Faculty

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Andrea has trained in areas of jazz, hip-hop, tap, modern, musical theater, ballroom, ballet, points, and aerial arts. She was first introduced to dance at Center Stage Studios under the direction of Jessica Ruffell, and continued to train there for 13 years. During that time, she competed at numerous competitions and conventions, danced on a Carnival Cruise and performed locally for community events. She was captain for her high school team as well as the Boise State Mane Line Dance team. She has also been a member of the former Stampede Spirit Squad, Fuse Dance Company, and Off Center Dance Project. Her other work includes coaching for the dance team at Columbia High school and assisting the Boise State Mane Line Dance Team. 

Andrea knows that teaching dance is so much more than learning technique. It also is a way to build confidence and gain personal relationships with students and families.

Andrea is very excited to begin her journey as a proud owner of The Spot Dance Studio

Born and raised in Nampa, Idaho DeJanee started dancing in 4th grade and competitively in 6th grade. She was not sure if dancing was for her but soon she realized it was where she was meant to be. She developed technique and artistry in all styles under the direction of Impulse Dance Academie. DeJanee is now studying at CWI and Boise State working towards her Kinesiology degree. As of recent she has joined the F.U.S.E Dance Collaboration and cannot wait to see where that takes her. 

Victoria has trained from a very early age in several different styles of dance which include ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, hip hop, and ballroom. She trained at her studio Impulse Dance Academie formally known as Center Stage Dance Studios for 18 years and was also on her high school dance team for 4 years serving as the team captain her senior year. Once graduating high school she attended Idaho State University   In Pocatello, Idaho where she continued her dance career as a Bengal dancer placing third in the nation in 2014 and 2015. Victoria was a Bengal dancer for 4 years, was captain her senior year, and became the assistant coach in 2018. She has recently graduated with a bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and has relocated to Meridian, Idaho where she is going to be the new head coach of Mountain View’s JV dance team as well as Assist Mountain View’s Varsity team and she is also currently a dance instructor for the National Dance Alliance. Victoria has taught and choreographed for multiple studios and high schools around Idaho and is super excited and grateful for the opportunity to be apart of The Spot Dance Studio! 

It seems as if dancing and performing have always been part of Adete’s life. She has enjoyed many years of teaching and mentoring dancers and youth in the community! She currently serves as Regional Representative for Idaho’s Distinguished Young Women scholarship program. She has also been judge, local director and program choreographer for many programs. Some of her favorites times have been dance memories with her daughter Kynlee, her studio and school teammates & families. She and her husband Kevin own Reddish Pharmacy in Nampa and enjoy spending time with their family. Being grandma to Lincoln, Lily, and baby Eevie is her favorite job! She is so happy to be instilling the love of dance into the tiniest dancers at the studio.

Addy was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona which is where her dance training began. She started taking dance class at three years old and instantly fell in love with the sport. She has always loved performing and dancing fulfilled this passion. Addy furthered her training in ballet, pointe, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre and acro. 

Over the years she took her dance career to the next level and competed for over twelve years in Arizona and throughout the western United States. Along with competing at a high level as solo performer and with her team. Addy also trained at multiple dance conventions and performed at various community events including high school, collegiate and professional sporting events, Disneyland and other venues.

Addy was a member of the Horizon High School (Scottsdale, Arizona) competitive varsity dance team for four years. Her senior year she was selected as captain of her team. Her high school career ended winning the USA National Championship in advanced Pom in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Addy is currently a sophomore at Boise State University majoring in Elementary Education. She is passionate and committed to helping young girls with their dance skills. The dance community will always hold a special place in her heart which is why she is excited and thankful to join the staff and family at The Spot Dance Studio!