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Kathy Berube Manson Studio Owner Teacher:
Tumbling, Jazz, Ballet, Tap
Kathy is an accomplished dancer and tumbler.
She has a natural ability to take what she knows and relay that to her students in a fun loving way. Kathy has studied dance at a world- renowned studio in Boston for years. Her students
benefit from her extended education by learning proper technique, form and mastering complicated routines and skills.
Kathy founded Kathy's Tumbleweed in 1978. Kathy is now teaching her student's children and a few grandchildren.
By word of mouth alone the number of students keep multiplying and this year the addition of her second dance studio has been
very exciting. Kathy's love of children is apparent in every class, she knows each students name and works with all
their individual learning needs. Kathy is a
teacher and a friend who will help you with any situation, dance related ot not! If you are lucky enough to have Kathy as
your teacher, take advantage of it, you will grow as a dancer, tumbler and as a person.
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Angel Gauren Teacher:Tap, Hip Hop and
Competition Angel Gauron
Eaton has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She was in many dance companies that travelled for shows and competitions.
She specializes in tap and hip hop. She went pro at tap at the age of 17. She has led the competition teams to many
victories. Her choreography and concepts are truly unique where she can make a dance tell a story. She prides herself on making
sure that every student is having a great time yet pushes them to the next level.
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Kelly Seibold
Teacher:
Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop Kellygrew
up studying dance at her moms dance studio in Stoneham. Kelly has had the opportunity to study with master teachers including
Rhee and Rennie-Gold, Kathy Kozul and others. Kelly is a highly accomplished competition dancer / performer in a multitude
of disciplines of dance. Kelly has received high scoring awards in her own dancing as well as her choreograph. Kelly has taught and choreographed at Susan Dancenter, the Mary Flynn Murphy Dance Studio
and was commissioned for concert work by the Motiance Dance Studio Foundation. Kelly is the recipient of the "Most Versatile
Dancer Award" and has performed in "Subtitle" a music video by Eric Hutchinson. We welcome Kelly to Kathy's Tumbleweed; we all enjoy her talent, kindness and encouragement. She is
an inspiration to all her students.
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Sandy Gordon Zumba Certified Instructor Sandy started out as a student at Kathy's Tumbleweed in 1997, she began her love to dance in a mom
and me class with her daughter and later moved into the adult classes. Sandy introduced Zumba into the studio in 2010. Students
have enjoyed her classes very much. Sandy has been an aerobics instructor for many years, she has taught step, kick boxing
and boot camps. In 2010 she decided to combine her love for dance and exercise and became certified to teach Zumba. Sandy has a companiopnate personality, offers unique choreograph, music and style;
combine all of that with her endless engery you will have a great one of a kind class.
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Dale Grasso Teacher: Pilate, Yoga, Latin, Hula, Ballroom, Belly Dancing, Jazz
Dale has
a BS in Exercise Physiology. She has worked in the exercise, rehab industry for 20 plus years. She brings her vast experience
to Kathy’s Tumbleweed this year. Dale is offering classes in Belly Dance, Latin, Ballroom, Pilates, and Zumba. She is
certified in a plethora of methods and styles.
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Teachers Assitiants Heather Larocque Heather is a former student and friend of Kathy's Tumbleweed. Heather was first introduced
to the studio in 1987. As a young child Heather first began at Kathy's in a tumbling class, she continued for eight years
until graduating high school. Heather is a fantastic tumbler-and an outstanding student. Heather and her class mates were
a group of students who really stood out, due to their hard work, dedication, and friendliness. Heather now has a daughter of her own who takes tumbling at Kathy's Tumbleweed. Heather loved to
help out and spot children in her daughters class, which lead to her becoming the student assitant she is today. Heather is
an excellent spotter, her concept for learning tumbling skills stands behind the studio's desires and expectations. She knows
the importance pushing the students basics to become strong before tiring to challenge the student with more difficult tricks.
Heather understands safety comes first. She is fun and loving, her students enjoy having her assist in class. Heather brings out the students confidence within themselves. Heather enjoys watching
her students succeed and improve.
Krista LaForte Krista has been a part of Kathy's Tumbleweed since 1999. Krista is a dance MOM, she has always been
at the studio ready to extend a helping hand. Krista has helped many times with her creative touch designing and sewing costumes.
Her husband Clayton is also one of those Dad's you always find back stage doing whatever he can to assist. Krista began her dancing at six years of age at, twelve she took a liking to singing
and theatre. Krista is now a professional vocalist for a popular group called Jump Street. Her voice is mesmerizing, she has
sung in our recital showcase twice, her love and talent for the arts shines within her. Krista has taught children's choir
at the Immaculate Conception Church, been a substitute teacher in the Amesbury School System and a full time mom to 6. Krista enjoys Hip-Hop at Kathy's as well as tap and jazz. She is also a member of the
adult competition team. Krista is always there to lend a helping hand and we welcome her with pleasure as a great assistant
and friend.
Emmalina Rodreguize
Emmalina has been dancing at Kathy’s Tumbleweed for eight years now. She really
enjoys being around people who have the same passion of dance as she does. Her favorite styles of dance are tap and hip hop.
Hip Hop being #1 because she enjoys being able to express her self freely in this style. She has been on the studio competition
Hip Hop team since it started 4 years ago. Emmalina really enjoys helping out with the younger students. She is always glad
to lend a helping hand. She likes how the students are always so energetic and ready to learn.
Brandy Lattime This is Brandy’s second year assisting with classes at our
studio. She became interested in helping out at the studio after seeing how much her daughter and other children enjoyed their
classes. As a child, Brandy took classes in jazz and tumbling at Kathy’s Tumbleweed. Last year Brandy decided she wanted
to be a part of the studio once again. Now along with her daughter and son taking classes, she participates
in classes herself in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and hip hop. She is also a part of the adult competition team. She assists
with the young children classes and enjoys being a part of the Tumbleweed team.
Kira Duford Kira has been taking dance lessons since the age of 3 and she has been a part of Kathy’s Tumbleweed
since she was 7 years old. Kira has studied Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Tumbling, Ballet, Lyrical and Ballroom. She has been assisting
at our studio since 2007. She has assisted in many different classes of all styles and ages and levels. Kira graduated from
Salem State University in 2011 with her Bachelors of Science in nursing. Kira is continuing to teach at our studio this year
while she strives to find a job in her career field. Kira has always had a great love for dance and she says that no matter
where life brings her she hopes she can always be some part of Kathy’s Tumbleweed.
Katie Gendreau Katie was first introduced to Kathy’s
Tumbleweed when she was 17 years old. Katie enrolled in a tumbling class. Katie as of this year has been taking tumbling for
11 years. Over the years Katie also has taken classes with the studio for jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. This
year she has added Pilates to her list as well. Katie has been helping to assist classes at the studio for 3 years now. She
helps assist with our younger students for jazz and for all ages for tumbling. Katie shares her knowledge and talents with
her students in a friendly but professional manner. Katie is very sweet, sincere, and an excellent role model for her students.
Katie Harrison Katie’s
dance background started in 2009. She started by taking a dance class with a Latin/Ballroom style. As of today Katie is moving
forward to pursue her dream to be a dance teacher. Katie is a current student at Northern Essex Community College. She has
already fulfilled her dance credits and in the fall of 2011 she choreographed her first production dance piece. It was a huge
success making it into the NECCO Observer for its challenging dance moves that Katie created. Katie intends to graduate in
the fall of 2012 with an Associate Degree in Dance. This is Katie’s first time assisting at a dance studio. She has
found assisting to be a great challenge but she loves to dance and work with the children. Katie says, “I hope to work
at Kathy’s Tumbleweed for as long as I can so that I can watch the children grow and mature as the wonderful dancers
they are.” We are pleased to have Katie with us and we are happy to help Katie work toward her dream.
Katie understands the challenge to learn and the confidence one needs in order to achieve. Assisting classes will help Katie
to grow as a dancer and at the same time she will be helping her students grow stronger and more confident too.
Student Helpers: Maddie LaForte,
Senia LaForte & Rachelle Rowe
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