Nicole Fielding

Studio Director and Owner

Senior Elite, Junior Elite, DT Divas, Jr. Jazz Company Director 

Nicole 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 MTV lead dancer, Brigham Young University "Young Ambassadors", "Cougarettes" and "Star Search" finalist. Her choreography and performances have won, and continue to win, top state-wide and national awards. Many of her students have received numerous National Dance Title Awards and College Dance Scholarships. In addition, she is a national judge for numerous competitions nationwide.   Ms. Fielding enjoys her title as "Mom" to 2 sons (Tyler-17, and Cole-14) who compete nationally with Dance Tech's DT Crew Hip Hop company. Ms. Fielding is proud to be the director and choreographer of the National award-winning Senior Elite, Junior Elite, Jazzettes, DT Divas, and Junior Jazz Companies.  

Scott Fielding

Studio Co-Owner

Little Man Jamm Hip Hop/Breakdance Director

Scott is entering his 12th year as Dance Tech's Boys Hip Hop Instructor. He received training in Street Jazz at the Broadway Dance Center in New York and has a collegiate gymnastic background. In addition, he has trained in Hip Hop and Break Dance. He heads up Dance Tech's Little Man Jamm Hip Hop and the Teen Boys Break Dance program. Scott's "other" job is owner of Big Canyon Construction Inc. and he recently designed, constructed and completed Dance Tech's phenomenal 15,000 sq. foot, state-of-the-art dance training facility.

Jenny Nielson-Wilson

Studio Hip Hop Director / Jazz, Contemporary & Tap Instructor

DT Crew, Funkmastas, Fly Girls, DT Beatz, Underground Crew, Funky Fresh and Tap Company Director

Jenny is the talented director and choreographer of Dance Tech's national award-winning Hip Hop program. Her choreography received the Overall High Point Award for the 2nd year in a row at our Nationals Dance Competition. She was one of Dance Tech's first students (over 17 years ago), and was the 1st recipient of Dance Tech Studios "Dancer of The Year" award. She has trained to professional levels in Hip Hop, Classical Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Contemporary and Modern. She has trained with Wade Robson, Mia Michaels, Dave Scott, Tyce Diorio and many more of the industry's top choreographers and dancers. She has danced in numerous New York Dance Alliance Conventions & Tremaine National Dance Conventions. Jenny was honored to be selected to dance in the 2002 Olympics, as well as in Odyssey Dance Company's production of "Thriller". This is Jenny's 13th year teaching and choreographing at Dance Tech, and since that time has seen her routines receive numerous first place, choreography and specialty awards and has received overall award titles at prestigious National competitions. Jenny is the proud mother of a baby girl, Ella (1) - Dance Tech's newest family member.

Natalia Chapourskaya

Ballet Director/Instructor

DTS has had the honor of housing Ms. Chapourskaya as the Ballet Director, now in her 3rd year. Click on her remarkable resume for her full dance background!!!   NATALIA CHAPOURSKAYA RESUME

Allie Sherman

Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary Instructor

Allie is returning for her 2nd year as an instructor for Dance Tech. Allie had an amazing 1st year as she took her beginning Hip Hop company to many top overall awards as well as receiving the "Choreography Award". Allie's love and passion for dance is quite evident in her classes. Allie has come from an extensive training background in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Funk, Tap and gymnastics. She has performed in Odyssey Dance Theater's "Thriller", and "High School Musical", the movie. Allie has competed at the National level receiving numerous top overall scores and awards.

Sara Caruso

Ballet Instructor

Mykklyn Stanzione

Contemporary/Jazz Instructor

We are happy to welcome Mykklyn to the Dance Tech family!  She has been dancing for 18 years, and has traveled across the nation studying in various styles such as Contemporary, Horton, Dunham, African, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Ballroom, etc.  She lived in New York where she attended Alvin Ailey Performing Arts School on a scholarship for their independent study program, along with training at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City.  Mykklyn’s extensive dancing and performing experiences include: F.A.C.E performance (NYC); Hush tours where she was a member of the Sue Samuels Dance Company through the Ailey school called "Jazz Roots" (NYC); and Disney, in featured roles in music videos and film.  She has worked with a wide range of the world’s top dancers and choreographers including Beyonce, Robin Dunn, Yotam Kafri, Mia Michaels, Bonnie Story, Chris Judd, Jayson Vasquez, Shane Sparks, Sue Samuels and many others. Mykklyn was a finalist for SYTYCD Season 8, and made it to the last 120 dancers in Vegas. Mykklyn starting modeling right out of high school and has worked with Franky Armstrong, Angela Rose Titan, Stephany Highland and many others in sports/fitness, swimsuit and high fashion photography. Her future plans include finishing her college degree and continuing to do what she loves most - DANCE! "My-Key" explains, “Dance is the key to unlock myself...” and through the years, dance has helped to develop her own understanding and philosophy. She hopes to express and inspire others of all ages with her love and way of life.
 

Katelyn Olson

Jazz, Contemporary, Tumbling Instructor

This is Katelyn's first year with DTS!  Katelyn has been teaching and choreographing for the past 7 years. She is currently attending University of Utah with an Early Childhood Education Major. She has been trained in Minneapolis, MN by some of the nations best instructors/choreographers including: Michelle Larkin, Molly Larkin, Leslie Daily, Dee Caspary, Mark Meismer, Dave Carter, Mandy Moore and many more. Her choreography has won top scores at regional and national competitions. She has also choreographed and coached for St. Benedicts University in Minnesota. Katelyn hopes to bring her excitement and love for dancing into the class to inspire and motivate her students.

Nicole Schoenherr

Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop & Tap Instructor

Nicole has been on the DTS staff for 4 years. Nicole has been dancing for 14 years and teaching for 6 of them. She has studied on professional levels in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Funk, Tap and Tumbling within Utah, the Edge in LA, and the Millennium Dance Complex in Hollywood. Nicole competed at regional and National levels for 10 years. She has won numerous scholarships and placed at top overall levels. Her performance credits include "Ultimate Airwave" on ESPN, Odyssey Dance Theater's "Thriller" and "Joy to the World" and "High School Musical". She received the Sterling Scholar award in dance from Park City High School in 2004. Her choreography continues to receive overall top awards and recognition state wide as well as Nationally. In her spare time, you will most likely find her on the slopes of the Canyons or Park City Resort shredding it! 

Amber Tomac Wood

Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Dance Conditioning Instructor

Amber has studied extensively in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Ballet.  She grew up taking from some of the top professionals in the dance industry.  Attending many national conventions, Amber has received numerous scholarships to both New York and LA.  She was a featured dancer in the Olympic Opening Ceremony.  Professionally, she has done many shows and performances.  In Utah, Amber has performed for the Comedy Circuit, KISN 97, and the Olympic trials, to name a few.  But a favorite may have been 'NSYNC's "There's No Stopping Us Now" tour, which she was on in the summer of 1999.  Amber is an amazing dancer and students are inspired in her classes.  She has been teaching for several years and loves it.  Amber tries to give back as much as she can to her students and passes on the passion for dance to any who want it.

Jenessa Cowley

Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Dance Conditioning Instructor

Jenessa returns to Dance Tech for her 4th year. She grew up in Salt Lake City where she trained extensively in Classical Ballet and Pointe, then added Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Tap. Jenessa frequently trained at National dance conventions/training facilities such as NYCDA, Hollywood Connection, Broadway Dance Center-New York City, and the Edge in LA. Jenessa received numerous scholarships and titles from these conventions. Her choreography is much sought after all over Utah. We are extremely lucky to have Jenessa share her strong technical training and unique choreographic styles with our students.

Gev Manoukian

Hip Hop/Break Dance Choreographer

Gev is a Hip Hop/Break Dancer originally from Kazakhstan and is best known as one of the top 10 finalists on the TV Show "So You Think You Can Dance - Season 4." Gev was also a featured dancer in the movie "High School Musical 2." He has created several top award-winning solos, duos and group dances for Dance Tech this year. We are fortunate to be able to work with such a talented, unique choreographer. 

Allisen MacRitchie

Office Manager

Kelly Capone

Public Relations Director

Kelly has been on Dance Tech's staff for 4 years.  She has a Bachelors Degree in Quantitative Business Analysis from Penn State University and worked as a systems analyst for DowBrands, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Electronic Data Systems and Air Products.  She has a high school background in cheering.  Kelly is an amateur photographer and supplies DTS with many of their news releases, slideshow and website photos.  She's responsible for Dance Tech's computer operations, spring concert year-end slideshow and Dance Tech's Website.