Shannon's Progressions Dance Studio Owner, Shannon Riegling has 34 years of dance in areas which consist of ballet, pointé, tap, jazz, acrobatics and modern hip hop. Known around the studio as "Miss Shannon", her credentials range from conventions to professional performances listed below:

TRAINING

1985 to Present - Local workshops with renown teachers.
1987 Dance Educators of America (DEA) Bowling Green, KY
1988-93 N.K.U. Dance Program and Company
1989 Participated in the First World Jazz Dance Congress, Chicago, IL
1996 Participated in the Florida Dance Festival, Tampa, FL


PROFESSIONAL

1987 Participated in the Pan Am Games / Opening Ceremony Indianapolis, IN
1988 Cincinnati Bicentennial Traveling Show. Industrial Commercials Performances
1993 Taught with David Blackburn (former Cincinnati Ballet Co. Director) at Camp Vega Augusta, MN
1996 Professional Dancer on the Japanese Cruise Ship - M.S. Asuka, Tokyo, Japan

Upon Shannon's return from Japan, she decided to pursue her life-long dream of opening her very own dance studio. This has enabled her to share her wonderful dance experiences by teaching both children and adults her love of dance. Click here for information on the Teachers at Shannon's Progressions Dance Studio.

Shannon's Progressions Dance Studio is committed to the fine arts need which emphasizes educating the child as a whole. Dance is a safe and creative outlet which enables the student to display their own self expression and form a more well-rounded individual. It strives to achieve the importance of discipline, social skills, group participation and dance technique and terminology. It promotes a feeling of belonging and security with consistent recognition of self-worth.

Our studio displays a professional level of competency and effectively blends management skills with technique expertise. Shannon's Progressions Dance Studio is highly skilled and uniquely qualified to accentuate and strengthen your child's learning; this is achieved by constant updates of the latest dance techniques and methods with creative strategies. This is attained by constantly examining the effectiveness and efficiency of the program for the achievement of desired individual and group results.

You will agree that the instructor's use of constant guidance and recognitions of frequent success create a positive and warm environment which enables the growth we all desire. For this reason, Shannon's Progressions Dance Studio encourages open communication with parents and students for the mutual understanding to achieve optimal levels for the joy of learning!

 

Catherine Smith - Co-Owner

Certified Member DMA
Cathy Smith, born in Huntington W.V. and raised in South Florida has been involved in the performing arts since a young age. She began her career as an actress in educational television productions for the school system of Palm Beach County, FL. as a featured actress. She began dance at the age of 12 at the Joan Bennet School of Dance. During her high school years, and as a member of the nationally known, Atlantic High School Eaglettes Drill Team; under the direction of Genia Howard, she began to study dance at the Palm Beach Ballet Center under the direction of Joan Miller. The same instructor as Billy Bell from the hit TV show, "So You Think You Can Dance".

Following high school, Cathy took her dance experience to the professional level as a featured dancer and choreographer at theme parks in North Carolina and Florida. In addition, she was a featured dancer at the 1982 Worlds Fair in Knoxville, TN. She continued her formal dance training at the SunCoast Academy of Dance in St Petersburg, FL, and attended many workshops and conventions: Tremaine Dance Conventions, Dance Olympus and Dance Masters.

While living in Pensacola, Florida, Cathy opened and operated her own dance studio, Cathy’s School of Dance, which grew to an enrollment of more than 200 students. During her time in Pensacola, she was a constant choreographer for the Pensacola Jr. College dance department, and a member of the Gulf Coast Dance Alliance.

A move to Houston, TX in 1992, resulted in the sale of her studio and the opening of another chapter in Cathy’s dance experience. In Houston, Cathy partnered with Renegade Cheer Academy and Cypress Academy in developing competitive dance team programs. Her dance teams represented Cypress Academy in Regional and National Dance Competitions. In 2000, her dance team took 1st place in the Senior Jazz division at the “Americas Best” competition in Dallas and was awarded the National Grand Championship award, reflecting the highest score total across all divisions and age groups.

In 2003, Cathy moved to Union, KY with her husband David, and two children Jennifer and Sara. In 2003, Cathy was hired as a choreographer for the Ryle High School Raiderettes Dance Team. In 2004, she accepted the position as Director and Coach for the Ryle Raiderettes. Under Cathy’s direction, the Raiderettes have competed in regional competitions and Open Championships and was awarded National Champion of the AmeriDance Nationals in Indianaloplis, IN in 2009.

In July 2007, Cathy participated in the Broadway Dance Center Teacher Workshop, held in New York City. During this convention she had the privilege to train and learn from some of the dance industry’s most renowned and respected choreographers such as Mia Michaels, Rhonda Miller, Finis Jhung, Wade Robson and Brian Friedman. To continue her education she regularly attends teacher training workshops.

Shannon's Progressions Dance Studio | 8419 US 42| Florence, KY 41042 | 859-663-8456