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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 has been 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. Her daughter Lisette works at McDonalds. 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.
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 has been 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. Her daughter Lisette works at McDonalds. 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 has graduated from Bethany College with a degree in
International Business Management. She was a wonderful instructor for 2.5 years
and we will miss her greatly. She helped our older dancers to really improve and
grow. We wish her great things in her future.
2007-2010
International Business Management. She was a wonderful instructor for 2.5 years
and we will miss her greatly. She helped our older dancers to really improve and
grow. We wish her great things in her future.
2007-2010
Teaching Assistants
Michelle Beasely has been the TA for Thursday classes. She taught a pom class
this 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.
Suzy Weller - Suzy has earned her substitute certificate with 25 hours of class room
assisting. She is a member of our Starfeet team and is active in drama at Central
and SCT.
Sarah Frazier - Sarah is a TA for Monday classes working on her substitute
certificate. 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 has been the TA for Thursday classes. She taught a pom class
this 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.
Suzy Weller - Suzy has earned her substitute certificate with 25 hours of class room
assisting. She is a member of our Starfeet team and is active in drama at Central
and SCT.
Sarah Frazier - Sarah is a TA for Monday classes working on her substitute
certificate. 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.
Sarah Woolsey is our Mon/Tue Receptionist. Her daughter Maddy is a member of the
Middle School class studying ballet, tap, jazz and pom.
Middle School class studying ballet, tap, jazz and pom.
| Michelle |
Chelle Jennings-Seyfert has recently closed The Dance Academy and she and
her students have chosen to merge in with Vivette's Dance Studio. Chelle was
the director of TDA for 8 years, has extensive teaching and coaching experience
prior to opening TDA. She is the coach for Kansas Weslyan's Dance Team.
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 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.
her students have chosen to merge in with Vivette's Dance Studio. Chelle was
the director of TDA for 8 years, has extensive teaching and coaching experience
prior to opening TDA. She is the coach for Kansas Weslyan's Dance Team.
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 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.
