Meet Our Team
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Emily Fullerton
Artistic Director / Founder
Director of Dance Arts
I believe in providing students revolutionary dance training, reaching into the past and present to develop innovative teaching methods.
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Sydney Weddleton
Director of Education
Dance teaches more than movement – I hope students leave each day having found within themselves an artist, leader, and life-long learner.
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Chelsea Heavican
Director of Staff Development
I bring passion and creativity to the classroom as a way to inspire students of all backgrounds.
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Kaylee Urbanovsky
School Community Director
I believe children deserve a stimulating educational environment where they are encouraged to take risks, challenge themselves, work hard, and preserve to reach their goals.
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Caroline Howard
Conservatory Director
I teach dance to share my passion with students; to give them a place where they can become artists.
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Thireena
Acro Director
The exceptional student shows their love of dance through hard work and discipline. I strive to teach that mindset in my classes.
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Tatum Hilger
Enrollment Specialist
I believe in providing students with lifelong skills and knowledge through the art of dance.
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Emily Anne Magelky
Wellness Liaison
I love the opportunity to grow my students not only as dancers, but also as people.
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Natasha
Finance Manager
I love being a part of a school where students can not only dance, but also learn the technique and character of being a great dancer and teacher.
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Maggie
Communication Specialist
I value assisting families and dancers while welcoming them into our NBT&S community.
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Plar
Teacher
I feel truly blessed to have the gift of working with students both inside and out of the classroom; gaining the trust of each family we serve.
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Cameron
Teacher
Helping dancers push past their limits allows them to trust that their bodies will carry them through anything they want to accomplish.
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Isabella Kessinger
Teacher
The best kind of dance teacher pays attention to the uniqueness of each individual child, adjusting lessons to fit the needs of all learners.
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Tony
Teacher
You don’t need to be super fast or explosive to look good as a performer. Simplicity in movement can speak volumes.
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Harmony Rea
Teacher
I believe it is important to implement not only movement, but also explore dancers’ artistic expression in every class I teach.
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Evelyn
Teacher
I believe in teaching a passion for expression through the artistry found in dance.
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Bri
Teacher
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Ruth
Teacher
My goal is to develop a dancer-specific curriculum that makes use of each student’s strengths and weaknesses to promote growth, as well as give the student a diversified learning environment.
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Caroline
Teacher
I see teaching dance & expression as the best form of learning. I strive to learn from our faculty and students, just as much as I pass on.
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Kara
Teacher
I get the joy of being a dance student, dance parent, and dance teacher at Nebraska Ballet Theatre and School. I aim to create a fun and safe space where dancers can learn and grow.
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Emma
Teacher
I believe dance classes should provide a fun, creative, and collaborative environment and I’m so happy to have found that atmosphere at NBT&S.
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Skye
Teacher
My goal is to share my passion for dance with youth of all ages. I want to help students express themselves and their feelings through the power of art and movement.
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Michelle
Teacher
I want my students to know that pursuing a future in the arts is attainable. I strive to challenge my students to work hard and make big choices.
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Kelsey
Teacher
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Cassie
Front Desk
My goal is to create a safe environment for dancers and their families to be seen, heard, and know that they are a valued member of our growing community at NBT&S.
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Devon
Front Desk
My goal is to ensure that dancers and their families are able to make genuine connections with our community and have a comfortable space to express themselves.
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Lily
Front Desk
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