Our staff is dedicated to the support and dance education of your child. We recognize the impact dance had in our lives and wish to pass that on to many future students.
Director of dance-Owner
April Anderson has over 40 years dance experience. April is the mother of Paige and Sam. April has been teaching dance with primary focus in jazz, contemporary and acrobats since 2002.
Credits: All Iowa Honor Drill/Dance Team selection performer
1994
Performance invitation - Cotton Bowl parade/halftime
1994
Iowa Distinguished Young Women choreographer
2012, 2013, 2014
Director of dance-Owner
Lyn Heaton has over 40 years dance experience. Lyn is the step-mom of Jillian and currently works within the counseling field. Lyn has been teaching dance with primary focus in ballet and pointe since 2004.
Credits: All Iowa Honor Drill/Dance Team selection performer
1993 and 1994
Performance invitation - Cotton Bowl parade/halftime
1994
Iowa Distinguished Young Women choreographer
2012, 2013, 2014
Director of dance-Owner
Julie Park has over 40 years dance experience. Julie is the mother of Emily and Ashley and currently works within the child care field. Julie has been teaching dance with primary focus in tap, ballet, pointe and jazz since 2006.
Credits: All Iowa Honor Drill/Dance Team selection performer
1993
Performer for Hawaii’s Aloha Bowl parade and halftime
1992
Iowa Distinguished Young Women choreographer
2012, 2013, 2014
Directors-Instructors of Hip Hop
Zana Lippincott has over 20 years dance experience. She is the mother of Evee and currently works in Digital Implementation. Zana has been teaching dance with primary focus in hip hop since 2016.
Credits: Dance Team performer for
William Penn University
2012, 2013
Dance Team coach for Ottumwa High School
2017-2018
2018-2019
Emily Park has a total of 18 years dance experience. Most recently she graduated from IHCC completing her time with dance team where she was provided the opportunity to compete and was awarded the IHCC Competitive Excellence Award in dance 2021. Emily is the daughter of Julie Park and has continued to make us Premier Proud with her dance success. She will continue to be an asset to our Premier Dance Center staff.
Bridget Short has a total of 30 years dance experience. Bridget is the mother of Dreyden and Deegan. Bridget has been teaching dance with primary focus in pointe and hip hop since 2013.
Credits: Dance team performer for Bridge City Knights football
2010, 2011
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We are fortunate to have your return!
