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 17th 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."
CHRISTINA WANGELIN
Jazz I, Ballet/Lyrical III, Jazz IV, Pre-Pointe & Adult Ballet/Lyrical Instructor
Miss Christina joined the BAHS family as an instructor in 2020 and is continuing with her 5th year of teaching this season. She has 19 years of dance experience and background in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, and pointe. The majority of her training is in ballet which has been her favorite dance genre since she started at 5 years old. Miss Christina has 10+ years of experience working with kids. After 3 years of teaching Kindergarten, Miss Christina will be leaving to run her own floral shop! Even though she will miss her students, she is excited for the new adventure and is even more excited that she can still continue to work with kids through dance.
“I always enjoy working with kids because it is so exciting to watch them grow and fall in love with dance, just as I did when I first started. Dance is constantly bringing me closer to people, building my confidence, and providing me an expressive and artistic outlet. I hope to share these same sentiments with those I teach! The BAHS family has been so welcoming to me and I am grateful to continue to work with our area's talented kids! I cannot wait to dance with all of our Season 13 dancers!"
ALLYSON CONHARTOSKI
Ballet I, Ballet/Lyrical IV & Pointe Instructor
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CPR Certified
This is Miss Ally's 4th 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 17 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 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 is not actually new to the BAHS family, but rather returning! In season 9 she taught an intermediate lyrical class and was an assistant for beginner ballet and jazz. 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!"
ROSE TIJAN
Ballet/Lyrical II & Jazz III Instructor
Miss Rose is in her 14th year of dance and is starting her first year of teaching after assisting with many amazing instructors. She has experience in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and tap. She started her jazz career at 12 years old and has loved it ever since.
"The passion for dance was born with me. Creating a story through one dance is truly an amazing thing. I’m excited to be mentoring and teaching the next generation of dancers. I love watching the spark grow in a young dancers' eyes and seeing everyone grow into beautiful dancers. BAHS has created an open atmosphere for me and every other student to be the best they can be. I’m extremely excited to be a part of the movement here at BAHS!”
MONICA ZAK
Resident Instructor (on maternity leave!)
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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 teaching at BAHS since Season 3. Over the past 10 years she has taught ballet, lyrical, jazz, contemporary & poms at the studio. She will be taking Season 13 off as she is expecting her second child this fall.
“The BAHS dance family holds a special place in my heart, & I will be back for Season 14! I’m wishing everyone a wonderful, happy & healthy dance season. I can’t wait to be back next year!”
