The Dance Co. of Minot Staff

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Ms. Katie graduated from Minot State University with a B.A. in Communications, a Marketing Minor, and a Public Relations Concentration. 

She has been dancing since the age of 4 and is extremely passionate about teaching dance. She absolutely shines with all ages  and adores the dancers she comes into contact with each season! She was recently promoted to Assistant Director for her exemplary coaching and customer service!

Ms. Julia started her dance career when she was 4 years old at Mann Dance Academy in Farmington, NM. In the 8th grade she moved to Minot where she started taking lessons at the Dance Company of Minot. In 8th grade she was on the Minot Magikix middle school dance team. She danced on the JV Minot Majettesdance team in 9th grade, and made the Varsity team for the rest of her high school career, where they have ranked in the State. 

She has placed in the overall high scores for her solos and duets regionally including 1st place, and has received multiple Outstanding Dancer Awards. She is attending Minot State University for Elementary Education.

Ms. Caydee, is a younger, newer addition to The Dance Co. staff, but don't let that fool you,  she is extremely knowledgeable! Ms. Caydee has been dancing with The Dance Co. of Minot since she was 3 years old, under multiple Directors and has overcome some extraordinarly challenging dance adventures. She has excelled beyond measure both as a solist and teammate.  

Ms. Caydee  has received numerous awards competitively as a dancer including a 2nd place finish at an Ovation Dance Challenge National Finals Competition in 2017. Ms. Caydee is  thrilled  to share her passion and creativity through the magic of teaching!

Ms. Renae started her dance career at the age of 3 at Jack Dyville’s Dance Factory in Williston, North Dakota, under the direction of former New York City Rockette dancer, Jack Dyville. She continued dance training with him until the age of 7, upon his relocation to New York City. Renae continued theater and vocal training with him consistently from age 7 through her senior year of high school. For the remainder of her dance career, she trained under Angela Eckblad, and Serena and Sarah Christianson, who received their training from Jack Dyville. 

During her High School season at Kay Micheal Lee studio in Williston, North Dakota, she received overall high scores including first place, judge’s choice awards for her solo performances and more. She has worked with talented artists such as Mia Micheals, Melanie Moore and Nick Lazarini from "So You Think You Can Dance", and Kenny Wormald from the 2011 remake of 1984's "Footloose". Her Junior year in high school, she received a musical theater scholarship from JUMP dance Convention and it was presented to her by Emmy-nominated Broadway Choreographer, Al Blackstone. Renae is so excited to return to the Dance world, and help Dancers grow as individuals, and as teammates. She is currently studying Special Education at Minot State University. 

      Ms. Laynie has been dancing for 13 years in studios all over Minot! She is so excited to have found a home with The Dance Co. of Minot! 

Ms. Laynie is currently a competitive soloist and this is her 9th year competing! She loves teaching, encouraging and helping younger dancers blossom and grow! She has a passion for helping them find their inner dancer! 

Ms. Laynie competed for the Magikix Dance team in 7th and 8th grade and she was on Junior Varsity Dance team in 9th grade.  Her team was crowned "State Champion" both years on the Magikix team and she also received 2 State Champion titles on her Junior Varsity team. 

She has received multiple standout judges mentions as well as several other outstanding awards. She adores teaching dance and she loves fostering a fun environment for her friends and younger dancers!

We are excited to welcome Brittany Busch as our new Communications Advisor!

Brittany's daughter started at the Dance Company in 2013. She’s going into her 9th season and is obsessed with all things dance! This will be her 4th competition season. 

Brittany's full time job is at the Pursuit as the Kids Director. She gets to work with a lot of incredible people and children! Her favorite thing about The Dance Co. is the people. She is most grateful for the incredibly talented, creative instructors that consistently support and encourage their dancers! She is also honored to get the opportunity to work with such an awesome group of parents and dancers! 

She has so much fun with her fellow dance moms, but more than that, her daughter is learning the importance of self-discipline, hard work, and humility in a competitive setting. She is also learning important life lessons on how to be a better friend! Brittany is excited to work closely with all the families at The Dance Co.! She is passionate about helping them navigate the world of dance both competitively and on the recital side!

Brittany loves The Dance Co. of Minot and wants to help others have a excitingly memorable experience!