Brekke Dance Center Staff

Matthew Brekke

Shelly Brekke

Shelly began her dance training at an early age under the instruction of Tap legends Al Gilbert and Tony Coppola. Though Shelly's emphasis is Tap, she trained in all disciplines of dance. Her innovative hoofing style is new and exciting. Her award winning choreography has been recognized across the country and her quality instruction has lead to numerous National Championships. Shelly is in high demand as a master teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator. She travels nationally teaching master classes for Talent On Parade's Dance Directive. Shelly's choreography has been featured multiple times in Kidz Roc in Branson, Missouri, The Miss Arkansas Pageant, and The Miss America Pageant. Her personal mission is to bring back the importance of Tap dancing by creating an environment that is invigorating, encouraging, and inspiring. She is the former owner/director of Fabulous Feet The Company in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Courtney Greteman-Taylor

Courtney Greteman has been dancing and teaching professionally for the last 15 years. Graduating from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a Bachelor in Performing Arts, Courtney’s focus was in Jazz and Theatre working closely with Roni Koresh, Molly Misgalla, Donald Lunsford, and Wayne St. David. She was a performer for Right Touch Productions in Atlantic City, NJ - performing regularly at Caesar’s Palace, Trump Plaza, and Trump’s Taj Mahal and also spent time with Stiletto Entertainment and Holland America Cruise Lines as a cast member and Company Manager. She performed original shows choreographed John Charron, Patti Colombo, Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo, and Tommy Tune and was costumed by Bob Mackey Studios. Most recently, she has been involved in many special events headlined at the infamous NBC Rainbow Room in New York City. Courtney is a certified member of Dance Masters of America is the current President of Dance Masters of Mid-America, Chapter 34. Courtney works closely with our teams and guest choreographers to prepare our dancers for competitions. Courtney also spends time assisting and choreographing for the Dowling Catholic High School dance team.

Lizz Rohrer

Lizz grew up in the studio learning all styles of dance and tumbling. She continued her study of dance at Arizona State in Tempe. Lizz was Miss Dance of Mid- America 2008, interned with Celebrity Dance Competition, and continues to teach, choreograph, and edit music for us. This season, Lizz will be back at the studio teaching our acrobatic classes. She also assists Paula in all aspects of the recital.

Erin Crittenden

Heather Stout

Kristyn Woody