What is your "day" job?
Sheila: I own and run a store called Patina here in Farmington.
Where did you attend college?
Sheila: Kilgore College in Kilgore, TX
What previous experience do you have in dance?
Sheila: I was a Kilgore Rangerette in College. My coaching credits include Bloomfield High School KitKats (3 time
State Champions), Farmington High School Kelly Greens (2 time State
Champions), Piedra Vista High School Panteraz. I was also a National
Dance Alliance Head Instructor for 8 years.
Alicia McCuller
Dance Instructor - Little Dippers, Twinkles, Galaxy
How long have you worked at Danz Force?
Alicia: This will be my 12th season.
What is your "day" job?
Alicia: I work with my family at Riley Industrial Services.
Where did you attend college?
Alicia: I attended San Juan College here in Farmington. I have an
Associate's Degree in Internet Technology.
What previous experience do you have in dance?
Alicia: I began taking dance lessons when I was three years old. I took
ballet, pointe and jazz classes until I was 14 years old. I was a member
of the National Dance Alliance for 2 years, in which I taught summer camps
across the country. I started working with Sheila when I was 15 just as an assistant.
I attended a Summer Intensive through Broadway Dance Center in New York City
in Summer 2006. The choreographer I worked under was Brian Freidman.
Brian is a choreographer and dancer for Britney Spears ( A Slave for you ),
Pink, Usher, and many more. He is also one of the judges for "So you think
you can dance". It was an awesome experience!!
I also have my own
choreography business, in which I do camps for high schools in New Mexico and
Colorado. I have choreographed Roswell High School's State
Competition Routines for the past 8 years. They are NM 4A State Champions
in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Kandis Roland
Dance Instructor - Comets and
Cosmos
Kandis' wedding this summer
How long have you worked at Danz Force?
Kandis: I have worked at Danz Force for 8 years.
What is your "day" job?
Kandis: I work for ConocoPhillips.
Where did you attend college?
Kandis: I am attending San Juan College.
What previous experience do you have in dance?
Kandis: I was a Tiger Paw at Aztec High School.
Jamey Jones
Gymnastics Instructor - Monday Classes
How long have you worked at Danz Force?
Jamey: This is my third season.
What is your "day" job?
Jamey: I am a special education teacher.
Where did you attend college?
Jamey: I attended both University of New Mexico and Kansas State University in
Manhantten, KS. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and a
Master's Degree in Multi-Cultural Urban Education.
What previous experience do you have in gymnastics?
Jamey: I began teaching gymnastics when I was 10 years old for our local
recreation department. I put myself through college teaching gymnastics.
Is there anything else you would like to share with your students?
Jamey: My classes will focus on increasing strength, flexibility and
self-esteem. Students will learn the importance of stretching, listening,
encouraging others, and persevering. We will always practice it "one
more time".
Amy Riley
Dance Assistant - Little Dippers, Twinkles, Galaxy
How long have you worked at Danz Force?
Amy: This will be my 2nd season assisting. I was also on the team 3
years when I was younger.
What is your "day" job?
Amy: I work with my family at Riley Industrial Services.
Where did you attend college?
Amy: I attended San Juan College here in Farmington. I have an
Associate's Degree in Business Administration.
What previous experience do you have in dance?
Amy: I began taking dance lessons when I was three years old. I took
ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling. I was with Danz Force (used to be
SuperSquads) for 2 years. I was also a Junior High Cheerleader, and then
came back to Danz Force and was on the team 2 more years. I assisted 2
years ago, but was unable to last year because of my school schedule. I'm
glad to be back!
