Top Quality Instructors
We are very selective when hiring staff members. Our instructors are highly qualified and concentrate on giving each child a meaningful experience while learning how to dance, cheer, or tumble.
Our Teachers Love their Students, Care about each One - and also have a lot of FUN!!!
Tanisha Burnett
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2003 - present
Me & My Tot
Tumbling
Private Cheer/Tumbling Coach
Training, Awards/Experience
Roy High School Cheerleader - 2 years
Roy High JV Cheerleader
Sand Ridge Jr. High Cheerleader -2 years co-head
Cheerleading National - Anaheim, CA
ESPN Cheerleading Nationals - Orlando, FL
State Cheer Competitions at University of Utah, Davis High Chook, West High and Cotton Wood High School
Utah State University/USA Cheer Camp
University of Utah Cheer Camp
Education
Roy High School Graduate
Currently working on her Nursing Degree
Nicole Curran
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2003 - present
Children's Dance
Me & My Tot
Jazz
Tumbling
Brenda Lindsey Dance Studio
Tap
Ballet
Jazz
Training
13 years Jazz
4 years Gymnastics
6 years Modern/Ballet
Weber State University - 4 years
2 years - Bountiful/Brigham City
Drill Team 1 year
Awards/Experience
Roy High School Royalaire
Orchesis Dance Theater - Weber State University
Folkdance Team - LDS Institute WSU
Heritage Theater
Education
Weber State University Graduate
Minor in Dance
Roy High School Graduate
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2005 - present
Children's Dance
Cheer
Jazz
Tumbling
Training
3 years ballet at Marylin’s Dance Academy Glendale, Arizona
3 years jazz Morgan’s Academy of Dance in Morgan, Utah
2 years gymnastics Langley AFB in Virginia
3 years tumbling Morgan’s Academy of Dance
3 years tap Marylin’s Dance Academy Glendale, Arizona
1 year batton Glendale, Arizona
Awards/Experience
Miss Drill Team Northern Utah pageant participant 1995
2 years Drill Team 1994-1996 – Morgan High School - President senior year
Cheerleader at Kaiserslautern American High School Freshman year- Varsity Squad, Germany
Cheerleader at Sembach Middle School Sembach, Germany
Stadium of Fire Dance/ Drill Team participant
Dancer: San Francisco 49er Football Game
Utah Jazz Dance Camp
Utah State/USA Drill Team Camp 2 years
Solo and group choreographer
Education
Weber State University Graduate
Morgan High School Graduate
Lindsay
Kuck
Evertsen
Teaching
Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2002 – present
Tumbling
Cheerleading
Training
Cheerz/USA Gymnastics
Clytie Adams School of Ballet - 10 years
Clay's Tumbling - 12 years
Flyers
Shaw Dance - Jazz
Syracuse Dance Academy - Jazz & Ballet
Awards/Experience
Clearfield High School Cheerleader
Syracuse Junior High Cheerleader
University of Utah Cheer Camp
Member of State Champ Cheer Squad
Numerous Power Tumbling State Titles
State Champion in power tumbling and double mini
USA Spirit Award
Education
Clearfield High School Graduate
OWATC Cosmetology Graduate
Heidi Kuck Fausett
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy Director 1996 - present
Show-Time Dancers
Cheerleading
Jazz
Children's Dance
Young Beginning Tumbling
Solo routine choreographer
St. George Stars, St. George Utah, 1995
Jazz/Ballet combo class
Shaw Dance, Sunset, Utah 1994
Jazz/Ballet/Tumbling combo class
Clytie Adams School of Ballet, Kaysville, Utah, 1993-1994
Jazz
Training
Tuachan "School of Performing Arts" (Folk, Ballet, and Jazz)
Dixie College Dance Program (Music, Terminology, & Dance History)
Numerous Camps and Workshops
Clytie Adams School of Ballet 12 years (Ballet, Pointe, Modern, and Jazz)
Tumbling: Margo Flint and Clay Parish 7 years
14 years Jr. Drill Team and Solo Training (Stars and Jazz Ma Tazz)
Awards/Experience
Owner Syracuse Dance Academy 1996-present
Professional Dancer for "Utah" Tuachan, St. George, UT.
College Drill Team "Rebelletes"
Member of All State Drill Team
"Miss Drill Team Utah" Northern Utah
Clearfield High School Sterling Scholar in Dance
Top Ten Miss Drill Team Utah
Clearfield High School Drill Team
Jr. Drill Mistress/Drill Mistress (State Military and Prop champs)
Top Ten Finalist University of Utah "Go For It" Dance Camp
Top Ten Miss Supersensational Finalist at United Spirit Association Camp
Jr. High School Cheerleader 2 years (State Champs) Syracuse Junior High
"Cheerleader of the Year" (Co-Head/Head Cheerleader) Syracuse Junior High
USA Spirit Award
Numerous Queen and National Queen Jr. Drill titles
Little Miss Junior Drill Team USA Redondo Beach
Ballet West "Nutcracker" child Performer 2 years
Education
- Eastern Michigan University
- University of Utah
- Dixie College Graduate
- Clearfield High School Graduate
Jodi Frehner
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2001 - present
Tumbling
Private Cheer/Tumble Coach
Cheerleading
Black Diamond Gymnastics Center - Gymnastics Coach
Lakeridge Junior High Cheer Coach/Advisor
Cheer Rox Cheer Coach
St. George Recreation Center Tumbling Coach
Training
- Southern Utah University Gymnastics Team
- St. George Power Tumbling
- Bare Foot Gymnastics
- Red Rock Gymnastics Gym
Awards/Experience
2006 AACCA American Association of Cheerleading Coaches & Advisors Safety Certification
Collegiate level gymnast instruction and ability at Southern Utah University
under the direction of S. Baumen & J. Richards
Education
Scott Hall More info coming soon!
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy Jan 2008 - present
Girls & Boys Tumbling Teacher
Cheer and Stunting Coach
Private Tumbling Instructor
Training
Awards/Experience
- Weber State university Cheer Squad
Education
- Currently enrolled at Weber State University
Julie Jex
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2007 - present
Tumbling
North Davis Academy of Dance Aug 06-June 07
Family Connection Center Day Care - Aug 05-June 06
Utah Sate University - Children's House
Pamela's Dance Studio - West Valley 1991-1994
Fu Ying Studio - West Valley 1991-1993
Community Schools Education Kearns 1990-1992
Training
Member of the Ballroom Dance Team Utah State University
Snow College Drill Team Member
Snow College Clogging Team Member
Hunter High Drill Team 3 yrs
Hunter High Dance Company 3 yrs
Community Schools Education 1980-1993
Pamela's Dance Studio 1980-1993
Awards/Experience
Miss Snow College 1st Attendant
Certified Baton Twirling Judge
Utah State/USA Drill Team Camp
USA Spirit Award
Top Ten in Competition
Numerous State, National Dance, Drill and Baton Twirling Awards
Education
- BS from Utah State University in Family & Consumer Science +Teachers Certificate
- Snow College Graduate - Associate of Arts and Science
- Hunter High Graduate
Anyssa
Kuck
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2000 - present
Children's Dance
Jazz Comp Team
Jazz/Ballet Classes
Show-Time
Tumbling
Training
Awards/Experience
Education
Chelsea Kuck
Syracuse Dance Academy 2000 - present
Tumbling
Dance
Cheer
Private Dance/Cheer Instructor
Training
- Student & Assistant at the Syracuse Dance Academy 1995-present
- Clytie Adams School of Ballet
- Shaw Dance Studio
- Clay's Tumbling Studio
- Flyers Tumbling Studio
- Cheerz/USA Gymnastics
Awards/Experience
Syracuse Jr High Cheerleader
Numerous Team Competition Awards Power Tumbling Awards
Education
- Clearfield High School Graduate
- Cosmetology Degree
Kristyn Kuck
Syracuse Dance Academy 2000 - present
Show-Time Dance/Cheer Team
Children's Dance
Jazz
Tumbling
Me & Tot
Private Dance/Cheer Instructor
Training
- Student & Assistant at the Syracuse Dance Academy 1995-present
- Clytie Adams School of Ballet
- Spot Light Dance
- Roy Valley Stars
- Shaw Dance Studio
- Clay's Tumbling Studio
Awards/Experience
Syracuse Jr High Cheerleader
Education
- Clearfield High School Graduate
- Cosmetology Degree
Karissa Lewis
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2008 - present
Cheerleading
Hip Hop
Tumbling
Clearfield High School Dance Company Hip Hop Teacher
Cheer Camp Advisor Camas, Washington
Directed Mini Cheer High School Camp
Cheer Choreographer Camas, Washington
Training
National Cheer Association Camp (NCA) 2005
NCA Camp 2006
NCA Stunt Clinic 2005-2006
Clark County Cheer clinic
Park City Dance Clinic 2007
Numerous other dance and cheer clinics
Awards/Experience
110 % Cheerleader Dec & Feb 2006
Cheer Captain
Best all around Cheerleader Feb 2006
Education
- Camas High School
- Graduate Clearfield High School 2007
- UVSC 2008
- Utah State University 2006-2007
- Weber State University -
- Weber State University - present
Kelley McClune
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2003 - present
Children's Dance
Tumbling
Me & My Tot
Training
Jazz - 7 years
Ballet - 3 years
Stars
Utah State University
Tap - 2 years Walker School of Dance
Tumbling - 2 years Pitchers Gymnastics
Modern - 1 year Dixie State College
Awards/Experience
High School Drill Team Judge
Clearfield High School Falcette Captain
All-State Drill Team Member
Education
Weber State University Graduate
Dixie College Graduate
Clearfield High School Graduate
Kensley Moss
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy Feb 2007 - present
Show-Time Cheerleaders
Tumbling
Children's Dance
Jazz
Jazz Comp Team
Teacher at Shaw Dance Studio Sunset, Utah
Training
- Dance Establishment - Tap, Ballet, Modern
- Fremont Silver Line Drill Team
- Extreme Power Tumbling Academy
- Shaw Dance Studio - Comp, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop
Awards/Experience
- Guest Instructor at the 2007 4A High School Cheer Camp
- Choreographer Rocky mountain Jr High Drama Production of Greece
- Chorographer Rocky Mountain Jr. High Christmas Musical
- Numerous Solo & Team Competition Awards
Education
Student at Weber State University
Student at Applied Technology College for Cosmetology
Graduate from Fremont High School
Melissa Brenchley Payne More info coming soon!
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2009 - present
Show-Time Dance
Training
Awards/Experience
Education
Lynette Rackham More info coming soon!
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2008 - present
Children's Dance
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Training
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Awards/Experience
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Education
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Heather Shegurd More info coming soon!
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2009 - present
Children's Dance
Training
Dance Impressions Bountiful
Awards/Experience
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Education
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Aubrey Stout More info coming soon!
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy 2008 - present
Show-Time Dance Ballet Program
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Training
Penny Duddleston in Ogden Utah
Awards/Experience
More information Coming Soon!
Education
Graduate from Fremont High School 2002
Currently attending Weber State University in German and Sociology
Brenna Vaughn More info coming soon!
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy November 2009 - present
Girls & Boys Tumbling
Children's Dance
Training
more information coming soon!
Awards/Experience
Gymnastics, Brigham city teaching with Skeeter Chadwich
Competition Power Tumbling Association of Utah State Meet, Dec. 1987, Jan. 1988, March 1988
Jazzettes Teacher Sept. 1989-1994
Education
Skyler Vernon More info coming soon!
Teaching Experience
Syracuse Dance Academy Jan 2007 - present
Girls & Boys Tumbling Assistant
Private Tumbling Instructor
Training
Flyers Gymnastics
Awards/Experience
More information Coming Soon!
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