Miss Michele Stewart (owner)
Teaching for last 11 years, Qualified to teach Cecchetti levels 1-5. Studying with Kristie Wright of Kokomo (Professional Intermediate Cecchetti (6). Attends Cecchetti Teachers Seminar each summer, Holland MI. Studied with Denise Buffum and Jordan Academy of Fine Arts from age 7 (ballet, Al Gilbert Tap). Attended National Academy of Dance, Champaign, IL for Ballet, Modern, Character. Married with 2 children, Noblesville.

Miss Donna Berna
Teaching for last six years, has Cecchetti certificate for teachers levels 1-3 working on 4. Teaching preschool for eight years Noblesville United Methodist, married 17 years with two children in Noblesville. Studied Ballet, Tap, Hawaiian, Jazz, Baton, Gymnastics with Vivien Otto & Livonia Civic Ballet, MI.

Miss Susan Kinney
Enrolled in tap and jazz dance at the age of 3 and took lessons for 15 years at Lautzenheiser Dance Studio in Bluffton, IN. While in High School she was a dance captain for her show choir and captain of her cheerleading squad. While in college at Indiana University she took tap dance courses and majored in human development and family studies. Since graduating with her bachelor’s degree from IU in 2000 she has worked in Human Resources, coached Jr. High cheerleading, and taught preschool at one of the area Goddard Schools. She is currently working with Miss Michele on Cecchetti Grade One Teachers exam. Since 2003 she has been teaching both children and adults alike at the Pink Slipper and looks forward to many more wonderful dancing years to come!!!

Miss Joni Ricketts
Miss Joni has been dancing for the last eleven years. She joined McCutcheon Dance Team at age 13, and made the Varsity squad as a sophomore. Miss Joni’s credits include: Indiana All-State Dancer (3 yrs), Indiana H.S. Dance Lyrical Champion, National Hip Hop Choreography Award, Indiana H.S. Dance Scholarship Recipient, NDA National Jazz Champion, and NDA All-American Dancer. Currently working with Miss Michele on Cecchetti Grade One Teachers exam. Miss Joni is a certified Zumba instructor. Resides in Kokomo.

Miss Amber Phlipot
USGF Competitive gymnast for over 11 years. Graduated Cum Laude from Butler University with a bachelor’s of Arts in Performing Arts with a Music Major, Vocal Performance, and Theatre Minor. While at Butler attended Ballet, Jazz, Theatre, and Improvisation classes. Performed professionally at Beef N Boards and Lilly Theatre. Currently studying with Miss Michele on Cecchetti Grade One Teachers Exam. Miss Amber is married with two children and resides in Noblesville

Miss Jennifer Dotzert
Dancing since the age of two. Danced at various studios in Michigan, Oklahoma, and Indiana. Involved in cheerleading throughout middle and high school. While studying dance in Michigan, passed Cecchetti Grade One Student Exam. Currently studying with Miss Michele on Cecchetti Grade One Teachers Exam. Received undergraduate degree in special education with a dance minor from Indiana State University. Completed masters degree in social work from Indiana University. Work as a special education teacher at Clay Middle School. Coached cheerleading, girls basketball and track. Married residing in Noblesville.

Miss Kari Oswalt
Started taking jazz at the age of three thru junior high school. Kari then was a Cheerleader from 7th grade to her senior year while periodically performing dances through the season. She was a member of the show choir and performed all types of dance while singing.

Miss Melanie Getch
I have been dancing for 25 years, trained in Indianapolis in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Lyrical.  I have competed on the regional and national level.  I performed with the Indianapolis Ballet Theater in Sleeping Beauty.  I trained many summers at the Broadway Dance Center in New York.  I have studied with Frank Hatchett (Broadway Dance Center), Peter and Yu Xuin Hao (China Ballet Company) and Roberta Wong and Ricardo Melendez (Dance Kaleidoscope).  I began teaching at 13 for Barb & Company Dance and choreographed countless competition pieces.  I am the former owner/director of Snap Dance Center in Indianapolis, taught all styles of dance for ages 3 to adult and developed a competition team.  Since then, I have continued to teach for studios in Fishers and Geist and am the proud mother of my 4 year old son!

Ryan Hutchens
Salsa/Hip Hop at Act II. I've been dancing for about 9 years now. While salsa is my love I also enjoy breakdancing, hip hop, and even Latin ballroom. I accept all forms of dance and would learn any style. I believe any one can learn to dance. But making it your own is much harder. If you ever see me out look for me on the dance floor because I don't sit down!

Miss Tara
New instructor, bio coming soon.

Miss Megan
Megan began dancing at the age of three and has participated in seven performances of the Nutcracker and over 21 galas, recitals, and showcases. She has trained with the Carolina Ballet Theater in Greenville, South Carolina, Tuzer Ballet in Dallas, Texas and New World Ballet in Richardson, Texas. At age thirteen, she was accepted into the University of Oklahoma's Student program where she trained in modern and ballet. Megan began teaching as a student assistant at her local dance school in Ardmore, Oklahoma. After high school, Megan attended the University of Oklahoma and received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and French. During her time at the University, she trained in Ballet, Pilates, Dance History and studied abroad in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Now, residing in Zionsville, Megan works as a Corporate Event Planner.