The Instructors

Nicole Campbell-Fielding

Nicole Campbell-Fielding is Owner/Director of Dance Tech Studios Inc.   She opened Dance Tech Studios in 1995 upon graduation from the University of Utah.  She has professionally studied Classical Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Tap and Lyrical from Judy Bassing, Jo Rowan, Karen Hebert,  Janice Barringer, and Chris Grogis throughout New York, the East and West Coasts.  Her international credits include Lead dancer roles on MTV, Brigham Young University Young Ambassadors and Cougarettes  and finalist for appearing on Star Search.  Her choreography and performing has brought and continues to bring top State-wide and National awards.  Her students have received numerous National Dance Title Awards and recognition as well as College Dance Scholarships.  She is also a National Judge for the “KAR Dance Competitions”.    Ms. Fielding enjoys her title as “Mom”  to 2 sons; Tyler, 14, and Cole, 11 who compete Nationally with Dance Tech’s “DT Crew" Company.  Ms. Fielding is the director of the Elite Jazz/Lyrical, Mini Jazzettes, Jazzettes, & Teen Companies.

Scott Fielding

Scott Fielding is co-owner of Dance Tech Studios Inc. as well as the owner of Big Canyon Construction Inc.  Mr. Fielding is constructing Dance Tech's new home; a 15,000 sq. foot, state-of-the-art dance training facility which will be open in January 2009.  In addition, Scott will be entering his 9th year as Dance Tech's Boy's Hip Hop Director.  With his collegiate gymnastic background as well as training in Hip Hop, Breakdance and Street Jazz from the Broadway Dance Center in New York, he heads up the "Little Man Jamm" and "Teen Boys Breakdance" program.

Jenny Nielson

Jenny Nielson- Wilson is Dance Tech's infamous Hip Hop Director.   Jenny has trained extensively in Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap.  She was selected to dance in Odyssey Dance Company’s production of  “Thriller”  in 1998.  She has performed and competed with Dance Tech’s award winning companies Nationwide since the age of 12.   She was the 1^st recipient of the Dance Tech Studios Dancer of the year  award in 1995.  This is Jenny’s 9th year teaching and choreographing at Dance Tech.  Jenny is the director of the National award winning "DT Crew", "DT Shock",  and "Funkmastas" Hip Hop companies.

Lara Osmond

Lara Osmond returns for her 2nd year as Dance Tech's Ballet Director.  Ms. Osmond trained extensively in Classical and Contemporary Ballet/Pointe from the Utah Dance Center, Virginia School of the Arts and is a graduate from the Brigham Young University's Ballet Program  Ms. Osmond was the Ballet Department's Scholarship Recipient.  Lara performed extensively with Brigham Young University's Ballet Showcase and Theatre Ballet companies for 3 years.  We are excited to have Ms. Osmond share her love, passion and technical expertise of ballet with our students.

Kristina

This is Kristina‘s 3rd year teaching at Dance Tech.   Kristina is originally from Tracy, California where she began her dance training in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop and Tap.  She recently graduated from the Ballet program at the University of Utah.  Kristina has worked with Dance Masters of America for 8 years in which she received the runner up award for their national title.  Kristina has also trained with the Ripon City Ballet, San Francisco Lines Ballet, and the Contra Costa Ballet.  She has extensive experience competing at the national level in Jazz, lyrical and Ballet.  Kristina has taught ballet, tap, lyrical and jazz for the past 5 years at the Academy of Performing Arts in California.  We are excited to have her back again this year!

Rachael Picchietti

We welcome Rachael Picchietti to our amazing staff this year!  Rachael is originally from the Chicago area where she trained in hip hop, jazz, lyrical, ballet and tap from the age of 6.  In addition, Rachael competed in gymnastics for 6 years as well as being a key member in multiple National award winning UCA competitions. 

Sarah Lovett

Sarah Lovett originally danced with Dance Tech over 10 years ago, and now returns to the Dance Tech Staff for her 3rd year.  Sarah has trained to professional levels in Classical ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Modern.  Sarah received the Sterling Scholar Dance award in 2002.  She has taken from Liz Imperio, Dee Caspary, Wade Robson and many more of the industries top choreographers and dancers.  She has danced in the infamous Pacific Coast Dance Fest, numerous New York Dance Alliance Conventions, & Tremaine National Dance conventions.   Sarah was honored to be able to dance in the 2002 Olympics as well as being seen on ESPN.  Sarah has been in Odyssey’s Dance Theater’s production of “Thriller"”  as well as a singer/dancer in “Singing in the Rain”  and “The King and I”  professional productions.   We are privileged to have her work with Dance Tech dancers.

Tanaya Wood

Tanaya is returning to Dance Tech for her 3rd year!  Tanaya earned her education degree from Utah State University.  She grew up training at the Tueller School of Dance for 18 years training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop.  She has attended numerous Hoctor Dance Caravan Workshops throughout the country, competed Nationwide in the U.S.A. camp program, and has choreographed and been a guest teacher for various High Schools throughout Utah.  In addition to her love for dance and teaching,she enjoys her

Rachel Tidwell

Rachel Tidwell returns to Dance Tech for her 3rd year.  Rachel has trained in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and tumbling.  She has trained with R.D.T., Pro Dance, Odyssey and the University of Utah dance department.  Rachel was also a Utah Blaze  dancer for the 2005-2006 season.  Rachel has an extensive teaching and choreography background.  She has taught for the past 6 years in all levels and all ages throughout private dance studios up through High School Dance programs.  Her choreography has also received top awards at the national level in Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern.  We are glad to have her back again this year!

 GEV Manoukian