WELCOME New Teachers!!!

The Winner School is thrilled to introduce THREE new teachers to our Intro/Razzle Dazzle Staff! We are excited to introduce a team teaching method to our program this year. All dancers will have two teachers, each instructing in the method of their own expertise. The Winner School is always looking for ways to keep our classes fresh. We strive to offer the best technique available to all dancers, in every genre. With an exceptionally qualified staff, who LOVE dance and children, we are expecting an AMAZING year!!

 Miss Tracey is the tap instructor for the majority of evening TAP classes at the Winner School.

She will be joining the daytime staff for the first time this year.

Miss Tracey team teaches with Miss Denae,

look for her on Wednesdays!

Tracey is a fourth generation master teacher and choreographer. She has been involved in all aspects of dance, specializing in dance education for preschool and young children. For much of her life, Tracey owned and operated Tracy’s Dance Academy, universally recognized as one of the most prestigious dance studios throughout the Salt Lake Valley. She has toured the nation as one of the original Dance Caravan Kids. Tracey has studied under such legends as Joe Tremaine, Luigie Emmy Award winner, Tommy Walsh, ad internationally acclaimed choreographer, Marguerite Derricks.

When it comes to dance education there has been no stone left unturned. Tracey has an extensive background in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical and specializes in children’s work. She has studied with the University of Utah Ballet Department, is a member of Dance Educators of America and has served on the Board of Directors for Utah Contemporary Dance Theatre. Tracey has toured as a faculty member with the international company, I Love Dance Inc., and she was a choreographer for the international touring group “Sweethearts and Heart Throbs”. Tracey has choreographed performances for the 2002 Winter Olympics, NBA Jazz halftime, Norwegian and Carnival cruise lines, Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. Her choreography has won countless “1st place”, “Overall”, “Best of Show” for regional and national competitions throughout the US.

Miss Vicki joined the Razzle Dazzle Program in September.

She teaches Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Miss Vicki teaches TEAM RAZZLE DAZZLE along with Miss Denae.

Vicki Hoban has danced for 17 years and is trained in jazz, ballet, tap, and hip-hop. She is passionate about all performing arts and has an extensive background in vocal and theater performance. She has performed coast to coast, including touring with ÒShowcase USAÓ at a young age.

Vicki is an experienced dance instructor at all levels, having taught for nine years at studios and in public and private schools throughout Utah County. Her favorite part of teaching dance has been choreographing over 20 shows. Vicki was also Varsity Cheer Coach at Provo High for four years. She received her Bachelors degree and teaching license from Utah Valley University.

In addition to teaching, Vicki owns Basa Body, a socially-conscious skin-care company that specializes in all-natural products. When she’s not dancing or running a company, Vicki loves tennis, running and yoga. Above all else, she loves spending time with her husband, Travis, and her five-year-old daughter, Maylee.

Miss Kellie joins the Winner School staff beginning this week. 

Kellie will team teach with Ms. Emily.

Look for Kellie in Intro and Razzle Dazzle classes on Tuesdays.

Kellie has trained in the Russian Vaganova method of ballet, for over 15 years. Always having a love of dance and the ability of the body to move, she found her passion in classical ballet at the age of 12.  Kellie trained at a local ballet studio in classical ballet as well as character dance. She continued to take technique class and perform after starting a family, her last performance taking place shortly after finding out she was expecting her fifth child.
Kellie has been teaching ballet for the past nine years. Teaching ages 3 through beginning adult. She believes in teaching very young dancers to enjoy the way their bodies move, to be familiar with musical rhythms and to be comfortable on stage. Kellie focuses on laying a sound foundation for correct technique. She is excited to join The Winner School staff.