Kayla Klein

Kayla has been dancing for over 17 years and has been teaching for over 8 years. At 16 she found her love for choreographing and has expanded her knowledge since. Pieces Kayla has choreographed and cleaned have won many special awards and overall placements at competitions. Kayla is a certified TDSC dance instructor in Ballet, Tap, Musical Theater, Modern, Jumps, Turns, Ballroom, and more. She also received her IAP Dance Studio Manager Certification in May 2023!

Kayla loves teaching and choreographing and her goal is to make sure that all the TDF Academy dancers know their worth and see how amazing they are! All it takes is one coach to believe in you.

 

 

Emilie Chaffee

Emilie Chaffee has been performing her love for dance since the age of 6. She has trained in a broad range of styles including ballet, ballroom, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and tap. Emilie has been a part of various competitions and conventions including Dancer Palooza in California. Emilie also found a love for teaching. She strives to be a leader for young dancers who will believe and push them to succeed.

Alexis Klein

Alexis is a dance teacher with a passion for teaching and performing. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old and has trained in various styles, including ballet, jazz, ballroom, and contemporary. Alexis has performed in numerous competitions and shows, including a Walt Disney World Parade. Her experience and love for dance make her an excellent teacher who inspires her students to reach their full potential.

Alanis Raschke

Alanis Raschke is 20 years old and from Bismarck, ND. She has danced for over 11 years and has been teaching for 5 years. Alanis is so excited to be joining the TDF family! She is currently working at Eide Ford Mandan as a car salesperson.

Ella Schlinger

Ella’s dance background includes 12 years of classical ballet training, enriched by her experience in modern and contemporary dance. She loves performing with some of her favorite roles being Mirliton and the Rat Queen in The Nutcracker and The White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. She loves teaching and takes pride in caring for her students, providing them with individualized support to allow them to thrive and feel cared for. Ella’s personalized teaching approach emphasizes strong foundational technique and artistic expression, and is dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of dance.