Dance Steps Studio Faculty 2017-18
Laurie Stoianowski - Owner/President, Instructor
Laurie is a veteran dancer and instructor of 48 years. A former dancer with Randazzo Dance Studio, Ypsilanti Area Dancers & The Southwest Ballet Company in Austin, Texas, she currently instructs the Adv. Ballet & Int/Adv. Pointe classes. Laurie is also the owner and President of Dance Steps Studio.
Laurie is a veteran dancer and instructor of 48 years. A former dancer with Randazzo Dance Studio, Ypsilanti Area Dancers & The Southwest Ballet Company in Austin, Texas, she currently instructs the Adv. Ballet & Int/Adv. Pointe classes. Laurie is also the owner and President of Dance Steps Studio.
Kristen Meadows - Saline Manager, Instructor
Kristen Meadows began her dance training at the age of 4. She began teaching children at age 16, while still training and performing all across Northern Michigan. She received her B.S. in Dance Studio Management from Eastern Michigan University in 2009. While at EMU, Kristen had the opportunity to perform in many university performances, as well as at the American College Dance Festival and the Michigan Choreographers’ Showcase. In 2011, Kristen became a member of the International Tap Dance Association. She is also an adjunct professor of Tap Dance at Eastern Michigan University, and the resident choreographer for Saline Community Education's Youth Theater Program. Kristen is the manager of the Saline Studio.
Kristen Meadows began her dance training at the age of 4. She began teaching children at age 16, while still training and performing all across Northern Michigan. She received her B.S. in Dance Studio Management from Eastern Michigan University in 2009. While at EMU, Kristen had the opportunity to perform in many university performances, as well as at the American College Dance Festival and the Michigan Choreographers’ Showcase. In 2011, Kristen became a member of the International Tap Dance Association. She is also an adjunct professor of Tap Dance at Eastern Michigan University, and the resident choreographer for Saline Community Education's Youth Theater Program. Kristen is the manager of the Saline Studio.
Kelly Waltz - Tecumseh Manager, Instructor
Kelly Waltz Is a seasoned Dance Steps pupil of 15 years. Enthusiastic, with a great love of dance, she hopes to instill a passion for movement and for life in all of her students. Kelly is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of EMU's Dance Program with a focus in Studio Management and a business minor. She is a founding/current member of Pure Existence, a professional Ann Arbor based dance company. She is also Programs Coordinator and Youth Program Director for Brighton Dance Festival. She has been trained formally in various styles including Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Tap. Along with her formal, professional, and managerial experience, Kelly has trained in teacher workshops in New York City, Detroit, and many other locations across the United States. She has received multiple choreography nominations and awards for her work within her seven years as a teacher/choreographer. She has received special recognition for staging, costumes, and original/unique movement. Her students performing her works have received many top place awards as well as recognition for their passion, elegance, and stage presence. Kelly is the manager at the Tecumseh studio, and looks forward to spreading the love of dance and art to her students for years to come.
Kelly Waltz Is a seasoned Dance Steps pupil of 15 years. Enthusiastic, with a great love of dance, she hopes to instill a passion for movement and for life in all of her students. Kelly is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of EMU's Dance Program with a focus in Studio Management and a business minor. She is a founding/current member of Pure Existence, a professional Ann Arbor based dance company. She is also Programs Coordinator and Youth Program Director for Brighton Dance Festival. She has been trained formally in various styles including Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Tap. Along with her formal, professional, and managerial experience, Kelly has trained in teacher workshops in New York City, Detroit, and many other locations across the United States. She has received multiple choreography nominations and awards for her work within her seven years as a teacher/choreographer. She has received special recognition for staging, costumes, and original/unique movement. Her students performing her works have received many top place awards as well as recognition for their passion, elegance, and stage presence. Kelly is the manager at the Tecumseh studio, and looks forward to spreading the love of dance and art to her students for years to come.
Lindsey Biggs - Instructor
Lindsey comes to us from Ft. Myers, FL. She has been a dance instructor, choreographer and gymnastics coach since 2000. She was a competitive gymnast and trained to level 10 and coached gymnastics in levels 2 through 8. She has also been choreographing floor and beam routines for 14 years in Florida and Georgia. Her background in dance includes Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop and Acro. She is well versed in competition as a dancer and instructor. She has had the privilege of training with great instructors/choreographers through Florida, Georgia, New York and California. Lindsey was an audition winner at the “Monsters of Hip Hop” convention in Atlanta GA in 2006 for Tabitha and Napoleon D'umo. She was on the television show “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 4 making it to Vegas (2007-2008). She then owned a dance studio before becoming a full time caregiver for her mother and continues to be an advocate for Alzheimer’s Disease Research and Prevention. Lindsey’s main teaching focus for Dance Steps is Hip Hop, Acro and Contemporary.
Lindsey comes to us from Ft. Myers, FL. She has been a dance instructor, choreographer and gymnastics coach since 2000. She was a competitive gymnast and trained to level 10 and coached gymnastics in levels 2 through 8. She has also been choreographing floor and beam routines for 14 years in Florida and Georgia. Her background in dance includes Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop and Acro. She is well versed in competition as a dancer and instructor. She has had the privilege of training with great instructors/choreographers through Florida, Georgia, New York and California. Lindsey was an audition winner at the “Monsters of Hip Hop” convention in Atlanta GA in 2006 for Tabitha and Napoleon D'umo. She was on the television show “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 4 making it to Vegas (2007-2008). She then owned a dance studio before becoming a full time caregiver for her mother and continues to be an advocate for Alzheimer’s Disease Research and Prevention. Lindsey’s main teaching focus for Dance Steps is Hip Hop, Acro and Contemporary.
Doris Dowell - Instructor
Doris is a professional dance performer, choreographer, and instructor based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has performed locally, nationally as well as internationally – including London and Singapore – throughout her life. A Cum Laude graduate from Eastern Michigan University, Doris has received her Bachelor of Science in Dance Performance and Choreography. Doris has also had the honor to perform at many performance opportunities including the American College Dance Festival, and the Annual EMU Dance Concert featuring both faculty and guest artist works.
Doris is a professional dance performer, choreographer, and instructor based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has performed locally, nationally as well as internationally – including London and Singapore – throughout her life. A Cum Laude graduate from Eastern Michigan University, Doris has received her Bachelor of Science in Dance Performance and Choreography. Doris has also had the honor to perform at many performance opportunities including the American College Dance Festival, and the Annual EMU Dance Concert featuring both faculty and guest artist works.
Danielle Bodeker
Danielle started her training in dance at the age of 12 in Adrian Michigan. She was trained in early child creative movement at the age of 16, when she started teaching classes. Danielle continued to pursue a career in dance at Marygrove College, and received her BA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. She has preformed with the dance department companies at Hope, including the Scared Dance and Strike Time Dance companies. She has taught in a studio setting as well as swing and ballroom dance classes. Danielle is excited to begin teaching this year at Dance Steps.
Danielle started her training in dance at the age of 12 in Adrian Michigan. She was trained in early child creative movement at the age of 16, when she started teaching classes. Danielle continued to pursue a career in dance at Marygrove College, and received her BA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. She has preformed with the dance department companies at Hope, including the Scared Dance and Strike Time Dance companies. She has taught in a studio setting as well as swing and ballroom dance classes. Danielle is excited to begin teaching this year at Dance Steps.
Reeves DeVoe
Bio and headshot coming soon!
Bio and headshot coming soon!
Abigail Postema
Abigail Postema has studied dance for over 16 years. She began her training in Central Michigan, developing a strong background in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary. During this time she earned a professional level ballet certification in the Cecchetti method. She also danced competitively throughout the state of Michigan and worked with many guest artists from across the country. She is currently a student at Eastern Michigan University majoring in Public Relations and double-minoring in Dance and Entertainment Management. At EMU she has had the opportunity to perform in multiple university performances, as well as at the American College Dance Festival and the Detroit Dance Race.
Abigail Postema has studied dance for over 16 years. She began her training in Central Michigan, developing a strong background in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary. During this time she earned a professional level ballet certification in the Cecchetti method. She also danced competitively throughout the state of Michigan and worked with many guest artists from across the country. She is currently a student at Eastern Michigan University majoring in Public Relations and double-minoring in Dance and Entertainment Management. At EMU she has had the opportunity to perform in multiple university performances, as well as at the American College Dance Festival and the Detroit Dance Race.