Owners and Artistic Directors 

Combining years of classroom experience and private research, the Davis’ have developed their own dance syllabi. While traditional standards and technique are the underlying foundation of these programs, they have developed new, up-to-date teaching methods aimed at inspiring today’s child.  After completing an intensive training program, teachers at KICKS are qualified to present this creative, challenging and age appropriate material. By having all  instructors follow the same syllabi, they can ensure progress from one year to the next and consistency between teachers.

Husband and wife team, John & Kristin Davis, together have over two decades of teaching experience. In addition to instruction at studios, churches and area schools, they have traveled to Germany twice to teach both tap and jazz workshops. In 1992, they decided to extend their love for the art by opening KICKS. Blending their experience with preschool education and a lifetime of dance training, they bring many levels of knowledge and experience to their students. Members of International Teachers of Dance, Inc., they continue their education by attending professional seminars and master classes throughout the U.S. 

Office Staff

Cheryl Sigler  Administrative Director

Sue Fiorelli
Office Manager

The office staff bring many years of business experience to KICKS and are available to help you with registration, payments, class information and other studio needs.  Working with the directors, members of the office staff help to make sure that KICKS runs smoothly.  
Miss Sue is certified in Child & Adult CPR and Emergency First Aid

Teaching Staff

Katie Arzinger graduated magna cum laude from Towson University with a B.S. in Dance Management. She began her dance training in Hockessin, Delaware and further advanced her studies at the School of the First State Ballet. She expanded her skills by attending professional intensives and workshops throughout the country including Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, American College Dance Festival, and Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop. Katie has been privileged to fill a variety of roles in her dance career including performer, educator, program director, administrator and board member for organizations such as Dance Place (Washington, D.C.), the Kimmel Center (Philadelphia, PA), Rebecca Davis Dance Company (Philadelphia, PA), The Independence School (Newark, DE) and Broadway Dance Center (New York, NY). In addition to these endeavors she has taught in private studios throughout Delaware and Pennsylvania. Miss Katie is very happy to return to KICK'S for her third year!
Miss Katie is certified in Child & Adult CPR and Emergency First Aid

Lizzie Barton has been dancing and performing since the age of five. She is trained in jazz, hip hop, musical theater, lyrical, modern, tap, and ballet. She has trained extensively at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City taking twelve classes a week and working with the best teachers in the city. She is currently a student at West Chester University and was a 2009-2010 member of the Philadelphia KiXXs Dance Team. Miss Lizzie has been teaching dance for the past 4 years and is returning for her third year on our staff.
Miss Lizzie is certified in Child & Adult CPR and Emergency First Aid

Lori Edwards began her dance training at the young age of two and has recieved her Elementary Education BA at West Chester University. For the past five years she has been teaching tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and creative movement to preschool through middle-school aged children and, in her spare time, she enjoys volunteering for local elementary schools working with special needs students. We are excited to have Miss Lori returning for her fourth year at KICKS.
Miss Lori is certified in Child & Adult CPR and Emergency First Aid

Liz Greene attended The University of the Arts where she received a BFA in Modern Dance Education in 2006. During her enrollment at UARTS she was danced professionally with the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders. After graduation Liz resigned from her position with the NFL but continued to work with Eagles Cheerleader choreographer, Suzy Zucker, for three more years to follow. She was a guest performer and featured soloist with Suzy's Garden State Dance Festival. Currently she teaches at several private studios and is a dancer with Alchemy Dance Company in Philadelphia, PA. Liz's choreography has received both regional and national recognition with NYCDA and The Dancer's Federation. For three years she has choreographed for Woodland Stringband for the Philadelphia Mummers New Year's Day Parade. Miss Liz is a 5 year KICKS' instructor.
Miss Liz is certified in Child & Adult CPR and Emergency First Aid

Krista Hafler graduated from Temple University in 2005 with a BFA in Dance. She studied extensively in modern, ballet, lyrical, jazz and tap and has continued her training at Broadway Dance Center and regional conventions. Miss Krista has taught dancers of all ages at studios throughout the Philadelphia area, was a guest choreographer for Eclipse Dance Company and has received numerous choreography, high score and judges choice awards in the competition circuit. Miss Krista is excited to return as an instructor at KICKS after recently receiving her elementary education certification from Cabrini College.
Miss Krista is certified in Child & Adult CPR and Emergency First Aid

Cara Lavallee is a native of New Hampshire and graduated cum laude from William Smith College in Geneva, NY with a B.A. in Dance. In May 2010 she received her Masters of Education in Dance from Temple University. She is currently an adjunct faculty member for the dance department at Temple, teaching an undergraduate course about how movement expresses human identity and difference. Miss Cara loves working with students of all ages and is excited to be returning for her fourth year at KICKS.
Miss Cara is certified in Child & Adult CPR and Emergency First Aid

Jenna Mahler is a 2005 graduate of Temple University where she received her BFA in Dance. She has been a member of both Monarch and Eclipse Dance Company, performing in many theaters throughout the Philadelphia area. She has also furthered her studies by taking classes at Koresh, Broadway Dance Center, BDC Teacher's Workshop, Finis Jhung, and various traveling conventions. Jenna has received choreography recognition and special judges' awards, as well as many high score and top ten awards at various regional and national competitions. We proudly include Miss Jenna on our staff list for her seventh season.

Bethanne Margies relocated to Pennsylvania from New York in 2005. She earned her BA in Dance from Queens College and has been teaching dance and choreographing the past 15 years. Bethanne has danced professionally all over Long Island and has performed in New York City, at such venues as Clark Studio Theater in Lincoln Center. A proud mom of son Alex, we are pleased Miss Bethanne is returning for her seventh year as a KICKS instructor.
Miss Bethanne is certified in Child & Adult CPR and Emergency First Aid

Todd Munoz is currently finishing his degree in Physics Education as a part-time student at West Chester University. While still pursuing his degree Todd has been given many opportunities in Philadelphia's hip hop scene, most notably working as a dancer for Versatile Dance and Entertainment Company. This company has given opportunities such as performing live on ABC in the July 4th day parade, traveling to judge a dance competition with a special guest performance in Tucson for the Human Project, and working with Phresh Select from America's Best Dance Crew. His most recent success for his choreography came when Todd helped choreograph the University of Delaware's Dance Team's National Championship hip-hop routine.
Mr. Todd is certified in Child & Adult CPR and Emergency First Aid

Andrea Olazagasti is a native of Wilmington DE. She recently moved home to join First State Ballet Theatre as a full-time professional dancer. Andrea has been dancing and performing from an early age and has been trained in all forms of dance. Since graduating from high school and the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Andrea has danced with two professional companies, Louisville Ballet and Festival Ballet Providence. In addition to dancing professionally, Andrea was on the teaching staff at both companies as well as other local dance schools. Miss Andrea is excited to be on the teaching staff at KICKS' for her second year.

Amy Smith graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in dance from Temple University with concentrations in modern, jazz, and ballet. For three years, Amy worked for the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts where she was formerly a modern dance scholarship student. She is the assistant director for the TapOlé Dance Company, performing everywhere in the tri-state area; she performs, choreographs, and is a featured tap dancer with the Call Me Crazy band; and has performed with many local companies throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York City. In addition, Amy directs and choreographs for her own dance company, The AccoMpanY Dancers. Her choreography has won numerous commendations such as Entertainment Award, Best in Show, and many first place awards.

Angela Wertner has been dancing and performing since she was a young child. She graduated from DeSales University with a B.A. Degree in Theater. Angela has been performing, choreographing, and teaching theater & dance throughout the Philadelphia area for the past 9 years. She has been involved with organizations such as The Walnut Street Theater, Media Theater, New Candlelight Theater, The Kimmel Center and the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Angela was recently nominated for a Philadelphia Barrymore Award for Best Choreography in the Devon Theater's production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and has received Outstanding Choreography in the regional competition circuit. She and her husband are the proud owners of The Little Theater. This will be Miss Angela's fourth year teaching at KICKS!
Miss Angela is certified in Child & Adult CPR and Emergency First Aid

JoAnne Wynn is a native of Washington State and relocated to Delaware in 2002. In addition to her experience teaching dance, she is a pre-school teacher and continues her training by attending professional workshops with the country's leading dance instructors; most recently getting certified in Anne Green Gilbert's acclaimed Brain Dance program. In addition, JoAnne's choreography has received Critic's Choice/Best in Show, Exceptional Staging & Outstanding Ballet Performance Awards in many Regional Competitions. This will be Miss JoAnne's tenth year with KICKS Academy!
Miss JoAnne is certified in Child & Adult CPR and Emergency First Aid

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