Instructors
Ms. Amanda Nottmeier
Favorite style of dance: Jazz and musical theater
What do you like to do in your free time?: Cook, sleep, and more dancing
Schooling/work: Bachelors in Theater and Dance with dance specialty from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
Dance experience: Began dancing at age 6, began teaching at age 14
Favorite food: Sushi and Pasta
3 things to have on a deserted island: Music, matches, and a friend
What do you like to do in your free time?: Cook, sleep, and more dancing
Schooling/work: Bachelors in Theater and Dance with dance specialty from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
Dance experience: Began dancing at age 6, began teaching at age 14
Favorite food: Sushi and Pasta
3 things to have on a deserted island: Music, matches, and a friend
Ms. Lydia cooper
Favorite style of dance: Modern and jazz
What do you like to do in your free time?: Cook, read, and craft
Schooling/work: Bachelor's in Speech Pathology & Audiology from SIUe, Master's in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Missouri State, Speech and Language Pathologist in the Fox School District
Dance experience: Began dancing at age 5, began teaching at age 15
Favorite food: Italian
3 things to have on a deserted island: Ms. Amanda, a book, and a big box of matches
What do you like to do in your free time?: Cook, read, and craft
Schooling/work: Bachelor's in Speech Pathology & Audiology from SIUe, Master's in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Missouri State, Speech and Language Pathologist in the Fox School District
Dance experience: Began dancing at age 5, began teaching at age 15
Favorite food: Italian
3 things to have on a deserted island: Ms. Amanda, a book, and a big box of matches
Ms. Dani Merz
Favorite style of dance: Ballet
What do you like to do in your free time?: Read, go hiking and camping, spend time with family and friends, and dance of course
Schooling/work: Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education from Lindenwood University, preschool teacher in the Kirkwood School District
Dance experience: Began dancing at age 3, began teaching at age 10
Favorite food: Fettuccine alfredo
3 things to have on a deserted island: A friend, lighter, water bottle
What do you like to do in your free time?: Read, go hiking and camping, spend time with family and friends, and dance of course
Schooling/work: Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education from Lindenwood University, preschool teacher in the Kirkwood School District
Dance experience: Began dancing at age 3, began teaching at age 10
Favorite food: Fettuccine alfredo
3 things to have on a deserted island: A friend, lighter, water bottle
Ms. Michelle Fischer
Favorite Style of Dance: Hip Hop and Modern
What do you like to do in your free time? read, be with friends, and sleep
Schooling/Work: Currently studying Exercise Science at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville and working as a teacher assistant at Children First
Dance Experience: Began dancing at age 3 and began teaching at age 16
Favorite Food: Fettuccine Alfredo
3 things to have on a deserted island?: a friend, a net, and matches
What do you like to do in your free time? read, be with friends, and sleep
Schooling/Work: Currently studying Exercise Science at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville and working as a teacher assistant at Children First
Dance Experience: Began dancing at age 3 and began teaching at age 16
Favorite Food: Fettuccine Alfredo
3 things to have on a deserted island?: a friend, a net, and matches