 | Instructors |
| | Lisa Dallas | Lisa has been the owner and director of Dance Productions Unlimited since 1978. She has trained in tap, jazz, ballet, modern and lyrical and has been certified by test to teach by Dance Educators of America . Her early training was primarily with Edward Pfeiffer (a former Carol Burnett show dancer), Stanley Herbert ( St. Louis Civic Ballet) and Vivian Watts Anderson at Michael Simms Academy . She also attended classes at Webster University , trained extensively at the Gus Giordano Dance Studios in Chicago , and has taken classes at Broadway Dance Center , Tremaine Dance Center and the Edge in Los Angeles . Lisa is proud to have trained in tap with Michael Flatley ("Lord of the Dance"), and the renowned Henry LeTang. Lisa's main love has always been to teach. Her students have excelled in many ways seeking out professional careers performing and/or teaching. Lisa was the director of the Cinderalla Beauty and Talent pageants in Jefferson County and Belleville, Ill for numerous years. She is also a member of the Nat'l Association Lisa has done choreography and performed for local production companies as well as performing in Russia and Australia with her own dance troupes. She has been a judge for many local and national talent competitions including Show Biz, Dance Champs, and American Dance Awards. Her judging has taken her from Palm Springs, Ca to Virginia Beach, VA for the Show Biz Nationals as well as many cities in between. She has received numerous tap and jazz choreography awards throughout the years and was named "Tap Teacher of the Year" at the 2004 Rainbow National competition. Although her two boys (Tanner and Colton ) keep her very busy, Lisa still finds time to teach and pass on her love of dance. She was also honored to be named a member of Professional and Executive Women. | | |
| | Gina Marmonti | | Gina Marmonti, assistant director, began assistant teaching at DPU in 1980. She received her dance training at DPU, with Stanley Herbert, Broadway Dance Center , and Dupree Dance Studio in Los Angeles . Growing up, Gina was a Cinderella and Sunflower Beauty and Talent Title holder. She has been certified by test to teach as a member of Dance Educators of America . She has performed for local production companies, on the St. Louis Variety Telethon, for numerous charity and community events, as well as with DPU in Australia and Russia, Gina has served as a judge for talent competitions, and has also worked as a pre-school teacher. She continues her training by attending dance conventions on a regular basis. She is the mother of three (yes, 3) wonderful boys; Gavin, Dominic, and Antonio. |
|  | Eden Mason | Eden has been with Dpu since she was three years old. She has won numerous accolades and taken top honors competing in competitions. This past year alone, Eden received two choreography awards. She was a dancer in the dance group "The Collaboration", and danced on the Lindenwood Lion Line. She travels frequently to LA to take classes and stay up on the latest dance trends. We are extremely pleased to have another of the talented Mason family on staff at DPU. Congrats to Ms. Eden on her choreography awards in both 2010 and 2011! |
| | Dana Pipkin Anderson | | Dana has taught at DPU for thirteen years as well as owning her own studio in Bonne Terre. She has studied all styles of dance. Her students have won top group honors including Overall High Score Junior Group at Rainbow Nationals 2004. Dana also has worked with the Mineral Area High School Pom Groups. She is known for her upbeat, energetic pompon routines. Ms. Dana has three sons; Randy, Dillon, and Ty. |
| | Angie Moore | | Angie Moore is in her seventh year of teaching her own classes here at DPU. Angie trained at DPU since the age of eight. She reached the top level of classes being in the Sr. Company and was one of the "Golden Eye" girls who won the overall Sr. Large Group award at Show Biz Nat'ls in Dallas . Angie continues her training by attending master classes and conventions for teachers as well as having taken classes at the Broadway Dance Center in New York . She completed her degree in Elementary Education from Webster University in Spring of “06 and is currently working on her Masters which will be completed in Spring 2010. Angie most recently became a proud mother of a baby boy! |
|  | Eve Mason - DPU Choreographer | | Choreographer and performer Eve Mason is actively pursuing her career in L.A. and continues to choreograph and teach master classes at DPU. She is a graduate of Webster University where she was a member of the dance company. Eve is an amazingly talented dancer and excels in all styles of dance. She began her dance training at DPU at age three, competed with the studio competition team,, received numerous high score honors and scholarships, and as a teen was selected to be an assistant at the CO. Dance Conventions. She has won numerous choreography awards and is a much sought after teacher in the LA area. |
| | Deborah Fiala | | Deborah Fiala teaches beginner to intermediate classes in tap, jazz, poms and tumbling/acro. She also has taught poms at the Londedell Elementary School where she is a kindergarten teacher. Deborah received her dance training at DPU, the Broadway Dance Center, and by attending dance conventions as she was growing up. She was a pageant and talent winner and a performer at numerous community events. Deborah was a “Sundancer” at Southeast Mo. State Univeristy. She holds a BA in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and a MA in Elementary Education. She has been a kindergarten teacher for 15 years. Deborah is the mother of Will and the DPU staff’s only baby girl, Ellie. |
| | Brooke Wicks | | Brooke Wicks, began dancing at DPU at age three. She has trained in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, poms, and acrobatics. Brooke began competing at age six and was a member of numerous top award winning groups at DPU. She has also studied with many master teachers and continues to keep current with her teaching by attending conventions. Brooke is also a certified Zumba Instructor. |
|  | Shannon Lee Wann | | Shannon comes to us as the former Missouri Contemporary Ballet Mistress and rehearsal director. She has performed with Georgia Ballet and Ballet Arizona. She trained with Arizona Ballet School and at the Harid Conservatory. We are so very happy to have Shannon become an integral part of DPU this season! |
|  | LESLIE MURPHY (DANNEWITZ) | . Leslie Murphy (Dannewitz) graduated from Webster University with a BFA in Dance and Departmental Honors. While at Webster, Leslie performed tap, modern, jazz, pointe, and aerial in Webster's Dance Ensembles. Leslie also performed in the Chicago Dance Festival and National American College Dance Festival in New York City and at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In addition to her training at Webster, Leslie studied at the American Dance Festival in North Carolina where she was selected to perform with Janis Brenner & Dancers for the Hollins University MFA Concert. Leslie has choreographed professionally for the Imaginary Theatre Company of St. Louis’ production of "My Father’s Dragon" and HixonMiddle School’s production of "Annie Junior". Leslie is excited to be in the St. Louis area . Leslie is the newest member of "Diva La Tap". Leslie will be adding modern and an aerial/silks class to our curriculum for the 2011-2012 season. |
|  | Flyboi "Duck" | | Bringing new excitement to our hip hop program is "DUCK"!! We are so happy to welcome Duck to our staff. . | | |
|  | ASHLEY CLAYBROOK | | We are happy to welcome Ashley back for her second year at DPU. She will be teaching a hip hop comp class as well as a contemporary class. Ashley is pursuing a degree at Lindenwood University and is also a member of a local performance dance group. |
| | Adele Brown | | Adele is currently teaching pre-school classes ages 3-5 and 4-6. She studied dance growing up and also continues her studies in the advanced adult class. She is also a certified aerobics teacher, teaching several classes during her busy week. "Ms." Adele's exuberance and personality are wonderful in the pre-school classroom. |
|  | MORGAN MASON | | Another talented dancer from the Mason Family. Morgan grew up dancing at Dpu and has performed at numerous events throughout the St. Louis area, Universal Studios and on Carnival Cruise Lines with the Sr. Co Dpu dancers. Morgan loves Musical Theatre Dance where her wonderful stage personality can come shining through loud and strong. Morgan is looking forward to working with competition team dancers and bringing her expertise and talents to the Dpu Staff. Morgan is also a choreography award winner! | | Nancy King | | Nancy King has been with the studio for the past 14 years as receptionist and secretary at DPU. Having had a daughter, Tammy who grew up dancing at DPU, Nancy knows all of the hard work that goes into creating a successful atmosphere for the students, parents, and staff. Nancy has traveled with us to Russia and Australia and has acted as mistress of ceremonies for numerous performances. We are happy to have her on our DPU Staff. You are always sure to feel welcome by Ms. Nancy. |
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