Heidi brings over 35 years of dance experience, having danced on and off since the age of five. Following high school, Heidi honed her craft at Topeka Ballet, Inc., where she studied for three years and was an inaugural member of the Topeka Ballet Ensemble. Her diverse dance background includes studio and competition dance, being a member of her school’s dance team, and choreographing for theater performances at her alma mater.

Heidi’s classes are appreciated for their engaging and relatable content. She believes in making dance concepts accessible by connecting them to dancers' interests and creating a fun and educational environment. Her area of skillfulness lies in Hip Hop and Jazz Funk, where she excels in teaching the ‘why’ behind technique, ensuring the lessons resonate with her students.

Outside of dance, Heidi works as a Physician Liaison, leveraging her background as a Radiologic Technologist to educate and support physicians regarding electronic health records. She actively participates as an East Area Representative for the Kansas Society of Radiologic Technologists, serves on the Board of Directors for the WRHS Alumni Association, and volunteers at Planet Comicon Kansas City. In her personal time, Heidi enjoys traveling, attending KC Royals games, crafting, playing with LEGO, and spending time with her family.

Guided by the motto, "There is nothing more beautiful than to witness others being unapologetically themselves and sharing love while doing so," Heidi also embraces her mother’s wisdom that “being weird is never a bad thing.” She passionately believes in the transformative power of dance, which has shaped her self-perception and provided a foundation for personal growth. Dance, for Heidi, is about self-expression and learning from every dancer around her. She’s witnessed how dance has offered a sense of safety and support to those facing challenges, enabling them to shine both as dancers and as individuals.

Having danced with NOBO from the very beginning, Hadley proudly embraces her role as an original member. With a dance background spanning four years and a lifelong passion since the age of three, Hadley brings a wealth of enthusiasm to her second year of teaching. She currently trains with the hip hop company iPush and is eagerly anticipating the new dance season.

Hadley's classes are known for their high energy and fun atmosphere, ensuring that dancers remain engaged and on their toes. She thrives in hip hop and contemporary, her strongest styles, and brings her enthusiasm to create impactful and exciting lessons.

Outside the studio, Hadley’s life still revolves around dance, but she also enjoys watching and playing sports, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with friends and family. Guided by the mottos "If you’ve reached the top, build a bigger mountain," and "You only live once, so take risks and make memories," Hadley believes in the transformative power of dance. She credits dance with adding deeper meaning to her life and imparting valuable lessons. Witnessing dance boost others' confidence and happiness reaffirms her belief in its life-changing potential.

Susan brings over 15 years of dedicated dance education experience to our faculty, starting with teaching in high school and culminating in degrees including a B.A. in Dance and Interdisciplinary Arts for Children, as well as an MAT in Elementary and Special Education. 

Specializing in classical ballet and nurturing younger dancers, Susan creates an engaging and enjoyable learning environment where students not only develop technical proficiency and learn dance terminology but also discover the transformative power of movement. 

Beyond the studio, Susan is passionate about special education, serving as a teacher, and enjoys spending quality time with her husband Loren and son Huxley. 

With a personal motto of “If you can dream it, you can do it” by Walt Disney, Susan firmly believes in dance as a catalyst for personal growth and has seen firsthand its ability to empower individuals and foster self-expression.