![]() ![]() John, originally hailing from Ann Arbor has made a return to Michigan from Los Angeles, CA bringing with him over 10 years of professional experience in Hip Hop movement and Jazz Funk. She works with many area theatre groups such as Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, Dexter Community Players, Saline Area Players, Pinckney Players, and the University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society both onstage, as a choreographer, and as a dance captain. She is an avid musical theatre performer and choreographer. She has 10 years' experience in private Summer Camp Administration and lesson planning/teaching in numerous subjects from reading to fine Italian cooking. Jenn was the director of the Very Young Dancer program at Dexter Academy of Dance under Mollie Murphy for 7 years. She specializes in the young dancer and teaches tap, jazz, ballet, and musical theatre. Jenn has been teaching dance in the Dexter area for over 20 years. Valerie resides in Dexter, MI with her husband and three children. from the University of Michigan in Communication and Dance Education and has additional graduate studies in Secondary Education from Michigan State University. She has been dancing since age three and teaching dance since age fourteen and was a member and captain of The University of Michigan Dance Team. A choreographer for several teams and studios, Valerie has also choreographed for professional singers and for Ford Motor Company at Ford Field. She also teaches for the kinesiology department, “U-Move” at The University of Michigan. She coached The Royal Oak Kimball Dance Company and The Royal Oak Kimball Varsity Dance Team for 8 years and has been the coach of The University of Michigan Dance Team since 2001. She is a seminar presenter, and consultant for AACCA (American Association of Cheer Coaches and Administrators) and staff member for Universal Dance Association on topics such as Motivation, Leadership, Team-building and many more!Īlong with judging local and state competitions, Valerie has judged studio, high school, College Dance Nationals and Worlds as well for various organizations including Nexstar, Contest of Champions and many more. Her articles on coaching and dance have appeared in Dance Spirit, American Cheerleader and in Motion Magazines. Dancer’s Edge was named as “Top Studios on the Move” in Dance Spirit for 2007. She has choreographed for professional corporate sponsors including Ford Motor Company and much more. ![]() Come dance with us and see the difference!Īs the head coach of the nationally ranked University of Michigan Dance Team for 20 years from 2000-2022, Valerie Stead Potsos is the Director/Owner of Dancer's Edge in Dexter, Michigan. Using positive feedback, teacher analysis and self-analysis, students are encouraged to continually learn and grow through self-motivation, determination and a passion for excellence. ![]() Developing a well-rounded dancer with concrete life-skills enhances self-confidence and is the core of our curriculum. Dance teaches us dedication, hard work, leadership, perseverance, teamwork and much more. Welcome to Dancer's Edge! We believe in finding the hidden talent and potential in every student! Helping dancers achieve all of their personal and professional goals are essential to establishing a foundation for future success. ![]()
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