earned a BA in dance from the University of Montana.  After relocating to New York, Laura studied at Dance New Amsterdam and the Broadway Dance Center.  She has performed with and choreographed for MoTrans Dance Company, Epiphany Dance Co, and Antonietta Vicario. Laura later  taught at Ballets Arts Academy, was Co-Director of Prima School of Dancing in Rapid City, SD and held dance classes for disabled children.  Laura’s versatility teaching all ages from ballet to hip hop makes her an integral instructor for Creative Dance. 

grew up in Durango, Colorado where she was frequently involved in dance and theatre
performances. Kelly graduated high school from Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. She
continued her dance training in New York City and attended Marymount Manhattan College.
While in New York, she danced with the Lynn Barr Dance Company and performed throughout
the Czech Republic. She also danced with the Gehring Dance Theater while living in New York.
She has performed with several companies in Colorado including David Taylor Dance Theatre, 7dancers Cherry Creek Company, 3rd Law Dance Theater, MBA Productions and Denver Outlaws. She has also danced at the Laban Contemporary Dance School in London, San Diego City Ballet, and performed several Nutcracker productions with the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.
Kelly graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder where she studied communications and dance. She is also a certified pilates instructor. She has taught a variety of dance styles
to all age levels. Kelly has been an instructor at several companies including Dual Star Dance academy, Cherry Creek Dance and Dance in the Rockies.

was born and raised in the small town of Ketchikan, Alaska.  At the age of sixteen she left to continue her dance training at the performing arts high school, Idyllwild Arts Academy.  Upon graduation, Jess continued her education in New York City at Marymount Manhattan College.  She soon transferred to University of Arizona where she graduated Cum Laude with a B.F.A. in Dance.  Jess has also studied at San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, Alvin Ailey, Dance New Amsterdam, Steps on Broadway, and Broadway Dance Center, just to name a few. Jess is a former member of the professional dance company 7Dancers and former instructor at Cherry Creek Dance.

Recently back in the midwest from the west coast, Dawn began her dance career at Columbia College Chicago and soon after transferred to Arizona State University where she received a BFA in Dance/Choreography.  

For the last 14 years, Dawn has created various movement/dance programs and studied and taught a wide array of movement modalities from modern, ballet and hip hop to yoga across the U.S., including NYC, L.A., and Oregon, to ages 18 months to Adult including those with disabilities.  Founder of her own dance company, EnergyMotions, she is also a former member of Ifill Dance, Eugene Modern Dance Co., Ledges and bones, and Cellbytes. 

Certified in Polarity healing arts Dawn is highly passionate about the healing nature of movement/dance.  She is excited to be a part of CDK, contributing her passion and talents to the Denver and surrounding communities! 

graduated from the University of Northern Colorado where she studied dance and exercise science. She teaches dance and movement classes in after school programs and at the Commerce City Recreation Center. She believes in being yourself, loving what you do, and making each day your best day. Let your soul sing and your feet fly!

is originally from Iowa where she first began her gymnastics and dance training at a young age. Kim then went on to attend the University of Nebraska‐Lincoln where she danced for the Cornhusker Scarlet Dance Team for four years. Receiving a grant from the University, she choreographed in Taipei, Taiwan for the Taiwan National University of the Arts. Finishing her colligate dance career, Kim received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance from the University in 2003. Kim then moved to Denver where she danced for Kim Robards Modern Dance Company and also performed as a  Colorado Crush Girl for two seasons.  She is also the Dance Team Coach at Littleton High School. Kim continues to choreograph and instruct for studios, daycares, after school programs, high school dance teams and collegiate dance teams all over the country.

’s career includes acting on Fox, WB, MTV, Disney, CBS, ABC, NBC, and UPN.  As a dancer, she has appeared in music videos and was featured in Fox Sports Network Commercials, Showtime Dreams and Monday Night Live. She earned a BA in Sociology while teaching   dance, acting, and social and team building skills to children and adults.  Shawna currently teaches and coaches dancers for national dance competitions.  Her love for preschool aged children makes her a favorite instructor of young dancers. 
 

Margaret grew up dancing in her home state of Montana focusing primarily on Ballet.  After high school she danced with the Sea Warriors Dancers at Hawaii Pacific University on scholarship.  While in Hawaii, Margaret continued to perform and taught Ballet and Jazz at NIX Performing Arts Academy.  Most recently, Margaret relocated to Colorado having finished her Masters Degree in Education with a focus in teaching at the University of Hawaii and is very excited to be working with CDK to share her love of dance.

has studied dance since 1998 years with such esteemed companies as Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Actors Community Playhouse, and the University of Colorado. She has been a featured performer at The Orleans, Las Vegas, Bimbos 365, San Francisco, Disneyland, CA, and the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. Kim also teaches aerial and circus acts to kids, adults, and at-risk youth with Frequent Flyers Productions in addition to performing weekly throughout the Denver Metro area.

graduated from the University of Utah with a BFA in Modern Dance in 2005, and then completed an Elementary Teacher training program through the University of Colorado the following year. Although she trained mostly in Modern Dance as a college student, she has extensive training in many other styles such as Tap, Jazz, Ballet, African, Contemporary and Hip Hop. Amy loves working with children of all ages, and has taught preschool, kindergarten, summer camp, theater and dance for the past ten years. She is thrilled to continue teaching and dancing and to be a part of Creative Dance Kids.

is currently in her rookie season with the Denver Nuggets Dancers.  She works and travels between Denver and LA pursuing an entertainment career and working on the launch of her very own dance inspired activewear clothing line called KADY.   Kady worked as a private dance teacher at the Quest Dance Center, America's Best Dance Crew: Quest Crew's official studio, in Cerritos, CA.  She had the pleasure of dancing for Train at the American Music Awards in 2010 and graduated magna cum laude with a Communications Degree and dance minor at the University of Arizona.