Creative Motion School of Dance Teachers
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Reedsburg Native and Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance Challenge 'Best Choreography' winner, Kari Goodman, graduated from UW-River Falls in 2001 with degrees in Marketing, Speech Communication and Theatre Arts and Dance Education. She has continued her education through training courses like Dance Educators of America Teacher Training Program at UNLV. She has also enjoyed performing and choreographing professionally for the Chicago Club Dinner Theatre, in addition to choreographing competitive show choirs, and the Reedsburg High School musical productions. With a passion for the stage, Kari always knew she wanted to be part of supporting the arts back in her hometown. Since opening the studio doors in June of 2002, Kari has dedicated herself to bringing top quality, creative dance instruction to Reedsburg. Her students have participated in regional workshops, competed at the National level and been invited to and performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. |
Kari Goodman |
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Darla Goodman moved to Reedsburg in her junior high years, but considers Reedsburg her hometown. As a member of a drill team growing up in Southern California, Darla has always kept music and movement an intrigal part of her life. As Co-Head Coach of the RAHS JV and Varsity gymnatics teams from 1984-1992, when she resigned to follow her three children through their sports and music endeavors. Darla has been the Director of Operations for Creative Motion since its doors opend in 2002, and will now utilize her skills to take on the additional role of Acrodance Instructor. |
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Darla Goodman *Director of Operations *Acro Instructor |
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Kellsie Goodman is also a native of Reedsburg. She graduated from UW-River Falls in May, with a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Kellsie has always had a passion for the stage, and began dancing at the age of 3. She danced and assistant taught with Creative Motion during its first three years of operation before graduting from high school. She continued her passion for dancing in college with UW-River Falls Dance Theatre, and professionally on stage with "Chicago Club Cabaret". |
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Kellsie Goodman *Instructor |
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Chelsea Bernien is a native of Reedsburg and a recent graduate of RAHS. She currently attends UW-Baraboo and is pursuing her degree in Elementary Education. Chelsea has been a part of Creative Motion since it opened its doors in 2002 as a student, a teaching assistant, an assistant teacher, and now an instructor. During the 2010-2011 studio year, Chelsea choreographed for the Webb Middle School musical and Webb 63rd singers and has performed professionaly with "Chicago Club Cabaret." |
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Chelsea Bernien *Instructor |
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