Celebrating our 89th Year of Dance Education
A Tradition Worth Sharing
500 S. Rochester Rd. Clawson, MI 48017 - 248-547-2877 - borgodanceschool@gmail.com
Borgo Staff
We are very proud of our dedicated teaching staff. Some of our staff have taught multiple generations of Borgo students and have trained new teachers coming up through the ranks. Most of our teachers danced as young children with us, and were selected not only for their dance abilities, but also for their communication skills and dedication to our Borgo philosophy. All teachers “student teach” and assist in the classroom with a senior teacher, and most have received countless hours of continued dance education outside our studio at annual summer dance conventions and through college programs.
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All dances, choreography and lesson plans are decided collectively by our entire staff, with an emphasis on child development, consistency from class to class, and progression.
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Teachers are trained in many forms of dance including: jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, and modern.
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Our staff is committed to the tradition of a program that builds self-esteem, teaches manners and self-awareness as well as instilling a love for dance.
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Call us to arrange a visit to meet our friendly staff and observe a class!


Miss Kathy
Teacher/Owner
Favorite style of dance: Hip-hop
Classes taught this season:
Combination classes, Tap, and Hip-hop
Fun fact: Miss Kathy majored in Vocal Music and Psychology at Albion College.

Miss Kim
Teacher
Favorite style of dance: Hip-hop
Classes taught this season: Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Lyrical
Fun fact: Miss Kim was nominated for a Pulsar Award for her choreography for a theatre production at Michigan State University!

Miss Claire
Teacher/Owner
Favorite style of dance: Ballet and Modern
Classes taught this season: Modern, Ballet, Jazz, and 1st Year Show
Fun fact: Miss Claire studied dance at Hope College and was also a professional modern dancer with the Detroit Dance Collective for 8 years.

Miss Amanda
Teacher/Owner
Favorite style of dance: Tap
Classes taught this season: Combination classes, Tap, and Lyrical.
Fun fact: In addition to teaching dance, Miss Amanda is also a high school science teacher!

Miss Christina
Teacher
Favorie style of dance: Jazz Lyrical, and Ballet
Classes taught this season: Combination classes
Fun Fact: Miss Christina started dancing at Borgo when she was 3 years old, and now the third generation of her family is starting at Borgo! Miss Christina studied at Dance Master for 2 years, and has taught Jazzercise in Italy!!

Miss Kate
Teacher
Favorite style of dance: Modern and Jazz
Classes taught this season: Combination classes and Lyrical/Modern
Fun fact: One of Miss Kate's goals is to run the 6 world marathons!

Miss Chelsea
Teacher
Favorite style of dance: Jazz and Modern
Classes taught this season: Combination classes and hip-hop
Fun fact: Miss Chelsea is a Borgo Alumni who attended and graduated from Michigan State University and Florida State University with a Master of Arts in American Dance Studies

Miss Leslie
Favorite style of dance: Ballet and Modern
Classes taught this season: Miss Leslie is enjoying her well-earned retirement, but still loves to help out with original chorepgraphy and teacher training.
Fun fact: Miss Leslie's whole family grew up dancing at Borgo.....guess who they are!

Miss Julie
Office/Front Desk
Favorite style of dance: Lyrical and Ballet
Fun fact: Miss Julie started dancing at Borgo when she was 4 years old!

Miss Lauren
Dance Teacher Assistant
Favorite style of dance: Tap and Hip-hop
Fun fact: Miss Lauren is a senior in high school, and grew up dancing at Borgo, just like her mom!

Miss Agnes
Dance Teacher Assistant
Favorite style of dance: Jazz and Ballet
Fun fact: Miss Agnes also plays the cello at Royal Oak High School!

Miss Avery
Dance Teacher Assistant
Favorite style of dance: Modern
Fun fact: Miss Avery is currently learning 5 different languages!