MEET OUR STAFF

At A Class Act Dance Center, we are thrilled to have a team of highly trained and experienced dancers. Meet the talented instructors who will guide you through your dance journey. Our team is dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience and helping you achieve your goals.

Kayla Kellen

Born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa, Kayla began her dance career at the age of 6 at Barbara Jean’s Dance Studio. She studied Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Pointe, and danced competitively while assistant teaching. In addition to her in-studio training, Kayla also traveled to numerous conventions and workshops, including The Beginnings Workshop in New York, and Dance Olympus, where she was selected to be a VIP.
Kayla’s love for dance and performing also led her to the theatre. She began choreographing musicals at the age of 12, and held several leading roles, which include: Ulla in The Producers, Sharpay in High School Musical and High School Musical 2 and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. Her roles and choreography earned her several nominations and top honors at the Iowa Community Theatre Association Awards for three, consecutive years.
In addition to competitive studio dance, Kayla was also a member of her high school’s competitive dance team, serving as captain her senior year and earning multiple awards as a team member and soloist.
After high school, Kayla studied in the BFA Musical Theatre program at the University of South Dakota. Since then, she has owned, directed, and taught at studios in Sioux City, while also coaching and choreographing for area high schools. As a coach, Kayla led her teams to a total of twelve state championships, six academic awards, four community service awards and the Character Counts Team of the Year Award. She has also coached dancers onto several college dance teams and NFL cheer teams.
Currently, Kayla is the owner of A Class Act Dance Center in South Sioux City, Nebraska. She continues to spread her love of dance by traveling to choreograph and guest teach. During competition season, you will find Kayla on tour as a judge with several dance competitions.

Lindsey Parker

Lindsey’s love for dance began at the age of 5, when she first stepped into the studio and discovered her passion. Over the years, she trained in a variety of styles, including Hip-Hop, Pom, Jazz, Lyrical, and Ballet. Her dedication to dance flourished in high school, where she was a proud member of the East High Rhythmettes and Raiderettes. During this time, Lindsey also began teaching dance classes and choreographing for a local studio, sharing her skills and creativity with younger dancers.

In addition to her studio and team experience, Lindsey expanded her performance repertoire by taking on roles in musicals at local theaters, further showcasing her versatility and love for the arts.

Currently, Lindsey channels her passion for working with children into her role as a Kindergarten teacher at St. Paul’s Lutheran School. Her teaching experience, combined with her lifelong connection to dance, makes her a dynamic and inspiring presence in the studio.

Lindsey is thrilled to return to the dance studio and is especially excited to reunite with Kayla. She can’t wait to share her enthusiasm, expertise, and energy with her students.