Our Team

Ms. Allison began dance classes at age 2 and has never stopped! She danced competitively for many years, winning numerous awards. Ms. Allison graduated from UNI with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science – Dance Education, a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, and a minor in Dance. She also danced with Orchesis Dance Company, Young People’s Dance Theater, and Repertory Dance Theater while attending UNI. Ms. Allison became a head dance instructor and choreographer at age 19 and has continued this passion ever since. Her proudest accomplishment is the success of ADC since opening in 2008. Ms. Allison currently resides in rural Black Hawk County with her husband and their sons, Barrett and Brooks. Ms. Allison previously taught first grade at Lincoln Elementary in Cedar Falls. She is very excited to give 100% to her role as director this season.

Ms. Amanda started her love of dance at age 2. She has worked at ADC since 2011. Throughout her years of dancing, Ms. Amanda danced competitively, was a head instructor of UNI’s Young People’s Dance Theater and dancer for Orchesis Dance Company. Ms. Amanda graduated from UNI with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and minors in Special Education and Dance. Ms. Amanda currently resides in Cedar Falls with her husband and their two young sons. She also works as a Kindergarten teacher at Hudson Elementary. She will mainly be working with our competition teams this season.

Ms. Molly began dancing at the age of 2 and has loved it ever since. She has danced at ADC since its opening in 2008 and has danced competitively for many years. Ms. Molly worked as a teaching assistant under Ms. Allison’s direct instruction for many hours each week from 2011-2018 and began teaching in 2018. She also has an extensive background as a competitive gymnast. Ms. Molly graduated from UNI in 2021 with degrees in Finance and Management which she is putting to good use as our Business Manager. Ms. Molly will be teaching many classes this year at both locations, as well as working with our competitive teams and solos/duos/trios.

Ms. Maddie joined the ADC team in 2021. With a lifelong passion for dance that began at the age of 4, she brings a unique blend of talents to our studio. Armed with a marketing degree and a specialization in digital media and advertising from UNI, Ms. Maddie seamlessly merges her love for dance with her marketing expertise. During her time at UNI, she was also a member of the UNI Orchesis Dance Company. At ADC, Maddie takes on two key roles: Marketing Manager and Instructor. This year, her primary focus is on expanding and enhancing the studio’s presence. Dancers may catch glimpses of her in the studio, capturing moments and creating lasting memories behind the camera. Maddie will also be teaching an Advanced Modern class this year. Ms. Maddie’s dedication to both dance and marketing has found its perfect home at ADC.

Ms. Jes began dancing at age 3 and was one of Ms. Allison’s students! She danced all the way through high school and helped at previous ADC summer camps and recitals. Ms. Jes graduated from Loras College in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and an endorsement in Early Childhood. This past summer she just completed her Masters in General Education. She currently resides in Cedar Falls with her husband and two kids. She formerly taught first grade at Aldrich Elementary and still subs. Jes is very excited to be working with our students this season at our Cedar Falls location!

Ms. Alexis began dancing at the age of two and danced competitively for many years. She grew up dancing at Elite Academy of Dance in Illinois. She then danced at Geneva High School winning three state dance championships. Throughout college, she danced on the UNI dance team. While on the UNI dance team, the team won the UDA virtual national competition. Ms. Alexis is currently a fourth-grade teacher at Cedar Heights Elementary. This season she will be teaching middle school and high school classes at the Cedar Falls location along with leading our Teaching Assistant Program! She will also work closely with the competition teams and solo/duo/trios.

Ms. Alexia has been dancing since age 6 and has really grown a strong passion for dance over the years. She danced competitively for her high school, and also for Hawkeye Community College’s dance team. She gained experience teaching at her hometown studio. Her favorite part about teaching is getting to share her passion, and really grow and connect with the dancers no matter
where their skill set is. She graduated from UNI with a degree in Elementary Education. Ms. Alexia will be working with our younger students and also instructing many hip-hop classes at both locations.

Ms. Stephanie has loved dance her whole life and attended dance for many years growing up, with some of those years having the privilege of Ms. Allison as her instructor. Ms. Stephanie was born and raised in Denver, IA and is excited to be able to raise her 3 children is this amazing community! She attended Hawkeye Community College and the University of Northern Iowa, graduation with a double major in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. She currently teaches Toddlers at the Hawkeye Child Development Center and is so excited to work with our youngest students at our Denver location this season!