Michelle Peterson- Director, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop
 

 

Michelle Peterson Vincent - Director, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop

With 40+ years of experience in various dance styles including jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, hip hop,

and contemporary, Michelle Peterson is a seasoned professional. For over 30 years, she has

passionately trained and nurtured young dancers, continuously honing her skills through

participation in professional dance classes and conventions nationwide. Michelle has sought

mentorship from renowned choreographers such as Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, Joe

Tremaine, Doug Caldwell, Cris Judd, Mandy Moore, Barry Youngblood, and more during her

training in New York.

During her tenure as the head Drill Mistress at West Jordan High, Michelle showcased her

choreographic talent by creating captivating dances and providing instruction to fellow

classmates. She further expanded her performance repertoire as a member of the Crimson

Line, the dance team of the University of Utah, where she delighted audiences at football and

basketball games and embarked on exciting trips to California, Colorado, and Wyoming.

Michelle's expertise led her to a prominent role as a head instructor and choreographer for

Universal Dance Association (UDA), where she contributed her talent nationwide. Her judging

acumen has been recognized throughout her remarkable 30+ year career, having served as a

judge in various dance competitions around the world. From prestigious national

championships to international stages, Michelle's discerning eye and expertise have influenced

countless dancers. Her judging experience includes nationally televised events such as the

ESPN Nationals Dance Championships.

Currently, Michelle continues to evaluate dancers' skills in numerous local and regional

competitions, enriching the dance community with her valuable insights. Her professional

journey with UDA has also granted her opportunities to perform in high-profile events including

the Macy's Parade in New York City, as well as shows in Paris and London.

In addition to her extensive resume, Michelle served as the coach of the Alta High School

Dance team for three years, bringing her expertise to the team and guiding them to success.

Beyond her dance career, Michelle's passion for choreography extends to the world of

pageants, where she has crafted captivating routines for several local competitions. Her

dedication to dance education has taken her across the globe, sharing her knowledge and love

for dance with children in countries like China, Ecuador, Colombia and Australia. 

Before establishing the American Dance Academy in 2001, Michelle imparted her expertise at

various local studios. Over the past 25 years, her dance academy has remained steadfast in its

mission to train resilient, versatile, and positive dancers.

With her extensive experience as a dancer, choreographer, coach, and judge, Michelle

Peterson Vincent continues to shape and inspire the next generation of dancers while leaving a

lasting impact on the dance community worldwide.

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Allison McFarland- Ballet, Pointe, Creative

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Allie began her dance training at the young age

of 3. She trained extensively in classical ballet, pointe,

jazz, character, hip hop, and tumbling.  Growing up, she participated

in many full length ballets including Cinderella (Fairy Godmother)

and The Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch).  She was a member of

Bingham High School's Dance Company and was also

a Varsity Cheerleader. 

After high school, she received a scholarship to dance at UVSC

where she continued her training in ballet, modern, dance

conditioning and jazz, learning from highly-esteemed teachers.

While at UVSC, she was a member of Synergy, the modern dance

company.  She graduated from UVSC with her dance emphasis. She

danced professionally in 2006 at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

She has taught since 2002, working with kids ages 3-18. She has been

working at ADA since 2005. She loves teaching the art of ballet

and seeing the improvement and growth it gives to her students.

Her favorite part of teaching is the choreography and story-telling.

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​Ana Taufalele

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Lyndsee Glauser- Ballet

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Lyndsee has been passionate about dance from a young age. She grew up training in a variety of dance styles and was a member of her high school's dance company, where she developed a strong foundation in performance and a love for teaching. She continued her dance education at Utah Valley University, studying ballet and dance conditioning.

Now entering her 20th year of teaching, Lyndsee is dedicated to helping dancers build confidence, strengthen their technique, and develop a lifelong love of dance. She strives to create a positive, encouraging classroom where every student feels supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.

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McKell Peterson

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Kortney Spiers 

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Melanie Mecham

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Morgan Smith

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