Kelsey originally from Fairmont MN, moved to New York City to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, soon after she continued her training as an Intern at Broadway Dance Center. Kelsey has been seen dancing with New York Titans Dance Team, Kelly Peters Dance Company, Urban Dance Alliance, Sylvia Tosun, Freedom Willams, Rae, Sasha Gradiva, Salena Dabbs, The Mystic Dancers, Sybarite, Carnival and more. She has enjoyed performing in New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis doing industrial events, music videos, showcases, and concerts.

Kelsey began her teaching journey starting off as Derek Mitchells assistant teacher and choreographer, she assisted him at Broadway Dance Center, and also with choreography for the Knicks City Dancers and Calvin Klein Promo Event. She became a sub at BDC and taught at multiple studios in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and the Minneapolis/St Paul area. Kelsey’s choreography has been seen on the Timberwolves Dancers, the Mystic Lake Commercial, and the opening show for Bret Michaels & Masters of Illusions to name a few. Some of her most recent achievements are with her competition choreography as she has received multiple choreography awards for her creativity.

Kelsey is extremely excited to start her journey as the KrAz Dance studio owner! Since she was 15 her dream has always been to own her own studio and be able to share her passion of dance with others. So…..let’s get this party started KrAz Dancers!

Alyssa is eager and excited to start her third season teaching at KrAz Dance. Alyssa has an extensive background in the styles of Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Lyrical with over 14 years of dance training. This is her first-year choreographing for the KrAz Dance Competition Team, and she is looking forward to challenge herself with competition choreography. She loves working with children and is looking forward to teaching and inspiring our young dancers at KrAz!

Colby began his dance training in Fargo, North Dakota at age 15. He attended Queen City Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, River North Dance Chicago, and Boston Ballet summer programs on scholarship before graduating summa cum laude from the University of Arizona with a BFA in Dance Performance.

Since graduating, Colby performed and also choreographed in his seven seasons with Wonderbound (formerly Ballet Nouveau Colorado) which was included on Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch.” In 2017 he joined Charlotte Ballet, where he choreographed and spent five years performing in the company. Colby has also been a principal dancer with the Central City Opera in Colorado.

Throughout his professional career, he has danced and originated roles in the works of Garrett Ammon, Bryan Arias, Rena Butler, Peter Chu, Ma Cong, Duane Cyrus, Mark Godden, Sasha Janes, Kevin Jenkins, Alex Ketley, Maurya Kerr, Zach Morris, Helen Pickett, Danny Pelzig, Filipe Portugal, Chris Stuart, Myles Thatcher, and Robyn Mineko Williams. Colby has also been featured in the works of Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Val Caniparoli, Javier de Frutos, Johan Inger, Ohad Naharin, Christian Spuck, and Medhi Walerski. One of Colby’s favorite roles was portraying Leonce in Christian Spuck’s Leonce and Lena (Ballett Zürich).

Beyond the concert dance stage, Colby has performed and originated a role in Sweet and Lucky with Third Rail Projects and The Denver Center for the Performing Arts; and he performed in Third Rail’s Bessie award-winning production, Then She Fell, in New York City. Colby is also a credited dancer in the feature film, ‘Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret.’

With over 20 years of dance education and choreographic experience nationwide, Colby’s work has received awards and critical acclaim including first place solos for Universal Ballet Competition and for American Dance Competition Youth International Ballet Competition.

Mazie is looking forward to the opportunity to broaden her teaching at KrAz Dance. She has been in dance since the age of 4 and has danced at KrAz dance since it started. Mazie has been on the competition team for 4 years. She has trained in Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop including small groups, large groups, solos and a trio. Mazie loves working with dance students and watching their growth throughout the season.

Cassie is very excited to start her 4th season as a dance teacher at Kraz Dance.  She is looking forward to teaching younger dancers as well this year.  Cassie has enjoyed working with the dancers and mentors the past three years and has learned so much from them.  The smiles and laughter make each week at dance so fun!  Cassie has taken adult tap class for 2 years and has loved learning new techniques.  She has a background in teaching as a special education teacher.  Cassie loves working with children, teaching them new skills, and watching them grow.  She is looking forward to another season of dance!

My dance journey started at the age of three and have loved every second of it! For the past six years, I have been a competitive dancer, where I’ve developed a passion for challenging myself, learning new things, and growing both as a dancer and teacher.

I love all styles of dance, including Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Tap. With Hip Hop and Tap being my favorite! I have had the opportunity to train with many talented choreographers, including Mark Yonally, Founder and Artistic Director of Chicago Tap Theatre, Cathy Wind, Artistic Director of Keane Sense of Rhythm, Whitney Masse, Valley Dance District, Sylvia Borash, and Anna Esposito.

I have performed in large and small groups, solos, duos, and trios and have been honored to receive many awards. I have spent the past four years as a teaching assistant and am excited to begin my third year as a dance teacher. Teaching has become such an important part of my dance journey. I love sharing my passion for dance with my students while helping them improve their technique, build confidence, challenge themselves, and reach their goals. My teachers have inspired and encouraged me throughout my dance journey, and I hope to have that same positive impact on my students. I’m excited for another season of dancing, learning, and growing together. I can’t wait to get started!