Recital season is quickly approaching!
Our students have been working tremendously hard in class to prepare for our upcoming recital! We can’t wait to show all of our student’s friends and family what we’ve been working on for so long! Please mark recital dates on your calendars, and be sure to invite everyone you know!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Please mark these important recital dates on your calendar!
Our Amazing Team
Our amazing staff is comprised of professional dance instructors with additional training in several areas, including dance, music, costume design, and theater!
Julie Giuliani-Chucka
Owner & Director
Julie Giuliani-Chucka — Director and owner of Dance Tracks, would like to extend you a sincere WELCOME! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives — let us share our PASSION for DANCE with you! Our mission is to teach with love, encouragement, and respect for oneself and one another. When you’re here, you’re part of our dance family!
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Monique Buerger
Instructor
Miss Monique is our lead ballet instructor here at Dance Tracks. Monique received her early dance training in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Tap, and Choreography from the High School of the Performing Arts, Wm. Reilly School of Ballet, and U.W. Milwaukee dance dept. Miss Mo brings a creative, fun approach to the world of ballet and pointe, and loves to share her passion for dance with her students!
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Amanda Derus
Instructor
Miss Amanda teaches Jazz, Contemporary, Ballroom and Dance Theater here at Dance Tracks. Amanda graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dance Education from the University of Wis.-Stevens Point. Amanda demonstrates a strong passion for the art of dance, and her goal is to inspire students of all ages to develop an appreciation and love for dance in their own lives.
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Lindsay Eckert
Instructor
Miss Lindsay teaches ballet, pre-pointe, jazz and lyrical here at Dance Tracks. Lindsay attended UW-Whitewater for Music Education. Lindsay attended Maxine’s studio of dance, and Milwaukee Ballet School. Lindsay teaches with an emphasis on strong technique while still having fun in the classroom, and wholeheartedly believes that dance is for EVERYONE!
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Jerusha Schmitz
Instructor
Miss Jerusha teaches Hip Hop, and choreographs our special dance for the recital every year! Jerusha grew up with dance tracks, and has been involoved in the studio all of her life. She has received training in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, bollywood, and was a certified zumba instructor. Jerusha is excited to continue to be a part of dance tracks … After all, it’s in her blood!
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Judy Crabb
Instructor
Judy Crabb is proud to be a member of the staff at Dance Tracks. She earned a degree in Elementary Education at UWMilwaukee and was a part of their poms squad for the soccer and basketball teams. Judy has danced most of her adult life and was blessed to be able to begin teaching dance 4 years ago. Her first love in life is music and dance and now after raising 4 children, she is able to combine both her passions ~ dance and teaching.
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“I absolutely love Dance Tracks! Everyone is welcome. There are lots of different dance options for all ages and abilities. The teachers are well trained and they truly care about their students. My daughter enjoys it because it is just fun! No pressure to be perfect. It’s a wonderful way to allow your children to learn the art of dance without any criticism.”
-Laura Rodgers
“I absolutely love Dancetracks! They offer classes for all ages and ability levels, and the spring recital is fantastic. In the 29 years since I began dancing, it is my favorite studio. The quality of instruction rivals that of much larger schools while the small class sizes allow for excellent individualized instruction. Within my first few weeks my teacher was able to hone in on mistakes in my technique that had gone unnoticed my entire life, and made corrections while maintaining a fun, low-pressure atmosphere. I also love that I am able to participate in the end-of-the-year recital; it has been difficult to find a studio that offers this to their adult students. I had missed performing, and having that goal to work toward makes the weekly classes even more enjoyable.
In addition, I am thrilled to attend a studio where both my young daughter and I can dance, and I never have to worry about her being pressured into inappropriate costumes, music, or choreography. She had previously been at a great ballet studio for three years but it was no longer a good fit for her; she was not enjoying herself and wanted to quit. Last year we discovered Dancetracks and after her first lesson she was excited about dance again and having a blast! She is now constantly dancing around the house and displaying a joy in movement that she never had before.”
-Sarah Nielson
“I took the leap into dance at Dance Tracks at 26 and I loved it even more than I could have known! Hard to believe I have been dancing for 6 years now!Dance Tracks provides dance classes for all ages/levels and has a great adult presence as well, which is awesome. I particularly enjoy the focus on technique, but in a non-pressured environment. The annual dance recital is outstanding and such a great opportunity to enjoy performing what you have learned and improved during the year.”
-Amber Pennington
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