meet the TEAM
Liberty Dance Center Faculty
Our instructors are trained professionals with a passion for dance and the experience to teach our students in proper technique in a fun and encouraging environment. We strive to motivate students to do their best both in the dance studio and in life.
Our staff has a wide range of experience. Kate leads the team with more than 25 years of dance teaching experience. Other teachers have over 15-20 years of teaching experience, and our younger teachers bring youthfulness, energy, and fresh new ideas.
As part of our affiliation with Youth Protection Association for Dance® (YPAD) our staff is background checked, CPR certified, and we adhere to principles that create a happy, healthy and safe environment for our students.
Kate Moody
Owner & Artistic Director
Kate is living her dream of owning a dance studio in her hometown of Waukesha. She loves sharing her love for dance with dancers of all ages. Kate earned her BA in dance from Point Park University and has 25+ years of dance teaching experience. Kate is proud of the business she and her team have built over the past decade!
In 2019, Kate was nominated by her peers and became a Certified Coach for the More Than Just Great Dancing® organization.
Deanna Dodge
Deanna has taught dance for 20+ years, 15+ of those years with Liberty. She is the Performing Company Director in addition to the many styles of dance she teaches. Deanna uses dance to bring smiles to people’s faces and touch hearts in a way they never knew possible!
Michelle Chenok
Michelle grew up studying all forms of dance and graduated with her BFA degree in dance from UW-Milwaukee. Michelle loves teaching dance, sharing her passion for dance with others and watching her students grow and share the same passion. Michelle is celebrating 15 years at Liberty Dance Center and is the assistant director.
Chealse Walsh
While earning her Biochemistry degree at Carroll University, Chealse started dancing at LDC, fell in love with the studio and went from a student, to an assistant teacher to a teacher. Chealse’s favorite moment in teaching is seeing the exact moment that a movement “clicks” for a student and the pride they feel for their achievement.
Rachel Ottelien
A self-proclaimed “bunhead,” Rachel’s focus has been Ballet, Modern, and choreography. She graduated from Skidmore College in 2016 with a double major in English and Dance. She especially loves helping dancers find their own ways to make dance a meaningful part of their lives and to grow as a person through dance expression!
Olivia Janowski
Dance has always been a major part of her life. For six years she studied dance under the wonderful instructors here at Liberty and now has the opportunity to become an instructor at LDC herself. She loves to share her love and passion for dance and plans to for years to come!
Lori Williams
Lori graduated from UW-Stevens Point with her Bachelor’s Degree in Dance in 2013. She earned her elementary teaching license at UW-Milwaukee and has taught at Milwaukee Public Schools for three years. Lori enjoys teaching dance because it combines her love of children, her pedagogical background and her passion for helping others express themselves through movement.
Baylee BROEHM
Baylee is an LDC alum and proud to be a teacher now. She is a Physicians Assistant but you will still see her around subbing and doing choreography for competitions. LDC provided a creative and inspiring environment for her as a student, so she loves to be back and have the opportunity to do the same for her own students.
Ashley Haut
Ashley began dancing at LDC when she was in middle school and is beyond excited to return as a teacher after completing her schooling to become a school psychologist. Her favorite part of teaching dance is seeing the joy that dance brings her students, as they are able to express themselves through movement, learn meaningful life skills, and build lifelong friendships.
Emma Hetzel
Emma was one of LDC's very first students. She graduated from Carroll University, studying Elementary Education. LDC has been a part of my life for over 10 years. She is so excited to be an LDC teacher and have the opportunity to share my love for dance with others.
Annabelle Imig
Annabelle has danced at LDC for 11 years as a student and officially joined the LDC staff in the fall of 2021. Annabelle brings a passion for dance, and excels in all styles. She is currently involved in a variety of dance groups, sharing her talents with the Milwaukee dance community as well as our students. Annabelle inspired many dancers during her time here as a student and continues to do so now as a teacher.
Ali sOBCZAK
Ali graduated from Marquette University with a double major in Elementary Education and Communication Studies. She danced at Liberty Dance Center for 9 years and is so excited to now be part of the teaching team! She loves seeing her students grow as dancers and as people. And she loves to see them express themselves though the movement of dance.
Alyssa Schaumann
Alyssa joined us as a student in our adult class a few years ago and is now officially a part of Liberty Dance Center teaching team. She is excited to see the joy in the students as they experience the freedom of movement through dance. With a degree in early childhood education, she brings passion for dance and helping others and is inspired by seeing the LDC students grow personally and as dancers.
Sydney Bak
Sydney grew up in Plainfield, IL and has been dancing since the age of six. She graduated from Pace University in May 2023 with a BFA in Commercial Dance and a minor in Arts and Entertainment Management. Sydney is currently a company member with Nova Linea Contemporary Dance. She is so excited to share her love and passion for dance here at LDC
Elizabeth Mengel
Elizabeth was a student at Liberty Dance Center for 14 years. She grew up at LDC from when the studio first opened in 2008, to her senior year. She loves to see her students find their passion for dance and express themselves in their own creative way. We are so excited to have her be a part of our teaching team!
Kate Moody
Owner & Artistic Director
Kate is living her dream of owning a dance studio in her hometown of Waukesha. She loves sharing her love for dance with dancers of all ages. Kate earned her BA in dance from Point Park University and has 25+ years of dance teaching experience. Kate is proud of the business she and her team have built over the past decade!
In 2019, Kate was nominated by her peers and became a Certified Coach for the More Than Just Great Dancing® organization.
Deanna Dodge
Deanna has taught dance for 20+ years, 15+ of those years with Liberty. She is the Performing Company Director in addition to the many styles of dance she teaches. Deanna uses dance to bring smiles to people’s faces and touch hearts in a way they never knew possible!
Michelle Chenok
Michelle grew up studying all forms of dance and graduated with her BFA degree in dance from UW-Milwaukee. Michelle loves teaching dance, sharing her passion for dance with others and watching her students grow and share the same passion. Michelle is celebrating 15 years at Liberty Dance Center and is the assistant director.
Chealse Walsh
While earning her Biochemistry degree at Carroll University, Chealse started dancing at LDC, fell in love with the studio and went from a student, to an assistant teacher to a teacher. Chealse’s favorite moment in teaching is seeing the exact moment that a movement “clicks” for a student and the pride they feel for their achievement.
Rachel Ottelien
A self-proclaimed “bunhead,” Rachel’s focus has been Ballet, Modern, and choreography. She graduated from Skidmore College in 2016 with a double major in English and Dance. She especially loves helping dancers find their own ways to make dance a meaningful part of their lives and to grow as a person through dance expression!
Olivia Janowski
Dance has always been a major part of Olivia's life. For six years she studied dance under the wonderful instructors here at Liberty and now has the opportunity to become an instructor at LDC herself. Olivia loves to share her love and passion for dance and plans to for years to come
Lori Williams
Lori graduated from UW-Stevens Point with her Bachelor’s Degree in Dance in 2013. She earned her elementary teaching license at UW-Milwaukee and has taught at Milwaukee Public Schools for three years. Lori enjoys teaching dance because it combines her love of children, her pedagogical background and her passion for helping others express themselves through movement.
Baylee BROEHM
Baylee is an LDC alum and proud to be a teacher now. She is a Physicians Assistant but you will still see her around subbing and doing choreography for competitions. LDC provided a creative and inspiring environment for her as a student, so she loves to be back and have the opportunity to do the same for her own students.
Ashley Haut
Ashley began dancing at LDC when she was in middle school and is beyond excited to return as a teacher after completing her schooling to become a school psychologist. Her favorite part of teaching dance is seeing the joy that dance brings her students, as they are able to express themselves through movement, learn meaningful life skills, and build lifelong friendships.
Emma Hetzel
Emma was one of LDC's very first students. She graduated from Carroll University, studying Elementary Education. LDC has been a part of my life for over 10 years. She is so excited to be an LDC teacher and have the opportunity to share my love for dance with others.
Annabelle Imig
Annabelle has danced at LDC for 11 years as a student and officially joined the LDC staff in the fall of 2021. Annabelle brings a passion for dance, and excels in all styles. She is currently involved in a variety of dance groups, sharing her talents with the Milwaukee dance community as well as our students. Annabelle inspired many dancers during her time here as a student and continues to do so now as a teacher.
Ali SOBCZAK
Ali graduated from Marquette University with a double major in Elementary Education and Communication Studies. She danced at Liberty Dance Center for 9 years and is so excited to now be part of the teaching team! She loves seeing her students grow as dancers and as people. And she loves to see them express themselves though the movement of dance.
Alyssa Schaumann
Alyssa joined us as a student in our adult class a few years ago and is now officially a part of Liberty Dance Center teaching team. She is excited to see the joy in the students as they experience the freedom of movement through dance. With a degree in early childhood education, she brings passion for dance and helping others and is inspired by seeing the LDC students grow personally and as dancers.
Sydney Bak
Sydney grew up in Plainfield, IL and has been dancing since the age of six. She graduated from Pace University in May 2023 with a BFA in Commercial Dance and a minor in Arts and Entertainment Management. Sydney is currently a company member with Nova Linea Contemporary Dance. She is so excited to share her love and passion for dance here at LDC
Elizabeth Mengel
Elizabeth was a student at Liberty Dance Center for 14 years. She grew up at LDC from when the studio first opened in 2008, to her senior year. She loves to see her students find their passion for dance and express themselves in their own creative way. We are so excited to have her be a part of our teaching team!
STACY KRUEGER
Miss Stacy joined the customer service team at LDC in the fall of 2021. A long time LDC dance mom herself (since 2009!), Miss Stacy has extensive knowledge of dance and is eager to help however she can. You will find Stacy at the front desk in the evenings providing customer service to both our students and parents.
Mike Theisen
Mr. Mike, Miss Kate’s dad, has been a part of LDC from the very beginning. Mike manages studio accounts, provides excellent customer service and helps develop community relations. He is the dance dad of all dance dads!
JAN THEISEN
Miss Jan, Miss Kate’s mom, has supported the studio since it opened in 2008. Jan is the studio’s seamstress providing free alterations on costumes and is the official studio photographer at our annual recitals. Miss Jan is the original “dance mom” and is here to support however she can.
Other Staff
STACY KRUEGER
Miss Stacy joined the customer service team at LDC in the fall of 2021. A long time LDC dance mom herself (since 2009!), Miss Stacy has extensive knowledge of dance and is eager to help however she can. You will find Stacy at the front desk in the evenings providing customer service to both our students and parents.
MIKE Theisen
Mr. Mike, Miss Kate’s dad, has been a part of LDC from the very beginning. Mike manages studio accounts, provides excellent customer service and helps develop community relations. He is the dance dad of all dance dads!
Jan Theisen
Miss Jan, Miss Kate’s mom, has supported the studio since it opened in 2008. Jan is the studio’s seamstress providing free alterations on costumes and is the official studio photographer at our annual recitals. Miss Jan is the original “dance mom” and is here to support however she can.
Testimonials
Liberty has provided our daughter with the very best in dance education PLUS some of the best life lessons in how to be a good human being. Kate, Mike, Deanna and the entire staff have been nothing short of amazing for the YEARS we've been a part of their Liberty family. Our daughter is now coming back as an adult to take more classes!
Sherri S.
From Miss Stacy’s warm greeting each week to Miss Kate going above and beyond for us, we love everything about Liberty Dance Center! It is such a welcoming and fun place that we look forward to for dance each week.
Abby W.
Contact Us
ADDRESS
830 Venture Ct, Waukesha WI 53189
Mon-Thur: 3:30 - 9:00pm
Sat : 9:00am – 11:00am
Friday : Closed
Sunday : Closed
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About
Liberty Dance Center is located in Waukesha, WI. We use our love of and passion for dance to empower our students to be the best versions of themselves they can be!
Opening Hours
Mon-Thur: 3:30 - 9pm
Sat : 9:00am – 11:00am
Friday : Closed
Sunday : Closed
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