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| Here at the Footsteps Family Dance Center, we provide high-quality dance training in a fun, conservative, caring environment. Our staff is passionate about dance and compassionate toward people; we care deeply about our students' development not only as dancers, but as people as well. Positive reinforcement and personal goal-setting characterize our teaching style. Through pre-dance, ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and lyrical dance, we offer our students a magical haven where they can build healthy bodies, express their personalities, and cultivate relationships among the studio family. Boys and girls ages 3-18 can find a home here at Footsteps! Our CREED is... Train your body. Challenge your mind. Uplift your spirit. Renew your soul. DANCE! Our INSPIRATION is 1 Timothy 4:8… "For physical training is of some value, But godliness has value for all things, Holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." |
Jennifer Levitsky Curren
Director, Ballet, Tap, and Lyrical Instructor
Director, Ballet, Tap, and Lyrical Instructor
Miss Jennifer began dancing at age 7, studying tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, and
pas de deux at Edye Cook’s School of Dance and Performing Arts in
Marion, Ohio. In 1986, she won the title of Junior Miss Dance of Ohio and
represented the state at Dance Masters Nationals in Syracuse, NY. A year
later she attended the Walnut Hill School for the Performing Arts in Boston,
MA, as a ballet major, supplementing that with jazz studies at the Jeanette
Neill School. In 1995, Miss Jennifer graduated magna cum laude from the
Ohio State University with a BFA in Dance Education, where she expanded
her knowledge of ballet, modern dance, tap, and choreography. Her
teaching career began as an apprentice at her home studio, where she was
eventually entrusted with classes of her own. Since then, she has taught at
the Delaware County Cultural Arts Center, the Martin Luther King Cultural
Arts Center, and at a Columbus-area studio for 11 years, where she served
as Ballet Department Head and Assistant Director. Miss Jennifer is certified
by Dance Masters of Ohio and Dance Masters of America in ballet and tap.
Students coached by Miss Jennifer have won numerous awards at regional
and national dance competitions in various dance forms, as well as awards
for choreography and costumes she has designed; her dancers have gone
on to dance in New York, Las Vegas, and Chicago, on cruise ships, in tap,
hip hop, contemporary, and ballet companies, and even as teachers and
studio owners themselves! When she is not dancing, Miss Jennifer enjoys
gardening, studying God's Word, and cuddling with her husband Vernon
and 3 dogs, Gracie, Skruffie, and Homer, aka "Homeslice."
pas de deux at Edye Cook’s School of Dance and Performing Arts in
Marion, Ohio. In 1986, she won the title of Junior Miss Dance of Ohio and
represented the state at Dance Masters Nationals in Syracuse, NY. A year
later she attended the Walnut Hill School for the Performing Arts in Boston,
MA, as a ballet major, supplementing that with jazz studies at the Jeanette
Neill School. In 1995, Miss Jennifer graduated magna cum laude from the
Ohio State University with a BFA in Dance Education, where she expanded
her knowledge of ballet, modern dance, tap, and choreography. Her
teaching career began as an apprentice at her home studio, where she was
eventually entrusted with classes of her own. Since then, she has taught at
the Delaware County Cultural Arts Center, the Martin Luther King Cultural
Arts Center, and at a Columbus-area studio for 11 years, where she served
as Ballet Department Head and Assistant Director. Miss Jennifer is certified
by Dance Masters of Ohio and Dance Masters of America in ballet and tap.
Students coached by Miss Jennifer have won numerous awards at regional
and national dance competitions in various dance forms, as well as awards
for choreography and costumes she has designed; her dancers have gone
on to dance in New York, Las Vegas, and Chicago, on cruise ships, in tap,
hip hop, contemporary, and ballet companies, and even as teachers and
studio owners themselves! When she is not dancing, Miss Jennifer enjoys
gardening, studying God's Word, and cuddling with her husband Vernon
and 3 dogs, Gracie, Skruffie, and Homer, aka "Homeslice."
Kim Hansen
Assistant Director, Jazz and Tap Instructor, and Resident Physical Therapist
Assistant Director, Jazz and Tap Instructor, and Resident Physical Therapist
Miss Kim danced for 11 years at L’Atelier de Danse Carole Brouard in Gatineau, PQ,
Canada, where she studied tap, jazz, and ballet. In 1986 she graduated from the
University D’Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
In 1992 she earned her master’s in physical therapy from the Washington University in
Washington, MO. Miss Kim has worked as a physical therapist and rehabilitation
director at several Columbus facilities for the last 14 years and continues to even
today. She taught tap, jazz, and ballet at her home studio in Canada, and served as
Jazz Department Head at a Columbus-area studio for 5 years. She is one of the
founding members of the Footsteps staff, so this will be her 7th year guiding our
students to greatness! Her dancers have won regional and national awards, and she
is renowned for her energy and positive reinforcement that makes her dancers believe
they are capable of anything! When she is not dancing, Miss Kim enjoys singing in her
church choir, raising her two talented daughters Taylor and Sammie, and spending
time with her husband Bobby, a contractor who built out our beautiful studio!
Canada, where she studied tap, jazz, and ballet. In 1986 she graduated from the
University D’Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
In 1992 she earned her master’s in physical therapy from the Washington University in
Washington, MO. Miss Kim has worked as a physical therapist and rehabilitation
director at several Columbus facilities for the last 14 years and continues to even
today. She taught tap, jazz, and ballet at her home studio in Canada, and served as
Jazz Department Head at a Columbus-area studio for 5 years. She is one of the
founding members of the Footsteps staff, so this will be her 7th year guiding our
students to greatness! Her dancers have won regional and national awards, and she
is renowned for her energy and positive reinforcement that makes her dancers believe
they are capable of anything! When she is not dancing, Miss Kim enjoys singing in her
church choir, raising her two talented daughters Taylor and Sammie, and spending
time with her husband Bobby, a contractor who built out our beautiful studio!
Sharon Levitsky
Office Manager Extraordinaire
Office Manager Extraordinaire
Miss Sharon has worked in medical offices for decades, taking time off in
the 1970’s to raise two children—one of which is Footsteps’ Director, Miss
Jennifer! Miss Sharon ran her husband’s medical office for 15 years and
has updated her computer education to lend her talents to running our
office here at Footsteps. She has an extraordinary talent for organization,
which helps keep the FFDC machine well-oiled. In her 7th year on staff,
Miss Sharon is cutting back on her time at the studio, but don't worry--her
smiling face will still grace our desk at least once a week! When not at
Footsteps, Miss Sharon enjoys Bible study, gardening, watching sports,
cuddling her puppy Phoebe, and visiting her son and grandchildren in
Cincinnati with her husband (Miss Jennifer’s dad) Lance.
the 1970’s to raise two children—one of which is Footsteps’ Director, Miss
Jennifer! Miss Sharon ran her husband’s medical office for 15 years and
has updated her computer education to lend her talents to running our
office here at Footsteps. She has an extraordinary talent for organization,
which helps keep the FFDC machine well-oiled. In her 7th year on staff,
Miss Sharon is cutting back on her time at the studio, but don't worry--her
smiling face will still grace our desk at least once a week! When not at
Footsteps, Miss Sharon enjoys Bible study, gardening, watching sports,
cuddling her puppy Phoebe, and visiting her son and grandchildren in
Cincinnati with her husband (Miss Jennifer’s dad) Lance.
Kristi Carter
Office Manager in Training
Office Manager in Training
Miss Kristi was born and raised in the west, but has lovingly called Ohio home for 15 years.
She has worked as an office manager at a printing firm, as well as an investment firm; was an
assistant manager at Buckle store while in college, and then worked as a graphic artist for
Buckle and a printing company. Miss Kristi graduated from the University of Nebraska with a
BFA in Graphic Design and a Minor in Art History. She is the mom 2 children: Garrett, a
freshman in college and Hannah a freshman in high school and long-time Footsteps dancer
Hannah. Miss Kristi and her husband, Clint, enjoy cheering on the Nebraska Cornhusker
Football team, serving in their church, and enjoying their children's activities. She also enjoys
horseback riding, the outdoors, and family, as well as serving the families God brings across
her path at Footsteps! She is in her second year on staff and is a calm, welcoming personality
behind the office desk.
She has worked as an office manager at a printing firm, as well as an investment firm; was an
assistant manager at Buckle store while in college, and then worked as a graphic artist for
Buckle and a printing company. Miss Kristi graduated from the University of Nebraska with a
BFA in Graphic Design and a Minor in Art History. She is the mom 2 children: Garrett, a
freshman in college and Hannah a freshman in high school and long-time Footsteps dancer
Hannah. Miss Kristi and her husband, Clint, enjoy cheering on the Nebraska Cornhusker
Football team, serving in their church, and enjoying their children's activities. She also enjoys
horseback riding, the outdoors, and family, as well as serving the families God brings across
her path at Footsteps! She is in her second year on staff and is a calm, welcoming personality
behind the office desk.
FooFoo the Footsteps Frog
Mascot
Mascot
FooFoo has served as the Footsteps official mascot since 2005. Named in a contest
won by dancer Alex Herning, FooFoo has been studying tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop,
pointe, lyrical, and any other dance form she can find since she was just a tadpole.
Her mascot duties include modeling this year's Company T-shirt, adding to the charm
of the FFDC lobby, accompanying our dancers to public events, and proudly
displaying the sparkly red lipstick and rhinestones that our studio is known for on the
competition circuit. She is the Queen of the many frogs that grace Footsteps; Miss
Jennifer has collected frog stuff since she was a little girl, so naturally that silliness
would get expressed in her studio through FooFoo and friends!
won by dancer Alex Herning, FooFoo has been studying tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop,
pointe, lyrical, and any other dance form she can find since she was just a tadpole.
Her mascot duties include modeling this year's Company T-shirt, adding to the charm
of the FFDC lobby, accompanying our dancers to public events, and proudly
displaying the sparkly red lipstick and rhinestones that our studio is known for on the
competition circuit. She is the Queen of the many frogs that grace Footsteps; Miss
Jennifer has collected frog stuff since she was a little girl, so naturally that silliness
would get expressed in her studio through FooFoo and friends!
The Footsteps Family Dance Center resides at 8714 Cotter Street in Lewis Center, Ohio. We can be found in the
back of the brand new Green Meadows Commerce Center, ½ mile east of SR 23 on Polaris Parkway, behind Kohl’s
and WalMart. Our location is convenient to residents in Delaware, Sunbury, Powell, Polaris/North Pointe,
Worthington, Lewis Center, Westerville, and northern Dublin.
For exact directions, please either scroll down or refer to the map link on our home page.....or you can call the
studio at 614-883-5599 and we'll do our best to get you here!
back of the brand new Green Meadows Commerce Center, ½ mile east of SR 23 on Polaris Parkway, behind Kohl’s
and WalMart. Our location is convenient to residents in Delaware, Sunbury, Powell, Polaris/North Pointe,
Worthington, Lewis Center, Westerville, and northern Dublin.
For exact directions, please either scroll down or refer to the map link on our home page.....or you can call the
studio at 614-883-5599 and we'll do our best to get you here!
| Footsteps Facade |
From the north:
From SR 23 headed south, turn L onto Orange Rd at the light. Turn R onto Green Meadows Dr. Turn R onto Cotter
St. After a slight L, the studio will be on the R.
From the west:
From Powell Rd headed east, continue straight across SR 23 toward I-71, onto Polaris Pkwy. Turn L onto Green
Meadows Dr at the first light. Turn R onto Cotter St. After a slight L, the studio will be on the R.
From the south:
From SR 23 headed north, turn R onto Polaris Pkwy at the light. Turn L onto Green Meadows Dr at the first light.
Turn R onto Cotter St. After a slight L, the studio will be on the R.
From the east:
From Polaris Pkwy headed west, turn R onto Green Meadows Dr at the light just before you reach SR 23. Turn R
onto Cotter St. After a slight L, the studio will be on the R.
From SR 23 headed south, turn L onto Orange Rd at the light. Turn R onto Green Meadows Dr. Turn R onto Cotter
St. After a slight L, the studio will be on the R.
From the west:
From Powell Rd headed east, continue straight across SR 23 toward I-71, onto Polaris Pkwy. Turn L onto Green
Meadows Dr at the first light. Turn R onto Cotter St. After a slight L, the studio will be on the R.
From the south:
From SR 23 headed north, turn R onto Polaris Pkwy at the light. Turn L onto Green Meadows Dr at the first light.
Turn R onto Cotter St. After a slight L, the studio will be on the R.
From the east:
From Polaris Pkwy headed west, turn R onto Green Meadows Dr at the light just before you reach SR 23. Turn R
onto Cotter St. After a slight L, the studio will be on the R.
| Directions to the Studio |
Most of our classes are 45 minutes in length, once a week; tuition is $48/month. Our Genesis 3 classes are 30
minutes, once a week; tuition for those is $40/month. Some of our Intermediate and Advanced classes are 60
minutes, once per week; tuition is $53/month.
Our dance program at Footsteps is designed to cover a whole season's worth of material and events, including
Picture Week, dress rehearsals, and our annual Spring Concert. Tuition, therefore, is considered to be a yearly
amount that is payable in 3 time frames:
Footsteps offers discounts for multiple classes per family. The second class per family is discounted by 5%; the third
by 10%; the fourth by 15%, and so on, with a maximum discount of 33%. Please refer to the Recreational Tuition
Chart below for exact amounts.
We do offer special tuition packages for ballerinas who take 2+ ballet classes per week, and/or participate in our
Pointe Program; please call our office for details on Ballet Package pricing.
minutes, once a week; tuition for those is $40/month. Some of our Intermediate and Advanced classes are 60
minutes, once per week; tuition is $53/month.
Our dance program at Footsteps is designed to cover a whole season's worth of material and events, including
Picture Week, dress rehearsals, and our annual Spring Concert. Tuition, therefore, is considered to be a yearly
amount that is payable in 3 time frames:
- Lump sum, which benefits from a 5% discount off the total amount;
- Trimester payments, which benefit from a 3% discount off the total amount;
- Monthly installments, which benefit from the regular discount charts.
Footsteps offers discounts for multiple classes per family. The second class per family is discounted by 5%; the third
by 10%; the fourth by 15%, and so on, with a maximum discount of 33%. Please refer to the Recreational Tuition
Chart below for exact amounts.
We do offer special tuition packages for ballerinas who take 2+ ballet classes per week, and/or participate in our
Pointe Program; please call our office for details on Ballet Package pricing.
Footsteps offers extra discounts to families who have dancers in our performing and competition company, the
Footsteps Dance Theater (FDT). FDT company tuition rates have been determined by the number of hours per
week that family members are in classes,. If just one family member is in FDT, the whole family’s tuition is figured
using the FDT Company Tuition Chart. Please contact the Footsteps office for exact amounts.
Check out our FDT Company page for details on our accelerated, pre-professional company program.
Footsteps Dance Theater (FDT). FDT company tuition rates have been determined by the number of hours per
week that family members are in classes,. If just one family member is in FDT, the whole family’s tuition is figured
using the FDT Company Tuition Chart. Please contact the Footsteps office for exact amounts.
Check out our FDT Company page for details on our accelerated, pre-professional company program.
| Recreational Tuition Chart |
| Footsteps Dance Theater Company Tuition |
We currently offer 3 options for registration: At the studio, online, or via snail-mail. Our favorite option is when
registration takes place at the studio, where we can meet prospective students and their families with a warm,
friendly, personal smile! However, we do understand the importance of convenience, so it is just fine to send the
forms and fees via the USPS, too. The enrollment process includes filling out the registration, medical release, and
late payment policy forms and paying both the registration fee and first month’s tuition. All forms must be filled out
and payment made in full before a student’s place in the class is guaranteed. You can get a head start on the
paperwork for in-studio or snail-mail registration by downloading and printing the forms from our Downloads page, or
you can do all of your paperwork online on our Online Registration page.
Registration fees are made annually in the amounts of $25 for a single student or $35 per family; registration fees
cover account set-up, client mailbox rental, CD’s of the students’ Spring Concert music, a copy of the Spring Concert
Handbook, and studio overhead during registration. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Placement in classes is first-come, first-served. For registration by mail, we place students in the order that their
registration forms were received by our office. For online registration, we place students first in a queue for their
desired classes, but they are not actually registered in the class until all paperwork and payments have been
received; details are on our Online Registration page.
Dancers with prior dance experience elsewhere should schedule a private evaluation with one of our instructors, so
we can place you appropriately into the Footsteps program.
Fall registration will begin with our Open House dates listed below, and continues indefinitely:
August 20, 2011 4:00-8:00 pm
August 27, 2011 4:00-8:00 pm
September 3, 2011 4:00-8:00 pm
Dancers must register no later than February 17, 2012 to be eligible to perform in our Spring Concert in June, due
to costume availability. We still accept new students after that date, but they'll have to enjoy the Spring Concert as
audience members rather than as performers!
Upon registration, each family receives a Registration Packet, a folder containing a copy of our Studio Policies, as
well as their schedule, client mailbox number, and other pertinent information. We recommend keeping this folder
handy at home so you can refer to it when you have questions throughout the dance season.
registration takes place at the studio, where we can meet prospective students and their families with a warm,
friendly, personal smile! However, we do understand the importance of convenience, so it is just fine to send the
forms and fees via the USPS, too. The enrollment process includes filling out the registration, medical release, and
late payment policy forms and paying both the registration fee and first month’s tuition. All forms must be filled out
and payment made in full before a student’s place in the class is guaranteed. You can get a head start on the
paperwork for in-studio or snail-mail registration by downloading and printing the forms from our Downloads page, or
you can do all of your paperwork online on our Online Registration page.
Registration fees are made annually in the amounts of $25 for a single student or $35 per family; registration fees
cover account set-up, client mailbox rental, CD’s of the students’ Spring Concert music, a copy of the Spring Concert
Handbook, and studio overhead during registration. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Placement in classes is first-come, first-served. For registration by mail, we place students in the order that their
registration forms were received by our office. For online registration, we place students first in a queue for their
desired classes, but they are not actually registered in the class until all paperwork and payments have been
received; details are on our Online Registration page.
Dancers with prior dance experience elsewhere should schedule a private evaluation with one of our instructors, so
we can place you appropriately into the Footsteps program.
Fall registration will begin with our Open House dates listed below, and continues indefinitely:
August 20, 2011 4:00-8:00 pm
August 27, 2011 4:00-8:00 pm
September 3, 2011 4:00-8:00 pm
Dancers must register no later than February 17, 2012 to be eligible to perform in our Spring Concert in June, due
to costume availability. We still accept new students after that date, but they'll have to enjoy the Spring Concert as
audience members rather than as performers!
Upon registration, each family receives a Registration Packet, a folder containing a copy of our Studio Policies, as
well as their schedule, client mailbox number, and other pertinent information. We recommend keeping this folder
handy at home so you can refer to it when you have questions throughout the dance season.
Payments
The Footsteps Family Dance Center accepts the following payment methods: cash, check, money order, Visa,
Mastercard, and Discover. We also accept payments online via Paypal, which you can access via the Paypal button
on our Downloads page; you do not need to have a Paypal account to utilize this method. There is a $30 fee for
returned checks.
Please note that tuition is a yearly amount that may be divided into installments for your budgeting convenience.
Installment amounts do not vary, regardless of the number of classes in a given month. We do not charge you more
when there are 5 weeks of classes in a month, and you do not pay us less when there are 3 weeks of classes in a
month!
We do not refund or pro-rate tuition for missed classes.
Tuition Deadlines
All tuition is due on the first business day of each month. If unpaid by the close of business on the 10th (or next
business day after the 10th if the 10th is a Sunday), a “Wish-You-Had-Paid-on-Time” (WYHPOT) penalty of $15 will
be added--ouch! If tuition remains unpaid by the close of business on the 29th, and the student has attended classes
that month, tuition and the WYHPOT penalty will be automatically debited from the credit card that is required to be
on file in the Footsteps office.
Attendance
Regular attendance is crucial to the development of our dancers. In order to be minimally prepared for the Spring
Concert, students must have attended 75% of lessons in each class with which they intend to perform.
If a student must miss a class, or if classes are canceled due to bad weather, a suitable make-up class can be
scheduled in the office. We do not refund or pro-rate tuition for missed or cancelled classes.
Bad Weather Cancellations
If driving conditions are hazardous, please call the studio or log on to our website to see whether or not we are
conducting classes that day. If Olentangy Schools close due to dangerous driving conditions, Footsteps' morning
classes will automatically be cancelled as well. We do not necessarily cancel if Olentangy School are on a 2-hour
delay. If schools cancel for other reasons, please check our website or voicemail to see what we're up to. We do not
necessarily cancel afternoon/evening classes if schools are closed, since the roads are often clear by the afternoon
when most of our classes begin, so please call or log on if in doubt. Canceled classes will not be rescheduled, but we
encourage students to attend a make-up class. Our office can advise you as to which other classes are comparable;
if your schedule will not allow you to attend a makeup class, then it is forfeit; we did our part by providing an
alternative. Please use your best judgment when determining whether or not to drive to dance class when conditions
are slippery; dancing is wonderful, but it is not worth risking your life for!
Observation
Parents are always welcome to observe through the viewing windows--we want you to be involved with what your
children are learning in dance class and to rejoice with them in their weekly progress! Occasionally, especially in
Genesis classes the instructor may invite the parents into the room to watch and to hear special announcements. As
the Spring Concert approaches, we often practice with parents and fellow students in the room to help dancers get
used to performing in front of an audience.
Withdrawing From Classes
If a student withdraws from classes, we request a written notice of withdrawal, including reasons, please, so we can
consider making changes that might benefit our continuing clients.
Tuition will be refunded only if written notice of withdrawal is received by our office. The amount refunded will reflect
classes not taken after the postmark date on the written notice. Any discounts given for trimester or lump sum
payments will no longer apply since the terms of the discount were not fulfilled.
Costume fees are not refundable once costumes have been ordered. Prop rental fees will be refunded, however.
Accounts of students who have neither attended classes nor paid tuition for 6 consecutive weeks will be transferred
to our inactive list. Inactive students may re-register during the same dance year for a $5 fee.
Spring Concert Performances
The Footsteps dance season culminates with our Spring Concert. The purposes of the Spring Concert are to share
with our adoring fans the fruits of our hard work in class all year, to motivate students to practice at home, and to
experience the magic of performing in a professional quality stage show. While it is a big deal, the Spring Concert is
not mandatory; students are not required to participate. In such cases, they still attend class, learn the dance routine,
and join in the class photo, but do not attend dress rehearsal or the show. Those who opt not to perform should
notify the office at costume ordering time.
Our Spring Concert is divided into 3 shows, each different from each other. Each show lasts approximately 2 hours
and 30 minutes. Dress rehearsals and shows take place at Ohio Wesleyan University's Chappelear Theater in
Delaware. The Spring Concert has a fun theme each year--this year's theme will be announced in October! The
show date is June 2, 2012, and show times are 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, and 7:00 pm. Tickets go on sale May 7 and cost
$10 each; parents receive a $5 discount on the first pair of tickets they purchase to each show they have a child
dancing in. For further details about the Spring Concert, please visit our Performances page.
Spring Concert Costumes and Props
Spring Concert costumes are ordered and payments are due in early December. Costumes must be paid in full, or an
Installment Contract established, before they will be ordered. Prices are listed below and will be billed in November.
Pictures of costumes will be posted in the lobby in late November.
Genesis……………………………………..........$60 each
Beginner/Ruby/Amber..............................……$65 each
Intermediate/Emerald/Topaz/Hip Hop..............$75 each
Advanced/Sapphire//Onyx/Diamond……….....$80 each
Families purchasing 4 or more costumes may spread out payments over a period of 4 months: November, December,
January, and February. There is a one-time fee of $15 for a costume contract, which helps to cover the interest that
the unpaid balance incurs on the Footsteps credit card over those 4 months, as well as our office staff’s time and
extra paperwork. This contract fee is due with the first month’s payment in November. Costumes for contract
customers will be ordered in faith that the contract will be honored until paid in full. We also offer discounts on
costumes when purchasing 4 or more per family; costume discounts are detailed in our Registration Packet.
Costume fees are non-refundable after costumes have been ordered. Even if you drop the class, the costume still
belongs to you, as manufacturers do not accept cancellations, changes to orders, or returns!
If props are used in a Spring Concert dance, a small one-time prop rental fee of $7 will be charged to dancers in that
number.
For additional costume information, please CLICK HERE.
The Footsteps Family Dance Center accepts the following payment methods: cash, check, money order, Visa,
Mastercard, and Discover. We also accept payments online via Paypal, which you can access via the Paypal button
on our Downloads page; you do not need to have a Paypal account to utilize this method. There is a $30 fee for
returned checks.
Please note that tuition is a yearly amount that may be divided into installments for your budgeting convenience.
Installment amounts do not vary, regardless of the number of classes in a given month. We do not charge you more
when there are 5 weeks of classes in a month, and you do not pay us less when there are 3 weeks of classes in a
month!
We do not refund or pro-rate tuition for missed classes.
Tuition Deadlines
All tuition is due on the first business day of each month. If unpaid by the close of business on the 10th (or next
business day after the 10th if the 10th is a Sunday), a “Wish-You-Had-Paid-on-Time” (WYHPOT) penalty of $15 will
be added--ouch! If tuition remains unpaid by the close of business on the 29th, and the student has attended classes
that month, tuition and the WYHPOT penalty will be automatically debited from the credit card that is required to be
on file in the Footsteps office.
Attendance
Regular attendance is crucial to the development of our dancers. In order to be minimally prepared for the Spring
Concert, students must have attended 75% of lessons in each class with which they intend to perform.
If a student must miss a class, or if classes are canceled due to bad weather, a suitable make-up class can be
scheduled in the office. We do not refund or pro-rate tuition for missed or cancelled classes.
Bad Weather Cancellations
If driving conditions are hazardous, please call the studio or log on to our website to see whether or not we are
conducting classes that day. If Olentangy Schools close due to dangerous driving conditions, Footsteps' morning
classes will automatically be cancelled as well. We do not necessarily cancel if Olentangy School are on a 2-hour
delay. If schools cancel for other reasons, please check our website or voicemail to see what we're up to. We do not
necessarily cancel afternoon/evening classes if schools are closed, since the roads are often clear by the afternoon
when most of our classes begin, so please call or log on if in doubt. Canceled classes will not be rescheduled, but we
encourage students to attend a make-up class. Our office can advise you as to which other classes are comparable;
if your schedule will not allow you to attend a makeup class, then it is forfeit; we did our part by providing an
alternative. Please use your best judgment when determining whether or not to drive to dance class when conditions
are slippery; dancing is wonderful, but it is not worth risking your life for!
Observation
Parents are always welcome to observe through the viewing windows--we want you to be involved with what your
children are learning in dance class and to rejoice with them in their weekly progress! Occasionally, especially in
Genesis classes the instructor may invite the parents into the room to watch and to hear special announcements. As
the Spring Concert approaches, we often practice with parents and fellow students in the room to help dancers get
used to performing in front of an audience.
Withdrawing From Classes
If a student withdraws from classes, we request a written notice of withdrawal, including reasons, please, so we can
consider making changes that might benefit our continuing clients.
Tuition will be refunded only if written notice of withdrawal is received by our office. The amount refunded will reflect
classes not taken after the postmark date on the written notice. Any discounts given for trimester or lump sum
payments will no longer apply since the terms of the discount were not fulfilled.
Costume fees are not refundable once costumes have been ordered. Prop rental fees will be refunded, however.
Accounts of students who have neither attended classes nor paid tuition for 6 consecutive weeks will be transferred
to our inactive list. Inactive students may re-register during the same dance year for a $5 fee.
Spring Concert Performances
The Footsteps dance season culminates with our Spring Concert. The purposes of the Spring Concert are to share
with our adoring fans the fruits of our hard work in class all year, to motivate students to practice at home, and to
experience the magic of performing in a professional quality stage show. While it is a big deal, the Spring Concert is
not mandatory; students are not required to participate. In such cases, they still attend class, learn the dance routine,
and join in the class photo, but do not attend dress rehearsal or the show. Those who opt not to perform should
notify the office at costume ordering time.
Our Spring Concert is divided into 3 shows, each different from each other. Each show lasts approximately 2 hours
and 30 minutes. Dress rehearsals and shows take place at Ohio Wesleyan University's Chappelear Theater in
Delaware. The Spring Concert has a fun theme each year--this year's theme will be announced in October! The
show date is June 2, 2012, and show times are 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, and 7:00 pm. Tickets go on sale May 7 and cost
$10 each; parents receive a $5 discount on the first pair of tickets they purchase to each show they have a child
dancing in. For further details about the Spring Concert, please visit our Performances page.
Spring Concert Costumes and Props
Spring Concert costumes are ordered and payments are due in early December. Costumes must be paid in full, or an
Installment Contract established, before they will be ordered. Prices are listed below and will be billed in November.
Pictures of costumes will be posted in the lobby in late November.
Genesis……………………………………..........$60 each
Beginner/Ruby/Amber..............................……$65 each
Intermediate/Emerald/Topaz/Hip Hop..............$75 each
Advanced/Sapphire//Onyx/Diamond……….....$80 each
Families purchasing 4 or more costumes may spread out payments over a period of 4 months: November, December,
January, and February. There is a one-time fee of $15 for a costume contract, which helps to cover the interest that
the unpaid balance incurs on the Footsteps credit card over those 4 months, as well as our office staff’s time and
extra paperwork. This contract fee is due with the first month’s payment in November. Costumes for contract
customers will be ordered in faith that the contract will be honored until paid in full. We also offer discounts on
costumes when purchasing 4 or more per family; costume discounts are detailed in our Registration Packet.
Costume fees are non-refundable after costumes have been ordered. Even if you drop the class, the costume still
belongs to you, as manufacturers do not accept cancellations, changes to orders, or returns!
If props are used in a Spring Concert dance, a small one-time prop rental fee of $7 will be charged to dancers in that
number.
For additional costume information, please CLICK HERE.
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*How to read this chart:
1st family member takes one 60-min class = $53 (full price)
2nd or same family member takes one 45-min class = $46 (5% off)
3rd or same family member takes one 30-min class = $36 (10% off)
$53 + $46 + $36 = $135/month
1st family member takes one 60-min class = $53 (full price)
2nd or same family member takes one 45-min class = $46 (5% off)
3rd or same family member takes one 30-min class = $36 (10% off)
$53 + $46 + $36 = $135/month
| Class Rules |
| What We Wear to Class |
Be early:
Dancers should be stretching in the dressing room before class for safety, plus they avoid missing important
technique and disrupting the class. Students more than 5 minutes late will not be admitted into class and should see
the office to schedule a make-up class.
Be in dress code:
Dancers perform better when dressed for the part, plus instructors are able to clearly see muscle activity and
skeletal alignment, as well as unison among dancers. Proper dance attire is part of the tradition and discipline of the
art form.
Be safe:
Dancers have been known to choke on chewing gum, get cut by jewelry, get injured by lack of warm-up, and get
injured worse by not telling the teacher about existing injuries. Please spit out your gum, leave your jewels in the
dressing room, stretch before class, and tell the teacher if you are hurt!
Be respectful:
Dancers work hard to develop beautiful outsides, and we strive to help our dancers develop beautiful insides as
well. We expect to hear polite, kind words between classmates and when addressing teachers and parents. We also
expect our equipment to be handled with care, and our studio to be treated like the special place that it is.
Be faithful in practicing:
Dancers only improve through repetition; it’s how their bodies learn to remember the technique and maintain a high
level of fitness. The staff has only a short time in the studio with our dancers each week, and we give them the tools
to be wonderful dancers. However, it is up to the dancers to use those tools, and what they build depends largely on
often they use them!
Dancers should be stretching in the dressing room before class for safety, plus they avoid missing important
technique and disrupting the class. Students more than 5 minutes late will not be admitted into class and should see
the office to schedule a make-up class.
Be in dress code:
Dancers perform better when dressed for the part, plus instructors are able to clearly see muscle activity and
skeletal alignment, as well as unison among dancers. Proper dance attire is part of the tradition and discipline of the
art form.
Be safe:
Dancers have been known to choke on chewing gum, get cut by jewelry, get injured by lack of warm-up, and get
injured worse by not telling the teacher about existing injuries. Please spit out your gum, leave your jewels in the
dressing room, stretch before class, and tell the teacher if you are hurt!
Be respectful:
Dancers work hard to develop beautiful outsides, and we strive to help our dancers develop beautiful insides as
well. We expect to hear polite, kind words between classmates and when addressing teachers and parents. We also
expect our equipment to be handled with care, and our studio to be treated like the special place that it is.
Be faithful in practicing:
Dancers only improve through repetition; it’s how their bodies learn to remember the technique and maintain a high
level of fitness. The staff has only a short time in the studio with our dancers each week, and we give them the tools
to be wonderful dancers. However, it is up to the dancers to use those tools, and what they build depends largely on
often they use them!
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| Teaching Interns Assistant Program Trainees |
Often dance studios will tout their instructors' training, whether it is studio training, a college degree, professional dancing
experience, and/or certifications with various dance organizations. These are admirable accomplishments, and many of our
instructors can boast of such credentials--however, we didn't start there! All of us began as apprentices/assistants in our home
apprenticeship program. Participants in this program must undergo training seminars, pass tests, assist our instructors, continue to
apprenticeship program. Participants in this program must undergo training seminars, pass tests, assist our instructors, continue to
take classes in the genres they assist, etc. Senior level assistants may be hand-selected by our director to co-teach classes of their
own as interns, heavily supervised by our more experienced teaching staff. At Footsteps, we seek to develop individuals, and if God
has gifted them as young dance instructors, then it is our pleasure to develop that potential, which we can do while still offering our
families stellar quality training for their children.
Check back later this summer to see who our 2011-12 interns are going to be!
experience, and/or certifications with various dance organizations. These are admirable accomplishments, and many of our
instructors can boast of such credentials--however, we didn't start there! All of us began as apprentices/assistants in our home
apprenticeship program. Participants in this program must undergo training seminars, pass tests, assist our instructors, continue to
apprenticeship program. Participants in this program must undergo training seminars, pass tests, assist our instructors, continue to
take classes in the genres they assist, etc. Senior level assistants may be hand-selected by our director to co-teach classes of their
own as interns, heavily supervised by our more experienced teaching staff. At Footsteps, we seek to develop individuals, and if God
has gifted them as young dance instructors, then it is our pleasure to develop that potential, which we can do while still offering our
families stellar quality training for their children.
Check back later this summer to see who our 2011-12 interns are going to be!
Sarah Dove
Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Genesis, & Tap Instructor
Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Genesis, & Tap Instructor
Kenny Brown
Hip Hop Instructor
Hip Hop Instructor
Mr. Kenny has been performing since the age of 6. Coming up in a musical
theater background, dance was more secondary to him until he transferred to
Fort Hayes; he received more formal dance training there and was quickly placed
in advanced classes and performance companies. Training with local teachers
and choreographers Darlene Szuhay-Zigmont, Alfred Dove, China White, Lee
Edwards, and Malik Willoughby helped him open his dance world to include a
multitude of styles. Though busy teaching and choreographing over the years for
Case Western Reserve University, Ohio Wesleyan University and many local
shows and studios, he always puts his wife, Cherelle (also a dancer), and 7-yr old
son, Jeremiah first--you'll definitely have to meet this little dude, who is quite a hip
hopper himself! Mr. Kenny is still very active in the theater and performs in
comedy shows in downtown Columbus. He is also working on channeling his love
of musical theater into his very own Broadway revue. In his second year on the
FFDC staff, Mr. Kenny can't wait to show Footsteps students more of the artistry,
history, and expression of hip-hop dance.
theater background, dance was more secondary to him until he transferred to
Fort Hayes; he received more formal dance training there and was quickly placed
in advanced classes and performance companies. Training with local teachers
and choreographers Darlene Szuhay-Zigmont, Alfred Dove, China White, Lee
Edwards, and Malik Willoughby helped him open his dance world to include a
multitude of styles. Though busy teaching and choreographing over the years for
Case Western Reserve University, Ohio Wesleyan University and many local
shows and studios, he always puts his wife, Cherelle (also a dancer), and 7-yr old
son, Jeremiah first--you'll definitely have to meet this little dude, who is quite a hip
hopper himself! Mr. Kenny is still very active in the theater and performs in
comedy shows in downtown Columbus. He is also working on channeling his love
of musical theater into his very own Broadway revue. In his second year on the
FFDC staff, Mr. Kenny can't wait to show Footsteps students more of the artistry,
history, and expression of hip-hop dance.
| Classroom Assistants Assistant Program Trainees |
| Jordan All Taylor Bardeen Hannah Carter Bailey Decoursey Casey Estok Jada Evans Samantha Hansen Molly Hopson Jenna Lickovitch Kayla Linnane Kaitlyn Loh |
Miss Sarah has been dancing since the age of seven, studying ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical,
pointe, and tap. A central Ohio native, Miss Sarah is a graduate of Otterbein College where
she holds a Bachelor or Arts degree in Vocal Music and Business with a Dance Minor. While
at Otterbein, Miss Sarah had the opportunity to study with many talented choreographers such
as Randy Skinner, choreographer for 42nd Street on Broadway, among others, and gained
valuable experience in musical theater. She found her true passion for teaching and creating
dance while in choreography classes at Otterbein. In her junior year of college, Miss Sarah was
selected as one of two student choreographers for Otterbein's annual Dance Concert, where
her choreographic stage debut took place with a tap routine, Yankee Doodle Dandy. Upon
entering her third year at Footsteps Family Dance Center, Miss Sarah has big plans and high
hopes for her teaching career, and is thrilled to be able to work with such a talented staff and
student base. When not dancing (or working her second job in retail) Miss Sarah spends as
much time as possible relaxing or exploring with her wonderful boyfriend Jarod, or simply
burying her nose in a book.
pointe, and tap. A central Ohio native, Miss Sarah is a graduate of Otterbein College where
she holds a Bachelor or Arts degree in Vocal Music and Business with a Dance Minor. While
at Otterbein, Miss Sarah had the opportunity to study with many talented choreographers such
as Randy Skinner, choreographer for 42nd Street on Broadway, among others, and gained
valuable experience in musical theater. She found her true passion for teaching and creating
dance while in choreography classes at Otterbein. In her junior year of college, Miss Sarah was
selected as one of two student choreographers for Otterbein's annual Dance Concert, where
her choreographic stage debut took place with a tap routine, Yankee Doodle Dandy. Upon
entering her third year at Footsteps Family Dance Center, Miss Sarah has big plans and high
hopes for her teaching career, and is thrilled to be able to work with such a talented staff and
student base. When not dancing (or working her second job in retail) Miss Sarah spends as
much time as possible relaxing or exploring with her wonderful boyfriend Jarod, or simply
burying her nose in a book.
| Maria Lubanovic Stephanie Lubanovic Caitlin Morgan Tori Nageotte Taylor Nash Sarah Parker Marlee Ridpath Amanda Smeltzer Kathryn Webb Samantha Welsh Maya Wensits |
Miss Chrissy is a Columbus native recently returned from New York City where she
received her Master's Degree in Dance Performance and Choreography from New
York University's Tisch School of the Arts. While in NYC, she performed and
choreographed with Second Avenue Dance Company and taught at Gold's Gym and
Crunch Gym, among other dance studios. This award winning choreographer received
her Bachelor's Degree from Otterbein College where she was a recipient of the
Joanne Van Sant Dance Award. Immediately upon graduation, she took to the seas,
where she performed on the Asuka II, a Japanese cruise line. Miss Chrissy has
performed with the New York Titans Dance Team at Madison Square Garden, and she
has danced on scholarship at EDGE Performing Arts Center in Hollywood and
Broadway Dance Center in NYC. She has been dancing her entire life with
competition experience and teaches several styles of dance in addition to the classes
we have her sharing with our students. Her philosophy toward dance instruction is one
of fun and artistic integrity. She is so excited to be a part of the Footsteps team for her
second year on staff! Miss Chrissy still performs as well as teaches in various venues
around Columbus, but says that whenever she walks into Footsteps, she feels such a
sense of peace, "Ahhhhhhh!" She and her actor husband James Sargent enjoy
friends, family, and felines together in the little bit of free time they have between
artistic gigs.
received her Master's Degree in Dance Performance and Choreography from New
York University's Tisch School of the Arts. While in NYC, she performed and
choreographed with Second Avenue Dance Company and taught at Gold's Gym and
Crunch Gym, among other dance studios. This award winning choreographer received
her Bachelor's Degree from Otterbein College where she was a recipient of the
Joanne Van Sant Dance Award. Immediately upon graduation, she took to the seas,
where she performed on the Asuka II, a Japanese cruise line. Miss Chrissy has
performed with the New York Titans Dance Team at Madison Square Garden, and she
has danced on scholarship at EDGE Performing Arts Center in Hollywood and
Broadway Dance Center in NYC. She has been dancing her entire life with
competition experience and teaches several styles of dance in addition to the classes
we have her sharing with our students. Her philosophy toward dance instruction is one
of fun and artistic integrity. She is so excited to be a part of the Footsteps team for her
second year on staff! Miss Chrissy still performs as well as teaches in various venues
around Columbus, but says that whenever she walks into Footsteps, she feels such a
sense of peace, "Ahhhhhhh!" She and her actor husband James Sargent enjoy
friends, family, and felines together in the little bit of free time they have between
artistic gigs.
Chrissy Stridsberg
Musical Theater, Lyrical, & Tap Instructor
Musical Theater, Lyrical, & Tap Instructor
Courtney Kelley
Genesis & Ballet Instructor
Genesis & Ballet Instructor
Miss Courtney is an experienced dancer and instructor, having studied for over a decade as
well as taught for several years at a studio right here in her hometown of Columbus. Now in her
second year here at Footsteps, she will be bringing her love of all things Disney to the kiddos in
our Genesis program and has been instrumental in the recent Genesis re-vamp; she'll also be
teaching her favorite style of dance, ballet, as well as pointe. Currently she is studying for her
certification exams in hopes of joining Dance Masters. Miss Courtney loves anything Italian and
graduated from the Ohio State University with a BA in Italian, plus she performed in Gl’
innamorati by Carlo Goldoni and is a member of The Dante Society of America. Her favorite
pastimes are enjoying time with her family and her two cats, Peanut and Buttercup. While
dancing is both her calling from God and her favorite thing in the world to do, she also adores
musicals and is blessed with a lovely singing voice, and she has been known to carry on a
knowledgeable conversation about classic cars on occasion. We are thrilled to have Miss
Courtney on staff here at FFDC, as she is our own sort of Mary Poppins!
well as taught for several years at a studio right here in her hometown of Columbus. Now in her
second year here at Footsteps, she will be bringing her love of all things Disney to the kiddos in
our Genesis program and has been instrumental in the recent Genesis re-vamp; she'll also be
teaching her favorite style of dance, ballet, as well as pointe. Currently she is studying for her
certification exams in hopes of joining Dance Masters. Miss Courtney loves anything Italian and
graduated from the Ohio State University with a BA in Italian, plus she performed in Gl’
innamorati by Carlo Goldoni and is a member of The Dante Society of America. Her favorite
pastimes are enjoying time with her family and her two cats, Peanut and Buttercup. While
dancing is both her calling from God and her favorite thing in the world to do, she also adores
musicals and is blessed with a lovely singing voice, and she has been known to carry on a
knowledgeable conversation about classic cars on occasion. We are thrilled to have Miss
Courtney on staff here at FFDC, as she is our own sort of Mary Poppins!
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| Footsteps Office |
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| Student Lounge |
| Dressing Room |
| Footsteps Lobby |
Tracy Hardison
Certified Zumba Instructor
Certified Zumba Instructor
Zumba has truly been an amazing journey and life-changer for Miss Tracy! News from her
doctor of high cholesterol motivated her to start going to the gym, where she hit the treadmill
and elliptical...which she found to be lonely and boring. What a great day it was when she
heard the music thumping and saw a Zumba class having so much fun together shakin’ it! She
thought to herself, “I can do that!” After living the Zumba life for over a year, having lost
weight, brought her cholesterol down to a healthy level, and become trained & certified in
Zumba instruction, she is excited to share the Zumba experience with others—not only the
health benefits of it, but also the social aspects and fun! She says that through Zumba she
has met the most inspiring and uplifting people; Miss Tracy hopes that you will be one of them!
When not cha-cha-ing in Zumba class, Miss Tracy works in IT and telephone sales/sales
support, enjoys her husband and 2 beautiful daughters Heather and Paige, and dabbles in
cooking, gardening, music, and backyard bonfires with family and friends.
doctor of high cholesterol motivated her to start going to the gym, where she hit the treadmill
and elliptical...which she found to be lonely and boring. What a great day it was when she
heard the music thumping and saw a Zumba class having so much fun together shakin’ it! She
thought to herself, “I can do that!” After living the Zumba life for over a year, having lost
weight, brought her cholesterol down to a healthy level, and become trained & certified in
Zumba instruction, she is excited to share the Zumba experience with others—not only the
health benefits of it, but also the social aspects and fun! She says that through Zumba she
has met the most inspiring and uplifting people; Miss Tracy hopes that you will be one of them!
When not cha-cha-ing in Zumba class, Miss Tracy works in IT and telephone sales/sales
support, enjoys her husband and 2 beautiful daughters Heather and Paige, and dabbles in
cooking, gardening, music, and backyard bonfires with family and friends.
Please click below for this year's copy of our dress code. We do not sell these items at Footsteps, but we do
recommend that they be purchased at Opening Night Distinctive Dancewear in Dublin or Gahanna--they carry
everything on this list for convenient one-stop shopping!
recommend that they be purchased at Opening Night Distinctive Dancewear in Dublin or Gahanna--they carry
everything on this list for convenient one-stop shopping!
Jen Norris
Ballet & Pointe Instructor
Ballet & Pointe Instructor
Joann Balliett
Receptionist
Receptionist
This is Miss Joann's first season working in our office, but she is a 7-year FFDC veteran
parent as the mom of Company dancer Hannah & former-dancer Sarah. She's also no
stranger to the dance scene, having been involved as a dancer and later as an instructor
with baton, drill team, jazz, kick, & pom pon in the past. Right now, though, we're keeping her
busy at the front desk and working on our all-important backstage Tiara Trio (keepers of the
headpieces & props)! When she's not holding down the Footsteps fort, Miss Joann enjoys
going on walks with hubby Tom, digging in the dirt (aka gardening), enjoying the Mexican
beach with her family, & serving coffee at church on Sunday mornings. "I consider it a
blessing to have found Footsteps for my daughters," she says. "I'm also excited to be a part
of the Footsteps family & to work alongside such wonderful people." We think you're pretty
wonderful too, Miss Joann!
parent as the mom of Company dancer Hannah & former-dancer Sarah. She's also no
stranger to the dance scene, having been involved as a dancer and later as an instructor
with baton, drill team, jazz, kick, & pom pon in the past. Right now, though, we're keeping her
busy at the front desk and working on our all-important backstage Tiara Trio (keepers of the
headpieces & props)! When she's not holding down the Footsteps fort, Miss Joann enjoys
going on walks with hubby Tom, digging in the dirt (aka gardening), enjoying the Mexican
beach with her family, & serving coffee at church on Sunday mornings. "I consider it a
blessing to have found Footsteps for my daughters," she says. "I'm also excited to be a part
of the Footsteps family & to work alongside such wonderful people." We think you're pretty
wonderful too, Miss Joann!
Miss Jen, a native of Ashland, Ohio, started dancing at the age of five. She trained extensively
at Opus II Dance Studio in Ashland for 14 years with an emphasis on ballet. She was a
member of Ashland Regional Ballet where she danced principle roles in numerous ballets. In
addition, Miss Jen has studied with such notable teachers as Laura Alonzo, Margo Sappington,
Jody Fugate, John Magnus, Jeffrey Gribler, Troy McCarty, and many more. Miss Jen relocated
to Central Ohio where she danced professionally with Neos Dance Theatre for nearly three
years. She has performed both classical and contemporary works from Romeo and Juliet to Art
in Motion all over the country. Last summer Miss Jen was thrilled to be accepted into the Radio
City Rockettes’ Summer Intensive Program. Alongside her performing career, Miss Jen has
taught dancers from pre-school age on up, including the occasional master class here at
FFDC. Having recently returned to Columbus, Miss Jen currently performs as a company
member of Seven Dance Company. She is also a certified instructor in Mat and Reformer
Pilates at Pilat-Ease of Arlington. When she's not wearing her ballet shoes, Miss Jen loves to
cuddle with her kitty Rajah, sip Starbucks, and express herself through visual arts such as
painting, sculpting, & drawing. Miss Jen is proud to bring her professional experience,
enthusiasm for dance, and exuberant personality to Footsteps Family Dance Center!
at Opus II Dance Studio in Ashland for 14 years with an emphasis on ballet. She was a
member of Ashland Regional Ballet where she danced principle roles in numerous ballets. In
addition, Miss Jen has studied with such notable teachers as Laura Alonzo, Margo Sappington,
Jody Fugate, John Magnus, Jeffrey Gribler, Troy McCarty, and many more. Miss Jen relocated
to Central Ohio where she danced professionally with Neos Dance Theatre for nearly three
years. She has performed both classical and contemporary works from Romeo and Juliet to Art
in Motion all over the country. Last summer Miss Jen was thrilled to be accepted into the Radio
City Rockettes’ Summer Intensive Program. Alongside her performing career, Miss Jen has
taught dancers from pre-school age on up, including the occasional master class here at
FFDC. Having recently returned to Columbus, Miss Jen currently performs as a company
member of Seven Dance Company. She is also a certified instructor in Mat and Reformer
Pilates at Pilat-Ease of Arlington. When she's not wearing her ballet shoes, Miss Jen loves to
cuddle with her kitty Rajah, sip Starbucks, and express herself through visual arts such as
painting, sculpting, & drawing. Miss Jen is proud to bring her professional experience,
enthusiasm for dance, and exuberant personality to Footsteps Family Dance Center!
