Give Your Child The Gift of Confidence…
have FUN, make FRIENDS, and DANCE!
(586) 416-0986
Clinton Twp. Location
20592 Hall Rd. Clinton Twp., Mi. 48038
rdss2@yahoo.com
Macomb Twp. Location
21972 23 Mile Road Macomb Twp., Mi. 48044
Talented Teachers
The staff at Raedene’s uses a very positive approach, while building the dancers' self esteem. They are personable instructors who have extensive backgrounds in dance education and teaching. Our teacher’s collective backgrounds include: college Dance degrees, high school coaching experience, NDA instructors, National Head
Instructors, Judges for National dance competitions and professional experience with the Royal Winnepeg Ballet Company, and Detroit Auto Shows. All of the teachers
at RDSS are required to continue their Dance Education. Many of our teachers are pursuing Certification with Dance Masters of America, National Teachers Training
programs through Music Works Unlimited and the Broadway Dance Center in New York City.
Ms. Chrissy
Ms. Maria
Ms. Jenny K.
Ms. Melissa
Ms. Alyssa
Miss. Danielle
Ms. Ashley
RDSS Studio Manager
Ms. Nikki
Ms. Raedene Schriner, Studio Director
Certified Educator Kindermusik International Business Management Certification
Rhee Gold's Dance Teacher Training Convention Al Gilbert's Teacher Training Program
Music Works Teacher Training Program
Michigan Teacher Certification – University of Michigan Associates Dance Education – Kilgore College, Texas
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Dance Education and Psychology –
Sam Houston State University, Texas
Former Freshman Sergeant – Kilgore College Rangerettes Former Director Jr. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Former Head Instructor, Judge, Choreographer NDA DANCE Former Director & National Trainer NCA Super Squads
Choreographer Miss USA Texas Teen Pageant Choreographer Jr Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Choreographer Jr Dallas Mavericks Cheerleaders
Explosion Dance Coach - Overall high point and platinum routines. Coach RDSS Elite - 2008 NDA National Champions
Ms. Raedene began dancing at the age of 4 with Kathleen Tenniswood, and later with Mary Ellen Cooper and Mary Lou Barnes. In College her focus was ballet, kinesiology, and the education of teaching dance. A Phi Theta Kappa Honors student who graduated College with honors always had the passion of teaching and working with young children.
Ms. Raedene started teaching dance while she was in H.S. She is a Chippewa Valley H.S. Graduate where she was Captain of the Chippette Dance Team.
She has been training dancers for over 24 years. Ms. Raedene continues to attend National Business seminars and Dance Conventions to further her education in Dance and Business. She loves to teach young children and see them grow into beautiful dancers and role models for the upcoming Stars! Training Dancers for 15 years and seeing them grow into beautiful young ladies and gentleman with such positive spirits has been a true joy for her!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Ms. Chrissy Fortuna, Studio Manager/Choreographer
Chrissy Fortuna was a teacher at RDSS for 11 years. She taught numerous classes and companies and was the coach/choreographer for the award winning Jr. Starlettes, Starlettes and Elite All-Star teams. Chrissy worked for the National Dance Alliance (NDA) for 11 years and was a Head Instructor, judge and choreographer. She was also the East Coast State Director for four years. Chrissy has choreographed/performed for Chevy, Make-A-Wish Foundation, MGM Grand Detroit Casino, International Performing Arts Academy, Leige Entertainment, Macomb Junior Players, Affiliated Group and many other award-winning dance teams, studios, and individuals from coast to coast. Ms. Chrissy just returned from Los Angeles, where she worked with Production/Talent agencies and freelanced as a choreographer and convention speaker. Chrissy has a background in broadcast arts and is the Owner/Artistic Director of Reaction Dance Force, which will set forth on its inaugural tour last year.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Mrs. Maria Buchholtz, Recreation
Mrs. Maria is a graduate of Wayne State University. As an Explosion Coach at RDSS, her teams have won numerous high gold and platinum ratings as well as special awards and overall placement. Her unique ballet routines won the Cathy Roe Innovative Choreography Award twice! Her lyrical routines received the Starpower Choreography Award in both 2008 and 2009. She has made appearances for Gail & Rice and On Track Model Management. Some events include Campbell’s Soup, American Football League and the Make a Wish Foundation. Mrs. Maria truly enjoys teaching and watching dancers grow to love dance.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Miss Jenny Kasprzyk, Hip Hop Company/ Pom Explosion/Recreation
Miss Jenny K. graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in nutrition and works full time as a Program Manager/Registered Dietitian for Michigan Bariatric Institute. She has studied dance for more than 25 years and competing for more than 10 years. She has been teaching at RDSS since 2004 and has been working with the hip-hop company students as well as many of the recreational classes. She has judged regional competitions and choreographed routines for dance teams and cheer squads in the Macomb County area. Committed to a love of the performing arts, Miss Jenny K. seeks creative ways to connect dance, movement and choreography with the soul. Her philosophy is to allow movement to reflect your personality. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Miss Melissa Kubiak, All Star Director/Recreation
Melissa Kubiak has been a student and competitive dancer at RDSS since the day the studio opened. She was a member of the award winning Jr. and Sr. Starlette and Elite Dance Teams and served as captain of both Sr. Starlettes and Elite. She also danced on many of the explosion dance teams here at the studio. While dancing, Miss Melissa was nominated to and made the NDA All American team. This gave her the opportunity to perform at events such as the Hula Bowl and Orange Bowl. Miss Melissa is also a five year veteran staff member of the National Dance Alliance where she is an instructor at dance camps throughout the country. She has also judged several local competitions for NDA and studied under professional choreographers and teachers. Miss. Melissa has also trained through the Pulse Dance conventions and taken class under the likes of Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, and Chris Judd. She recently graduated with her bachelor’s degree from
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Ms. Ashley Carlton, Ballet Company/Company Director
Re-located from Minneapolis. Ms. Ashley studied ballet and pointe at the Minnesota Dance Theatre, Ballet Arts Minnesota, Point Park College in Pittsburgh, and the Milwaukee Ballet School. In addition, Ms. Ashley’s professional experience includes dancing with the Spring Board Company of Minnesota and the Professional Division of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. She has been an independent master instructor for the Hopkins Dance Center, The Dance Shoppe, and Northland School of Dance. A superior understanding of technique combined with a love for the art of ballet and pointe are qualities that have helped Ashley to become the instructor that she is today. Ashley’s ability to share this knowledge and passion with her students establishes a learning environment that is truly worthy of a “Bravo”. Ms Ashley recently developed the 5 Levels of Ballet program that is used at RDSS.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Ms. Alyssa DiGiorgio, Jazz Company/Tap Company/Lyrical Company
Miss Alyssa danced competitively at Suzettes Masters of Dance for over 11 years in jazz, tap and lyrical, winning numerous national dance titles and placing in the National top 10 for team and solo routines. She was also a member of the National Award winning Eisenhower H.S. Varsity Dance team. Miss. Alyssa was a back up dancer for Enrique Iglesias, performed for many Detroit Pistons half time shows, and worked as a promotional agent/model through various agencies. She has trained and choreographed numerous award winning team and solo performances. This past year she received a Choreography Award for one of her many Jazz routines. Miss. Alyssa also has a degree in Elementary Education and is a certified teacher.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Ms. Nikki Fell, Tap Company/Recreation
Nikki is a graduate of Oakland University with a degree in Communications. She is trained in all styles of dance and has been teaching students of all ages for over seven years. Nikki has passed her grade I-IV ballet exams with the Cecchetti Council of America. She has performed with the Metropolitan Ballet in The Nutcracker, at the "Jazz on Tap Festival" in Atlanta, competed in numerous competitions as well and danced in the musical, "Me and My Gal". Ms. Nikki has trained under choreographers such as Dustin Phillips, Doug Caldwell, Tom Alexander and many more. Ms. Nikki has professional teaching experience as a teaching assistant for Dance Olympus Dance Conventions. Also, she has had the opportunity to tour the United States while working as a judge for Elite Dance Cup. Looking forward to another great year of teaching, Ms. Nikki is excited to share her love of dance through her classes and choreography.
______________________________________________________________________________________
RDSS Studio Director and Teacher
Ms. Raedene
2008-2009 RDSS Teachers and Scholarship Students
Ms. Camille Ludwig,
You always inspired us to do our best, to work hard and never give up. Forever we will cherish your strength.
