Vicky serves as the Director of TNS with a level of professionalism, steadiness, and vision that has defined the studio for more than two decades. With over 20 years of leadership, she has cultivated TNS into a respected and trusted institution where students are encouraged to grow not only as dancers but as confident, expressive individuals. Her work is guided by a clear philosophy: that dance is a powerful medium for self‑expression, personal development, and community building. Through her direction, TNS has become a place where young dancers feel supported, challenged, and inspired to explore their full creative potential. Throughout her tenure, Vicky has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and student-centered instruction. She has established an environment where individuality is valued, artistic exploration is encouraged, and high standards of training are upheld. Her leadership has shaped TNS into a studio known for its integrity, its welcoming culture, and its dedication to nurturing the whole child. Vicky’s influence extends beyond technique and performance she has built a legacy of mentorship, opportunity, and meaningful impact that continues to define TNS today.

Alayna Welloch has over 10 years of teaching and choreography experience and is passionate about developing well-rounded, healthy, and confident dancers. She began her dance journey at a young age and spent 14 years training in a variety of styles while competing, attending conventions, and performing at both regional and national events. Throughout high school, Alayna was a dedicated dance team member, competing at the national level and gaining valuable performance and leadership experience that continues to influence her teaching today. Alayna began teaching at just 14 years old and quickly discovered a passion for mentoring young dancers. Alayna is a graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Athletic Training and Rehabilitation. Her educational background allows her to bring a unique perspective to dance instruction by focusing on injury prevention, dancer wellness, and safe training practices. She is passionate about helping dancers recover from injuries through dance-specific rehabilitation techniques while keeping them engaged in their training whenever possible. Her goal is to create an environment where dancers can thrive physically, mentally, and artistically while building habits that support long-term success. As both an educator and mentor, Alayna strives to help every dancer reach their full potential by combining technical excellence, injury-conscious training, and a genuine love for the art of dance.

Dani began her dance training at the age of 2 at Dancing Plus in Raymore, MO, where she continued on to dance competitively. She was captain of the Raymore-Peculiar Prowlers Varsity Dance Team, where she placed at both the state and national levels. Upon graduating high school she attended The University of Kansas where she earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and a minor in Anthropology. While at KU she choreographed and performed several works and served as the Vice President for the University Dance Company. Dani has studied ballet, pointe, tap, modern, jazz, musical theater, hiphop, tumbling, African diaspora, and Classical East Indian. After graduation she moved to Washington state for a few years and continued her dance education by taking master classes and intensives with several companies such as Limón Dance Company, Martha Graham, Coalescence, and Dance Undercurrent, among others. She has had the opportunity to perform at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, on cruise ships and at several dance festivals across the country. In addition to dancing, Dani proudly serves in the Kansas Army National Guard. With over 15 years of teaching and choreographic experience, working with various studios and teams in the Kansas City, Lawrence, and Puget Sound areas, Dani looks forward to sharing her knowledge and passion for dance with everyone here at TNS!

Anna is a passionate dancer, performer, and choreographer with more than a decade of experience in competitive dance. Her training spans a wide range of styles, including jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and pom. She spent 10 years competing with TKO All-Stars, where she trained under and was mentored by accomplished industry professionals, including national title-winning choreographer Shannon Storer, University of Arkansas Razorback Dance Team Head Coach Britney Hinote, and UMKC Dance Team Head Coach Taylor Gagen. Throughout her competitive career, Anna achieved two NDA National Championships and was a finalist at Dance Worlds. She also competed as a member of the Saint James Academy Dance Team, where she served as team captain during her junior and senior years. During her time at Saint James Academy, she was named an NDA All-American and recognized as an award-winning soloist. Beyond performing, Anna has developed a passion for choreography and creative direction. She has choreographed routines for her high school dance team and created a Game Day routine for the Saint Pius X Dance Team. Her diverse training, competitive experience, and leadership background have shaped her approach to dance, combining strong technical foundations with creativity, performance quality, and a commitment to helping dancers grow and reach their potential.

Adelyn brings over eight years of dedicated training from Inspire Dance Academy, where she studied multiple styles and competed at regional and national levels. Her passion for performance continued into college, first at Ottawa University as a member of the Golden Girls dance team, and now at Kansas State University, where she is pursuing a degree in elementary education. With two seasons of teaching experience at TNS, Adelyn has developed a teaching style rooted in positivity, creativity, and strong technical foundations. She loves both teaching and choreographing, and she strives to create a fun, encouraging environment where students feel supported and excited to grow. Sharing her love for dance with her students is her favorite part of being an educator, and she is committed to helping each dancer find confidence and joy in the studio.

Felicia has been teaching tumbling classes at TNS for three years. Felicia trained in gymnastics, cheer, and color guard throughout her child and teen years which taught her a broad scope of tumbling and acro skills. Felicia is passionate about learning and growing with our students and is never hesitant to take on a new challenge. She loves watching our dancers challenge themselves and work hard for new skills, that they can use in dance.