OUR STAFF
JAZMYN PETERSON
Director & Instructor
Jazzy has spent her entire life in a dance studio.
Her dance education started in her Mother's dance studio in Dickinson, North Dakota. Everyone claims Jazzy knew how to dance before she knew how to walk. In 2000 the family moved to Elizabeth, Colorado and Jazzy continued her dance education under the direction of her mother (Michele Privratsky-Schulthies).
Jazzy danced competitively for 14 years and won several awards at both the regional and national levels. She has traveled across the U.S. taking master classes and auditioning for numerous jobs in the arts. Jazzy spent time working for a traveling dance competition where she was able to broaden her understanding of the different styles and textures of dance from different regions across America.
Jazzy has 15+ years of teaching experience in various styles of dance (but Tap is her favorite). She is a graduate of Dickinson State University with her Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Administration and Finance. She lives in Bismarck, North Dakota with her husband, their beautiful baby girl.
Ms.Jazzy plans to create a dance studio where the primary focus is the joy and well-being of her students. She truly believes she can share her love of dance and positivity impact the community.
ALECSIS STAPLETON
Instructor
Alecsis started her dance training at a very young age.
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As a pre-teen, Leci's focus shifted to traditional ballet training. She focused on the beauty and technique of Ballet with intense training.
A few years later, Alecsis joined a competitive dance team at a studio with more styles. This is where Alecsis and Ms. Jazzy Met.
Alecsis has been training under the instruction of Jazzy throughout her High School Dance Career.
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ALIYAH ANGEL
Instructor
Aliyah’s passion for dance sparked at the young age of 2. As she grew, so did her dedication.
In middle school, Aliyah joined the drill team and represented her school in the 6th and 7th grades. Her hard work and commitment paid off as she made the Fargo Davies High School dance team in 8th grade. This experience paved the way for one of her most treasured roles: dancing as a captain for the Centahnas at Century High School.
2024 will be Aliyah’s first season as an instructor and she is very excited to join our studio.
KASSIDY MONROE
Instructor
Kassidi started dancing at age 3 and joined competition dance team at age 4.Kassidi found her love of teaching as an assistant teacher at her childhood studio around age 10.
Over the years Kassidi has danced in many productions and competed at countless dance competitions. In high school, Kass switched gears and started playing lacrosse and joined BHS Womens Wrestling.
Kassidi is currently enrolled at Bismarck State College and is working towards a Degree in Elementary Education.
She cannot wait to get back in the studio teaching!
SHAWNEL WILLER
Instructor
FUN FACT!
This is a picture of Ms.Jazzy from the first Dance Studio she ever trained at. It was called School of Dance and Performing Arts in Dickinson, North Dakota.Â
Ms.Jazzy's mom owned the dance studio and took her with to every class she taught. It started with having Jazzy in the pack in play every class and before they knew it she was pulling herself up to watch the classes. By the age of 1 Ms.Jazzy was starting to participate in classes with her mom.