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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.
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.
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 is a Junior at Bethany College majoring in International
Business Management. She is currently the captain of the Bethany College Blue and
Gold Dance Team. A native of Tonganoxie, Ks, Rachel has been dancing since she
was 3 and has been trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, pom and
ballroom dancing. In high school, she competed in “Starpower” and “Showbiz”
Competition circuits and received High Gold awards in her small group and solo
routines. Rachel recently competed in “Nations Best” and received 3rd in college
solo category and 2nd in college team division. She is very excited to help Vivette’s
Dancers grow and excel in dance.
Business Management. She is currently the captain of the Bethany College Blue and
Gold Dance Team. A native of Tonganoxie, Ks, Rachel has been dancing since she
was 3 and has been trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, pom and
ballroom dancing. In high school, she competed in “Starpower” and “Showbiz”
Competition circuits and received High Gold awards in her small group and solo
routines. Rachel recently competed in “Nations Best” and received 3rd in college
solo category and 2nd in college team division. She is very excited to help Vivette’s
Dancers grow and excel in dance.
Miss Rhyanna: Rhyanna Bruner is a Junior at Bennington High School. She is
Captain of the Dance Team, the Dazzlers, and is enjoying the challenge of
choreographing for her team. She has danced with me since she was a Bitty. She
has enjoyed the challenge this year of choreographing and teaching jazz, tap and
pom, and is looking forward to her 2nd year of teaching. Rhyanna is one of our
Starfeet dancers and has won many 1st place awards for her solo, duet and group
dances. She also choregraphed an award winning competitive lyrical routine for
another dancer.
Captain of the Dance Team, the Dazzlers, and is enjoying the challenge of
choreographing for her team. She has danced with me since she was a Bitty. She
has enjoyed the challenge this year of choreographing and teaching jazz, tap and
pom, and is looking forward to her 2nd year of teaching. Rhyanna is one of our
Starfeet dancers and has won many 1st place awards for her solo, duet and group
dances. She also choregraphed an award winning competitive lyrical routine for
another dancer.
Teaching Assistants
Jessica Brockway is the TA for some of our Monday classes, working towards her
substitute certificate. Jessie is a member of our Starfeet team. She has many years
of dance experience in lyrical, jazz and tap. A member of the Ell-Saline Dance team,
she enjoyed teaching cheer this summer!
Michelle Beasely is the TA for some of our Tuesday classes. Michelle earned her
substitute cerrtificate 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.
Jessica Brockway is the TA for some of our Monday classes, working towards her
substitute certificate. Jessie is a member of our Starfeet team. She has many years
of dance experience in lyrical, jazz and tap. A member of the Ell-Saline Dance team,
she enjoyed teaching cheer this summer!
Michelle Beasely is the TA for some of our Tuesday classes. Michelle earned her
substitute cerrtificate 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.
Miss Vivette receives a gift from Milah
Linenberger at the grand opening in
2003.
Linenberger at the grand opening in
2003.
Miss Michelle is our receptionist. A graduate of
South High, she is also night manager for Kwik Trip.
South High, she is also night manager for Kwik Trip.
