INSTRUCTORS
Meet our Teachers
BECKY PHILLIPS
Owner/Director/Dance Instructor
Becky is an Accredited Member of Dance Masters of Wisconsin, Inc. and Chicago National Association of Dance Masters by examination to teach. She also has CEU through CNADM.
Becky is the President of Dance Masters of Wisconsin, Inc. and has served on the Executive Board of DMW since 2012. In addition, she is also a member of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) and Wisconsin Dance Council. Her dance career began in 1983 with her first dance class and has been teaching since 1991; Becky has owned the studio since 2006.
Becky and her husband Troy have five children; Kenni, Brandon (Ashley), Theresa, Meghan (Noah), and Nathan. They have 5 beautiful grandchildren; granddaughter Ciearra and grandsons Ezra, Christian, Aiden and Hudson.
She enjoys being involved in the community with dance workshops and events through local schools, YMCA, community events and other organizations. Becky’s entire family has been involved with the dance studio through the years.
Becky is excited to have the opportunity to share the art of dance with your family!
KENNI PHILLIPS
Assistant Studio Director/ Dance Instructor
Kenni is the Assistant Director of 5-6-7-8 Dance Studio. She has been dancing since 1995 and began her teaching career in 2009. She is on the Executive Board of Dance Masters of Wisconsin, Inc. with the position of Sergeant of Arms. She is an Accredited Member of Dance Masters of Wisconsin, Inc. by Examination to teach in Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Kenni is the Chairman and MC of the Student Competition held by Dance Masters of Wisconsin, Inc. at their November Workshop. Kenni was also a guest instructor at the Dance Masters of Wisconsin teacher workshop in 2019 and 2020. She enjoys attending dance conventions throughout the year to continue her education and expand her knowledge of dance. Kenni received her Associate's Degree of Arts and Science in 2014 at UW-Rock County. While attending UW Whitewater in 2015, Kenni choreographed and performed in the Emergent Choreographers Concert. As one of our Competition Team instructors and Assistant Studio Director, Kenni has choreographed and taught many top award winning routines including her Platinum award winning Production routine "The Greatest Show". She is very involved with the local community through the studio leading workshops for local schools, the YMCA and other organizations! She looks forward to getting to know your dancers and sharing dance with your family!
KATHLEEN CASEY
Dance Instructor
Kathleen has been dancing with us since 1995 and started teaching in 2005. Kathleen is an Accredited Member of Dance Masters of Wisconsin, Inc. by examination to teach in core competencies. She enjoys attending Dance Masters of Wisconsin workshops regularly. Kathleen has choreographed and taught many award winning routines for our competition team. Kathleen graduated from UW Whitewater with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in dance. While at UW Whitewater she performed with “Dance Scapes” and “ECC” working with many talented students and professional choreographers. She performed with The Good Company in 42nd Street, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and in the James Sewell production of Amahl and The Night Visitors. In addition to teaching dance she works full time at Cyclomedia, an international geospatial solutions company.
HEATHER SULLIVAN
Dance Instructor
Heather is an Accredited Member of Dance Masters of Wisconsin, Inc. by examination to teach in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz.
Heather has been dancing since 1986 and began her teaching career in 1998. She attends dance conventions throughout the year continuing her education in dance and teaching.
Heather has enjoyed serving on committees for the governing board of Dance Masters of Wisconsin, Inc. She also had the opportunity to teach at the March DMW teacher convention in 2018, 2021 and 2023. She has choreographed and taught many award winning routines for our Competition Team.
Heather and her husband, Mike have 3 boys; Christian (6) Lochlan (5) and Griffin (4). In addition to being a mom and dance instructor, Heather also teaches Spanish at St. Paul's Lutheran School.
She looks forward to working with all of our dancers this year!
AIMEE HANUS
Dance Instructor
Aimee is a certified AcroDance instructor and is super excited to showcase our many talented Acro dancers. Aimee has been dancing since 2003 and started teaching in 2017. She is working toward certification as an Accredited Member of Dance Masters of Wisconsin, Inc. by examination to teach. She enjoys attending DMW dance conventions throughout the year for her CEU.
She was a member of our competition team 2011-2021 earning many top awards, Dancer of the Year award and National invitation. She stays involved with the local community through the studio volunteering time at dance workshops for local schools and other organizations.
In addition to teaching dance she is a full-time Manager at Culver’s.
MALAYNA BEERNINK
Dance Instructor
Malayna Beernink has been dancing since 2009 and started teaching in 2022. She has studied and continues to study many genres of dance including; Ballet, Pointe, Musical Theatre, Hip hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, and Tap. Malayna is on our competition team and has won top awards, judges awards and New York Invites. She is working toward certification with Masters of Wisconsin, Inc. She enjoys attending DMW dance conventions throughout the year to better herself as a dancer and teacher. She has been a member of our competition team since 2020 , winning many top awards and judge’s choice awards.
She stays involved with the community through the studio helping with local events.
She is so excited to share dance with your child!
HAILEY BROWN
Dance Instructor
Hailey Brown has been dancing since 2009 and started teaching in 2022. She is working toward certification with Masters of Wisconsin, Inc. and enjoys attending DMW Dance Workshops throughout the year to better herself as a dancer and teacher. Hailey is a 2022 graduate from parker High School. She enjoyed being on our competition team from 2014-2022, winning many top awards and judge’s choice awards and New York Invites.
She loves to be involved with the community helping with local events through the studio.
Hailey is excited to for the opportunity to share dance with your children!
