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Tracey Gabelman-Hart began dancing at age
four and studied with a community mentor,
Karen McWilliams, along with many other
instructors here in Lincoln. She studied with
Ballet West in 1978 and then continued her
education at UNL, majoring in business
administration with a minor in dance. She has
choreographed for many community
productions including Pinewood Bowl, Wesleyan
Swing Choir and the Shim-Sham Senior Tap
Troupe. Tracey married Gary in 1980 and they
have two children, Alyssa (Aly) and Michael.
Hart Dance Academy opened its doors in 1987.
four and studied with a community mentor,
Karen McWilliams, along with many other
instructors here in Lincoln. She studied with
Ballet West in 1978 and then continued her
education at UNL, majoring in business
administration with a minor in dance. She has
choreographed for many community
productions including Pinewood Bowl, Wesleyan
Swing Choir and the Shim-Sham Senior Tap
Troupe. Tracey married Gary in 1980 and they
have two children, Alyssa (Aly) and Michael.
Hart Dance Academy opened its doors in 1987.
Debbie Burroughs has
been dancing since the age
of five. She began her
career with Eldene
Pershing. She has been
teaching at Hart since 1990.
Debbie has danced
professionally for the
Phoenix Suns Dance Line.
Although she has training in
many styles, her strengths
are in tap and jazz. She
loves to travel to New York
City and other workshops
when time allows. Debbie is
married and has two
children.
been dancing since the age
of five. She began her
career with Eldene
Pershing. She has been
teaching at Hart since 1990.
Debbie has danced
professionally for the
Phoenix Suns Dance Line.
Although she has training in
many styles, her strengths
are in tap and jazz. She
loves to travel to New York
City and other workshops
when time allows. Debbie is
married and has two
children.
Kastan Fecht has been
dancing since age five and
loves teaching younger
students the love of dance.
She has a strong background
in ballet and modern. She has
studied dance at UNL, in New
York City and at many master
classes and conventions. She
received her Human Relations
degree from Doane and
currently works at Facts
Management.
Kastan is married to Bryan and
they have a cat, Jinx.
dancing since age five and
loves teaching younger
students the love of dance.
She has a strong background
in ballet and modern. She has
studied dance at UNL, in New
York City and at many master
classes and conventions. She
received her Human Relations
degree from Doane and
currently works at Facts
Management.
Kastan is married to Bryan and
they have a cat, Jinx.
Aly Hart Summerson has been
dancing since age three and began
teaching in 2001. She teaches primarily
jazz and lyrical classes.
Aly likes to focus on technique and
wants her students to have a passion
for dance.
She received her accounting degree
from UNL and works as a graphic artist
at Talent Plus. She was the head
coach for the Lincoln High School
dance team from 2003-2011.
Aly married Nate Summerson in the fall
of 2011.
dancing since age three and began
teaching in 2001. She teaches primarily
jazz and lyrical classes.
Aly likes to focus on technique and
wants her students to have a passion
for dance.
She received her accounting degree
from UNL and works as a graphic artist
at Talent Plus. She was the head
coach for the Lincoln High School
dance team from 2003-2011.
Aly married Nate Summerson in the fall
of 2011.
Kristina Findley has danced at
Hart since she was three. She was
a Shirette at Southeash High
School and graduated from UNL
with a Bachelor's degree in
Business Administration. She
currently works as a software
consultant at The Williams Group.
Kristina has traveled to New York
City and other places for dance
opportunities. Her favorite styles
are ballet and tap and she enjoys
teaching all ages. She also loves
to spend time with her family and
dog.
Hart since she was three. She was
a Shirette at Southeash High
School and graduated from UNL
with a Bachelor's degree in
Business Administration. She
currently works as a software
consultant at The Williams Group.
Kristina has traveled to New York
City and other places for dance
opportunities. Her favorite styles
are ballet and tap and she enjoys
teaching all ages. She also loves
to spend time with her family and
dog.
Mary Obrist has been
dancing at Hart her whole
life and this will be her fifth
year teaching at Hart. She
was a member of the Piux X
Thunderettes dance team
for 2 years, and has also
traveled to NYC. Her
favorite styles are modern
and lyrical.
Mary graduated from UNL in
May 2011 with a degree in
Psychology.
dancing at Hart her whole
life and this will be her fifth
year teaching at Hart. She
was a member of the Piux X
Thunderettes dance team
for 2 years, and has also
traveled to NYC. Her
favorite styles are modern
and lyrical.
Mary graduated from UNL in
May 2011 with a degree in
Psychology.
Noelle Bohaty is a graduate
from Washington University
in St. Louis, with degrees in
Philosophy-Neuoscience-
Psychology and Dance, as
well as minors in Acting and
Children's Studies. She has
been dancing for more than
10 years and her work has
been seen on many stages
around town. She completed
a dance thesis in site-specific
choreography, and her work
has been show regionally in
conferences as American
College Dance Festival and
Musical Theatre International.
from Washington University
in St. Louis, with degrees in
Philosophy-Neuoscience-
Psychology and Dance, as
well as minors in Acting and
Children's Studies. She has
been dancing for more than
10 years and her work has
been seen on many stages
around town. She completed
a dance thesis in site-specific
choreography, and her work
has been show regionally in
conferences as American
College Dance Festival and
Musical Theatre International.
Cayla Berry has been
dancing since the age of
three. She is originally from
Colorado where she received
her formal dance training. She
has traveled around the
country with her dance
company performing in NYC,
bowl games, cruise ships. She
was also on her high school
dance team for 4 years. Cayla
is currently a UDA instructor
and attends school at UNL
where she's studying
Secondary Education.
dancing since the age of
three. She is originally from
Colorado where she received
her formal dance training. She
has traveled around the
country with her dance
company performing in NYC,
bowl games, cruise ships. She
was also on her high school
dance team for 4 years. Cayla
is currently a UDA instructor
and attends school at UNL
where she's studying
Secondary Education.
Kelli Anderson is back! Kelli
took a few years off, but is
returning for another year at
HDA. Kelli has been a part of
Hart Dance for almost 20 years
- first as a student herself!
Teaching tap and combination
classes, Miss Kelli is an expert
tapper with an Education
degree and a former LPS
teacher.
Kelli is married to Terry and
they have three children: Tate,
Kaia and Elliott.
took a few years off, but is
returning for another year at
HDA. Kelli has been a part of
Hart Dance for almost 20 years
- first as a student herself!
Teaching tap and combination
classes, Miss Kelli is an expert
tapper with an Education
degree and a former LPS
teacher.
Kelli is married to Terry and
they have three children: Tate,
Kaia and Elliott.
Nicolette Brown has been
dancing since the age of three,
at Hart. She was a member of
the Lincoln Southeast Shirettes
Dance Team for two years. She
has traveled to New York City
to attend dance clases and
participated in many dance
conventions.
Her favorite styles are ballet,
jazz, tap and modern/lyrical.
Nicolette is a freshman, interior
design major, at UNL.
dancing since the age of three,
at Hart. She was a member of
the Lincoln Southeast Shirettes
Dance Team for two years. She
has traveled to New York City
to attend dance clases and
participated in many dance
conventions.
Her favorite styles are ballet,
jazz, tap and modern/lyrical.
Nicolette is a freshman, interior
design major, at UNL.
Bree Moore has been
dancing since age 5. This is
her first year teaching at Hart.
Hip hop is her favorite style of
dance. Bree is a student at
UNL majoring in Elementary
Education.
She also coaches gymnastics
at Pioneer Gymnastics
Academy where she has
worked for 6 years.
dancing since age 5. This is
her first year teaching at Hart.
Hip hop is her favorite style of
dance. Bree is a student at
UNL majoring in Elementary
Education.
She also coaches gymnastics
at Pioneer Gymnastics
Academy where she has
worked for 6 years.
