Meet The Staff

I’ve been at Mindy’s Dance Center for 14 years and love being part of a team that’s passionate about recreational dance. All four of my daughters danced at Mindy’s, and now two of them work alongside me, making it a special place for our family. My favorite part of the job is building relationships with families, watching kids grow through their dance journey, and I enjoy watching musical theater and tap styles of dance—and in my spare time, I enjoy being a mom and supporting my daughters in everything they love to do.

I'm a proud mom of two amazing kids who both dance at Mindy's-and it was through their passion that I found mine. Watching them grow and thrive in the studio inspired me to get more involved, which led me to my current role as Studio Coordinator. I love being part of the Mindy's community and supporting the dancers, families, and staff who make this place feel like a second home. 

Born and raised in Lawrence, KS by default making me a Jayhawk diehard.  I'm a proud dog parent and a proud aunt to nieces, nephews and "nieces by choice".  My honorary nieces danced and work at Mindy's, I helped them behind the scenes until convinced to officially become part of the Mindy's staff.  By day, I'm the director of operations for a home health agency and by night Front Desk Admin at Mindy's. 

I have been a part of the MDC staff for about 5 months! Working at MDC is great because it’s such a positive environment, and we have a great team of staff. I am apart of the admin team and we are always willing to help one another! I am currently a sophomore in college, And I plan to attend nursing school next year. In my free time I enjoy traveling, spending time with family, shopping, and baking!

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With 10+ years of experience teaching hip hop, Jessica Hill is passionate about helping students of all levels discover their love for movement. Jessica believes in creating a supportive and engaging environment where students can build technique, confidence, and self-expression. In her free time, Jessica enjoys yoga, being outside, spending time with her family, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in the dance world.

Born and raised in Kansas City has been in the dance industry for over 35 years as a student/instructor.  As a student, Mindy has received multiple national dance champion titles within the genres of in tap, jazz and hip-hop as well as held a lead musical theater role with Kansas City's own Starlight Theater.  She now enjoys the mentorship and instruction of eager students every week in her classroom(s). 

Mindy enjoys being creative with choreography that highlights each student and their unique abilities.  

I grew up in Liberty, Missouri, and began dancing at the age of three. I spent 13 years at Studio 10, where I built a strong foundation in multiple dance styles. In high school, I was a member of the Liberty North Dance Team, gaining experience in performance and competitive dance. I continued my dance journey in college as part of the Bradley University Orchesis Dance Company, where I explored choreography and performance at a collegiate level. With over five years of teaching experience, I’m passionate about sharing my love for dance and helping the next generation of dancers grow in skill and confidence.

This will be my second year teaching at Mindy’s Dance Center. I did competitive dance for 12 years, auditioned for World Of Dance, and danced in LA as well. I love having the opportunity to spread my knowledge of dance, positivity, and a safe environment to all kids who come to MDC. 

I started dancing at 3 years old, following in the footsteps of my older sisters, and now proudly assist classes at Mindy’s Dance Center. While I love all styles of dance and enjoy working with the little kids, my true passion is soccer—I’ve played competitively for 10 years and am a member of the LSHS high school team. I’m also the Tiger mascot for the LSHS Tigerettes and helped our small group varsity game day team place 5th in the nation last season; after graduating this year, I plan to continue my soccer career at Avila University.

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I have been dancing since I was 2 ½ years old and have competed since I was 4. I’m a proud member of the LSHS Tigerettes dance team and have been assisting classes at Mindy’s Dance Center for the past two years. Jazz is my favorite style of dance, and I especially love working with the younger students and helping them grow.