Julia trained for thirteen years at Neta Barker School of Ballet in her hometown of Wayland, Massachusetts, and continued with Modern and Improvisation at St. Olaf College where she received her Bachelors degree in Dance and Psychology, two fields that she feels see people as whole beings.

Julie Marie Muskat has moved 16 times, but is originally from San Antonio, TX.  She is a summa cum laude graduate of the inaugural class of Alonzo King's LINES Ballet BFA Program in San Francisco, CA, and of Interlochen Arts Academy in MI. Alongside dance, Julie Marie is a published writer and a violinist. 

Jake Nehrbass grew up in Minneapolis and started his dance journey when he was three years old. Over the years, he has had the privilege of studying and performing various styles, including tap, modern, jazz, hip hop, international styles, and ballroom.

Mia Ray is passionate about teaching and inspiring young dancers. She herself was a young dancer at Prairie School of Dance when she started 12 years ago, and that drives her inspiration to teach.

Ellen began her dance career at the age of 3 in Redfield, SD. It was there, at Johnny Cavelle Dance Studio, that she realized dance would always be one of her largest and ever growing passions.

Phoebe has been a part of the Prairie School of Dance family for the past 12 years, growing up through its classes and Performing Arts program. After spending 8 years in the Performing Arts program, she developed a love for dance and the community that comes with it.

Olivia Woebke is an artist and educator from Bloomington, Minnesota. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Dance from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.