She has loved the transition to teaching preschool and believes that each child has great potential. ![]() After getting married, she moved to Logan, UT where she spent the next 5 years teaching 4th grade. She then spent 18 months serving a religious service mission in Portugal. She had the opportunity to spend a semester in the Dominican Republic, where she learned Spanish and completed her Spanish Teaching minor. Kellie attended BYU, where she majored in Elementary Education. Meet Ms. Kellie! Kellie is the studio operations manager, and loves the chance to be part of the "behind-the-scenes" team. While putting herself through college, Kellie gained experience in leading, organizing, and managing. She considers her family her greatest accomplishment, support, and inspiration. She has also created first-place choreography nationwide for high schools, dance studios, and Two Little Hands Productions. Amy is married to her best friend, Aron, and has three amazing kids, Ashton, Addison and Avery. Amy also performed as a backup dancer for Weird Al Yankovic.Īway from day-to-day studio operations, Amy serves on Ballet West Conservatory’s “I CAN DO” program. She also had the opportunity to train in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as work with several renowned choreographers, including: Mia Michaels, Travis Wall, Doug Caldwell, Joe Tremaine, Vincent Patterson (choreographer for Michael Jackson). She has trained with Bonnie Story and Tamara Squires, studied ballet and modern at the University of Utah, and has participated in many workshops. Since moving to Northern Utah, Amy has become an accomplished dancer, performer, choreographer, and teacher. In 2004, she graduated with a degree in sociology. This enabled her to further her education at the University of Utah studying child development, education, and dance. ![]() In High School, she served as the Pine View drill team dance captain and was awarded the regional Sterling Scholar in dance. ![]() George, Utah where she trained primarily at Ballet Arts of Southern Utah. It’s a source for my strength, my confidence, and my passion in life.”Īmy Simkins began dancing in St. “Dance has always been my outlet for self-expression.
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