Dani started dancing at Starz Dance Studio when she was 3 years old. She continued dancing at Starz for 15 years until she went to college at the University of Minnesota- Morris where she graduated with her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Dance Studies. In Morris, she continued dancing by participating in Dance Ensemble and as a captain of the POM Squad. Dani was able to choreograph many dance pieces at UMM in a variety of styles, with her favorite style being Contemporary. While in college, Dani also had the opportunity to co-choreograph and participate in the Twin Cities Tap Festival and was also a part of the featured presentation at the Undergraduate Research Symposium in which she performed a 15-minute dance piece about the COVID-19 pandemic. Dani currently resides in Big Lake, MN and is a First Grade Teacher at Fair Oaks Elementary School. In her spare time, she loves going on walks and spending time with her family and dog Diesel.
