TEACHERS & STAFF
Kathleen Miller
Ballet - Jazz- Contemporary
Zoe' Jarrett
Tap Teacher
Lauren Barnette
CEO & Teacher
Emma Peacock
Assistant Ballet & Acro Teacher
Alex Rasmussen
Office Manager - Teacher
Emily Stanage
Assistant Teacher
Misty Whisman
Front Desk Manager
Emily Whisman
Assistant Teacher
At Empire Dance and Performing Arts Studio, we prioritize excellence by providing classes led by highly skilled teachers with professional expertise. Focused on technique and cultivating a sense of professionalism, our goal is to ensure our students shine brightly on stage.
Meet Our Costume Designer
Anna West has been sewing since she was 8-years old. As a child, dressing up
was always her favorite thing to do, and she has turned that into her art. Anna
designs and sews costumes, dresses, outfits, accessories, as well as
alterations. She also styles wigs, draws, paints, sings, plays the piano, ukulele,
and kalimba. Anna has acted on stage in various theatrical productions for over
a decade. Anna joined the Empire team in July 2023 and is loving living out her dream.
job.
