Monona Academy of Dance is dedicated to creating an atmosphere which fosters self-esteem, discipline, and positive influences, all of which can be carried into many other aspects of the student’s life.

Monona Academy of Dance does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our dancers, members of our staff, clients, subcontractors and vendors.

The boys dressing room at the Madison location 2605 South Stoughton Road Madison.

The boys dressing room at the Madison location 2605 South Stoughton Road Madison.

Dancers at our Sun Prairie location within the Sun Prairie Ice Arena at 838 Grove Street Sun Prairie.

Dancers at our Sun Prairie location within the Sun Prairie Ice Arena at 838 Grove Street Sun Prairie.

For those students who are considering a professional career in dance, Monona Academy of Dance offers unparalleled opportunities. Listed here are the former students of Monona Academy of Dance who went on to professional dance careers and their most recent company.

  • Alex Schaller- Costume Supervisor for Fireside Dinner Theater

    Amber Jackson Amundson- Louisville Ballet**, River North Dance Co.**

    Amy Krawcek- Dance captain and assistant choreographer of Rockettes in NYC**, Sweet Charity on Broadway**

    Angela Bell- River North Dance Co.**

    Anthony Cannerella- Sacramento Ballet, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Sour Prom”, Smuin Ballet, freelance artist

    Ashley Dahm Christensen- Joel Hall Dancers**, professional custom costumer Ashley Dahm Creations, teacher

    Ashley Wendt- North Carolina Dance Theatre**

    Becca Sweitzer- Dancer and  independent Choreographer in Los Angeles, the film Hairspray 

    Carson Sandiford-Hoxie- Joffrey Concert Group, “Seeking Asylum” short film, freelance artist**

    Celia Pierquet-Flores-Braker- Milwaukee Ballet II, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

    Chelsey Dahm-Bradley- Professional Choreographer 

    Collin Khamphouy- Pippin national tour, Disney Cruise Lines, regional theater, various cruise lines**

    Danielle Dickert-Furhmann - Lead Performer at Disney Cruise Lines and Fireside Dinner Theater**, teacher 

    Danielle Peronto- Lead Performer at Disney World

    Dawn Gilbertson- The Big Muddy Dance Co., President of the Big Muddy Dance Co. Board

    Elizabeth Mischler- Stadt Theater am Gärtnerplatz**, London Opera Ballet**

    Ethan Stiefel- Principal with both American Ballet Theatre and the Royal Ballet**, lead role in the film Center Stage, former Artistic Director of New Zealand Ballet, current Artistic Director of American Repertory Ballet

    Erin Stiefel- Zurich Opera Ballet**

    Heather Anderson- Company member of Georgia Ballet

    Henry Wroblewski- Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

    Ian Conlon-Andersen, Kansas City Ballet II

    Jennifer LaWall- Louisville Ballet**

    Jim Peronto- Texas Ballet Theatre**, Charleston Ballet Theatre**

    Jonathan Person- Louisville Ballet**

    Jorene Leonard- Dancer with Liz Imperio’s Instinct Live Company in Los Angeles, Gap commercial, dancer in Donny and Marie Show**, teacher in Las Vegas

    Justin Genna- Milwaukee Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, “Little Women” independent screen work, TV and film, freelance artist

    Katie Krause- Children’s Theater, Universal Studios**

    Kara Prohaska- Disney World**

    Karisa Stich Skiba- Soloist with Milwaukee Ballet**

    Kristin Herlache Dimmer- General Manager of Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy

    Kurt Reynolds- Disney World**

    Larry Neuhauser- Tour Moving Out, Les Ballets Trockadoras de Monte Carlo**

    Lauren Hafner Addison- Wild Space Dance Co., Artistic Director of BOINK!

    Leigh Zimmerman- The Will Rogers Follies on Broadway**, Chicago on Broadway**

    Lori Rowin- Disney World**

    Maggie Batterman- The Big Muddy Dance Co.

    Margaret Violante, independent choreographer

    Mary Kate Hartung- Finding Neverland  national tour, ChristinaNoel and The Creature, Buggé Ballet, limited series “Fosse Verdon”, freelance artist

    Matthew Hunt- Princess Cruises, Holland America Cruise Line, independent content creator, founder of Kairos Dance

    Michael Hartung- Peter Pan Live! on NBC, Hello Dolly on Broadway, MUNY, freelance artist

    Nick Mullikin- Houston Ballet**, Ballet West**, Associate Director of Nashville Ballet

    Nicole Torgerud Rounds- Charleston Ballet Theatre**, various dinner theaters**, teacher 

    Shauna Mitchell- backup dancer for Alicia Keys, independent dancer**

** retired