Dance is your passion. Our passion is you.
Meet the team behind the magic.
Sydney Larson Owner/Director/Instructor
Sydney has studied and been in love with dance since the age of three. She has been an instructor since the age of 16 and is equipped with training in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, dance team, and musical theater.
"I love having the opportunity to share my passion for dance with my students. Watching their own passion spark and develop over time is my strongest motivator to provide them with the best training possible."
Kaylie Trumble Office Manager/Instructor
Kaylie started dance at the age of two and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, pom, and musical theater. Kaylie graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with honors and is a North Star High School alumna, where she received multiple high-achievement awards throughout her active four years in both theater and cheer. She also works with KASH Dance & Choreography as a professional traveling choreographer and assistant choreographer for KASH’s Broadway Performing Arts Troupe.
"Dance has always been a way of self-expression for me. Now that I am a teacher, I hope to inspire my students to challenge themselves with technique while learning how to embrace what makes them unique and individual as dancers."
Annastazya Spickelmier Instructor
Annastazya has been dancing since the age of three and is trained in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip-hop, contemporary, and modern. She began competitive dance at the age of 11 and was a member of the North Star dance team for all 4 years. She is a recent graduate from Nebraska Wesleyan University where she majored in Business Administrations with an emphasis in marketing and was a teammate/captain of the Gold Rush dance team.
"As a teacher, I hope to encourage and inspire young dancers to reach their full potential. I strive to provide an uplifting and positive learning environment where students are allowed to explore and discover their passion for dance!"
Cammie Chandler Instructor
Cammie attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she is studying Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Cammie began dancing at the age of six and is trained in ballet, tap, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, and hip hop. She also participated in competitive dance for several years, along with being an active member of her high school dance team. Cammie has been an assistant instructor for many years as well.
“As an instructor, I love getting the opportunity to share my passion for dance with all my students while providing guidance and promoting growth. Each year I look forward to seeing my students blossom as dancers and people, while helping them feel inspired and loved.”
Jennie Hammel Instructor
Jennie has had a passion for dance since the age of five. She has studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary through studio and dance intensives. She enjoyed dancing competitively on her high school and studio dance teams. She is currently teaching 3rd grade at Hartley elementary school while pursuing her Masters of Education at Doane college.
“I am so thankful to have a place in the Greater Impact family! I enjoy sharing my love of dance in a creative, encouraging environment where dancers have fun and grow in their ability and confidence!”
Michaela Wubbels
Instructor
Michaela has been dancing since she was three years old, and she is trained in tap, ballet, lyrical, jazz, and musical theater, along with other styles. She was a member of her high school dance team and was on a competitive team for seven years. Michaela also coaches cheer and is a high school teacher with Lincoln Public Schools.
“Dancing has been a passion of mine my whole life, giving me a place to be myself and growing my family along the way. Being able to share the love and connection I have with dance with young dancers is my main goal!”
Scarlett Coleman Instructor
Scarlett has been dancing since the age of three. She studied ballet, tap, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, and pointe through the studio. She started competitive dance at the age of seven and was also on her high school dance team for four years at Lincoln High School. Throughout her dance career, she took part in many special projects such as The Paper Ballet and The Nutcracker. Scarlett is currently attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to further her education.
"I aspire to be just like the dance instructors I had growing up by building valuable relationships and sharing my passion for dance with students. I love getting to work with the amazing students and staff at Greater Impact!"
Madison Hallett
Instructor
Madison is a student at Nebraska Wesleyan University where she is studying Biochemistry. She has been dancing since the age of five and is trained in ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip hop. She has been dancing competitively since the age of 13. She is a current member of Greater Impact’s Competitive Dance Team, as well as NWU’s Gold Rush dance team.
“Dance has always been a way to express myself. I hope to help my students grow using my love of dance, and inspire them to express themselves through their love of dance as well.”
Kate Johnson
Instructor
Kate is a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is from Minnesota. She started dancing at a young age and danced competitively for nine years. She is trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, contemporary, and tap.
“I love sharing my passion for dance with young dancers and helping them fall in love with the dance world the same way I have.”