Meet Our Team
We are proud to have a staff of true masters of the dance community teaching at Ellensburg Dance Ensemble. They bring their unparalleled experience and vision into every class, sharing their love of dance with their students. Learn more about our staff below.
Introducing Our Studio Co-Directors
Sydney Baker
Sydney is an experienced performer, dancer, teacher, and choreographer based in Ellensburg Washington. Sydney graduated from Central Washington University in June 2022 with her Bachelor's degree in Dance and Business with a focus in Entrepreneurship. Sydney was a member of the Orchesis Dance Company, the CWU Dance Team, and the Student Dance Association where she had the opportunity to perform for various galas, community performances, and sporting events. Sydney has trained in various styles of dance and has been teaching at The Studio for the past 3 years. She also has experience in competitive cheerleading and competitive dance.
Alyssa Gregor
Alyssa did some ballet as a child but then switched her focus to singing. She spent her teenage years as a competitive cheerleader and started her journey in musical theater. She graduated CWU with her degree in Vocal Performance and then continued to perform semi-professionally in Seattle WA for 6 years. She is a certified Zumba instructor and has years of musical theater dance and tap experience. She continues to perform in the local community theater and is excited to share her passion with the community and families in Kittitas County.
Our Teaching Staff
Sara June
Tap
Raymond Glover
Adult Ballroom Dance
Olivia Reiman
Ballet
Eponine Romo
Tiny All Things Dance
Anna Rose
Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, & Technique
Emma Tolmich
Acro, Tumbling, Ballet
Serena Scheffer-Arango
Contemporary, All Things Dance
Michelle Mendoza
Bellydancing
Katie Harmon
Creative Dance, Ballet
Autumn Hampton
Hip Hop, Step, Adult Body Positivity
David Connolly
Acting, Stage Combat, Movement for Actors
Kayla
Roller Skating