Jenny Hyer
Jenny has studied many different styles of dance including ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, folk, modern, tap, clogging and ballroom. Currently she is a member of Explore Dance Company, the National Folk Dance Organization and a board member for the Idaho Dance Education Organization(IDEO). She continues to cultivate her dance education through attending new certification courses and dance conferences each year.
Opening a studio has been a desire of Jenny’s for many years. From her interaction with young dancers she found a missing link that needs to be addressed! Dance isn’t just about the movement of the body, but about the discipline, goal setting, emotion portrayal, friendship, humility, team work, and leadership skills that will create an overall remarkable individual. At Illusion Dance Studios we focus on a specific leadership principle with your child each month and explore how applying that skill enhances our dance practice and our success in life.
Melissa Petty
I am classically trained in the Balanchine method. I can provide your child with proper ballet technique and understanding in ballet terminology. I am certified in progressing ballet technique. (PBT) I can offer your child the ability to gain strength, flexibility and injury prevention. Improvisation is a super important role in my classes so your child can gain confidence, think creatively and tell a story with movements and learn to listen and count their music.
Hailey Cooper
Hailey has been dancing since she was 4 years old. She was the captain of her state title winning team her senior year of High School. Working hard, being on time, and individual and team commitment are what Hailey gives credit for the successes she's enjoyed and hopes to provide the same type of qualities and experiences for your dancer. Not only does Hailey love all types of dance; she also loves what dance has taught her, that she was then able to use in all areas of her life allowing her to spark a love for dance with your student. Hailey is certified through Acrobatic Arts allowing her to provide your student with correct technique to ensure safety in and out of class. Hailey's love for dance has always been something she values and strives to share with other dancers.
Chantal Tougas
Chantal fell in love with dance when she took her first jazz class at age 7. She was engaged in other extracurricular programs, like acting and singing but decided to put those to the side so she could give her full focus to dance. She was on the competitive team at her dance studio in Plano, TX and then got accepted into Ingredients Dance Company after graduating high school. After that, she moved to Los Angeles to be a part of Cantinas Dance Project, and got to see a whole new culture of dance. She has been trained in ballet, The Progressing Ballet Technique, jazz, Acrobatic Arts, contemporary, and hip hop. She wants to pour out what has been poured into her. She wants to encourage dancers to express themselves through dance. Dance has its own language and she wants them to experience dance in a meaningful way of expressing something they maybe can't put into words. She is so excited to share, teach, inspire, and grow along side your dancer.