Our Staff
Our staff at Dance Tech is currently made up of 15 incredible individuals who are loving, caring and have a passion for
the art of dance, for the health and well being of their students, and a love of children! The majority of our instructors are current/former professional dancers or past students who have grown up in the studio and have been mentored by the owner.
All of our instructors have a desire to pass along their knowledge and passion for dance. Although our instructors have training in nearly all areas of dance, many of them specialize in a particular area. Each comes complete with their own knowledge and personality, ready to suit the needs of each individual student.
No matter who the instructor is, we know you will love them!
Robin has been dancing for over 30 years and teaching for more than 20. She received her training in her younger years through several highly acclaimed dance instituitions and still continues her training today in both dance and business with workshops and classes across the country. Robin believes that you cannot really continue to teach if you do not continue to learn. Being a "big kid" herself, you can only guess how kids love her fun, bubbly, energetic personality! Lind has taken classes and danced with many famous dancers and choreographers throughout her career.. Her students and choreography have received numerous top honors over the years. Lind has also received the national "Studio of Excellence" award five years in a row., and her studio was recently voted one of the top studios in the country! Although she is known for her unique and funky style, she enjoys the traditional dance styles as well. Lind works primarily with the competitive groups but tries to make room in her schedule to teach at least one of each of the recreational classes.
Robin Lind- Owner/Instructor/Choreographer
Mykala Micek-Artistic Director/Instructor/Choreographer
Mykala is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas, with a degree in English-Writing, and is near completition of her masters degree in Human Relations and Dance Movement Therapy. Recently Mykala became a certified yoga instructor through CorePower Yoga. Mykala has been dancing for 22 years, teaching for 9, and was basically raised in the studio. She knows the ins & outs of studio business and teaching as she has learned it first hand being the owner's daughter. She has had intense training in a wide variety of dance styles. She has taken many workshops, and has trained with some of the country's top instructors/dancers, including Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Wade Robson, Paula Abdul, & Cris Judd to name a few. In her dancing years she won many national dance championships. Her students now continue with the same successes. Mykala's routines and students have won many top honors at several of this country's top competitions. Besides having incredible dance knowledge, she absolutely loves kids and they love her!! Mykala continues her dance education by taking classes and workshops around the country. Mykala is also an instructor for Out On A Limb Dance Company, and teaches at several workshops and also does choreography for other studios throughout the country.. She looks forward to seeing your child in class!!
Kourtni Lind-Guest Instructor/Choreographer
"So You Think You Can Dance" Season 4!
Being a very accomplished dancer and national champion Kourtni has become a highly sought after instructor. Kourtni has danced for 16 years and has trained with many of the nations top instructors.
She has performed with the Moscow Ballet Company, appeared in music videos, was called to NYC to assist with auditions for "A Chorus Line", and currently teaches master classes and choreography across the country. Kourtni, also being the studio owners daughter, has witnessed year after year what works successfully when teaching children. Her accomplishments in her final year of competing include, 2007 National Dancer of the Year, 2007 National Miss Masquerade, & 2007 Miss International Dance, Her students and choreography have won many top awards both at regional and national levels. Kourtni has been teaching for 5 years, her incredible talent & bubbly personality will draw you in the moment you meet her! Although Kourtni currently is on the national tour of the Broadway musical, "Wicked",she remains on staff as a choreographer and guest instructor.
Amber Rosah-Keeley- Director of Ballet
To know her is to love her! Amber joined the Dance Tech in 2003, and is loved by all. You cannot help but love this little bundle of joy! Her talent and knowledge in the area of ballet are second to none! She has an amazing way of getting through to her students, and instills a deep passion for ballet in her everyone she teaches. Amber has been teaching and doing choreography in the Twin Cities since 1993. Her performing career goes back long before that and includes local and national dance companies such as Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Minnesota Dance Theatre, and more. Amber is also currently the director of the Training Program at Out On A Limb Dance Company in St. Paul, Minnesota. She teaches ballet and lyrical for OOAL and also dances principal roles for their dance company. Her Motto, "Love yourself. You can be a talented and happy dancer at the same time." Amber will continue instructing 2 days this year and we couldn't be happier about that!
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Marley Richman-Instructor
Marley has always been a ballerina at heart, prancing around on her tiptoes since the day she could walk, and grew up performing in musicals, but did not start formal dance training until she was 14. Since then, she has trained at Virginia Luoma Dance Studio, Keane On Dance, and Out On A Limb Dance Company & School. Marley currently teaches at OOAL, and is an apprentice to their dance company. She attends the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities and is pursuing a degree in Retail Merchandising. Marley cannot wait to share her passion for dance with all of Dance Tech’s wonderful students! Marley works with Ballet Levels I-IV, and we know you will love her kind, gentle, sweet spirit!
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Jennifer Groshens- Instructor
Jennifer has been an instructor at Dance Tech for nearly 15 years. She started teaching at our Forest Lake location, but when the Pine City location opened up she began there as it was closer to home. She also runs her own successful dance program in North Branch. Jennifer has been dancing most of her life, and her warm, sweet, gentle, yet energetic personality gives her a very special way with kids. Being a mom of 3 kids she definitely knows the trials and tribulations of childhood, which helps her to be a better instructor as she is intune with kids of all ages. She is well trained in all the basic areas of dance (Ballet, Tap, & Jazz), and continues to further her education with classes, and workshops today. I know the minute you and your child meet Jennifer, you will love her!
Tammi Iverson-Instructor
Tamara Iverson- A wonderful new addition to our Dance Tech Staff! Miss Tammi has been teaching for much of her life at various studios in the metro area. She teaches a wide variety of classes, but is primarily a ballet instructor. Tammi believes ballet technique in many forms is the foundation of dance. Tammi started dancing at the age of three and continued her training at various studios throughout high school. In addition to dance studio training, she was part of the alpha class dance program at The Perpich Center for the Arts, and continued her training as an adult at Zenon. It wasn’t long before Tammi realized that the joy of dance came from teaching, and decided to become a full time dance educator and instructor. Sharing her knowledge of many forms of dance, her creativity and positive energy continues to educate and inspire dancers of all ages. Her innovative choreography has won many top awards over the last 18 years in both regional/local and national dance competitions. Her favorite memories involving dance is the time she spends teaching her own daughters the joy of dance. We know that you will love Tammi’s warm heart, and energetic personality in addition to her incredible dance knowledge! Tammi, we are so happy you’re here!
Sam Moffat-Instructor
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Megan recently graduated from the University of Minnesota, majoring in Biology. Her plans after graduation are to attend medical school and eventually become an oncologist. This will be Megan's 5th year teaching at Dance Tech. Megan has danced much of her life, and was a part of our Ultimate Diamonds group when she was younger, as well as a member of our ballet company in her last year of dance. Her groups and solos won many high point awards over the years, including national dance champions! Upon meeting Megan, you will find her to be extremely friendly, and very responsible and organized! She has an extentsive knowledge of dance and has a great way of communicating and teaching. Your child will love her, and so will you! She's fabulous! Due to her busy schedule, Megan will be on our substitute instructor list. We hope to see her around lots!
Megan Slate-Instructor
Tina Anderson- Advanced Ballet Instructor
Tina Anderson joined the Dance Tech staff in 2009. We are so thrilled to have her a part of the DT staff!
Tina has an incredible knowledge of ballet and of the body and how each and every muscle and bone works for each dance move or position. Tina's 23 year performing career included principle and soloist work with Minnesota Dance Theatre, Ballet MN, Ballet Arts MN, Ballet of the Dolls, Savannah Ballet, The Contemporary Ballet Company, and Pennsylvania Ballet. She holds her BS from Radford University in Virginia. Tina is a highly sought after instructor and has taught Ballet classes for Ballet Arts MN, Ballet MN, the Classical Ballet Academy, the Chinese Dance Theater and is currently teaching at the University of MN, Metro Dance Center, and Out on a Limb. Her current scholarly research is in Mind-Body Centering where she is taking graduate classes at the U of M. Once you have taken class with Tina, we know you will immediately come to love and appreciate all that she has to offer!
For information on having Kourtni come to your studio for a master class or choreograpy click here.
Corrine is excited to be a of Dance Tech Staff again, and we are even more excited to have her! Originally from Southern, California she moved to Minneapolis a little over two years ago. When Corrine was only two years old her grandfather exclaimed to her parents “those are dancing legs!” however dancing did not find her until 14 years later when she started dancing at the age of 16. At the at young age of 18 Corrine landed her first professional dance job on the National tour of “Sesame Street Live!” Corrine danced on tour for almost 7 years before she married her husband Casey and settled down. Settling down has now given her the opportunity to focus on her passion for teaching dance. Corrine has been teaching for 8 years and is highly trained in many areas of dance. We are thrilled she she will be working with our hip hop, ballet, and competition tap at DT classes, as well as a technique class which changes genres weekly. Corrine looks forward to having fun with all of her students in class, and we guarantee you will love and adore her from the moment you meet her!
Corrine Gray-Instructor
Sam has been teaching at Dance Tech for 7 years at the Pine city location, but is super excited to be teaching at both locations this year! She enjoys coaching cheerleading and teaching all different styles of dance. Sam grew up in the bay area of California and moved here to MN after high school. She now has two little ballerinas of her own so she can relate to the commitement it takes from parents to bring their kids to class each week and the extra effort to encourage their dancers to practice and never give up! Some of her most memorable moments are cheering at the NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii and learning her first freeze from a guy named Phi, who later became a member of the well know group the Jabbawockeez! Sam received her dance training from various studios on the west coast and in the midwest. Sam's vibrant personality and warm caring spirit makes her an incredible instructor we know you will come to love and adore!
Maddy Johnson-Instructor
Maddy's bio and photo coming soon.
