Get to know our esteemed Staff members!

Our Instructors grace the Brekke Dance Center dance studios with their skills and expertise. Each one holds a passion for the art of dance, and aims to share that passion with you, the dancer. Take a moment to find out who your Instructors at Brekke Dance Center are, and their history as a person and dancer. All of our instructors are highly trained, most of which have a college education.

Matthew Brekke - Staff Member at Brekke Dance Center | Iowa Dance Studios

Co-Owner / Co-Competition Director / Team Choreographer

Matthew Brekke is trained in many dance genres from ballet to acrobatics and brings the most contemporary expertise in ballet, jazz, and Musical Theater. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Arizona. Matthew is a Certified Dance Masters of America Instructor where he is nationally certified to test dance teachers for their certifications and is a past President of Dance Masters of Mid-America, Ch 34. Matthew teaches master classes around the country and is a popular choreographer for many dance studios in the Midwest. Matthew's choreography has been featured in professional productions. He has more than 20 years of experience judging, stage managing and directing dance competitions. His choreography has been recognized and given top awards on regional and national levels. His dancers continue to be awarded top honors in all levels of competition. He has trained many dancers who have gone on and had successful professional careers in dance and the arts. Matthew is the co-owner of Brekke Dance Center with his wife Shelly.

Shelly Brekke - Staff Member at Brekke Dance Center | Iowa Dance Studios

CO-OWNER / CO-COMPETITION DIRECTOR / TEAM CHOREOGRAPHER

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 is 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 and choreography awards. Shelly is in high demand as a master teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator. She travels nationally teaching master classes and choreography. Shelly's choreography has been featured multiple times in many professional productions including, The Miss Arkansas organization and The Miss America organization. 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. She is the co-owner of Brekke Dance Center with her husband Matthew.

Courtney Greteman-Taylor - Staff Member at Brekke Dance Center | Iowa Dance Studios

Instructor / Co-Competition Director / Social Media Coordinator

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 - Staff Member at Brekke Dance Center | Iowa Dance Studios

Instructor

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. Lizz is our lead instructor for our acrobatics program, and also teaches many other genres including ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. Lizz is in charge of our holiday programs and performances.