Our Premier Teachers
Miss Makenlea JonesMakenlea began dancing at age three; she has competed in dance competitions, including StarQuest and Bravo, earning gold medals with her team. She has attended and studied with master teachers at various dance conventions, including the Tremaine Dance Convention. She is currently an instructor and choreographer for Premier Dance Company, where she has taught since 2013. Makenlea will graduate in December 2018 from the University of Missouri with a degree in nursing. She is currently employed at University Hospital and plans to enter graduate school in January to seek licensure as a nurse practitioner.
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Miss Emmy BondererEmmy has danced since she was two years old. Throughout her years of dance, she and her teammates have competed in and earned awards at several dance competitions, including StarQuest and Bravo. Emmy has also attended the Chicago Dance Connection and the Tremaine Dance Convention studying with various master teachers. Emmy has taught and choreographed for Premier Dance Company since 2013. Emmy graduated in May 2018 from the University of Missouri and entered graduate school at MU this August to pursue a Masters Degree in Health Administration.
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MISS SARAH PAINTERSarah lives in Fulton with her husband and two children. She has danced since the age of three and currently teaches our youngest dancers, the Twinkle Toes, where she is able to share her love of dancing with a new group of beginners every year. Sarah is the administrative assistant to the principal at Fulton High School.
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Miss Nikki DOWDENNikki began dancing at age three and has taught at Premier since 2016. Nikki teaches preschool at Christian Fellowship in Columbia. Her favorite dance memory is going to St. Louis and Kansas City for weekend competitions. She has loved becoming part of the Premier Dance family and can't wait for recital and the years ahead!
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Miss Katherine WhiteKatherine has been dancing for twelve years. She and her teammates attended the Bravo National Dance Competition, where they earned gold medals for their performance. Katherine's favorite style of dance is lyrical. Katherine attended Westminster College in Fulton and is currently a student at the University of Missouri in the school of engineering. She is excited to share her love of dance with her new students this year!
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Miss Niki MITCHUMNiki is from Kansas and has been dancing for 16 years. Her favorite dance memory was coming to college and meeting her best friends through her sorority's dance team. Niki is a student at the University of Missouri and is excited to see everyone rock their performances at recital each year! Nikki is happy to make Premier her new dance home!
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Miss Alexa JonesAlexa graduated from North Callaway High School in 2018. She has danced since she was three years old and has been with Premier since our opening. Alexa's favorite dance memories include getting ready for recitals with Makenlea, Addisyn, Emmy, and Annie. Alexa started college in the fall of 2018 and plans to pursue a career as a dental hygienist.
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Miss AnnIE BondererAnnie is a senior at Fulton High School where she is active in Rotary Interact, Key Club, Student Council, theatre, and cross country. Annie has danced since the age of three and has been teaching for Premier since 2017. She plans to attend the University of Missouri to major in marketing.
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Premier Dance Company studio photos are posted courtesy of Leah Johnson, Johnson Photography.
