Chad Ritterbusch - Todd Scott - Michele Stamn
Acts 17:28 Board 2024, from left to right:
Jim Eichholz, Shawn Prell, Krista Heinen, Heidi Krueger, Craig Rekowski, Olen Johnsen