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Lisa
Dallas |
| Lisa
has been teaching for 27 years. She 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. Growing up, she was a pageant and talent winner
herself winning titles such as 1976 St. Louis Miss Ideal
Teen. 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. One of her students
was the first ever International Cinderella pageant winner
to come from the state of Missouri. |
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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
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. |
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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. |
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Kelly
Hausner |
| Kelly
(Vance) Hausner grew up dancing with Ms. Lisa at DPU,
and was a pageant and talent winner as a youth as well
as one of the original "Little Red Line" dancers. She
has also danced as a member of the Fox Theatre "Tellerettes"
and Fox Warriorette dance team. She has performed on several
telethons and for local events and production companies.
She's the proud mom of Grant. |
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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 Baby Ty. |
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Angie
Becker |
| Angie
Becker is in her fifth 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. |
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Eve
Mason |
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are thrilled to have Eve still with us at DPU. She is
a graduate of Seckman High School and is currently attending
Webster University where she is 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 was selected to be an assistant at the CO. Dance Conventions.
She has also assisted Mark Goodman at the Shock Conventions.
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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 11 years. Deborah is the mother of Will and the DPU staff’s only baby girl, Ellie. |
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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. |
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Joey
Neal |
| Joey
Neal (Head Ballet Instructor) is in his fourteenth year
on staff here at DPU. He is a former MR. Dance of Michigan,
and has performed with Delta Festival Ballet, Indianapolis
Ballet Theatre, Fort Wayne Ballet Co. Harbinger Dance
Company, Grand Rapids Ballet Co. Dance Detroit, Detroit
Dance Collective Co., and St. Louis Ballet Company. Joey
is also currently the assistant executive director for
the St. Louis Ballet Company. |
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Erin
Ruebhausen |
| Erin
is currently pursuing a degree at Lindenwood College in
athletic training. Sheis also a member of the International
Tour of TAP KIDS. Erin received the majority of her tap
training with Lisa Dallas and then furthered her skills
by taking master classes with tap artists such as Henry
LeTang, Diane Walker, and Savion Glover. Erin has studied
all forms of dance and has been an assistant to Mark Goodman
at several dance conventions. Erin 's performances with
TAP KIDS has taken her across the nation and abroad. |
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John
Rokita |
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John has performed professionally throughout the United
States and abroad. He has worked for Disney and most recently
performed two consecutive years with A Few Good Men Dancing.
John is a much sought after judge and choreographer. He
won many top honors himself as a competitor while growing
up. |
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Jeena
Fraley |
| Jeena
Fraley has danced at DPU since age four. She has studied
all forms of dance and has performed and competed with
DPU's senior dance company. Jeena has received scholarships
from many dance conventions and toured with the Success
America Convention as an assistant. Jeena has won many
top honors in competition with her solo tap routines.
She was a performer in the DPU Australia tour, and is
currently attending Meramec College as well as working
as an assistant at DPU and teaching her own pompon, tap
technique, and beginner 3-5 year old classes. |
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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. |
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Brooke
Hoepfner |
| Brooke
has studied all forms of dance and is currently attending
Lindenwood College with a full dance scholarship. She
is on the Lindenwood Dance Team. Brooke is an accomplished
dancer and performer, having been a member of the DPU
competition team for numerous years. |
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Nancy King |
| Nancy King has been with the studio for the past 10 years as receptionist and secretary at DPU. Having had a daughter, Tammy who is now in her twenties grow 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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