Danielle Sorum
Owner, instructor, & competition director
Ms. Danielle has been a teacher of dance for thirty-six years. She has been teaching all dance styles to students aging from 2 to 42 years. Ms. Danielle received her BFA(Dance) from Western Michigan University and her MFA(Dance) from the University of Michigan where she also taught for two years. She studied choreography with Cliff Kueter, Jan Ekert, Peter Sparling, Joel Hall and Frank Hatchett. She served as the University of Michigan-Flint’s Dance Director for 4 years where she was awarded The Michigan Compact Campus Award for her commitment to the community and her students.
Inspiring younger dancers to move stems from her Early Childhood certifications as well as being a former Preschool Director/Teacher. It is a privilege to be a part of the Linden community for over 26 years where she has lived, taught and directed for the previous studio owner. The studio and her choreography have been regionally and nationally recognized and viewed locally on several main stages for 14 years.
Ashlynn Feige
Instructor
Ms. Ashlynn is a graduate of the University of Michigan Flint, where she received her Bachelor's degree as their first graduating Dance major in 2017. Before that, she began her dance education at age 3 at the Flint School of Performing Arts. She has been involved in musical theatre through the years and most recently portrayed Mary Poppins in the musical Mary Poppins. Ms. Ashlynn loves to share her music, and dance knowledge with her students.
Kylee Flaherty
Assistant Competition Director
Ms. Kylee danced for 6 years at Linden Dance Academy and lead the competition company her senior year. She has earned multiple scholarships and special awards including 1st place for her solo at Star Systems National Dance Competition in 2021. She has assistant taught for 4 years and is on her second year of teaching. She is continuing her study of dance at University of Michigan-Flint.
Abbey Tischbein
Instructor
I’m Abbey Tischbein, with 7 years of dance experience and 8 years of teaching and assisting kids. Ms. Abbey brings passion and creativity to every class. She specializes in teaching Lyrical, Contemporary, and Musical Theater. Ms. Abbey blends expressive movement and strong fitness conditioning to her classes. She works full time and trains to become a certified personal trainer and bodybuilder.
Bethany Lenhart
Distinguished Instructor F.C.C.A.
Bethany Lenhart is currently on the National Board of Directors for the Cecchetti Council of America (CCA), holding the Advanced Certification (FCCA) as a Fellow member. Her earlier service to CCA, has expanded in such roles as President, Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary, Liaison Coordinator, and General Board Chairman. She received the Sylvia Hamer/Margaret Marsh Scholarship and attended the Cecchetti Teacher’s Course in England. She has choreographed for several regional dance companies in the USA, Canada and was associated with the former Flint Ballet Theatre for 28 years. Lenhart has achieved numerous International accolades as well as has received the Children’s champion Award and is listed in the International Who’s Who of Professionals.
Ella Dennis
Instructor
I am Ms. Ella and I specialize in hip hop choreography. I have been dancing for the majority of my life but was a competitive dancer during high school. During this time, I won multiple high point awards as well as made Rainbow National finals in the advanced senior solo division. I have always been in love with hip hop and now focus my studies on it while I pursue dance and business at the University of Michigan Flint and Ann Arbor. I am the current baton twirler for The University of Michigan Marching Band and love to represent Michigan at baton competitions.
Reagan Wood
Instructor
My name is Reagan and I’m 23 years old. I have danced for 17 years, and I have taught for 4 years. I have taught many ages through 2-year-olds to 18! In my dance experience I have performed in Acro, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Pom, and African and belly. I’m so excited to join the Linden Dance Academy and watch all the kids grow inside and outside of the dance community.
Shannon Tischbein
Beloved Teacher Forever Remembered, Never Forgotten
Ms. Shannon had partnered with her Tischbein crew to bring us amazing stage sets and props to our studio. She instructed our youngest dancers through combination levels of Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Lyrical. Her choreography was hailed to be entertaining and innovative. She will be always remembered by the LDA family.