Katie McClellan - Founder and Director of Studio 55 Dance, Katie McClellan, has been involved in the dance world for over 30 years. She began dancing at the age of five where she was trained in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, pointe, contemporary and hip hop. As a dancer, she has won many awards both individually and as part of small and large group companies.
Katie began her career as an assistant teacher during her middle and high school years. After graduating high school she became a principal instructor and choreographer teaching all levels and styles of dance. Over the past 18 years, Katie and her teams have won numerous top overall awards, choreography awards, entertainment awards, and judges choice awards at both the regional and national levels. She continues her training each year by attending various classes, workshops, and certifications courses such as, Acrobatic Arts, Alixa Flexibility, and Progressing Ballet Technique. Katie also belongs to the National Dance Education Organization and is a Chapter Sponsor for the National Honor Society for Dance Arts.
Lilly Christiansen
Instructor/Choreographer
Brittany Decker
Instructor/Choreographer
Lilly Christiansen - bio coming soon!
Grace Clouse is an alumni dancer of Studio 55 Dance where she spent the last 5 years of her training. Performing in various styles as a soloist and as a small and large group team member she has won many top awards including the "Distinguished Leadership" Award. Throughout her high school years, Grace began assisting in classes at Studio 55 Dance in varying age levels and styles. Grace has been trained in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. She continues to further her dance career at Crown College, where she will receive her major in Exercise Science and a minor in Business. She plans to use her degree as a Physical Therapist who specializes in working with dancers.
Katie McClellan
Owner/Director
Grace Clouse
Instructor/Choreographer
Brittany Decker began her dance training at the young age of 4 years old and hasn't looked back since. She was trained in many styles including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and pointe where she performed both as a soloist and as a team member earning her high honors at many regional and national events. Upon graduation, Brittany's journey led her to teaching and choreographing at several studios within the Twin Cities area. She has since taken a permanent Instructor/Choreographer position with Studio 55 Dance and has spent the last 6 years with us. Her training has led her dancers to top overall awards, title winners, and choreography awards. Brittany continues her training through various courses and continuing education classes.
Paige Kraus - bio coming soon!
Paige Kraus
Instructor/Choreographer