MEET OUR STAFF

When Ms. Alissa was little she told her family that she wanted to be a rockstar and perform on stage when she got older. While she isn't a famous rockstar, her passion for performance never faded. Alissa grew up in Cedar Rapids taking dance classes from a young age, competed as a Jefferson Pom, and devoted her energy to Westside Delegation Show Choir. She continued her love for dance at Luther College on the dance team, and enjoyed choreographing area middle school and high school show choirs. She graduated in 2009 with a Vocal Performance and Education BM with a minor in Spanish. and completed her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in 2017. Alissa (Senora Stanton) taught 14 years K-4 World Language at Prairie Ridge Elementary. She is a wife and a mom to 3 beautiful daughters ages 10, 7, and 2. Her favorite styles of dance include Poms, Tap, and Jazz. "My goal is to plant the seed of excitement in my students and watch them bloom and grow! I am so eager to get back to my own dancing roots and share that passion and energy with others at Studio 360!

Johnette has been a part of the Studio 360 family since 2019. Having witnessed firsthand how dance and our studio’s culture can positively impact dancers’ confidence, growth, and leadership, she brings a unique blend of enthusiasm and expertise to the team. Specializing in crafting strategic solutions for small businesses, Johnette offers invaluable insight and dedication to our studio's success. Her focus lies in aligning our studio's values with our digital marketing efforts, ensuring that our initiatives inform, connect, and inspire our current and future 360 families. By fostering connections, optimizing customer experiences, and building brand awareness, she propels our studio towards continued growth and success.

Ms. Jen adores impacting dancers’ lives, witnessing their dance journey from Discover Dance to All Stars! She danced 3 years in high school, making ISDTA All-Iowa Dance Team senior year. At Central College, she danced 4 years. Post-college, she danced professionally for Cedar Rapids Titans Doll Team (4 years) & Cedar Rapids Roughriders (2 years), then coached Cedar Rapids River Kings (formerly Titans) for 2 years. Passionate about bringing dance to Cedar Rapids, she serves as Studio 360's Community Relations Director, coordinating events for 360 Performance and All Stars teams. She connects Studio 360 with charity causes like No Foot Too Small, American Heart Association, and University of Iowa Dance Marathon, loves seeing dancers recognized in the community! Outside dance, she's a dental assistant, wife, and mother to Ellie, Wren, and Mila.

Jenny began her dance career in early high school and studied at the National Dance Academy in Iowa City and Coralville. She was a 4-year member of the Lone Tree High School Varsity Dance Team and placed 10th in the ISDTA Solo Dance Championships in 2011. She also received the ISDTA Dance Scholarship and was a member of the All-Iowa Dance Team the same year. After graduation, she attended Central College, but after a year she received a scholarship to dance at Grand View University where she was honored to be a captain and receive honorable mention as a NAIA All-American dancer in the state of Iowa. She competed at the ISDTA and NAIA national competitions for three years and helped the GVU Dance Team take 1st – 3rd National Titles.

Jenny earned her B.A. in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations and Graphic Design. Post-college, Jenny danced on the Storm Chasers Dance Team for the Des Moines, Iowa Arena Football Team: The Barnstormers. A year later, she moved to Los Angeles and danced for LA Contemporary Dance Company. After two years in LA, Jenny moved to Salt Lake City, UT and danced for the Salt Lake City Ballet Company before a career-ending injury forced her back to her home state.

Jenny is now the head coach of the Jefferson High School Dance Team and choreographs the Prairie High School musicals, local show choirs and community theater productions. She also works as a marketing manager for a national health insurance company by day. In her free time, she loves to travel with her husband and spoil her 8-month-old daughter, Penelope—who also LOVES dance!

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Lexi teaches because she loves to share her love for dance with others. She loves seeing the kid's happy faces and walking into the studio. She has always had a passion for dance and wants to spread it to all of the students at 360! She loves to share her knowledge and create a home for dancers to express themselves through the movement of dance. Lexi has been dancing for 12 years and has been part of Studio 360 since it opened! She has danced in various styles, including tap, ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, musical theater, pom, acro, and hip-hop. Lexi is a member of the Prairie Poms Team. Lexi enjoys babysitting and, in her free time, playing with her dog Bo, painting canvases, eating sushi, and spending time with friends and family!

Amy loves her role at Studio 360, witnessing dance joy firsthand. Collaborating with remarkable women feels like family. She cherishes contributing to something greater. Amy's dance journey began at 3, leading her to Vinton Voyagers and Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets. As Director of Operations, she's thrilled to nurture the dance community. She now shares her dance passion with her daughter Maddie. When not at the studio she is with her husband Tony, daughter Madeline, son Tucker, and their dachshunds Kinnick, Bailey, and Frankie.

Lainee Uitermarkt grew up training classically & competitively in Iowa. While in high school, she was the ISDTA State Solo Champion. Lainee then continued her collegiate dance training in Florida, William Penn University, and later the University of Iowa. She was an NAIA All-American dancer & captain while on her college dance team. Lainee has spent the last 15 years traveling across the Midwest choreographing for high school & college dance teams, and 10 years coaching NAIA collegiate teams. Through her creative & technical lens, Lainee coached these teams to historical national qualifications. Continuing her education through AcroArts, CLI Studios, NDEO, and DiscoverDance, Lainee’s love for all styles, fitness, & the true technique of dance makes her extremely passionate about teaching. Lainee is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT®
Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3
of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.

Karli's mission is to spread joy through dance, shaping good hearts and sharing her lifelong passion. Starting at age 3 in Davenport, Iowa, she competed for 8 years and helped her high school dance team reach 10th place nationally. A 2020 COVID graduate, Karli learned to cherish life's moments. Now pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Iowa, she dreams of working in pediatrics. Since high school, Karli has been teaching at Studio 360, rising to lead teacher and Assistant All Star Director. With a commitment since Studio 360's inception in 2017, she's proud to have coached its first Summit Team. Head of the Acro Department, Karli teaches a variety of classes, blending her expertise in dance and gymnastics.

April has been a part of the 360 family for 4 years! She has loved seeing the dancers grow over the years and develop their love of dance! Miss April grew up dancing at a local studio where she trained in jazz, lyrical, tap, ballet, hip hop, pom, and more! She was then on the Prairie Varsity dance team in high school where she attended multiple competitions around the country, including UDA nationals in Orlando, Florida where her team won 10th in the nation! After high school, April attended Kirkwood Community College and earned her AA in Computer Web Development and a certificate in Software Development! When shes not at the studio, Miss April enjoys staying home with her cat, Sylvie, working out, and cooking!

More info about Madeline Coming Soon!

Maddie enjoys assisting in classes because she gets to share her love of dance with others and make genuine connections with kids. Maddie has been dancing for 13 years and at Studio 360 since it opened in 2017. Her favorite style is jazz, but trains in several different styles such as acro, ballet, pointe, contemporary, and more! Maddie is a member of the 360 Senior All Star team! She is currently a sophomore in high school through an online curriculum! On top of her position at Studio 360 she works as Administrative Support at Tomash Financial and enjoys babysitting! Maddie enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing with her dogs, doing crafts, and shopping!

Yudi is a choreographer, director, dancer and instructor based in Phoenix, Arizona. Trained in jazz, hip-hop, ballet, contemporary/lyrical, and acro, she brings dynamic versatility to every aspect of her work. Yudi has performed professionally with live bands, orchestras, and at sold-out festivals and concerts, captivating audiences with her presence and artistry.

After briefly attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City, Yudi shifted her focus to training and inspiring the next generation of dancers. With over seven years of experience choreographing and teaching, she specializes in creating original work for both stage and film across a wide range of dance genres.

Yudi is passionate about highlighting the individuality of each dancer, crafting choreography that showcases their unique strengths while nurturing their technical and artistic growth. Her work is defined by its creativity, emotional depth, and commitment to excellence—onstage and in the studio.

Miss Rachel shares her passion for dance, instilling technique, work ethic, and love for the arts. She started dancing at 5, competed since 9, fostering her passion through school. At her studio, she joined the competing company and Teacher's Assistant Program, nurturing her teaching love. Competing with Prairie Varsity Poms, she met Miss Tasha, assisting Hawk Allstars after high school. Now, she directs Studio 360 and All-Stars. She graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in Dance, Educational Studies, and Human Relations. Also coaching Iowa City West High School Dance Team, she led them to the National Dance Team Championship finals in 2024.

My name is Delaney Hannan! I grew up dancing at the National Dance Academy and Dance Academy of Cedar Rapids. I was a 4-year member of the Linn-Mar Varsity Pom Team. I attended college at the University of Iowa where I studied Exercise Science and Psychology while assisting at local studios and dance team programs. I am now the Varsity Head Coach and program director of the Iowa City Liberty Dance Team and work in Pharmaceutical Sales. I have worked with many teams and individual dancers throughout the years and love getting to be a small part in their journey! I am looking forward to joining the Studio 360 Team!

Dawn has always loved dance because it’s a way to express without having to worry about “finding the right words.” She loves sharing a space with kids as they experience this is a true blessing. Ms. Dawn began dancing at the age of six and has experience with various styles. Inside the studio, you will find her teaching Discover Classes and assisting in many other classes. Outside of the studio, Ms.Dawn is a wife, a mom to two girls, and a children's mental health therapist. She spends time at the dirtbike track and reading mystery novels. Her favorite part of teaching is learning about life from the kids.

Ms. Grace delights in witnessing dancers' growth, celebrating their new skills and team bonds. Her dance journey began at 3 in Ames, Iowa, covering various styles including ballet, tap, jazz, and more. She danced with the Ames High Varsity Dance Team, later graduating from the University of Iowa with a degree in Human Physiology and Dance. Also a certified yoga instructor, she teaches at the University's Recreation Center while pursuing dental hygiene studies.