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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.

  • 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.

  • Teachers are trained in many forms of dance including: jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, and modern.

  • 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.

  • Call us to arrange a visit to meet our friendly staff and observe a class!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!!

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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Miss Avery

Dance Teacher Assistant

Favorite style of dance: Modern

Fun fact: Miss Avery is currently learning 5 different languages!

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