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Ms. Ellexa
TAP
Ellexa Hofeldt is primarily from Montana, where she began dance at her grandma’s dance studio at the age of 2. After attending studios in Boise, Idaho and various others around Montana, Ellexa trained at Dance Elements and Feat by Feet, Montana’s only youth tap ensemble, for 7 years. During these years, Ellexa danced in competitive hip hop, jazz, and contemporary dance companies, and at Feat by Feet, Ellexa trained with Ashley Smith, serving as company captain for two consecutive years. Feat by Feet opened up opportunities for Ellexa to train at various intensives around country. Through experiences like this, she has been lucky enough to continue to learn from some of the most talented Tap dancers such as Derick K. Grant.
After High School, Ellexa moved on to dance in Bozeman, MT with the Montana State Dance Team, then falling in love with pom style & the energy of dancing at sporting events!
After her time at MSU, she returned to her home studio of Dance Elements & was given the opportunity to build their first ever Tap Program, where she created a competitive tap company, called Tempo. Tempo went on to succeed at various competitions in Montana & beyond. This opportunity allowed Ellexa to find her passion in teaching and creating movement & sound through choreography, which she is so excited to continue in her new state of Colorado!
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Ms. Kynzie
Technique/Jazz Funk
Mackynzie has danced for over 20 years. She started her training at Peak Academy of Dance in Conifer, CO. After several years, she then transitioned to being a competitive dancer with Shelly True Dance Academy. During this time, she also performed as a soloist with David Taylor Dance Theater for their annual Nutcracker performance for 3 years. She has since danced as a Wild Bunch Dancer for the Colorado Mammoth and is now on her second year as a Denver Nuggets Dancer. In addition, she mentors young students through the Junior Denver Nuggets Dancers program as well as being an active volunteer in the community as an ambassador for the Denver Nuggets franchise. Such events include supporting the Special Olympics Organization, Children’s Hospital, Food Bank of the Rockies, and many other charitable organizations. Academically, she is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry with further aspirations of becoming a physician with a specialty in Anesthesiology.
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Ms. Kathi
BALLET
Kathi Crum is delighted to bring her enthusiasm for teaching ballet to all students at X-treme Dance Force. Kathi’s goal is to guide each student to reach their personal potential and become a better ballet dancer than they already are. Kathi is known for fostering a positive atmosphere while guiding each student to develop a clean foundation of technique with strength, energy, and artistry. As a previous ballet teacher at Colorado Ballet Academy, Houston Ballet Academy, and several smaller reputable dance schools in Colorado and Texas, Kathi has had extensive experience teaching and coaching students from beginner through to high-intermediate levels, including pointe, in preparation for professional employment, collegiate level programs, premiere dance schools, and Youth America Grand Prix.
Kathi’s inspiration for quality teaching for all developed from her professional training at Joffrey Ballet School and Dance Theatre of Harlem, performing with Connecticut Ballet under Artistic Director Brett Raphael, and teacher training including Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Vail International Teachers Conference with Gilbert Mayer of the Ballet School of Paris Opera, Anne Green-Gilbert, trained pointe shoe fitter by Gamba, Ltd., and as an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Levels 6/7 and Partnering of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Kathi continues to be active on the board of Colorado Dance Education Organization as former President from 2016-2019.
Ms. Julia
CONTEMPORARY
Julia Stwalley began her dance training at the age of two and a half years old and over the course of 15 years, she dedicated herself to studying a diverse range of dance forms, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and tap. After deciding to further her dance education, Julia began pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Dance at Colorado State University. Throughout her time at CSU, Julia had the privilege of attending master classes taught by members of Urban Bush Women and Parsons Dance Company, as well as performing in works by guest artist Vincent Thomas. She has also gained experience while assisting in teaching modern and ballet classes, as well as working with Lisa Morgan for BRAINY, a program that provides arts education to Title 1 elementary schools. Julia choreographed and performed in many dance concerts and dance films in her time at CSU. Beyond her academic pursuits, Julia has been a company member with Davis Contemporary Dance Company since 2019. Under the direction of Artistic Director Terrell Davis, as well as choreographers such as Aubrey-Klinger Fearns, Rachael Harding, and Christopher-Page Sanders, Julia has honed her skills as a performer and collaborator for five years. She has also participated in various dance festivals in the Denver and Boulder area. Her passion for sharing her love for dance and choreography with young artists has led her to teaching at local dance studios, with a focus on ballet and contemporary styles.
Ms. Amanda
ACRO/DANCE TRICKS/TECHNIQUE
Amanda Sainz has been active in the dance world for over 20 years, with a continuing
background in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, poms, hip-hop, cheerleading, and
tumbling. She has danced professionally all around the United States and internationally as a member of the Royal Caribbean Cruise dance ensemble. She has attended national dance competitions in Las Vegas, Miami, Chicago, California, and New York. Amanda has attended six- week intensives at the Joffrey School of Ballet in New York City for multiple summers and studied there profesionally after graduating from the Denver School of the Performing Arts. Amanda has been a participant in the National Dance Alliance at the University of Arts in Philadelphia. During her professional career she was an alternate dancer for Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque
du Soleil in Las Vegas Nevada. As a Denver Native Amanda is excited to be back
teaching in her home state.
Mr. Ivan
HIP-HOP
Ivan's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Starting his dance career with Soulfully Driven Dance at the age of 9, he dedicated six years to honing his craft, becoming a key member of their competitive hip-hop team. Beyond dance, Ivan has showcased his talents on stage, performing notable roles such as Enjolras in Les Misérables and Harry in Chicago. Now, as he pursues a degree in computer science, Ivan is exploring new horizons, blending his artistic background with technical expertise.
Mr. Michael
Ballroom
Michael Hoover brings over two decades of elite competitive and instructional experience to X-treme Dance Force. A staple of the Denver metro dance community since 2001, Michael has dedicated his career to mastering and sharing the art of partner dance.
He has trained, competed, and coached extensively in both professional and Pro-Am divisions across American Rhythm and American Smooth. His precise technical instruction and choreographic vision have guided numerous students to prestigious Top Student titles at Ballroom Dancesport competitions. Michael’s dedication to teaching excellence has also earned him multiple coveted Top Teacher awards throughout his career.
Beyond American styles, Michael is highly proficient in International Standard and Latin, as well as a vibrant array of social dances, including Swing, Country, Salsa, and Bachata.
While Michael has achieved high-level competitive success, his true passion lies in working with young dancers. He prioritizes creating a supportive classroom culture where the primary focus is always on fun and building confidence.