
Dance Coach & Semi-Retired Dancer
I’ve been honored to be a 2-time DX National Coach of the Year Finalist, and I’ve spent 5 years leading the Sioux City West High School Dance Team. After a recent move, I am in my 1st season coaching the Bennington High School Dance Team. I’m in my 6th season coaching the Youth All Star team at 5678! Dance Studio, where I also coach the Senior All Star team, which has earned 1 Silver Medal and 2 Bronze Medals at the USASF Dance Worlds. I’m also an award-winning choreographer, a nationally recognized judge, and have been a UDA Instructor for 9 years.
On top of all that, I’m a proud graduate of the Connie Wimer Women's Leadership Group, I participated in the Morningside University’s Honors Program and have a Minor in Dance from Morningside University. I'm married to my highschool sweetheart, and we are lovingly raising our two dogs in Nebraska.
In this special episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses strategies for fostering accountability and work ethic in dance teams with three distinguished coaches—Arianna from Washington, Jenna from Nebraska, and Edwi...