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For over 25 years, Renee Johnson's Dance Studio has had the privilege of training thousands of dancers — not only on dance technique, but also in mastering life skills such as self-discipline, time management, poise, perseverance, and teamwork.

RJDF has produced individuals who have danced and cheered for Division I & II universities, including: University of Missouri, University of Kansas, University of Iowa, University of Arkansas, Truman State, Lindenwood University, among others.

Our alumni cover every industry and job market available and you can find them in every corner of the United States and even abroad!

We are so proud of ALL of our RJDF Graduates and Alumni. We often say: It doesn’t matter if you have danced at our studio for one year or fifteen, if you stay the duration of your dance career or are only here a brief time… Once you dance at Renee's, you are part of the RJDF family forever!

We would like to hear from and brag on all of our alumni… click HERE to tell us what you are up to!

Congrats 2018 Graduates!

Cara Wescott

Cara is attending Lindenwood University and performing with the Lionline Dance Team.

Becca Treat

Mollee Trost

Sarah Tanksley

London Smith

Lauren Roither

Madison Ripson

Jordan Pftizer

Jordan is attending University of Arizona and performing with the UofA Pom Line.

Alyssa Murphy

Emily McRae

Emily is attending University of Arkansas where she is performing with the Pom Line.

Georgia McQuillan

Stephanie Lubinski

Kaitlyn Luft

Madison Lay

Sydney Johnson

Sydney is attending Texas Christian University where she is performing with the TCU Elite Dance Team.

Montana Krieger

Montana is attending University of Iowa and performing with the Dance Team.

Alyssa Kendrick

Alyssa is attending University of Kansas where she is studying dance and was chosen to perform with the University Dance Company for Spring 2019!

Sarah Hootman

Grace Gundlach

Mindy Cummings

Lexi Casazza

Lexi attends Washington University in St. Louis and she is a Bears Cheerleader.

Elle Baker

Anna Bohlmann

Jordan Bee

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RJDF Alumni

Ellie Toler

-2017-
Ellie Toler attends Stanford University where she is a member of the prestigious Stanford Dancin Dollies!

Cameron Kopsky

-2017-
Cameron attends Boston College and is studying
Strategic Communications and Business. She is also part of the Boston College Dance Ensemble.

Elli Jo Alm

Elli Jo attends Southern Methodist University to major in Business and Dance.

Lindsey Abernathy

-2017-
Lindsey attends University of Arizona and is minoring in dance. She also performs with the Arizona Black and Blue Hip Hop Dance Crew.

Shannon McMillen Hernandez

-2002-
Shannon attended Indiana University where she performed on the Indiana Hoosierettes Dance Team. After college she assisted with the Renee Johnson’s Competition Team. She is currently a personal trainer at LifeTime Fitness in Texas and enjoys competing in fitness competitions.

Ashley Elzinga

-2002-
Ashley attended Webster University and studied Media Communications & Film Theory. Today she is employed by Emmis Communications and is the on-air radio personality, Lux Point, on 105.7 The Point.

Emily Crouch

-2013-
Emily moved to Los Angeles and has performed with SoulEscape and joined the cast of Pearl, which performed at the Lincoln Center in New York. Other commercial credits include: Disney's "Just Dance," video games, Disney Tokyo's "Under The Sea," Helene Fischer World Tour, Nike, Taylor Swift, Snoop Dogg, Tyra Banks, Rayban, UFC, and Pepsi commercials. She is currently a member of Entity Contemporary Dance. You can also see her perform with the wildly popular Maks & Val Dance Tour.

Miranda Lee

-2013-
Miranda attended University of Missouri-Columbia and was selected by the Stickell Student Internship Program as one of the top 20 American Advertising Federation students in the United States in 2016. Miranda is currently working for Facebook!

Nancy Moresi Vosters

-1997-
Nancy attended University of Missouri - Columbia after high school. She is currently is an instructor at Pure Barre in Louisville, KY.

Megan Wolf Guletz

-2007-
Megan attended University of Missouri- Columbia where she was a member of the Mizzou Golden Girls Dance Team. Megan is currently living back in St. Louis where she practices dentistry!

Kendall Mays

-2013-
Kendall attended Lindenwood University and was a member of the Golden Line Dance Team. Kendall currently teaches at Woerther Elementary and is a coach for her alma mater, Eureka High School Golden Line Dance Team.

Joe Hamrick

1998
Joe attended Lindenwood University & Oklahoma City University and obtained a BA in Performing Arts. He was a member of MADCO and other credits include: Jahzmyne, Alexandra Bachelier, Dance 2XS NYC and The Movement, Scrubs, 30 Days Until I’m Famous and many appearances on Disney, VH1 and NBC. He can also be seen in Herbie: Fully Loaded, Downtown, Elizabethtown, The Perfect Lie and Zombie Prom featuring RuPaul. Joe is the owner of DanceWorks Conservatory and DanceWear Express in Kansas City.

Kristen Maxwell Cooper

Kristen attended Kansas University and was a member/captain of the Crimson Girls Dance Team. She moved to New York and held jobs at MTV, InStyle, People StyleWatch & More. She is currently is executive editor at The Knot.

Megan Toole Lawhorn

-1996-
Megan attended Lindenwood University was a St. Louis Rams Cheerleader.

Hope Harl

-2008-
Hope attended Webster University with a BFA in Dance. Was a part of Common Thread Contemporary Dance Company and has taught dance at The Dancing Wheels Company, Creative Movement Center (both in Ohio) and Leaping Lizards Performing Arts Studio in St. Louis

Kaitlin Flora

-2016-
Kaitlyn attended Lindenwood University and was a member of the Golden Line Dance Team.

Jacqueline Madey

-2009-
Jacqueline attended Stephen’s College where she majored in Fashion Design and Product Development with a Minor in Business Marketing. After returning to St. Louis, she began creating and producing her own clothing line, Jacqueline Nicole, and at Madison’s Dancewear and Renee Johnson’s as a seamstress. In October 2015 she opened La Ville, an upscale women’s boutique in Ellisville. In 2016 she was honored as St. Louis Magazine A-List Best Women’s Boutique Winner.

Sara Dayley

-2000-
Sara attended University of Tampa and received a BA in Communication Journalism. She worked for Monster Jam, Nitro Jam, IHRA Drag Racing and Supercross She joined KSDK in March of 2010 as a reporter/anchor & social media contributor. In 2015 she won a Mid-America Emmy for “On Camera Talent,” was the “In Game” host for the St. Louis Rams, and sideline reporter on ESPN3 for Missouri Valley Football. In 2010 she joined the West County EMS & Fire team as the Community Liaison Officer.

Madison Sieli

-2016-
Madison attended University of Missouri- Columbia and was a member of the Golden Girls.

Devin Weindel

-2015-
Devin attended University of Missouri- Columbia and was a member of the Golden Girls Dance Team.

Delaney Glazer

-2014-
Delaney moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and signed with Clear Talent Group and currently dancing with Justin Bieber’s Purpose World Tour. Other credits include: Helene Fischer’s European Tour, Nigel Lithgoe’s “Every Single Step,” East Los High Series, Latin American Music Awards, 2016 Grammy Awards. She also teaches master dance classes around the St. Louis area when she is home.

Jordan Ward

2013)
Jordan is currently on Justin Bieber’s Purpose World Tour. Other credits include: Prince, Prince Royce, X Factor, Dancing with the Stars, Ellen, TeenNick, Austin & Ally, Arsenio Hall, the BET Awards, the Teen Choice Awards, So You Think You Can Dance, Move Live on Tour with Derek and Julianne Hough, principal dancer for pop artist Becky G, and a recurring character on FOX's hit show Glee.

Andrea Dobbins

-2012-
Andrea is a 2016 Graduate of Chapman University with a BFA in Dance. Andrea has performed with several professional dance companies and is currently on faculty with Adrenaline Dance.

Madison Johnson

-2011-
Madison is a 2015 Graduate of Elon University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Performing credits included: Chicago, Ragtime, In the Heights, Legally Blonde at Peach State Summer Theatre in Georgia, Cinderella at Artpark in New York and Smokey Joe's Cafe at Mill Mountain Theatre. She has been in the Muny: Shrek, Addams family, Grease, Beauty & the Beast and 42nd street. Madison is currently on the national tour of Hello Dolly.

Stephanie Ray

-2002-2002)
Stephanie attended Lindenwood University and currently dances and performs for Walt Disney World Corporation in Orlando, FL.

Angela Procelli

-2011-
Angela attended Missouri State University and studied Entertainment Management. She has been a part of the Miss America Organization and won Miss St. Joseph in 2015 and in 2016 she became Miss Mid-Missouri.

Stephani Luhrsen

Stephani attended Florida State University and was a member of the Golden Girls Dance Team. She taught and choreographed for Dance Fusion Dance Studio in Tallahassee, Fl and is currently a Speech Language Pathologist

Courtney Hudspeth

-2010-
Courtney attended Ole Miss University and was a member of the Rebelettes Dance Team. She also taught dance at RJs and was the assistant coach of RJ Team Elite Pom Team.

Chelsea Alfaro

-2009-
Chelsea attended Marymount Manhattan College with a BFA in Dance. Upon graduation, she joined the 24 Seven Dance faculty 2013 tour. Chelsea has been a member of the LA Dance Magic and Ashleyliane Dance companies. Chelsea also taught Pure Barre and assisted the RJ's award winning competition team.

Kristin Kerley

-2010-
Kristin attended University of Tennessee and was a member of the University Dance Team.

Shannon Nordman Evans

-2002-
Currently has worked as a dance and tumbling coach at Renee Johnson’s Dance Studio, Belleville Elite Dance, and Stars R’ US. She is currently coach at Imperium House of Dance.

Christopher Carvahlo

-2010-
Christopher is a 2014 graduate of Chapman University with a BFA in dance performance and a minor in economics. He is currently performing with The DIAVOLO Institute and other Los Angeles-based dance companies. Christopher’s company appeared as finalists on America’s Got Talent.

Laura Young

-2008-
Laura attended University of Missouri-Columbia and was a member of the Golden Girls Dance Team.

Courtney Paquette Tucker

-2007-
Courtney attended University of Missouri- Columbia and was a member of the Mizzou Golden Girls. Courtney is currently a online health and fitness coach at EMPOWER U.

Elise Schleiter

-2007-
Elise attended University of Missouri- Columbia and was a member of the Mizzou Golden Girls.

Kate Hagenhoff Koenen

-2006-
Kate attended Truman State University and was a member of the Truman Showgirls Dance Team. She is currently a Nurse Clinical Coordinator at SSM Health St. Louis Fetal Care Institute and was nominated as a 2018 Excellence in Nursing Award.

Erin Maxwell

-2002-
Erin attended Kansas University and was a member/captain of the Crimson Girls Dance Team. She is currently is Director of Brand Experience at American Express in New York.

Brittany Luhrsen

-2007-
Brittany attended University of Missouri- Columbia and was a member of the Mizzou Golden Girls.

Ellie Toler

-2017-
Ellie Toler attends Stanford University where she is a member of the prestigious Stanford Dancin Dollies!

Cameron Kopsky

-2017-
Cameron attends Boston College and is studying
Strategic Communications and Business. She is also part of the Boston College Dance Ensemble.

Elli Jo Alm

Elli Jo attends Southern Methodist University to major in Business and Dance.

Lindsey Abernathy

-2017-
Lindsey attends University of Arizona and is minoring in dance. She also performs with the Arizona Black and Blue Hip Hop Dance Crew.

Shannon McMillen Hernandez

-2002-
Shannon attended Indiana University where she performed on the Indiana Hoosierettes Dance Team. After college she assisted with the Renee Johnson’s Competition Team. She is currently a personal trainer at LifeTime Fitness in Texas and enjoys competing in fitness competitions.

Ashley Elzinga

-2002-
Ashley attended Webster University and studied Media Communications & Film Theory. Today she is employed by Emmis Communications and is the on-air radio personality, Lux Point, on 105.7 The Point.

Emily Crouch

-2013-
Emily moved to Los Angeles and has performed with SoulEscape and joined the cast of Pearl, which performed at the Lincoln Center in New York. Other commercial credits include: Disney's "Just Dance," video games, Disney Tokyo's "Under The Sea," Helene Fischer World Tour, Nike, Taylor Swift, Snoop Dogg, Tyra Banks, Rayban, UFC, and Pepsi commercials. She is currently a member of Entity Contemporary Dance. You can also see her perform with the wildly popular Maks & Val Dance Tour.

Miranda Lee

-2013-
Miranda attended University of Missouri-Columbia and was selected by the Stickell Student Internship Program as one of the top 20 American Advertising Federation students in the United States in 2016. Miranda is currently working for Facebook!

Nancy Moresi Vosters

-1997-
Nancy attended University of Missouri - Columbia after high school. She is currently is an instructor at Pure Barre in Louisville, KY.

Megan Wolf Guletz

-2007-
Megan attended University of Missouri- Columbia where she was a member of the Mizzou Golden Girls Dance Team. Megan is currently living back in St. Louis where she practices dentistry!

Kendall Mays

-2013-
Kendall attended Lindenwood University and was a member of the Golden Line Dance Team. Kendall currently teaches at Woerther Elementary and is a coach for her alma mater, Eureka High School Golden Line Dance Team.

Joe Hamrick

1998
Joe attended Lindenwood University & Oklahoma City University and obtained a BA in Performing Arts. He was a member of MADCO and other credits include: Jahzmyne, Alexandra Bachelier, Dance 2XS NYC and The Movement, Scrubs, 30 Days Until I’m Famous and many appearances on Disney, VH1 and NBC. He can also be seen in Herbie: Fully Loaded, Downtown, Elizabethtown, The Perfect Lie and Zombie Prom featuring RuPaul. Joe is the owner of DanceWorks Conservatory and DanceWear Express in Kansas City.

Kristen Maxwell Cooper

Kristen attended Kansas University and was a member/captain of the Crimson Girls Dance Team. She moved to New York and held jobs at MTV, InStyle, People StyleWatch & More. She is currently is executive editor at The Knot.

Megan Toole Lawhorn

-1996-
Megan attended Lindenwood University was a St. Louis Rams Cheerleader.

Hope Harl

-2008-
Hope attended Webster University with a BFA in Dance. Was a part of Common Thread Contemporary Dance Company and has taught dance at The Dancing Wheels Company, Creative Movement Center (both in Ohio) and Leaping Lizards Performing Arts Studio in St. Louis

Kaitlin Flora

-2016-
Kaitlyn attended Lindenwood University and was a member of the Golden Line Dance Team.

Jacqueline Madey

-2009-
Jacqueline attended Stephen’s College where she majored in Fashion Design and Product Development with a Minor in Business Marketing. After returning to St. Louis, she began creating and producing her own clothing line, Jacqueline Nicole, and at Madison’s Dancewear and Renee Johnson’s as a seamstress. In October 2015 she opened La Ville, an upscale women’s boutique in Ellisville. In 2016 she was honored as St. Louis Magazine A-List Best Women’s Boutique Winner.

Sara Dayley

-2000-
Sara attended University of Tampa and received a BA in Communication Journalism. She worked for Monster Jam, Nitro Jam, IHRA Drag Racing and Supercross She joined KSDK in March of 2010 as a reporter/anchor & social media contributor. In 2015 she won a Mid-America Emmy for “On Camera Talent,” was the “In Game” host for the St. Louis Rams, and sideline reporter on ESPN3 for Missouri Valley Football. In 2010 she joined the West County EMS & Fire team as the Community Liaison Officer.

Madison Sieli

-2016-
Madison attended University of Missouri- Columbia and was a member of the Golden Girls.

Devin Weindel

-2015-
Devin attended University of Missouri- Columbia and was a member of the Golden Girls Dance Team.

Delaney Glazer

-2014-
Delaney moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and signed with Clear Talent Group and currently dancing with Justin Bieber’s Purpose World Tour. Other credits include: Helene Fischer’s European Tour, Nigel Lithgoe’s “Every Single Step,” East Los High Series, Latin American Music Awards, 2016 Grammy Awards. She also teaches master dance classes around the St. Louis area when she is home.

Jordan Ward

2013)
Jordan is currently on Justin Bieber’s Purpose World Tour. Other credits include: Prince, Prince Royce, X Factor, Dancing with the Stars, Ellen, TeenNick, Austin & Ally, Arsenio Hall, the BET Awards, the Teen Choice Awards, So You Think You Can Dance, Move Live on Tour with Derek and Julianne Hough, principal dancer for pop artist Becky G, and a recurring character on FOX's hit show Glee.

Andrea Dobbins

-2012-
Andrea is a 2016 Graduate of Chapman University with a BFA in Dance. Andrea has performed with several professional dance companies and is currently on faculty with Adrenaline Dance.

Madison Johnson

-2011-
Madison is a 2015 Graduate of Elon University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Performing credits included: Chicago, Ragtime, In the Heights, Legally Blonde at Peach State Summer Theatre in Georgia, Cinderella at Artpark in New York and Smokey Joe's Cafe at Mill Mountain Theatre. She has been in the Muny: Shrek, Addams family, Grease, Beauty & the Beast and 42nd street. Madison is currently on the national tour of Hello Dolly.

Stephanie Ray

-2002-2002)
Stephanie attended Lindenwood University and currently dances and performs for Walt Disney World Corporation in Orlando, FL.

Angela Procelli

-2011-
Angela attended Missouri State University and studied Entertainment Management. She has been a part of the Miss America Organization and won Miss St. Joseph in 2015 and in 2016 she became Miss Mid-Missouri.

Stephani Luhrsen

Stephani attended Florida State University and was a member of the Golden Girls Dance Team. She taught and choreographed for Dance Fusion Dance Studio in Tallahassee, Fl and is currently a Speech Language Pathologist

Courtney Hudspeth

-2010-
Courtney attended Ole Miss University and was a member of the Rebelettes Dance Team. She also taught dance at RJs and was the assistant coach of RJ Team Elite Pom Team.

Chelsea Alfaro

-2009-
Chelsea attended Marymount Manhattan College with a BFA in Dance. Upon graduation, she joined the 24 Seven Dance faculty 2013 tour. Chelsea has been a member of the LA Dance Magic and Ashleyliane Dance companies. Chelsea also taught Pure Barre and assisted the RJ's award winning competition team.

Kristin Kerley

-2010-
Kristin attended University of Tennessee and was a member of the University Dance Team.

Shannon Nordman Evans

-2002-
Currently has worked as a dance and tumbling coach at Renee Johnson’s Dance Studio, Belleville Elite Dance, and Stars R’ US. She is currently coach at Imperium House of Dance.

Christopher Carvahlo

-2010-
Christopher is a 2014 graduate of Chapman University with a BFA in dance performance and a minor in economics. He is currently performing with The DIAVOLO Institute and other Los Angeles-based dance companies. Christopher’s company appeared as finalists on America’s Got Talent.

Laura Young

-2008-
Laura attended University of Missouri-Columbia and was a member of the Golden Girls Dance Team.

Courtney Paquette Tucker

-2007-
Courtney attended University of Missouri- Columbia and was a member of the Mizzou Golden Girls. Courtney is currently a online health and fitness coach at EMPOWER U.

Elise Schleiter

-2007-
Elise attended University of Missouri- Columbia and was a member of the Mizzou Golden Girls.

Kate Hagenhoff Koenen

-2006-
Kate attended Truman State University and was a member of the Truman Showgirls Dance Team. She is currently a Nurse Clinical Coordinator at SSM Health St. Louis Fetal Care Institute and was nominated as a 2018 Excellence in Nursing Award.

Erin Maxwell

-2002-
Erin attended Kansas University and was a member/captain of the Crimson Girls Dance Team. She is currently is Director of Brand Experience at American Express in New York.

Brittany Luhrsen

-2007-
Brittany attended University of Missouri- Columbia and was a member of the Mizzou Golden Girls.

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2017 RJDF Alumni Gala

June 3rd, 2017 was an amazing night as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Renee Johnson's Dance Studio and the 10th anniversary of Renee's Dance Floor. We were so excited to see some amazing RJDF alumni and to hear from even more that couldn't attend! We look forward to many more years of celebrating dance and many more get togethers with some of our favorite people celebrating our dance memories!