Anne is a dance teacher who loves watching kids develop new skills by fostering an in-depth understanding of the movement and timing required for success. Anne loves the creative process of developing and teaching choreography, especially in the positive environment at Pure Dance Works. 

One of Anne’s most significant accomplishments is teaching her five children at home for over twenty years. She brings tremendous patience and an individualized approach to instruction to the dance studio. 

Anne joined Pure Dance Works in 2018 and has been instrumental in developing the Integrative Dance Program and the Pure Performance Company. She’s trained in ballet, tap and jazz, with tap being her favorite dance style. She continues participating in professional development opportunities to provide her students with the most effective teaching. She’s currently completing a tap pedagogy course by Karida Griffith.

Anne is trained and certified in the following methods:

• Leap 'N Learn | This research- and education-based method intentionally fosters early childhood students’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development through age-appropriate dance training.

•  AcroTrix | Safe acrobatic training

• RhythmWorks Integrative Dance | Special needs dance focused on reaching individual milestones

Anne holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Indiana University and a Masters of Applied Health from Ohio State University. Her experience as a physical therapist with an in-depth knowledge of the workings of the human body nicely compliments her career as a dance teacher.

When she is not teaching dance, Anne can often be found homeschooling or chauffeuring the two kiddos who still live at home to their activities. She enjoys planning trips with her husband, Eustace, gardening, and shopping alone. A real treat is a pedi with a cup of Conjure coffee in one hand and a book in the other. Her all-time favorite book is Kirsten Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset.

Anna Joo-Yung Shull trains students to perform together like a well-oiled machine, emphasizing rhythm work. She believes in the power of a positive community and makes it her mission to help cultivate a positive culture at Pure Dance Works.

Anna has trained in many dance styles from age two through college, with hip-hop, jazz, tap, and color guard as her primary focus. Before coming to Pure Dance Works, Anna danced with and then coached college dance teams. She has coached multiple high school & college color guard teams, taking them to state finals multiple times. 

Anna joined Pure Dance Works in 2021 and has been instrumental in helping to develop the Pure Performance Company and contributing to the hip-hop curriculum. She also provides valuable support as an administrative assistant.

Anna is trained and certified in the following methods:

• Leap 'N Learn | This research- and education-based method intentionally fosters early childhood students’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development through age-appropriate dance training.

•  AcroTrix | Safe acrobatic training

• MuvMethod | Effective flexibility training

Anna has a heart for special needs students and is currently earning a certification from RhythymWorks to complement her teaching in integrative dance classes. These classes focus on helping special needs students meet their milestone goals through dance training. 

When she is not teaching, Anna enjoys hanging out with her husband Colin, their cat Mochi, and their dogs Luna and Kodi. Adopted from Korea, Anna remains connected to her roots. Her favorite movies include Mulan and Elemental. She loves Korean food, especially Ppushu Ppushu ramen chips, dining at True Kimchi or Nawa. Anna is a disciplined go-getter, but she savors relaxing moments with coffee, a mani/pedi, and journaling.

Ashley is a ballet teacher who trains dancers with precision and kindness. She believes helping children feel loved and welcomed in her classroom creates a learning environment where they can blossom and experience personal progress.  

Ashley has an extensive pre-professional ballet background, with over 10,000 hours of training to her credit. She joined Pure Dance Works in 2024. 

Ashley is trained and certified in the following methods:

• Leap 'N Learn | This research- and education-based method intentionally fosters early childhood students’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development through age-appropriate dance training.

• MuvMethod | Effective flexibility training

When Ashely is not teaching ballet, she savors being out in the sun as much as possible. She especially relishes taking a drive during sunrise or sunset with an iced coffee for the road. In addition to her family at home, Ashley has a sweet dog named Lady, a feisty cat named Oliver, and a big extended family full of cousins she loves spending time with. 
 

Claire is a ballet teacher who delights her students with genuine enthusiasm and creativity. She knows that each child possesses a unique personality, and getting to know students as individuals is a key to helping them achieve progress.

Claire has trained at Pure Dance Works since 2011 and has been a treasured assistant in Sparkle classrooms since 2021. She is currently an advanced ballet student in the Grad Collab, where she is pursuing the highest level of training at Pure Dance Works.

Claire is trained and certified in Leap 'N Learn, the cornerstone of Pure Dance Works’ teaching philosophy. This research- and education-based method intentionally fosters early childhood students’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development through age-appropriate dance training.

Claire is usually at school or home with her family when she is not teaching ballet. She’s the third oldest of six children. A fun fact about Claire’s family is that they lived in the Dominican Republic for one year. Spending time outside and going on walks are some of Claire’s favorite pastimes, along with reading mysteries and historical fiction. She also enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and making food with friends and family.

Felicity is a dance teacher and child-whisperer, adept at bolstering young dancers’ confidence and supporting their progress. She delights in bringing joy to her students as they develop ballet skills. 

Felicity has extensive pre-professional ballet training and substantial experience working with children, including those with special needs.  

Felicity joined Pure Dance Works as a transfer student in 2021. In addition, she’s served as an assistant teacher and student teacher continuously since that time.

Felicity is trained and certified in Leap 'N Learn, the cornerstone of Pure Dance Works’ teaching philosophy. This research- and education-based method intentionally fosters early childhood students’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development through age-appropriate dance training.

When she is not at the studio, Felicity enjoys naps, tea, cooking, painting, and volleyball.

Heidi Vickers currently serves at Pure Dance Works as a long-term sub. She has over 10,000 hours of dance training, primarily at Ruth Page in Chicago at a pre-professional ballet level, where she performed a diverse range of classical ballet repertoire and also studied tap, jazz, and musical theater. Heidi has had the opportunity to participate in ballet training experiences in Cuba, Italy, and Spain.

Heidi has a precise eye for technical and musical details, which makes her a master at giving precise corrections that develop excellent technique and timing in her students. Coaching rehearsals is her happy place, where precision is essential.

Heidi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and is skilled in developing communication campaigns, event coordinating, and fostering a positive workplace environment.

Madi is your friendly Welcome Concierge who answers all of your questions with a smile and helps students feel safe and welcome. Madi believes that developing relationships is the key to helping people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Madi has over five years of experience in customer service, including managing front desk and office staff. She joined Pure Dance Works in 2024. Currently, she is working on a degree to become a radiology technician at Indiana University Fort Wayne, which is her next professional goal. 

Madi is certified in CPR and First Aid.

Madi enjoys watching children grow and experience the joy of performing. A big part of her job is completing many behind-the-scenes projects, including helping our performances come together.

In her free time, Madi enjoys kayaking, reading, and a good grilled cheese sandwich. She has an old dog named Pauly and a young cat named Percy. Percy is pretty mischievous, often resulting in being called by his full name, “Perseus!” 

Paige is a ballet teacher who ensures her students shine through careful corrections and attention to detail. Paige knows that knowledge is a key component of progress, and she seeks to instill a deep understanding of ballet technique within her students’ minds and muscles. 

Paige has extensive pre-professional ballet training, with over 10,000 hours to her credit.

Paige joined Pure Dance Works in 2011 as a student assistant, and then a student teacher until 2016. After college, she returned to teach again in 2022. She has been a key collaborator in refining the Pure Dance Works’ ballet curriculum. 

Paige is trained and certified in the following dance pedagogy methods:

• Leap 'N Learn | The cornerstone of Pure Dance Works’ teaching philosophy, this research- and education-based method intentionally fosters early childhood students’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development through age-appropriate dance training.

• MuvMethod | A conditioning program for dancers that specializes in stretching made safe, simple, and effective.

Paige holds a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art Education with a minor in Art History from Indiana University and has experience as a K-12 art teacher.

When she’s not teaching ballet, Paige can often be found at home with her husband, Ryan, and their two young sons. As an artist, she spends a fair amount of time in her home art studio, producing gorgeous original soft pastel landscapes and commissions. In her downtime, Paige enjoys movies, with the Collin Firth version of Pride and Prejudice topping her list. 

Rebecca is a ballet teacher who quickly establishes a genuine connection with every student with her friendly smile and gentle approach. She knows that when children feel safe, they can thrive. 

Rebecca has continuously trained at Pure Dance Works since 2013 and has been a valued assistant in Sparkle classrooms since 2021. Hardworking and conscientious, Rebecca won the studio’s prestigious Reggie Award in 2022. She is currently an advanced ballet student in the Grad Collab, where she has the highest level of training at Pure Dance Works. She is also a member of the Pure Performance Company. 

Rebecca is trained and certified in Leap 'N Learn, the cornerstone of Pure Dance Works’ teaching philosophy. This research- and education-based method intentionally fosters early childhood students’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development through age-appropriate dance training.

When she is not teaching ballet, Rebecca maintains good grades at school. She enjoys bike rides, sleepovers with friends, and watching movies with her mom in her free time. An encourager by nature, she frequently creates beautiful calligraphy cards for others.  

Taylor is the Chief Operations Officer at Pure Dance Works. Her characteristic positive demeanor ensures everyone has what they need and that the studio systems are flowing seamlessly. Taylor knows that excellent communication with a touch of empathy keeps everyone happy.  

Before coming to Pure Dance Works, Taylor had developed considerable management, retail, and customer service experience, including managing a DeBrand store (yum!). 

Taylor joined Pure Dance Works in 2018, and since then, she’s played an integral part in discerning best practices for the Studio, invented hundreds of systems that run like clockwork, and executed countless cyclical tasks to keep the studio on course. Currently, she oversees all studio processes and trains and leads the administrative staff, known as the A-Team.

When she takes off her COO hat, Taylor and her husband Rick tag team, getting their two adorable elementary-aged kids to all the places. Taylor loves to travel, especially when it involves Disney or Germany. She even lived in Germany for a few years as a teen! Taylor is an avid plant mom, game night hostess, and fantastic gift-giver (she’s the person you want to draw your name for Secret Santa)!

Tiina is the CEO of Pure Dance Works and a ballet teacher. She nurtures confident leadership in others with consistent, clear communication and ongoing team training. She believes childhood is too precious to leave to chance, so she is very intentional about the systems Pure Dance Works utilizes to train dancers.

Tiina founded Pure Dance Works in 2011. Tiina’s strengths include curiosity and discerning a great course for the studio’s future. Over the years, she has overseen the studio’s creation and training of thousands of dancers and scores of teachers. One of her proudest contributions is a unique studio-wide curriculum that combines curated and original content to provide direction for every level of every dance style. This roadmap, created collaboratively by many teachers over several years, ensures that students receive thorough and well-rounded training throughout their journey at Pure Dance Works. 

Tiina is trained and certified in Leap 'N Learn, the cornerstone of Pure Dance Works’ teaching philosophy. This research- and education-based method intentionally fosters early childhood students’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development through age-appropriate dance training. She was a four-year member and graduate of Studio Evolution, a specialized training program in which studio owners develop the stable pillars necessary to build a sustainable studio business.  Tiina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Indiana University.

When she is not working on studio business, Tiina frequently cares for her two adorable grandsons.  She enjoys hanging out with her adult children as often as possible, and Tiina and her husband Jason occasionally go on a travel adventure together. During downtime, she enjoys reading (mostly historical fiction), watching shows with amazing cinematography or deep plots, and spending time in nature.