Elizabeth Pantuso-Ballet Instructor

Hailing from Norton, Ohio, Elizabeth Pantuso moved to Kentucky two years ago to join the Louisville Ballet for their 2006-2007 Season.  Previous to her work with the Ballet, Elizabeth attended Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana where she studied dance and arts administration.  Over the course of her four years at Butler, and her most recent year in Louisville, Elizabeth taught at numerous studios and Ballet Academies, as well as guest teaching in her hometown during summer intensives.  She has taught students ranging from six years of age to seniors in high school.  Elizabeth is currently the Development Associate at the Louisville Ballet and is VERY excited to be joining the Dreamz Dance Company team!!

Valerie Hopkins-Ballet Instructor

Valerie is originally from Lawton, Oklahoma.  She earned her B.F.A. in Ballet Performance from the University of Oklahoma.  She has danced professionally with Louisville Ballet and Ohio Dance Theatre.  She's been invited to appear in numerous guest performances across the country and in Europe and Mexico.  Valerie is currently a member of Center Stage performing in Oklahoma and A Chorus Line.  She has been teaching ballet to all ages for over 10 years!! 

Dominique Lyons-Instructor/Choreographer

Dominique has 16 years of experience in many forms of dance, including jazz, lyrical/contemporary, modern, musical theatre, ballet and tap.

Originally from Louisville, Dominique has danced with Dale Meyer School of Dance/360 Dance, the Louisville Ballet School and currently is active in the University of Louisville Dance Academy.  She is currently a junior at the Univeristy of Louisville, staying busy with dance classes by day and teaching at night.

Dominique has years of experience teaching and is very excited to bring her youthful vibe to Dreamz Dance Company.  She loves performing all forms of dance, but finds her true passion in teaching others to enjoy the art.

Katie Eklund-Hip Hop Instructor/Choreographer

Katie has over 15 years dance experience and is currently a Ladybird at the University of Louisville.  Prior to Ladybirds she was on the Western Kentucky Dance Team. 

Katie has danced with Ellens School of Dance, 360 Dance and also taught at Dynamic Dance in Bowling Green, Kentucky being accredited with awards in her hip hop dances such as first overall and the WOW Choreography award.  She danced on the 2007 UDA National Champion 360 Dance Force All Star Team and then won second at the worlds that same year. 

Katie has been taking classes at the Edge and Millineum in LA, as well as Broadway Dance Center in New York.  She is up on all the latest styles and is very excited to be teaching at Dreamz Dance Company!