Our Instructors

Leigh Ann O'Neill - Director

Miss Leigh Ann

Miss Leigh Ann is responsible for all aspects of the business, most importantly teaching, curriculum development, and choreography for all performances. She has been a dance educator for 28 years and has been certified through Test to Teach by The Dance Masters, Professional Dance Teachers Association, and Dance Educators of America. Leigh Ann has trained with Master Level Instructors across the country and continues to travel to conventions and workshops, always furthering her education. Her efforts have earned her Choreography awards in all disciplines of dance and tumbling.

Her personal performance achievements include Kansas City Miss Teen, Kansas City Chiefs Halftime, Kansas City Royals, the Cotton Bowl Parade, the World's Fair Parade, New Orleans Saints Halftime, Kansas City Mayor's Inaugural Ball and the Starlight Amphitheater in Kansas City.

Hillary Madler - Guest Instructor

Miss Hillary

Miss Hillary is attending Northern Arizona University, majoring in Business. She earned a position on the University's 2009-2010 Lumberjack Dance Team. Hillary began instruction with Whitefish Dance in 2000 and we are always lucky to have her back.

Roxanne Madler - Guest Instructor

Miss Roxanne

Miss Roxanne, also our former student since 2000, is attending the University of Montana on a full ride academic scholarship, majoring in Dance. Both girls bring skills from their new knowledge acquired as they further their dance careers. YOU GO GIRLS! (But, come back whenever you can!)

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