Our Talented Teachers


Steppin’ Up Dance Studio would like to thank our dance instructors, assistants, and support staff for their hard work and dedication. 

We appreciate your commitment to making our Studio the best it can be!

Miss Avery

Miss Avery is the lead instructor and owner of Steppin' Up Dance Studio. She has been dancing for 14 years. Besides teaching, Miss Avery is also a sophomore at Central Michigan University. She is majoring in Social Work and minoring in Child Development. Miss Avery continues to inspire others with her dedication and drive. She considers everyone at Steppin' Up Dance Studio her family and strives to create an environment for dancers to feel included and safe. 



Miss Avery teaches: 

TNT 1

TNT 2

Company Ballet

Company Jazz

Company Lyrical

Company Hip Hop

Miss Lila

Miss Lila has been dancing with Steppin' Up Dance Studio for 11 years. She is also attending Central Michigan University majoring in Dance Studies and minoring in Entrepreneurship. Miss Lila is a passionate teacher and pours her heart and soul into every student. 


Miss Lila teaches:
Ballet 2

Lyrical 2 

Miss Shelby

Miss Shelby has been dancing at Steppin' Up Dance Studio for 8 years. She is a senior at Reed City High. Her future plans include Esthetician School as well as a Business degree. Dance holds a very special place in Miss Shelby's heart and it shows as she teaches others. 


Miss Shelby teaches:

Ballet 1

Lyrical 1

Jazz 2


Miss Eammah

Miss Eammah has been dancing for 13 of her 15 years of life. She is a sophomore in high school. Her enthusiasm for dance is contagious. Miss Eammah plans on graduating and going to college to become a Vet Tech. 



Miss Eammah teaches:

Tap 1 & 2

Hip Hop 1 & 2

Jazz 1