Faculty

Introducing Viva's 2008-2009 Faculty and Staff... Recital 2008

Ms. Shawn Satterfield
	Viva Dance Co. is owned by Shawn Satterfield, mother of Miss Nicci Blanke. She holds a degree in Business Administration from Sienna Heights University and serves as the Company Director, taking care of all of the business and parent communication. As a former dance mother of over 16 years, Shawn is able to relate to our current dance mothers by answering many frequently asked questions, addressing common concerns, and offering advice based on her past experiences.

Miss Nicci Blanke
	As a dance instructor of more than 11 years, Miss Nicci has developed a great passion for sharing her love for dance. Her philosophy is to combine the learned techniques and skills of dancing with style and performance quality gained from acquiring a love for the art. Nicci has extensive training in tap, jazz, and ballet. She has danced for more than 22 years training with The University of Toledo Dance Department and many nationally accredited instructors at dance conventions and studios across the country. Nicci has been recognized for outstanding choreography awards, named Top Teacher for Star Systems in 2004, and her accomplished dancers have won numerous high-point and platinum awards on both the regional and national level. Nicci has obtained an Associate of Science Degree with an emphasis in Business Management from Monroe County Community College. She is the Artistic director of Viva, and serves as the studio's primary dance instructor.

Miss Brandi McKart
	A full time working mother of two children, Miss Brandi continues to enjoy teaching gymnastics after 16 years and being involved in the sport for over 23 years. Miss Brandi is a professional member of USA Gymnastics, Safety Certified through the USA Gymnastics Organization, CPR and First Aid certified. Being a former competitive gymnast herself , she can appreciate the hard work, dedication and passion it takes to be successful at your craft. Miss Brandi has taught gymnastics at various levels including pre- school, developmental, cheer tumbling, competitive pre -team and team through optional levels on all four women's events. She is an event specialist coaching optional team girls on the uneven bars and floor exercise and the primary conditioning coach for pre- team through all team levels. Brandi has attended accredited national, state and regional congresses, conventions and higher performance seminars ranging from Florida to Texas including professional training at the covated Bela Karolyi Training Camp. She continues her education learning new techniques, skill development and progressions. Miss Brandi loves working with energetic children of all ages no matter what their skill ability!!

Ms. Jessica Priehs
Photo... Coming Soon!!!	Jessica Priehs is currently studying on a full tuition scholarship as a graduate student at Bowling Green State University, pursuing a M.Ed. in sport administration and facility management. She earned a B.S. in dance education from BGSU in 2006. Jessica is currently a dancer with Open Window Dance Company, under artistic direction of Tammy Metz Starr. Jessica has taught dance for the past eleven years; in addition to teaching at various studios throughout Ohio and Michigan she is currently an adjunct faculty member of the dance department at Owens Community College. Jessica’s passion and talent for dance has afforded her the opportunities of studying and performing throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. She has earned numerous awards throughout her formal training, including outstanding dance major, excellence in dance artistry, and dance service and leadership. Jessica enjoys contributing her love for dance through volunteer work – past experiences include movement therapy through Hospice, as well as teaching ballroom and traditional folk dances to individuals with special needs. She has also served on the Ohio Dance faculty.

Ms. Lauren Soltis
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Ms. Kayla Corolla
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Ms. Brandy Walsh
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Ms. Danielle Schieck
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Ms. Kelsey Sokoloski
Photo... Coming Soon!!!	Miss Kelsey has been dancing for 9 years. With extensive training in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, and Pointe, she is beginning her second year of studying dance at the college level. She has been involved in over 25 musical and dance productions and has choreographed for her former high school for the last 3 years.