BETHANY BASSO
Owner
Hip Hop, Tap, Intro to Dance, Tykes & Tots Instructor
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Certified Youth Protection Advocates In Dance Educator
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Certified Intellidance® Babies Instructor
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Certified Intellidance® Tykes Instructor
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Certified Intellidance® Tots Instructor
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Certified Intellidance® Kids Instructor
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Certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Instructor
Miss Bethany started tap dancing when she was 13 years old & fell in love with all things dance. She added jazz, ballet, technique & competition classes to her dance repertoire throughout high school. After college, she started assisting a tap class and discovered hip hop dance, which she also fell in love with. She proceeded to teach tap & hip hop classes for the next 4 years and then decided to open her own studio. She is now on her 18th year of teaching.
"Owning a studio may be my career, but when you make a living doing something you love, it often-times doesn't feel like a job (except maybe all the clerical work!) I absolutely love to share my passion of dance with students and to see them fall in love with it the way I did. It brings immeasurable joy to see them grow throughout the season & for years to follow. In class I may be the instructor, but the students teach me more than they know in return."
MONICA ZAK
Jazz III & Jazz IV Instructor
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Certified Youth Protection Advocates In Dance Educator
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Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker
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Qualified Mental Health Professional
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CPR Certified
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First Aid Certified
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Crisis Prevention Institute Trained
Miss Monica has been a valued instructor at BAHS since Season 3, teaching ballet, lyrical, jazz, contemporary, and poms over the past 10 years. After taking Season 13 off for maternity leave, she is excited to return to the studio for Season 14.
“The BAHS dance family holds a special place in my heart, and I’m beyond happy to be back for Season 14!”
ALLYSON CONHARTOSKI
Ballet/Lyrical IV, Pointe & Adult Ballet Instructor
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CPR Certified
This is Miss Ally's 5th year teaching at BAHS. She has been involved in the arts since the age of four and has over 22 years of dance experience. She has been teaching dance for 18 years in numerous styles including jazz, tap, poms, lyrical, contemporary, ballet and pointe. She also ran her own dance studio for 9 years in Park Falls, WI. She has been in many stage and theatrical productions involving dance, singing, and acting and her love of dance has always been a huge part of her life.
“I believe that being able to create art through movement is one of the best ways to grow and express who you are. I love to teach others- from the very young to the adults. I enjoy seeing how students blossom into beautiful artists through dance by inspiring their creative hearts. I'm looking forward to another great year at BAHS!"
TIFFANY HOULE
Jazz I, Jazz II & Ballet/Lyrical II Instructor
Tiffany started dance at 13 years old with lessons primarily in ballet and jazz. She later added lyrical, contemporary and tap. Miss Tiffany taught an intermediate lyrical class at BAHS in season 9, along with assisting for beginner ballet and jazz. She returned in season 13 to teach Jazz II and is adding Jazz I and Ballet/Lyrical II to her teaching repertoire this season. She has worked as an early childhood educator for 7 years and is currently a toddler teacher in Ashland, WI.
"Dance has always been my favorite way to express myself, and I’ve found that it helps me relieve my stress. I love to see others express themselves freely through dance!"
AMELIA NORDHAUGEN
Ballet I, Ballet/Lyrical III & Pre-Pointe Instructor
Miss Amelia has been dancing for nearly 12 years, with training in ballet, lyrical, pointe, contemporary, and jazz, though ballet remains her favorite. While this is her first year instructing at BAHS, she brings years of experience as an assistant and is excited to guide and inspire young dancers.
“Dance has always been my passion and my first love, and I hope to always pursue it. What truly will always have a big spot in my heart is the joy of teaching dance to others. There’s something so magical about watching young dancers find their spark."
