Staff

I am very proud to be the ballet director here at That’s Dancing. I have been teaching here since 1995. I have danced professionally and taught throughout the U.S., and have chosen this studio to pursue my teaching career. I enjoy working with Sharon and the other instructors here. I especially love the students! I have watched the dancer’s appreciation of ballet grow over the years and I am very proud of the technical and artistic accomplishments. I am originally from Hollywood, FL., where I began my ballet training. I joined the Louisville Ballet in 1986 where I danced professionally for 15 years. I’m married to Steve Heckman and have three beautiful children, Savannah, Stevie, and Jake. I look forward to another rewarding year at That’s Dancing.

I’ve been dancing at That’s Dancing since 1992. I have been an instructor since 2002 and for many years before that I was an assistant for a number of classes. I have taught many age groups and ability levels; From three year olds to adults! During the years when I was a student here, I had many main character roles in our ballet productions. My most known role was that of Buzz Lightyear in our Ballet Production of Toy Story. I have also performed in Walt Disney World twice and as half time entertainment at a University of Louisville football game. In my life outside of dance, I have 10 years experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant, but have recently completed my masters degree in teaching with specialization in high school biology. I am a 2022 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands, 2011 graduate of JCTC’s PTA program, and a 2008 graduate of Bellarmine University with a BA in Psychology. I am also a 2004 Assumption High School and a 2000 St. Gabriel Alumni. I am very excited to be teaching another year and hope this is a very productive, fun-filled year!

I’ve been with That’s Dancing since 1992 when I began dancing at the age of three. I began teaching in 2004 and still love it. I am passionate about seeing my students succeed both in and outside of dance. I hope to have an impact on their lives as much as they impact mine. I graduated from the University of Louisville in 2016 with a BFA in Graphic Design and in 2011 with a BA in Marketing. I work full-time as an Art Director for Fieldtrip. That’s Dancing has a special place in my heart because it was a wonderful environment to grow up in. This community is the reason I continue to teach year after year.

I’ve been teaching at That’s Dancing since 2006. I have had the privilege of teaching tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and lyrical to the best students of all ages! That’s Dancing has been a part of my life since I began taking classes here in the summer of 1996. Each year has brought new excitement and fun with each new group of students. Teaching dance is my favorite thing to do! I married my husband, Michael, on July 22, 2017. Together we enjoy cooking, watching UK sports, and spending time on the Ohio river! When I’m not teaching dance, I work as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach at Milestone Wellness Center.

I’ve been at That’s Dancing as a student since 1999, and then started teaching in 2008. Through the years, I have trained in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, musical theater, hip-hop, and pom, tap being what I always enjoyed most. I participated in the Rockette Summer Intensive and the Chicago Human Rhythm Festival, which helped me to gain more experience in performing and choreographing various styles of tap. I was a member of the Bellarmine University Dance Team for 4 years where I served as a team captain my junior and senior year. I then graduated from Bellarmine University in 2017 with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy and am currently working as a physical therapist. Though I loved performing and competing at That’s Dancing and Bellarmine, teaching has always been a passion of mine. My students never cease to inspire me, and I hope to always push them to be their absolute best. I love working with young dancers and watching them gain confidence, recognize their strengths, and discover their own passion for dance. The students and families at That’s Dancing create an environment that is unparalleled, and I feel so lucky to be a part of it!

I have been dancing with That’s Dancing since 1995. I graduated from Assumption High School in 2010 and from Western Kentucky University in 2014. I trained in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, and hip hop at That’s Dancing and have to say jazz is my favorite. My last ballet production was Toy Story and I had the privilege of being Ham and it was a moment I will never forget. I am married to Aaron and I am a part time Project Coordinator at Fit Body Boot Camp Louisville. I have 2 boys, Carson and Brayden. Being able to teach at That’s Dancing is such an honor and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. That’s Dancing is my home away from home!

I began dancing in 1995 at the age of three, and continued to dance until I moved away for college in 2010. I have practiced multiple styles of dance ranging from tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, pointe, and even modern. (I love all styles of dance!) I was in The Louisville Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker as a flower fairy and also as a soldier. My first lead role in the ballet at the studio was in 2001 when I was Gretl in The Sound of Music. My last lead role was Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 2 in 2010. I started teaching as an assistant around 2004 and eventually taught my own classes until 2010. After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s of Arts in Interior Design, I moved back to Louisville and began teaching dance again! The studio has always been my second home, and I am glad to be back.

I’ve been dancing here at That’s Dancing since 2002, when I was 6 years old. I started competing on our competition teams right after that. I started teaching dance in 2012, after being an assistant teacher for many years. During my time dancing here at That’s Dancing, I was a main character in several of our ballet productions. Some of my most memorable roles were Al (Toy Story 2, 2010), the Sultan (Aladdin, 2013), and the Stepmother (Cinderella, 2014). I am very passionate about dance and teaching others how to dance. Even after I graduated from Assumption High School in 2014, I continued competing for the studio for a year. I also joined the Bellarmine University Dance Team. My passion for dance still lives on, and I hope to share that with my students.

I began my dance journey in 2000 at the age of 3 at That’s Dancing Dance Studio. And after 23 years, I'm still here! I attended the University of Louisville for 2 years with a focus on Technical Theater and was the Master Carpenter in their shop. I worked as a carpenter with Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. After 2 years, I missed dance and needed to find somewhere to help me grow in that aspect. I graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2020 with a double major in Dance and Psychology. I was a member of the WKU Dance Team and the WKU Dance Program, and I learned many valuable lessons while growing my dance education on and off the stage/field. Dance has been such an amazing part of my life and I have always loved being able to share that passion with others.

My teaching journey began in 2012 at TDDS. From my very first class I knew it was something I was meant to do. Seeing young dancers find confidence, passion, and love for dance is so rewarding and special. I believe dance teaches kids so much about themselves, it gives them the tools for teamwork, dedication, persistence, and gives them a supportive growing environment while learning these things. I am so lucky to be able to call this my job and be able to be a part of these dancers' lives! TDDS is such a beautiful and rewarding community to be a part of and I can’t wait to be able to help other young dancers around Louisville find their passion through dance!

I began dancing at That's Dancing in 2000 when I was 3 and began teaching in 2013. Throughout my years at That's Dancing I've learned many styles of dance including tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, and musical theatre. I love sharing a passion for dance with my students and seeing them grow in their abilities and confidence. In 2020 I graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Louisville. I work as a Graphic Designer for Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. That's Dancing is such an encouraging, welcoming, and loving environment and there is no place like it! That's Dancing truly is a family and a home away from home!

That’s Dancing has been a part of my life for as long as I remember, and I am fortunate enough to still be involved with TDDS as a teacher. I fell in love with dance when I started taking classes at 2 years old, and fell even more in love when I performed my first tap solo at the age of 5 (thank you Mom). I took tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, hip hop, lyrical, and modern classes for 16 years. I am currently a student in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral program at the University in Indianapolis and will graduate in May 2025. While I miss seeing my TDDS family daily, I am so extremely blessed to still be able to choreograph competitive dances, both groups and solos, while I am away! Teaching dance is so special and so incredibly rewarding, especially at That’s Dancing. There is truly no other studio like TDDS!! :)

I’ve been dancing at That’s Dancing since 2007. I started assisting teachers in 2018 and started teaching on my own in 2021. I graduated Assumption High School in 2022. I am currently attending the University of Louisville majoring in Sports Administration with a minor in Communications. I am also a current member of the University of Louisville Ladybirds dance team giving me the opportunity to help teach clinics to younger girls . I have been trained in multiple different styles including jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, musical theater, and modern. I have grown up looking up to my dance teachers wanting to be just like them and be there to teach young dancers just like them. I have had multiple opportunities to be a leader in the dance world and I just want to share the love and passion I have for dance to the students I teach! My favorite thing about That’s Dancing is walking in and feeling the atmosphere of the studio. There is no other place that I feel like I belong, TDDS is where I was for more than half of my life. I grew up with not only my best friends to this day, but my sisters and second home and family. Even as an alum the favorite part of my day and even week is stepping into the studio whether it is to dance, teach, or just simply stop in and say hi!

I’ve been dancing at That’s Dancing since 2011. I started teaching in 2021. I graduated from Mercy Academy in 2022. I am currently enrolled at the University of Louisville (Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology). I'm a big believer in the power of progress. It's my responsibility to encourage constant growth in each of my students, and I expect all of my students to continue learning and improving even when they doubt themselves. I'm committed to offering constructive criticism and uplifting my students, so that they can become the best dancers, students, and people they can be. I value all of my students as individuals. I want them all to know that I care about them, not just as a dancer, but as a person who is growing up and experiencing the world. My favorite thing about That’s Dancing is I love the sense of community.

I have been dancing with That’s Dancing since 2007. I graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 2023. I have been assisting with classes at That’s Dancing since 2014 and started teaching on my own in 2019. I’m currently enrolled at University of Louisville in their Early Education program. Having performed in many genres of dance myself, it gives me the knowledge to assist the growth of students in many different ways. I love having the opportunity to teach children from preschool and up, allowing me to help them grow in their dance ability. My favorite thing about That’s Dancing is the family atmosphere and having the opportunity to meet and get to know the dancers and families that attend.

I have been dancing with That’s Dancing Since 2012. I am currently a Junior at Mercy Academy. I started teaching in 2022. I am currently still a dancer at That’s Dancing and I love incorporating my love for styles like lyrical into my classes. I am always ready to teach and learn from my girls. My favorite thing about That’s Dancing is the smiles that dancing brings to everyone’s face as they get lost in the music amongst peers, teachers, and friends.

I have been dancing with That’s Dancing since 2008. I graduated from Assumption High School in 2023. I began assisting in 2021 and started teaching on my own in 2023. I am enrolled at the University of Louisville. Having grown up as a dancer at That’s Dancing, I have learned the skills and technique that I will continue to pass on to the students I teach. One of my main goals is to create a positive environment for students to learn while having fun. Teaching younger students is something truly special, especially at That’s Dancing. My favorite thing about That’s Dancing is the environment and the community that surrounds the studio. There is a sense of love and support provided to each dancer and family that walks through the studio doors.

I have been dancing with That’s Dancing since 2010. I graduated Mercy in 2023. I started assisting classes in 2021 and began teaching in 2022. I am enrolled at Bellarmine University majoring in Finance. Throughout each class I always try to hold a sense of positivity as well as encouragement to help dancers feel confident about learning a dance or a new step! My favorite thing about That’s Dancing is the endless amount of love all the dancers and teachers show in and out of the studio that truly make That’s Dancing a second family!

I have been dancing with That’s Dancing since 2006. I graduated from Manual High School. I am currently enrolled at University of Louisville in their Early Education program. I love being able to help our students grow as dancers! I set high expectations for them and strive to help them towards being the best dancer they can be. My favorite thing about Tat’s Dancing: I love the family that we have here and getting to know everyone throughout the years.

I have been dancing with That’s Dancing since 2010. I graduated from Assumption High School in 2022. I am attending the University of Louisville with a major in Communications and a minor in Studio Art. I love building relationships with all my students whether they are 4 years old or 16 years old. I look forward to coming to dance every single week because of my students. I want to be someone they look up to just how I looked up to all of my dance teachers! My favorite thing about That’s Dancing is that every time i walk through the door my heart is warmed and i know i will be smiling and laughing until i walk out of the door at the end of the night