Live 2 Dance LLC is owned and operated by Angela Hartley. The beliefs and goals of the staff are to offer the opportunity to any child or adult who wants to learn to dance and teach them the love for and respect for the arts, as well as poise and self confidence.
We offer a full range of classes for students of all ages and levels, from preschool through adults, from beginner to advanced. Dance training not only improves coordination and physical strength, it strengthens discipline which in turn carries over to all areas in a person’s life.
"Dancers keep looking for the perfect teacher without realizing that it’s all there within themselves. They have to be responsible for themselves. You teach yourself; the teacher is a guide. If you do not hear the advice, corrections and works of your guide, it makes no difference how great the teacher…you will never dance" – Baryshnikov
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Angela Hartley has lived in Gillette all her life. She has received her Associates in Science as well as her Bachleors in Business Administration with the emphasis of Leadership and Management. Angela has owned the studio for one year and has been teaching dance for eight years. She has been dancing since she was five and has stuck with it ever since. Her passion for people young and old has been the driving force for her to open her own studio. Angela has trained with dancers such as Mia Michaels, Tony Copola, Jackie Slieght, Dave Carter, Roland Dupree, and the list goes on. She continuously goes to workshops to keep her dance styles up to date and fun! Angela her dancers have won numerous Regional and National dance competition awards for the pieces she has choreographed.
Donna Packard has been studying dance since 1982, teaching professionally 1984. Aerobics Instructor -Teaching Thera-Ball (Toning/Strengthening), Pilate’s, Cardio Jam, and Aerobic Coordinator. She has attended many workshops for the since 1982 and has had the privilege to learn from numerous presenters/teacher/choreographers in the dance and exercise field from across the world. Some of her credits include CDAHPERD (Central District Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance) & WAHPERD (Wyo. Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Newcastle WY Summer Dance Recreation Programs & Sundance Art Line Workshops. She has also Choreographed & Co-Choreographed numerous local plays, pageant events. Donna and her dancers’ have received many Outstanding Choreography, Costume, Entertainment, and Overall High Score Awards throughout her teaching career. Campbell county High School Dance Team coach since 1999.
A special note from Donna…Dance came later to me in life I started taking dance classes at the age of 22; I was inspired by the intricate and always evolving movements and expression. Our bodies are extraordinary and respect its limitation. I will NEVER stop learning. I want everyone to love what you are doing, be positive role model and go after it you will never regret it! Remember this “I hope you dance”!!
Thank you to all present and past fellow teachers, dancers', parents and choreographers to encourage and stretch my imagination. Dance is an evolving art; staying in touch with the present as well as the past can be very draining but also very rewarding. The biggest rewards are how dancers’ step up to a challenge and create an art piece from one’s imaginations and make it come alive. To my family that feels pushed aside at times… I love you always Donna.
Michelle Alspaw English has been dancing since she was 13, and has embarked on a wonderful adventure of dance. As a soloist for the Greater Pasadena Civic Ballet Jazz Company she won numerous awards for both regional and national competitions. Michelle has also performed as a soloist in many shows including “The Wiz”, “The Nutcracker”, “Paint Your Wagon ”,“Finian’s Rainbow” and appeared in several TV shows, such as “Dance Fever.” Michelle started teaching dance at the age of 14 and with her hard work and enthusiasm she has been rewarded the opportunity to educate and promote the art of dance. In 1986 she moved to California and created the nationally recognized Carlsbad Park Dance program where she could instruct children of all ages, levels and styles of dance. Michelle’s students have won many regional a national awards and scholarships and have performed on stage, television, music videos, theatre, commercials and industrials. Michelle has been a member of Dance Educators of America, been awarded the "Channel 10 Leadership Award" for community service, been nominated "Woman of the Year" and has been awarded many choreography awards. As an instructor, Michelle hopes to give back to others what has been given to her – a sense of self-worth, accomplishment, opportunity, community, adventure, hope and love. She is very happy to be here in Wyoming enjoying more time with her husband Aaron and two wonderful children Chelle and Misteen.
Jessica Stuber has grown up in Gillette, WY and started her career in dance at the age of 2. She has studied dance with Yvette sparks for 23 years. When Jessica graduated high school she attended college in Billings, MT where she danced for an arena football team for a brief amount of time. She retuned home and began her passion of teaching dance. Through the years she has studied dance with Tony Coppola, Michael Allen, Gus Giordano, Cleo Parker Robinson, Gary Abbott, Dave Scott, Christopher Jones, Jason Samuel Smith and many others. She has won many awards for her choreography at numerous dance competitions. In May of 2008 Jessica had her first child Adalia Madelyn Filcaske.
Kelly Daniel teaches Jr Pom/Jazz and Jr Ballet/Lyrical. This is her 2nd year teaching for Live 2 Dance, but her 7th year teaching all together. Before teaching for L2D, Kelly taught in Spearfish, SD for the Kids and Company Dance Studio. She has danced for 12 years total and has mostly focused on Jazz. She is from Gillette and is a teacher at Westwood High School in the Tech Ed Department. She is married to Mike and they have one son, Kody. When Kelly is not working or teaching dance she enjoys camping, snowmobiling, watching football, and being with my family.
Krystal Baysinger is currently a third grade teacher who has a love for dance! She danced at Yvette Sparks Dance Center for 14 years. During this time she competed in many competitions, receiving many awards due to time and commitment. With the love of dance she went to receive a four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in dance through the University of Wyoming. Krystal has had the privilege to compete and work with many professionals at American College Dance Festivals and more. The highlight of her senior year was receiving a dance and choreography award from the University of Wyoming Fine Arts Department and the Associated Students of the Performing Arts. She is so excited to be back and share my passion of dance with all of you!!
Tiffany McCann grew up in Gillette and danced at Yvette Sparks Dance Center since she was 5 yrs old. During that time she attended many dance workshops including Snowy Range Dance Festival. She also competed in competitions throughout Wyoming, Montana and Colorado. From there she attended the University of Wyoming where she received a B.F.A. in Theater and Dance. In college, Tiffany received the June S. Lee Dance Award and the Outstanding Modern Dancer Award from ASOPA her senior year. Also, she was given the opportunity to be a part of Snowy Range Dance Festival as Assistant Director in 2005. Through the years she has studied dance with artists such as Tony Coppola, Keith Saunders, Gary Abbott, Kevin “Iega” Jeff, Yoav Kaddar, Peter Pucci, Gail Benedict etc. Tiffany is currently part of the Choose Dance Program that introduces students to dance and the many benefits that come along with it. Tiffany is excited to be back with friends and doing what she loves... Dance.
Jilian Stricker started dancing about 5 years ago and began teaching dance 2 years ago. In the fall of 2008 she went to the University of Wyoming to study dance, however I had to quit due to health issues. Jilian loves being back at Live 2 Dance and will continue dancing and teaching.
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