Welcome to Our Studio!
Dance Driven
Katie Waddell
Katie is the director of Dance Driven.
Meet The Staff:
KATIE WADDELL STUDIO OWNER/DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
Katie opened Dance Driven in October 2008. Katie started attending dance classes at the age of 5, while also attending several workshops, her most memorable one with Robert Joffery. She received her degree with a double major in Elementary and Special Education. Following college, she taught for ten years, where she also coached the dance team and cheerleading squad. Katie choreographed and led her dance team to place every year at the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Championships, while also offering several clinics for youth. Several of her dance team members also made the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team. During this time, Katie also taught dance with Just For Kix for five consecutive years. In October 2008, Katie and her family relocated to the area, where she decided to pursue her love of dance and open her own studio. Her studio grew quickly from 15 students to her current enrollment of 208 students. In 2013, Katie began competition teams, earning numerous awards with several dancers and groups earning spots to compete at Nationals. She continues to take classes and attend conventions to enhance her dance knowledge. Outside of the studio, you will find her spending time with her husband and three children, being a volunteer coach for the Madrid High School Dance Team, and secretary of MAC (Madrid Area Chamber).
DANI KOSTER DANCE INSTRUCTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
Dani joined Dance Driven in the Fall of 2012 . She is a graduate from Iowa State with her business degree. She has previously danced for 15 years, was a student instructor for three years, and a four year member of her high school dance team. She participated in dance competitions for seven years, earning numerous awards in small group, large group and solos, while also attending many dance workshops. Outside of dance, you will find Dani working with kids as a lead teacher at a daycare, and spending time with family.
BRI HANSEN DANCE/TUMBLING INSTRUCTOR
Bri is the newest member of Dance Driven, joining our staff in the Summer of 2018. She comes to us from Arizona, where she has taught gymnastics for six years, and dance for three years. Bri started dancing at the age of four attending national dance competitions as well as gymnastics. Bri recently also started working at a day care upon her relocation to Iowa.
BOB ROBINSON TAEKWONDO INSTRUCTOR
Bob joined Dance Driven in the Fall of 2016. He previously was currently studying and teaching TaeKwonDo classes for six years previous to Dance Driven. He has his First Degree Black Belt and continues to study under Master Hines.
FRONT DESK STAFF: JENNIE BELL, ALLIE BELL
KATIE WADDELL STUDIO OWNER/DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
Katie opened Dance Driven in October 2008. Katie started attending dance classes at the age of 5, while also attending several workshops, her most memorable one with Robert Joffery. She received her degree with a double major in Elementary and Special Education. Following college, she taught for ten years, where she also coached the dance team and cheerleading squad. Katie choreographed and led her dance team to place every year at the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Championships, while also offering several clinics for youth. Several of her dance team members also made the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team. During this time, Katie also taught dance with Just For Kix for five consecutive years. In October 2008, Katie and her family relocated to the area, where she decided to pursue her love of dance and open her own studio. Her studio grew quickly from 15 students to her current enrollment of 208 students. In 2013, Katie began competition teams, earning numerous awards with several dancers and groups earning spots to compete at Nationals. She continues to take classes and attend conventions to enhance her dance knowledge. Outside of the studio, you will find her spending time with her husband and three children, being a volunteer coach for the Madrid High School Dance Team, and secretary of MAC (Madrid Area Chamber).
DANI KOSTER DANCE INSTRUCTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
Dani joined Dance Driven in the Fall of 2012 . She is a graduate from Iowa State with her business degree. She has previously danced for 15 years, was a student instructor for three years, and a four year member of her high school dance team. She participated in dance competitions for seven years, earning numerous awards in small group, large group and solos, while also attending many dance workshops. Outside of dance, you will find Dani working with kids as a lead teacher at a daycare, and spending time with family.
BRI HANSEN DANCE/TUMBLING INSTRUCTOR
Bri is the newest member of Dance Driven, joining our staff in the Summer of 2018. She comes to us from Arizona, where she has taught gymnastics for six years, and dance for three years. Bri started dancing at the age of four attending national dance competitions as well as gymnastics. Bri recently also started working at a day care upon her relocation to Iowa.
BOB ROBINSON TAEKWONDO INSTRUCTOR
Bob joined Dance Driven in the Fall of 2016. He previously was currently studying and teaching TaeKwonDo classes for six years previous to Dance Driven. He has his First Degree Black Belt and continues to study under Master Hines.
FRONT DESK STAFF: JENNIE BELL, ALLIE BELL