“It takes an athlete to dance but an artist to be a dancer.” -Shana LaFluer
Overall Philosophy
Whether dancing competitively or simply for fun and recreation, it is our mission to provide quality dance instruction in a family-oriented environment.
2011 Team Accomplishments
"I Like It"
Teen Large Group, Energy Dance, Plaitnum Award Winner, 1st Place High Score
"Ease On Down The Road"
Petite Large Group, Energy Dance, 1st Place High Score
"Lose Control"
Junior Large Group, Energy Dance, 2nd Place High Score
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"
Junior Small Group, Energy Dance, 2nd Place High Scoore
"Is It Over Yet"
Teen Trio, Energy Dance, Platinum Award Winner, Percision Award
"Telephone"
Teen Large Group, Energy Dance, Choreography Award - Steph Schrougham
"Ballerina Girl"
Junior Solo, Energy Dance, Emotional Performance Award - Melissa Denney
Sonya Denney
Miss Sonya is Dance Zone’s Studio Owner and Director. She teaches all disciplines of dance including Dance Zone’s successful competitive teams. As a former member of Ball State University’s Dance Theatre, Sonya has been dancing for over 35 years. She has been using her talents to train young dancers since 1998.
Gena Martinez
Miss Gena is our "Prima" ballet instructor and teaches all disciplines of dance, including team. She has been dancing for over 20 years. She has studied with Newport/ Mesa ballet and dancer’s Studio. She has taught at Dance Zone for 5 years.
Lanell Christensen
Miss Lanell coaches our Cheer Skills and Cheer Academy classes. With over 15 years coaching experience at all levels of cheer, she is AACCA Safety certified and holds a certification from the United States All Star Federation. Lanell is also an experienced, certified judge for both all-star and school cheer and dance competitions. She joined the Dance Zone staff in 2009.
Sarah McFarland
Miss Sarah is our Team Assistant Coach, choreographer extraordinaire and teaches all disciplines of dance. Sarah studied and taught at Dance Plus and has been dancing for 22 years. She has been an instructor at Dance Zone since 2006.
Miss Peggy joins us from a long history of dance. She previously owned Dance Plus Studios and has many years of dance insturdtion. Miss Peggy joined DZ in 2011.
Miss Linda owned Dance Time Studio and has 30+ years of dance experience. Focusing primarily on Tap, Linda will be teaching many of our classes and competitive tap teams. Dance Zone is thrilled to have Linda!
Miss Steph joined the DZ staff in 2011. A former Indiana Chill Girl, Miss Steph has been dancing for over 15 years.