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Charlee T. Campbell
Charlee T. Campbell, Owner /
Director / Choreographer / Dance Instructor is from
West Des Moines, Iowa. She has danced for 25 years,
taught for 13 and choreographed professionally for 11
years. Charlee has extensive training in ballet, modern,
jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, pointe and tumbling. She
trained at numerous studios in the Des Moines area and
later with Moore School of Dance. She continues her
training by participating in several conventions each
year. Her studies have included: Gus Giordano’s,
University of Arizona, Steps on Broadway, Chicago, World
Jazz Dance Congress and the University of Iowa. She
has participated in many competitions where she was
a consistent national high point winner. Since high
school Charlee has had the opportunity to choreograph
for college dance teams, fundraisers, swinging in Des
Moines, telethons, high school musicals, show choirs,
TV commercials, gymnastic floor routines, figure skating,
local dance schools and their competition teams. She
also has served as a judge for regional dance and dance
team competitions and was the Waukee Varsity Dance Team
Coach for three years.
Charlee graduated
from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Dance. At the university she performed in
over 20 concert pieces and galas, as well as having
her original choreography performed in concerts. In
her spare time, Charlee was Co-President of the Undergraduate
Dance Organization. Her love of dance has given her
the opportunity to perform at the Des Moines Playhouse,
Space Place Theatre, Civic Center, CY Stevens and Hancher
Auditorium, along with touring the midwest in the dance
company, “Dancers in Company.” She has been
in commercials for the Iowa Lottery, Swinging in the
Junction and Koalaty Time. As an instructor her goal
is to promote growth and self-esteem in each dancer.
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Lorrie Campbell
Lorrie Campbell, Dance Instructor, began dancing at
the age of 5 and is a native of West Des Moines. Her
dance training includes tap, ballet, jazz and tumbling.
She has attended many dance courses and seminars, and
continues her education through adult tap and jazz classes
at Charlee's Elite School of Dance. In addition to teaching
for Charlee's Elite, her instructional background includes
assisting at Betty Hill Dance and roller skating lessons
at Skate West. Her experience in choreography includes
numerous middle school, high school and roller skating
productions. Lorrie is currently self-employed as a
hairstylist at Salon Studios in Urbandale, and is proud
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Amy Gulbranson
Amy Gulbranson, Dance Instructor, began dancing at
the age of 3 and is a native of Des Moines. Her dance
training includes ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, and modern.
Amy has attended dance conventions, dance workshops,
competed and performed with Des Moines Dance Ensemble,
and has taken classes at Des Moines Ballet, Ballet Iowa,
and the University of Iowa. She currently lives in Clive
with her husband and two children, both of whom are
students at Charlee’s Elite School of Dance. She
has worked at Eason Elementary as a teaching associate
for 4 years, taught at Constructive Learning Center
and West Lakes Child Care for five years, and works
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Laurie E. Coder
Laurie E. Coder, Tumbling Instructor, grew up taking
gymnastics and dance in Ames, Iowa. In high school she
was a four-year letter winner and started on the Ames
High gymnastics team. Throughout her high school career,
she placed in the top six in various events at meets
and tournaments, including placing fifth on beam at
State Championships. Laurie graduated with a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Iowa State
University. She was a member of the Ames Gymnastics
Club, and taught for them for over 10+ years. In addition,
she was an IDEA Foundation/ACE Certified Fitness Instructor
at Fitness World West for 5 years. Laurie has a passion
for both gymnastics and dance. She will further enhance
the Elite Dance Program with tumbling. Her discipline,
focus and drive in class helps the students establish
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