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We are proud of the reputation we have built over the years, and we continue to build on that with our excellent instructors.

Roxanna Johnson
Studio Owner/Creative Director

Mrs Roxanna is the owner and creative director for the Dancin' With Roxie studio in both Hampton and Clear Lake. She was born and raised in Hampton, Ia. She starting dancing at the age of three and quickly discovered it was her one true calling. She was on competative teams and won many high point awards in her competative years. Roxanna also attend may workshop in her dance career. She has studio with famous dancer instructors including Jessica Starr, Jo Rowan, and Sarah Jo Fazio.

Roxanna attended North Iowa Area Community College(NIACC) after high school for two years where she recieved her Associates Degree and then continued her education at Iowa State University. GO State!

While at ISU Roxanna was a member of the Iowa State Pom Squad traveling to Shreveport, Louisiana for the Iowa State Bowl Game, Kansas City Big Twleve Tournament, and Datona Beach, Florida for Nationals. Roxanna recieved her Bacholors of Arts degree from Iowa State in Performaing Arts with a Dance Emphasis.

In 2008 Roxanna Johnson choreographed "As Fast As you Can" for Clear Lake dance team and they won Nationals with the routine. Roxanna Johnson is also the Hampton-Dumont High School Dance Team coach and under her direction Clayton Velasquez won the Class II Dance State Champion. Roxanna lives in Sheffield with her Husband Adam and their children Kylin (4) and Adra & Emerli (1)


Liz LeFevre
Dance Instructor

Liz LeFevre grew up in Holden, Massachusetts. She started dancing at the age of 4 with the Karen Jean White School of Dance.  She graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor in Business Administration and a minor in dance.  She moved to Iowa in 2000 where is earn her CPA, and working in public accounting for a number of years before moving into the private sector.  She currently is the accountant at First Gabrielson Agency.

This is the second year that has Liz taught the Dancin’ With Roxie -Clear Lake Mini’s Competition team.  Liz is beginning her 10th year coaching the Clear Lake High School Dance team, a team that she founded.  Her teams have been successful on both the state and national levels. This past winter she received the UPA Americup Coach of the Year- Top Five Award.  She continues her education in dance by attending coach’s seminars and conferences.  Liz is a member of Board of Directors of the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association, where is co-heads the mentoring programming. Liz lives in Clear Lake with her husband Jay and their children Emily,6, and Tyler, 4

 

CJ Frascht
Dance Instructor

Cj was born in Des Moines and was then raised in Grinnell, IA She started dancing at age three. Cj became a member of the competition team when she was seven. Throughout the years she participated in solos, small groups, large groups, and production dances. Cj has experienced several awards including, the outstanding Dancer Award, high point awards, and was blessed to be a part of her large group production dance receiving "the best of the show" award.

After Cj’s senior year she moved to Des Moines and became the youngest member of the Iowa Stars Hockey Dance Team. Following that season Cj attended The Aveda Institute in West Des Moines and majored in Cosmetology. In 2008 Cj became a member of the Iowa Barnstormers. She is currently a four year veteran. July of 2010 Cj flew to Texas and tried out for the Dallas Mavericks and placed in the top 90%. Cj is currently living in Rockwell with her boyfriend Erik and is excited to share her knowledge, experiences, and her passion for dance with the students at Dancin’ with Roxie.


Richelle Orr
Dance Instructor

Richelle is the daughter of Joel and Kim Orr and has been dancing since she was three. She has been dancing competativly for 7 years. She has been a Dancin’ With Roxie teacher for 5 years. Richelle is an accomplished member of the DWR Competition Team. Richelle was a Semi Finalist at the Iowa State Fair Bill Riley Talent Show in 2006 with Hailey Huey and Anna Witt. Richelle is also actively involved in the Miss Iowa Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program holding the local title of Miss Cedar

River's Outstanding Teen in 2008 & Miss Muscatines Outstanding Teen 2009.Richelle was also 2nd runner up in the 2009 Miss Iowa Teen USA competition in Ames. Richelle is currently attending Iowa State University majoring in Journalism with a minor in Dance. Richelle is a member of the nationaly ranked  ISU Dance Team!

 

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