
La Crosse Dance Centre LLC
Address
2716 Commerce Street
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54603
About La Crosse Dance Centre LLC
La Crosse Dance Centre LLC, located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, has been a cornerstone of dance education since 1983. Under the artistic direction of Nikki Balsamo, the studio is dedicated to nurturing high-quality dance artists through a nurturing and challenging environment. Emphasizing Brain-Compatible Dance Education, the centre believes dance is for everyone, fostering creativity, self-confidence, and a lifelong passion for movement. Their comprehensive program offers instruction in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, and Musical Theater. The esteemed faculty comprises diverse expertise, including Claire Penning (Tap, Jazz, Contemporary), Jen TeBeest-Severson (Modern, Dance Composition, Ballet), Angela Imhoff (Ballet), Megan Dockendorff, Vivian Stephenson, Tammy Schmidt, Becca Mason, Natalie Stehly, and Bryce Turgeon (Musical Theatre Dance). La Crosse Dance Centre LLC is committed to cultivating well-rounded artists, encouraging students of all ages to explore their unique voice, develop technical excellence, and embrace the joy of dance within a supportive community.
Styles offered at La Crosse Dance Centre LLC
Programs from La Crosse Dance Centre LLC
69 programs available
Classes
Musical Theatre Dance
Bryce Turgeon is a music theatre dance teacher and costume designer with over a decade of professional experience in the performing arts. His teaching philosophy centers on storytelling through movement—helping dancers discover how character, music, and physicality work together to create a performance.
Dance
Natalie Stehly is passionate about dance education and has notably taught at Dancewave, School at Peridance, Dance Theatre of Harlem, La Crosse Dance Centre and Milwaukee Ballet School and Academy. Her teaching practices are founded in Brain-Compatible Dance Education.
Dance
As a teacher, Becca aims to pass that joy on to the next generation. She focuses on building solid technique while also encouraging each dancer’s unique voice and creative expression. She deeply values the positive, loving, and supportive community at LDC.
Ballet
Tammy Schmidt is adjunct ballet faculty at Winona State University, a guest instructor for the La Crosse Dance Centre. She is an American Ballet Theatre (ABTR) Certified Teacher, completing the Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABTR National Training Curriculum, and a certified and licensed Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) instructor.
Tap
Vivian Stephenson grew up on the competitive stage choreographing her own award winning tap solos and attending multiple dance festivals and conventions. She is thrilled to be teaching dance at La Crosse Dance Centre.
Ballet
Angela has been teaching ballet at LDC since 2018. In the studio she promotes a warm learning environment and teaches technique through the lens of biomechanics. She uses lively imagery to assist with gaining the expression and qualities that leads to dynamic dancing.
Modern, Dance Composition, and Ballet
Jen TeBeest-Severson currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet. She has served as a dance educator in the La Crosse and Winona area for over 20 years and has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk.
Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary
Claire Penning instructs multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels. She is a choreographer, teacher, and performing artist passionate about creating expressive, musical, and story-driven movement for the stage.
Music theatre dance
Bryce Turgeon is a music theatre dance teacher and costume designer with over a decade of professional experience in the performing arts. He holds a BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology from Viterbo University and spent 12 years in New York City designing costumes for Broadway, national tours, and film, including Tony Award–winning productions and custom pieces for the Met Gala.
Ballet
Tammy Schmidt has been a professional dance artist and educator for more than 25 years, serving as the Director of Dance and Summer Dance Intensive Coordinator at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts since 1999. She holds a B.F.A. in Ballet from Texas Christian University and an M.F.A. in Dance from the University of Oklahoma with emphases in Ballet and General/Crisis Intervention Counseling.
Tap
Vivian is a college student at Viterbo University where she is pursuing a degree in Nursing and a Minor in Dance. She is thrilled to be teaching dance at La Crosse Dance Centre along with Sole Expressions Dance Studio in Viroqua. Vivian grew up on the competitive stage choreographing her own award winning tap solos and attending multiple dance festivals and conventions.
Ballet
Jen TeBeest-Severson has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC. Jen has continued to choreograph for area high school students in musical theater and has choreographed over 30 musical productions.
Dance Composition
Jen TeBeest-Severson has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC. Jen has continued to choreograph for area high school students in musical theater and has choreographed over 30 musical productions.
Modern
Jen TeBeest-Severson has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC. Jen has continued to choreograph for area high school students in musical theater and has choreographed over 30 musical productions.
Funk
Jen TeBeest-Severson has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC. Jen has continued to choreograph for area high school students in musical theater and has choreographed over 30 musical productions.
Musical Theater
Jen TeBeest-Severson has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC. Jen has continued to choreograph for area high school students in musical theater and has choreographed over 30 musical productions.
Jazz
Jen TeBeest-Severson has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC. Jen has continued to choreograph for area high school students in musical theater and has choreographed over 30 musical productions.
Tap
Jen TeBeest-Severson has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC. Jen has continued to choreograph for area high school students in musical theater and has choreographed over 30 musical productions.
Contemporary
Claire Penning instructs multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels. Her choreography spans musical theatre, concert dance, and competition settings, and is recognized for its blend of technical precision, storytelling, and dynamic rhythm.
Jazz
Claire Penning instructs multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels. Her choreography spans musical theatre, concert dance, and competition settings, and is recognized for its blend of technical precision, storytelling, and dynamic rhythm.
Tap
Claire Penning instructs multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels. Her choreography spans musical theatre, concert dance, and competition settings, and is recognized for its blend of technical precision, storytelling, and dynamic rhythm.
music theatre dance
Dance
ballet
Ballet
tap
modern, dance composition and ballet
jazz, tap, musical theater, funk
contemporary
jazz
Music Theatre Dance
Music Theatre Dance
Bryce Turgeon is a music theatre dance teacher and costume designer with over a decade of professional experience in the performing arts. He holds a BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology from Viterbo University and spent 12 years in New York City designing costumes for Broadway, national tours, and film, including Tony Award–winning productions and custom pieces for the Met Gala.
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Funk, Modern, Dance Composition
Jen TeBeest-Severson has served as a dance educator in the La Crosse and Winona area for over 20 years. Jen grew up dancing at La Crosse Dance Centre and has taught at LDC since 2002. Jen has previously worked with Viterbo University , Winona State University, St. Mary’s University and Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts. Jen has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC.
Dance
Vivian Stephenson is a college student at Viterbo University where she is pursuing a degree in Nursing and a Minor in Dance. She is thrilled to be teaching dance at La Crosse Dance Centre along with Sole Expressions Dance Studio in Viroqua.
Ballet
Tammy Schmidt is adjunct ballet faculty at Winona State University, a guest instructor for the La Crosse Dance Centre, she is an American Ballet Theatre (ABTR) Certified Teacher, completing the Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABTR National Training Curriculum, and a certified and licensed Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) instructor.
Ballet
Angela Imhoff has been teaching ballet at LDC since 2018. In the studio she promotes a warm learning environment and teaches technique through the lens of biomechanics. She uses lively imagery to assist with gaining the expression and qualities that leads to dynamic dancing.
Contemporary
Claire Penning instructs multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels. Claire is a choreographer, teacher, and performing artist passionate about creating expressive, musical, and story-driven movement for the stage.
Jazz
Claire Penning instructs multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels. Claire is a choreographer, teacher, and performing artist passionate about creating expressive, musical, and story-driven movement for the stage.
Tap
Claire Penning instructs multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels. Claire is a choreographer, teacher, and performing artist passionate about creating expressive, musical, and story-driven movement for the stage.
Modern & Dance Composition
Modern & Dance Composition classes are instructed by Jen TeBeest-Severson. Jen has continued to choreograph for area high school students in musical theater and has choreographed over 30 musical productions. She currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC. Jen has also continued to choreograph for area high school students in musical theater and has choreographed over 30 musical productions.
Tap
Jen TeBeest-Severson has served as a dance educator in the La Crosse and Winona area for over 20 years. Jen grew up dancing at La Crosse Dance Centre and has taught at LDC since 2002. Jen has previously worked with Viterbo University , Winona State University, St. Mary’s University and Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts. Jen has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC.
Tap
Claire Penning is a choreographer, teacher, and performing artist passionate about creating expressive, musical, and story-driven movement for the stage. She currently teaches at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts and at La Crosse Dance Centre, instructing multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels.
music theatre dance
Bryce Turgeon is a music theatre dance teacher and costume designer with over a decade of professional experience in the performing arts. He holds a BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology from Viterbo University and spent 12 years in New York City designing costumes for Broadway, national tours, and film, including Tony Award–winning productions and custom pieces for the Met Gala.
tap
Vivian is a college student at Viterbo University where she is pursuing a degree in Nursing and a Minor in Dance. She is thrilled to be teaching dance at La Crosse Dance Centre along with Sole Expressions Dance Studio in Viroqua. Vivian grew up on the competitive stage choreographing her own award winning tap solos and attending multiple dance festivals and conventions.
ballet
Tammy Schmidt has been a professional dance artist and educator for more than 25 years, serving as the Director of Dance and Summer Dance Intensive Coordinator at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts since 1999. She holds a B.F.A. in Ballet from Texas Christian University and an M.F.A. in Dance from the University of Oklahoma with emphases in Ballet and General/Crisis Intervention Counseling.
ballet
Angela has been teaching ballet at LDC since 2018. In the studio she promotes a warm learning environment and teaches technique through the lens of biomechanics. She uses lively imagery to assist with gaining the expression and qualities that leads to dynamic dancing. Her career began with dance and she can not imagine her own life without it; she loves sharing this lifelong pursuit with the LDC students.
modern, dance composition and ballet
Jen TeBeest-Severson has served as a dance educator in the La Crosse and Winona area for over 20 years. Jen grew up dancing at La Crosse Dance Centre and has taught at LDC since 2002. Jen has previously worked with Viterbo University , Winona State University, St. Mary’s University and Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts. Jen has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC.
funk
Jen TeBeest-Severson has served as a dance educator in the La Crosse and Winona area for over 20 years. Jen grew up dancing at La Crosse Dance Centre and has taught at LDC since 2002. Jen has previously worked with Viterbo University , Winona State University, St. Mary’s University and Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts. Jen has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC.
musical theater
Jen TeBeest-Severson has served as a dance educator in the La Crosse and Winona area for over 20 years. Jen grew up dancing at La Crosse Dance Centre and has taught at LDC since 2002. Jen has previously worked with Viterbo University , Winona State University, St. Mary’s University and Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts. Jen has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC.
jazz
Jen TeBeest-Severson has served as a dance educator in the La Crosse and Winona area for over 20 years. Jen grew up dancing at La Crosse Dance Centre and has taught at LDC since 2002. Jen has previously worked with Viterbo University , Winona State University, St. Mary’s University and Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts. Jen has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC.
tap
Jen TeBeest-Severson has served as a dance educator in the La Crosse and Winona area for over 20 years. Jen grew up dancing at La Crosse Dance Centre and has taught at LDC since 2002. Jen has previously worked with Viterbo University , Winona State University, St. Mary’s University and Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts. Jen has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC.
Jazz
Claire Penning is a choreographer, teacher, and performing artist passionate about creating expressive, musical, and story-driven movement for the stage. She currently teaches at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts and at La Crosse Dance Centre, instructing multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels.
Ballet
Jen TeBeest-Severson has served as a dance educator in the La Crosse and Winona area for over 20 years. Jen grew up dancing at La Crosse Dance Centre and has taught at LDC since 2002. Jen has previously worked with Viterbo University , Winona State University, St. Mary’s University and Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts.
Ballet
Claire Penning is a choreographer, teacher, and performing artist passionate about creating expressive, musical, and story-driven movement for the stage. She currently teaches at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts and at La Crosse Dance Centre, instructing multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels.
Musical Theatre Dance
Bryce Turgeon is a music theatre dance teacher and costume designer with over a decade of professional experience in the performing arts. He holds a BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology from Viterbo University and spent 12 years in New York City designing costumes for Broadway, national tours, and film, including Tony Award–winning productions and custom pieces for the Met Gala.
Tap
Vivian Stephenson grew up on the competitive stage choreographing her own award winning tap solos and attending multiple dance festivals and conventions. She has attended the World Dance Pageant in New York, the NOLA Tap Festival, Chicago Tap Theatre Intensives and more.
Modern, Dance Composition, and Ballet
Jen TeBeest-Severson currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC. She has served as a dance educator in the La Crosse and Winona area for over 20 years.
Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary
Claire Penning instructs multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels. She is passionate about creating expressive, musical, and story-driven movement for the stage.
Adults
Boys’ Dance
Modern & Dance Composition
Tap
Jazz
Young Dance Artists
Ballet
Angela has been teaching ballet at LDC since 2018. In the studio she promotes a warm learning environment and teaches technique through the lens of biomechanics. She uses lively imagery to assist with gaining the expression and qualities that leads to dynamic dancing. Her career began with dance and she can not imagine her own life without it; she loves sharing this lifelong pursuit with the LDC students.
Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater, Funk, Modern, Dance Composition and Ballet
Jen TeBeest-Severson has previously worked with Viterbo University , Winona State University, St. Mary’s University and Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts. Jen has taught jazz, tap, musical theater, funk, and currently teaches in the styles of modern, dance composition and ballet at LDC.
Contemporary
Claire Penning instructs multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels. As a choreographer, Claire has worked with a wide range of schools, universities, and regional theaters, including Wabasha-Kellogg High School, Cotter High School, the River Junction Arts Council, Saint Mary’s University, and the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts.
Jazz
Claire Penning instructs multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels. As a choreographer, Claire has worked with a wide range of schools, universities, and regional theaters, including Wabasha-Kellogg High School, Cotter High School, the River Junction Arts Council, Saint Mary’s University, and the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts.
Tap
Claire Penning instructs multiple levels of tap, jazz, and contemporary for students ranging from middle school through adult and collegiate levels. As a choreographer, Claire has worked with a wide range of schools, universities, and regional theaters, including Wabasha-Kellogg High School, Cotter High School, the River Junction Arts Council, Saint Mary’s University, and the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts.
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