Dance is your passion. Our passion is you.
Meet the team behind the magic.
Sydney Larson Owner/Director/Instructor
Sydney has studied and been in love with dance since the age of three. She has been an instructor since the age of 16 and is equipped with training in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, dance team, and musical theater.
"I love having the opportunity to share my passion for dance with my students. Watching their own passion spark and develop over time is my strongest motivator to provide them with the best training possible."
Kaylie Trumble Office Manager/Instructor
Kaylie started dance at the age of two and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, pom, and musical theater. Kaylie graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with honors and is a North Star High School alumna, where she received multiple high-achievement awards throughout her active four years in both theater and cheer. She also works with the Lincoln Community Playhouse as a TAA choreographer, KASH Dance & Choreography as a professional traveling choreographer, and North Star as their current musical choreographer.
"Dance has always been a way of self-expression for me. Now that I am a teacher, I hope to inspire my students to challenge themselves with technique while learning how to embrace what makes them unique and individual as dancers."
Annastazya Spickelmier Instructor
Annastazya has been dancing since the age of three and is trained in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip-hop, contemporary, and modern. She began competitive dance at the age of 11 and was a member of the North Star dance team for all 4 years. She is a recent graduate from Nebraska Wesleyan University where she majored in Business Administrations with an emphasis in marketing and was a teammate/captain of the Gold Rush dance team.
"As a teacher, I hope to encourage and inspire young dancers to reach their full potential. I strive to provide an uplifting and positive learning environment where students are allowed to explore and discover their passion for dance!"
Cammie Chandler Instructor
Cammie attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she is studying Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Cammie began dancing at the age of six and is trained in ballet, tap, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, and hip hop. She also participated in competitive dance for several years, along with being an active member of her high school dance team. Cammie has been an assistant instructor for many years as well.
“As an instructor, I love getting the opportunity to share my passion for dance with all my students while providing guidance and promoting growth. Each year I look forward to seeing my students blossom as dancers and people, while helping them feel inspired and loved.”
Jennie Hammel Instructor
Jennie has had a passion for dance since the age of five. She has studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary through studio and dance intensives. She enjoyed dancing competitively on her high school and studio dance teams. She is currently teaching 3rd grade at Hartley elementary school while pursuing her Masters of Education at Doane college.
“I am so thankful to have a place in the Greater Impact family! I enjoy sharing my love of dance in a creative, encouraging environment where dancers have fun and grow in their ability and confidence!”
Michaela Wubbels
Instructor
Michaela has been dancing since she was three years old, and she is trained in tap, ballet, lyrical, jazz, and musical theater, along with other styles. She was a member of her high school dance team and was on a competitive team for seven years. Michaela also coaches cheer and is a high school teacher with Lincoln Public Schools.
“Dancing has been a passion of mine my whole life, giving me a place to be myself and growing my family along the way. Being able to share the love and connection I have with dance with young dancers is my main goal!”
Scarlett Coleman Instructor
Scarlett has been dancing since the age of three. She studies ballet, tap, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, and pointe through the studio. She is also a current member of Company, Greater Impact's competitive dance team. Scarlett is a student at Lincoln High School and is on the Pomalink dance team. She was also involved in The Paper Ballet and has performed in The Nutcracker.
"I aspire to be just like the dance instructors I had growing up by building valuable relationships and sharing my passion for dance with students. I love getting to work with the amazing students and staff at Greater Impact!"
Jenna McCarter
Instructor
Jenna attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she is studying Nutrition and Exercise Science. She has been dancing since the age of three and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, pointe, pom, dance team, and musical theater. Jenna was also a member of Greater Impact’s Competitive Dance team for nine years.
"Throughout my years dancing, I have been blessed with wonderful teachers that I look up to and learn from. I am excited to provide that same love and guidance to each and every one of my students."
Keira Cummins
Assistant Instructor
Keira is an Honors student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she is studying Actuarial Science. She started dance at the age of three and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, pom, and musical theater. Keira began participating in competitive dance at the age of eight and continued throughout her high school career. While in high school she was also heavily involved in both the music program and the cheer team.
“I’m so excited to be able to inspire my students to connect and express themselves using dance just like my teachers did with me at that age! Watching my students grow and find a new confidence or strength they hadn’t known they had before feels like a gift.”
Madison Hallett
Assistant Instructor
Madison is a student at Nebraska Wesleyan University where she is studying Biochemistry. She has been dancing since the age of five and is trained in ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip hop. She has been dancing competitively since the age of 13. She is a current member of Greater Impact’s Competitive Dance Team, as well as NWU’s Gold Rush dance team.
“Dance has always been a way to express myself. I hope to help my students grow using my love of dance, and inspire them to express themselves through their love of dance as well.”