Faculty

Amanda Javarone-Patchen

amanda@rhondasfooteworks.com

Amanda (Javarone) Patchen is a studio graduate with over fifteen years of study. "Mandee" was a senior company dancer, demonstrator, assistant teacher and instructor with Rhonda's FooteWorks in the past.  Amanda was recently married and is currently working in the local community. She is wonderful with “the littles” through intermediate students and continues to bring her fresh eye and knowledge to the dance classroom.

Teri-Gene Conlin

Miss Teri" has breathed dance since an early age as a student in Plattsburgh, NY.  An "Army Wife" who has traveled the world, Teri has taken class and instructed dance in many parts of the world!  Teri brings professionalism and a nurturing spirit to every class she instructs. Whether coaxing a six-year old into a deeper plie or lending a hand to a new pointe student, her love for the art is a constant.  Teri's daughters are an active part of the studio company, making dance a strong family activity. Rhonda's FooteWorks is pleased to have her "deployed" with us!

Courtney Belloff

courtney@rhondasfooteworks.com

Courtney Belloff has been dancing with Rhonda since the age of 5. She has studied tap, jazz, ballet, modern, character, pointe and any other style of dance that Rhonda has wanted to throw her way! Courtney is currently a kindergarten teacher at Black River Elementary where she likes to have her kids “perform” in the classroom. She is also working with Carthage High School on their musical production. Courtney’s favorite kind of dance has always been character performance because she loves to “act on stage”. Courtney always tells her students to “practice, Practice, PRACTICE!” because that is the only way to achieve your goals!

Jennifer Earl

jenn@rhondasfooteworks.com

Jenn is the Zumba Director and Clog Team Director. She has been dancing since the age of 2, studying in the areas of Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap and Clog. Jenn completed most of her dance training with Donna Foote School of Dance and returned to Rhonda’s Footeworks in July of 2009 after completing her Masters degree. Jenn loves that she was able to bring Clog back to Rhonda's Footeworks. In January of 2010 Jenn became a certified Zumba instructor and took over the role as Zumba Director. Currently, Jenn is working on Fort Drum as a Contract Specialist and loves spending her free time at the studio, especially when she is teaching clog.

Kierstyn Zaykoski

kierstyn@rhondasfooteworks.com

Kierstyn Zaykoski began dancing at the age for 4 ½ with Rhonda Foote. She began with ballet and jazz, then moved into tap, lyrical, modern, and eventually pointe and hip hop. She competed with Rhonda’s Footeworks in many local competitions achieving many scholarships. She also was a demonstrator and coach within the studio until graduating. Kierstyn is currently a junior at SUNY Posdam, studying Early Childhood/Childhood Education with a minor in Dance. Kierstyn was the supervisor of the Watertown YMCA dance program from 2008-2010. She will be offering Saturday workshops and continue on as a solo instructor as she continues her education at Potsdam State where she continues to expand her dance education.

Katie Holmes

Katie resides in Watertown, NY with herf husband Christopher and twin daughters Kayla and Madelynne. Katie has a passion for health and fitness, and loves to go for walks. As a teenager, Katie danced on a competetive acro and jazz company team for Suzzette's Masters of Dance in Michigan. K...atie has participated in several sports to include soccer, softbal, karate, and cheerleading. Katie's main focus though was on figure skating, dance, and gymnastics/acro. Katie skated with the Watertown Figure Skating Club on a senior level and she tested in Alexandria Bay, NY. Katie began dancing at age 3 and she began gymnastics at age 6. In the past, Katie has been a Gymnastics instructor, and she absolutly loved it! Katie has completed Patti Komara's Fast Track Training. Katie is currently employed at her church as a Nursery Staff worker she is also the wedding coordinator for her church. Katie enjoys watching the children's faces light up when they accomplish a new "trick". Katie looks forward to joining the Rhonda's Footeworks family.

Rose Sikorski

Rose started her dance career at age 4. She studied all types of dance, but Ballet was always her "dance love". Rose studied with Janeen Bodary for most of her dance career and also studied dance at Margrove College in Detroit, MI. Rose is implyed at Northern Radiology and is thrilled to be back teaching dance, her true passion. Rose is offering Ballet instruction, Private coaching, and will be our Polynesian Aerobic dance instructor. Rose will teach in both Watertown and Lowville studio locations.

Shannon Zaykoski

Shannon Zaykoski began her dance career with Rhonda Foote at the age of 3 and competed for 11 years as a company dancer. She has won numerous awards though dance competitions and local fairs. She has studied a variety of dance styles although she will always be a "tapper" at heart. Shannon is currently finishing her freshmen year at The Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY where she is obtaining her degree in Music Education. She aspires to be a music therapist one day and is extremely excited to be joining the staff of Rhonda's Footeworks this summer.Shannon will be teaching in both Watertown and Lowville studios. She will be teaching camps and parties and offer intensives in tap. She is available for Private coaching for tap and for HORN instruction in our new music area.

BREE ANDRESEN
Bree grew up on the west coast dancing all over Arizona, California, and Nevada training in genres such as Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Contemporary. Her training led her to well known dance studios such as The Edge in Los Angeles, Shawl Anderson near San Francisco, Royal Dance Works in Phoenix and many others. Bree has taught and choreographed in a variety of settings such as musical theater, dance studios, cheer teams, national conferences, community outreach programs, and through out local schools. She has attended master classes for teachers through the pulse and monsters of hip hop and has been fortunate enough to train under a variety of well known choreographers/teachers. She enjoys teaching all genres and helping students reach new levels as well as challenging them with intricate choreography. Bree hopes to inspire her students to continue furthering there education and training at any age and to use there talents to give back to the community.

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DEBBIE BUSH : Deb is Mom to Senior Company Dancer, Jonissa (JoJo Bush) and has grown up dancing "all her life". She taught at studios prior to moving to this community and was Miss Jenn's full time substitute when Miss Jenn was on maternity leave. The rave reviews she received at that time have not gone unnoticed! Watch for Miss Debbie to be ALOT busier Fall '12 season!