Valerie Holgers
RAD RTS, Founder & Director
RAD Teacher‘s Certification Mentor
Former professional dancer found that performing for oneself, was only a small part of ensuring quality dance training. Qualifying in both executant and teacher exams in the world acclaimed organization, the Royal Academy of Dance. Ms Valerie also holds a bachelor of arts degree with a double major of arts and is continuously seeking more ways to become exceptional in the classroom. She has been a registered RAD teacher since 1974
Alesa Terry
Artistic Production Director, Senior Instructor, Choreographer
Ms Alesa has taught at ABC since Ms Valerie opened. Ms Alesa is the director of the non-profit, Dance Velocity and current instructor at The Dance Connection. She studied dance at the University of Oregon and has completed a plethora of dance training and master classes and choreopgrahed numerous dance and theater productions
Jennifer Gray
Senior Instructor, Choreographer
Ms Jen has danced and sung professionally around the globe. Ms Jen is a graduate of Performers College in London, England and has earned a teacher’s qualification with the ISTD and NATD in Imperial Classical Ballet and Modern Dance
A popular teacher, Ms Jen keeps the energy high and interest soaring from first steps to graduate exams. Her students gather inspiration and courage to aspire to lofty goals and enjoy solid R.A.D. assessment marks.
Lindsey Clements
Senior Instructor, Choreographer
Ms Lindsey was a honor dancer in Regional Dance America and has taught dance at Performing Arts Abroad in San Jose and at Danzay in Costa Rica. Ms Lindsey is a graduate of Point Park University, and has studied at Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s summer intensive and the Utah Regional Ballet
Bringing a rich performing and educational background, Ms Lindsey inspires and ignites the thrill of dancing in all her students
Katherine Beckel
Associate Instructor, Choreographer
Ms Kate has danced under Ms Valerie’s tutelage since 2014. Having completed her Royal Academy of Dance Executant exams, she brings quality and enthusiasm to each student she teaches.A a magnet to her students, you’ll find little ones swarming around her and happy to see her. Happy faces and pointed toes shine on each dancer.
Ms Kate is majoring in Natural Resources at Central Oregon Community College and has plans to complete a Bachelor of Science degree.
Na Spakousky
General Manager
Affectionately named "Oz behind the curtain," Ms Na uses her accounting background and unique parent point of view to keep our studio and staff supported and running smoothly. She first became an ABCBend parent in 2013, loving the way her daughters were able to thrive at ABC. In 2016, she joined ABCBend’s stellar team and never looked back.
Ms. Na keeps her finger on the pulse of the studio, so to not miss a beat.
Kelly Hull
Reception and Welcoming Guru Team
Mrs Hull brings deep experience and deeper desire to help each student feel welcomed and wanted. Meeting expectations of students and parents is no small task, but Mrs. Hull brings it on with a smile and open heart. We could call her a juggler as she keeps multiple balls in the air, with nary a pause.
Mrs Hull comes to us as first a Volunteer Mom, working to keep backstage sane, and now brings bubbly enthusiasm to our front desk.
Ronee Eckert
Administrative Assistant, Apprentice Instructor
Miss Ronee, with her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, multi-tasks with great ease.
Miss Ronee also keeps tiny toes moving with grace and confidence in our Leap ‘N Learn program.
Theresa Blackman
Concierge Assistant
Using her creative skills, Mrs Blackman smoothly helps parents navigate their child’s dance journey. And, with two children enrolled in multiple classes, she is more than aware of what parents and dancers need.
The Academie de Ballet Classique Mission
The Académie de Ballet Classique (Royal Dance Academy) in Bend, OR, provides comprehensive ballet education for all ages, from children to adults. As a certified member of the Royal Academy of Dance, they offer high-quality ballet training with programs tailored to different skill levels, including pointe, contemporary, and lyrical dance. Their focus is on fostering creativity, discipline, and artistry in a welcoming environment. Located in the Wagner Mall, the studio is dedicated to empowering dancers through expert instruction.
1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend; inside the Wagner Mall
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541-382-4055
