Julie Buechler - Instructor
Ms. Julie has been involved with dance for over 37 years. Her formal dance training was at
Rolann’s School of the Dance in Longwood, Florida, Step Sisters Dance Studio in Pontiac,
Michigan, Oakland University in Pontiac, Michigan, and Assiff’s Studio of Dance in East Lansing,
Michigan. Julie graduated from Michigan State University in 1990 with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Employment Relations and a minor in Child Psychology.
Ms. Julie has a solid history of theater & dance, with leads in such productions as Grease,
Annie, and Bye Bye Birdie. She pioneered the schools first dance troupe at Lahser High School
in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, leading and performing with this group for 3 years. The group
attended several dance competitions and performed at The Silverdome and The Renaissance
Center. Ms. Julie continues her dance studies by attending technique classes, dance
workshops and seminars. This will be Ms. Julie's 9th year teaching with Ann's School of Dance.
Nicole Ballesteros – Instructor
Miss Nicole began dancing at the age of six at the Bohaty’s School of Dance in Owosso and
Chesaning, Michigan. She continued with Bohaty’s until the age of fifteen, and with them
performed in several locations, including Chesaning Showboat, the Silverdome in Pontiac,
Michigan, and a Tour of Spain and North Africa. She was invited to perform at Julliard in New
York, New York, and was accepted to the dance college at Marymount Manhattan College in
New York City. She performed in musicals, including Grease, and 42nd Street at the Wharton
Center in East Lansing, Michigan.
Miss Nicole continued her dance training with Assiff’s School of Dance in East Lansing, Michigan
and the Academy of Dance Arts, in Lansing, Michigan. She was a member of the dance company
called the Academy Ballet Theatre for three years. She also studied several forms of dance while
attending Michigan State University, including modern, jazz, tap, ballet, and African dance. Miss
Nicole obtained a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in Business, Materials and
Logistics Management, and a Juris Doctorate from the Detroit College of Law.
Miss Nicole has been with Ann’s School of Dance since 2004, and a teacher here since 2006.
She continues to build upon her skills as a dancer and dance instructor by attending various
seminars and conventions throughout the country.
Natalie Probst – Instructor
Miss Natalie has been dancing since age six. She comes from Bay City, MI where she studied at
Perry Woodard School of Dance. Natalie worked as an assistant for 3 years and was involved with
the competitive team. She performed all forms of dance, competing at the regional and national
level, traveling to Daytona Beach and Myrtle Beach. Beginning her sophomore year in high
school Miss Natalie performed with the Bay City Central Dance Team for the next three years.
Her senior year she was captain of the team. Natalie has been involved with over 15 drama
productions and has choreographed several musical numbers. She is currently a Senior at
Michigan State University this will be her 3rd year teaching at Ann's School of Dance.
Debbie Jenkins - Instructor
Debbie has been connected to the studio since it began in helping in areas of props, costumes,
and teaching. She coached cheerleading for over 6 years with Young Champions. During her
coaching years she had many different age levels and managed to win many first places at
regional and state level competitions. This is where her strong background in tumbling and
strength-building skills adds to the studio’s assets.
Nicolas Sanchez - Instructor
Nicholas joins Ann’s School of Dance as a Hip Hop, Cardio Salsa, and Ballroom Instructor.
He started teaching at Danz-A-Lot Studios in Haslett, Michigan for 3 years, teaching and
competing in Hip Hop. He then moved to Grand Rapids to attend Kendall College of Art and
Design as a Fine Art major with a focus in Painting. In Grand Rapids, Michigan he taught Cardio
Salsa/Merengue classes at various athletic clubs. In 2007, he taught Hip Hop at all age levels
and Salsa/Merengue in Big Rapids, Michigan at Artworks Underground Dance Studio. Nicolas
just recently moved back to the Lansing area and is now teaching for Ann’s School of Dance.
His passion is to teach students the true form of Hip Hop dancing as a respected and
distinguishable discipline of dance.
Ms. Julie has been involved with dance for over 37 years. Her formal dance training was at
Rolann’s School of the Dance in Longwood, Florida, Step Sisters Dance Studio in Pontiac,
Michigan, Oakland University in Pontiac, Michigan, and Assiff’s Studio of Dance in East Lansing,
Michigan. Julie graduated from Michigan State University in 1990 with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Employment Relations and a minor in Child Psychology.
Ms. Julie has a solid history of theater & dance, with leads in such productions as Grease,
Annie, and Bye Bye Birdie. She pioneered the schools first dance troupe at Lahser High School
in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, leading and performing with this group for 3 years. The group
attended several dance competitions and performed at The Silverdome and The Renaissance
Center. Ms. Julie continues her dance studies by attending technique classes, dance
workshops and seminars. This will be Ms. Julie's 9th year teaching with Ann's School of Dance.
Nicole Ballesteros – Instructor
Miss Nicole began dancing at the age of six at the Bohaty’s School of Dance in Owosso and
Chesaning, Michigan. She continued with Bohaty’s until the age of fifteen, and with them
performed in several locations, including Chesaning Showboat, the Silverdome in Pontiac,
Michigan, and a Tour of Spain and North Africa. She was invited to perform at Julliard in New
York, New York, and was accepted to the dance college at Marymount Manhattan College in
New York City. She performed in musicals, including Grease, and 42nd Street at the Wharton
Center in East Lansing, Michigan.
Miss Nicole continued her dance training with Assiff’s School of Dance in East Lansing, Michigan
and the Academy of Dance Arts, in Lansing, Michigan. She was a member of the dance company
called the Academy Ballet Theatre for three years. She also studied several forms of dance while
attending Michigan State University, including modern, jazz, tap, ballet, and African dance. Miss
Nicole obtained a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in Business, Materials and
Logistics Management, and a Juris Doctorate from the Detroit College of Law.
Miss Nicole has been with Ann’s School of Dance since 2004, and a teacher here since 2006.
She continues to build upon her skills as a dancer and dance instructor by attending various
seminars and conventions throughout the country.
Natalie Probst – Instructor
Miss Natalie has been dancing since age six. She comes from Bay City, MI where she studied at
Perry Woodard School of Dance. Natalie worked as an assistant for 3 years and was involved with
the competitive team. She performed all forms of dance, competing at the regional and national
level, traveling to Daytona Beach and Myrtle Beach. Beginning her sophomore year in high
school Miss Natalie performed with the Bay City Central Dance Team for the next three years.
Her senior year she was captain of the team. Natalie has been involved with over 15 drama
productions and has choreographed several musical numbers. She is currently a Senior at
Michigan State University this will be her 3rd year teaching at Ann's School of Dance.
Debbie Jenkins - Instructor
Debbie has been connected to the studio since it began in helping in areas of props, costumes,
and teaching. She coached cheerleading for over 6 years with Young Champions. During her
coaching years she had many different age levels and managed to win many first places at
regional and state level competitions. This is where her strong background in tumbling and
strength-building skills adds to the studio’s assets.
Nicolas Sanchez - Instructor
Nicholas joins Ann’s School of Dance as a Hip Hop, Cardio Salsa, and Ballroom Instructor.
He started teaching at Danz-A-Lot Studios in Haslett, Michigan for 3 years, teaching and
competing in Hip Hop. He then moved to Grand Rapids to attend Kendall College of Art and
Design as a Fine Art major with a focus in Painting. In Grand Rapids, Michigan he taught Cardio
Salsa/Merengue classes at various athletic clubs. In 2007, he taught Hip Hop at all age levels
and Salsa/Merengue in Big Rapids, Michigan at Artworks Underground Dance Studio. Nicolas
just recently moved back to the Lansing area and is now teaching for Ann’s School of Dance.
His passion is to teach students the true form of Hip Hop dancing as a respected and
distinguishable discipline of dance.
Ann Buffa - Director & Instructor
Ms. Ann has been involved with dance for over 30 years. She took formal dance training from the
renowned Bohaty's School of Dance. She also has studied dance and gymnastics at Lansing
Community College and Michigan State University. Ann graduated from MSU in 1991 with a
Bachelor's Degree in Education.
Ms. Ann has performed both nationally and internationally with dance troupes and tours. These
include performing at Walt Disney World, the Silverdome, and touring throughout Spain and the
Mediterranean. In 1992, she developed and taught the Music 'n Motion Dance Program in DeWitt;
which led to the 1994 opening of Ann's School of Dance. Ann continues her professional studies
by attending technique classes, dance workshops, and seminars.
Ms. Ann has been involved with dance for over 30 years. She took formal dance training from the
renowned Bohaty's School of Dance. She also has studied dance and gymnastics at Lansing
Community College and Michigan State University. Ann graduated from MSU in 1991 with a
Bachelor's Degree in Education.
Ms. Ann has performed both nationally and internationally with dance troupes and tours. These
include performing at Walt Disney World, the Silverdome, and touring throughout Spain and the
Mediterranean. In 1992, she developed and taught the Music 'n Motion Dance Program in DeWitt;
which led to the 1994 opening of Ann's School of Dance. Ann continues her professional studies
by attending technique classes, dance workshops, and seminars.
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| Celebrating 15 Years |
| 15 Years |