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Vivette Ashen-Brenner, Miss Vivette or Miss V , to her students, began her dancing career at the
age of 3 when she began ballet classes with Ruth Mitchell. She was a firefly in her 1st recital and
she simply loved it. She continued to take dance classes as a child and later at the Omaha
Regional Ballet Academy under the direction of Valerie Roche. She attended college at the
University of Nebraska at Omaha, majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Performing
Arts.
Miss Vivette opened Vivette's Dance Studio in the basement of her home in 1979, while also
teaching classes and acting as Program Director at the YWCA. The studio later moved to it's 2nd
location at 676 S. 9th street. In 2003 ground was broken for the new location at 1102 Armory.
Miss Vivette has performed in many area plays, worked as choreographer and director for Summer
Stage at Salina Community Theatre, and choreographed high school plays for Central High
School, including " Forum" "Grease" and "Pajama Game". She has choreographed for show
choirs:The 'Stang Gang at Lakewood Middle School, The Sensations at South Middle School, Free
Spirit at Central High School and New Dawn at South High School.
Miss Vivette was the local studio co-ordinator for the Moscow Ballet for 2005, 2006 and 2007,
rehearsing and preparing local dancers for their awe-inspiring performances in the Moscow
Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker at the Stieffel Theatre.
She performs as a Belly Dancer under the name Tahira. Our Troupe: Thalassa Nahar continues to
grow.
Miss Vivette is a member of Dance Masters of America, Chapter 28 Heart of America. To be
accepted as a member of DMA, applicants must pass a written exam in at least 2 of the subjects
they teach, pass a physical exam by being able to demonstrate steps and combinations as asked
by the examiners and choreograph and perform an improvisation to music of the examiners
choice. To remain a member of DMA, teachers must submit at least 10 hours of continuing
education hours each year.
Miss Vivette is married to Sid, recently celebrating their 28th anniversary. Her daughter Lisette is a
costume designer of anime costuming and also works at Little Ceasars Pizza.
Miss Vivette loves to knit, creating and giving away over 100 hats for needy school children. She is
a substitute teacher for USD 305 where she is known as "Miss V". When she can find the time,
Miss Vivette loves to read.
age of 3 when she began ballet classes with Ruth Mitchell. She was a firefly in her 1st recital and
she simply loved it. She continued to take dance classes as a child and later at the Omaha
Regional Ballet Academy under the direction of Valerie Roche. She attended college at the
University of Nebraska at Omaha, majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Performing
Arts.
Miss Vivette opened Vivette's Dance Studio in the basement of her home in 1979, while also
teaching classes and acting as Program Director at the YWCA. The studio later moved to it's 2nd
location at 676 S. 9th street. In 2003 ground was broken for the new location at 1102 Armory.
Miss Vivette has performed in many area plays, worked as choreographer and director for Summer
Stage at Salina Community Theatre, and choreographed high school plays for Central High
School, including " Forum" "Grease" and "Pajama Game". She has choreographed for show
choirs:The 'Stang Gang at Lakewood Middle School, The Sensations at South Middle School, Free
Spirit at Central High School and New Dawn at South High School.
Miss Vivette was the local studio co-ordinator for the Moscow Ballet for 2005, 2006 and 2007,
rehearsing and preparing local dancers for their awe-inspiring performances in the Moscow
Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker at the Stieffel Theatre.
She performs as a Belly Dancer under the name Tahira. Our Troupe: Thalassa Nahar continues to
grow.
Miss Vivette is a member of Dance Masters of America, Chapter 28 Heart of America. To be
accepted as a member of DMA, applicants must pass a written exam in at least 2 of the subjects
they teach, pass a physical exam by being able to demonstrate steps and combinations as asked
by the examiners and choreograph and perform an improvisation to music of the examiners
choice. To remain a member of DMA, teachers must submit at least 10 hours of continuing
education hours each year.
Miss Vivette is married to Sid, recently celebrating their 28th anniversary. Her daughter Lisette is a
costume designer of anime costuming and also works at Little Ceasars Pizza.
Miss Vivette loves to knit, creating and giving away over 100 hats for needy school children. She is
a substitute teacher for USD 305 where she is known as "Miss V". When she can find the time,
Miss Vivette loves to read.
Miss Rachel: Rachel Bouza graduated from Bethany College with a degree in International
Business Management. She is student activities director at Kansas State-Salina while working
on her masters. She will be coaching our senior Starfeet team and teaching on Mondays and
Thursdays. Rachel excells in the contemporary /lyrical style.
Business Management. She is student activities director at Kansas State-Salina while working
on her masters. She will be coaching our senior Starfeet team and teaching on Mondays and
Thursdays. Rachel excells in the contemporary /lyrical style.
Teaching Assistants
Michelle Beasely will be the TA for Tuesday classes with Miss Vivette. She has a
pom class, and core workout classes during summer. Michelle earned her substitute
certificate with 50 hours of classroom time as an assistant. Michelle is a member of
our Starfeet team. She has many years of dance experience in ballet, jazz and tap.
Creatively talented in many area, she loves art and creating costuming for Anime
Conventions.
Michelle recently won 2nd in the ART STONE National Costume Contest. She is also
the illustrator of Chelle's book.
Sarah Frazier - Sarah was a TA for summer classes this year working on her
substitute certificate. She is a member of our Starfeet team, and attends Sacred
Heart HS.
Katie Stanley-Lorson will be TA for Monday classes. She is a member of our
Starfeet team, and attends Sacred Heart HS.
Jessie Brockway often fills in as a substitute teacher and teachs cheer classes
when her busy schedule permits. She is a member of Ell-Saline's dance team and
our Starfeet team.
Michelle Beasely will be the TA for Tuesday classes with Miss Vivette. She has a
pom class, and core workout classes during summer. Michelle earned her substitute
certificate with 50 hours of classroom time as an assistant. Michelle is a member of
our Starfeet team. She has many years of dance experience in ballet, jazz and tap.
Creatively talented in many area, she loves art and creating costuming for Anime
Conventions.
Michelle recently won 2nd in the ART STONE National Costume Contest. She is also
the illustrator of Chelle's book.
Sarah Frazier - Sarah was a TA for summer classes this year working on her
substitute certificate. She is a member of our Starfeet team, and attends Sacred
Heart HS.
Katie Stanley-Lorson will be TA for Monday classes. She is a member of our
Starfeet team, and attends Sacred Heart HS.
Jessie Brockway often fills in as a substitute teacher and teachs cheer classes
when her busy schedule permits. She is a member of Ell-Saline's dance team and
our Starfeet team.
Office Staff! Our office staff are at the desk 4:30 to
7:30 Mon-Thur to take your payments, and answer
your questions.
Sarah Woolsey is our Mon/Tue Receptionist. Her
daughter Maddy is a member of the Middle School class
studying ballet, tap, jazz and pom.
Anna Stanley is our Wed/Thur Receptionist. Her daughter
Katie is a member of the Middle School classes studying
ballet, tap, jazz, pom, hip hop and belly dance. She's a
longtime member of our Starfeet Competition Team
7:30 Mon-Thur to take your payments, and answer
your questions.
Sarah Woolsey is our Mon/Tue Receptionist. Her
daughter Maddy is a member of the Middle School class
studying ballet, tap, jazz and pom.
Anna Stanley is our Wed/Thur Receptionist. Her daughter
Katie is a member of the Middle School classes studying
ballet, tap, jazz, pom, hip hop and belly dance. She's a
longtime member of our Starfeet Competition Team
| Michelle |
Chelle Jennings-Seyfert . Chelle was the director of The Dance Acade,u for 8 years, has
extensive teaching and coaching experience at Sacred Heart, Sharon Washington School of
Dance, Mary Joyce School of Dance. She was the Kansas Weslyan's Dance Team for 2010-11.
Chelle excelles at hip-hop, pom, jazz and tap.
Chelle co-ordinates the Bowl Game dancers each year.
She has a son named Jett and is very active in local Autism support activities. Chelle has written
1 book "Hello, My Name Is Jett", currently in the publishing stage, and is working on the 2nd book
of the series.
Chelle is also involved in the Love, Chloe Foundation and is currently planning some showcase
events for fundraisers for LCF's Monkey in my Chair project.
extensive teaching and coaching experience at Sacred Heart, Sharon Washington School of
Dance, Mary Joyce School of Dance. She was the Kansas Weslyan's Dance Team for 2010-11.
Chelle excelles at hip-hop, pom, jazz and tap.
Chelle co-ordinates the Bowl Game dancers each year.
She has a son named Jett and is very active in local Autism support activities. Chelle has written
1 book "Hello, My Name Is Jett", currently in the publishing stage, and is working on the 2nd book
of the series.
Chelle is also involved in the Love, Chloe Foundation and is currently planning some showcase
events for fundraisers for LCF's Monkey in my Chair project.
Sarah
Katie