Serena Moore – Studio Director, Jazz, and Lyrical

Serena grew up dancing as a Dancers on Tour member herself under the direction of Sharon DeNoyer McGuire and Ms. D. She now concentrates her efforts on passing that knowledge down to new generations of DeNoyer Dancers. Serena specializes in competitive jazz and lyrical as well as teaching stretch/jump/turn classes. Her classes offer beginning dancers their first technical challenges and more advanced dancers a continued opportunity to learn and grow. She prides herself on her “tough” teaching methods, which the dancers grow to love and respect.
Serena also serves as our Assistant Director and is in charge of scheduling, curriculum, costuming and D.O.T activities amongst other duties. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Missouri St. Louis and is the Personal Shopper/Stylist at Neiman Marcus St. Louis.
 

Chloe Hartzell – Jazz, and Lyrical

Chloe has been with Denoyer since the age of two and grew up dancing on the competitive team. She has been demonstrating and subbing for classes since middle school and is currently starting her 2nd year of teaching for both the competitive team and recreational classes. She teaches many styles including lyrical, jazz, and contemporary. Chloe was also involved in dance team during both high school and college. Outside of the studio Chloe is a full time nursing student at Goldfarb.
 
 
 
 
 

Jackie Scalise – Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz and Poms

Jackie Scalise has been with DeNoyer most of her life. She first studied under Mrs. DeNoyer and was a competitive dancer herself for many years winning several awards for her crystal clear sounds and her fast lightning feet. She then began teaching at DeNoyer over 20 years ago sharing her experience and knowledge with her students. Jackie works with the Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Poms classes in both the competitive and recreational levels. She has many choreography, Most entertaining, High Point, and cash awards to her name at both the regional and national level. Her Love for dance makes her classes fun and interesting as well as challenging.

 

Nathali Rottier Kessler – Ballet and Pointe

DeNoyer is thrilled to officially welcome Nathali Rottier Kessler to the teaching staff as our lead Ballet instructor. Natalie comes to Denoyer Dance Studio after years of experience in regional and national companies such as; Mid-Illinois Ballet, Ballet Theatre of Annapolis, New York Theatre Ballet, Saint Louis Ballet, and many regional  ballet companies. Nathali received her early dance training from Doris Dieu at the Performing Arts Studio in Collinsville, IL where she studied the Cecchetti Method. Nathali has passed several of her professional and teacher exams and is currently working towards  her Enrico Cecchetti  diploma.  She is a member of the Cecchetti Council of America. Nathali also studied at Webster University. Her teaching experience includes instructing ballet and pointe at studios such as Performing Arts studio, Rena’s Dance Studio, Gintatus School of Ballet, Inner City Kids Foundation, Belleville School of Ballet, Holy Family  School, the Dance Studio Troy, the Big Muddy  Dance Co. and ballet mistress for Chamber Dance Theatre.

 

Jessica Nguyen – Hip Hop and Contemporary

Jessica has been with DeNoyer Dance a little over a decade now. They started dancing at DeNoyer as a student, and over time, Hiphop became one of their favorite styles. Although Jess officially joined our staff in 2020, they substituted many classes while still attending DeNoyer dance as a student. So adding Jess to the regular teaching staff was an easy decision. Jess started off teaching a small boys HipHop and now choreographs for our Dancer’s On Tour Senior HipHop line. Their first ever D.O.T Hip-Hop line choreography was a clean sweep winning 1st overall every competition that season. You can now find Jess teaching in Hip-Hop, Jazz and lyrical/contemporary.
 
After graduating with their associates degree from Saint Louis Community College, Jessica began working at Washington University School of Medicine in 2022. Even though their schedule can be hectic, their passion for dance shines through the stress.
 

 

Abby Froidl – Tap and Jazz

Abby has been with DeNoyer almost her entire life. Although taking and competing in many dance styles, her main focus has always been tap. Abby started demonstrating in beginner tap and jazz classes as a high schooler, and now enjoys teaching recreational and competitive classes for beginner through advanced tappers. She continues to take advantage of master classes throughout the year, often dancing alongside her own students. In addition to teaching dance, Abby is a full-time student. She recently finished her BS in Economics and is now pursuing her Masters of Public Policy Administration from UM-St. Louis, where she works as a clerical assistant in the campus library. 

 

Melissa Froidl – Ballet and Tap

Melissa Froidl has taught for DeNoyer Dance Studio since 1983, specializing in beginner and intermediate Tap, Ballet and Jazz. Her Art Degree and years of experience, both in the classroom and as a parent of three, serve her very well with the younger students, offering them a wealth of movement experience. Melissa completed her exams for membership to Dance Masters of America in 1985 and has continued her dance education through Master classes and Clinics. Her unique mixture of strict structure and silly moments keeps her dancers engaged and happy.

 

 

Tracy LaRose – Adult Tap

Tracy LaRose began her dance journey at DeNoyer under the guidance of Lillian DeNoyer and Sharon DeNoyer McGuire.  As a former member of the studio’s competition team, Tracy has a diverse background in ballet, jazz, and tap dance. Through her experiences in dance, she has learned invaluable lessons in dedication, perseverance, competitiveness, and hard work.

By day, Tracy serves as an Assistant Principal at a local high school, bringing a wealth of experience in education and leadership to her role at the dance studio. Tracy is passionate about inspiring and guiding her dancers, helping them to discover their own love for dance and the valuable life lessons it imparts.

 

Octavio Nieto-Jacobo – Ballet

Octavio Nieto, returns to us  this season after many years and we are so excited to have him back. He has studied, performed and mastered a variety of dance styles including Mexican folklore, Spanish/Flamenco, tap, jazz, ballroom and modern. His training at the Royal Academy of Dancing in London, the American Ballet Center (Joffrey Ballet School), David Howard Studio and the New York Conservatory of Dance allowed him to perfect and master his skills.
 
Octavio is the founder and Artistic Director of the group Alma de Mexico St. Louis, which stemmed from his original Spanish dance classes taught right here in our studio. He is originally from and began his dancing career in Guadalajara Mexico. In St. Louis, Octavio served as a main dancer and Assistant Ballet Master at the St. Louis Ballet. In addition to being Alma de Mexico’s choreographer, Octavio is a periodic guest choreographer and dance instructor throughout the St. Louis region and in Mexico and still performs with the St. Louis Ballet as well as other companies throughout the region.
 
 

 

Cindi Stark – Ballet, Jazz and Tap

Cindi Stark is a born and raised St. Louis girl, (Go Cards!) performing and dancing since the age of two. She has trained and competed in all genres of dance in her younger years, and received many performance titles and scholarships. Training under Lillian DeNoyer and Sharon DeNoyer has set the foundation for her love, passion and Joy for dance. She’s studied and performed with prestigious schools and companies, including The Mini Muny of St. Louis, Stephens College, Texas Christian University, Webster University and Kentucky Ballet Theater. She performed and trained under the direction of Stanley Herbert with the St. Louis Civic Ballet. Cindi stepped away from the performance stage to start and raise her family. She returned to DeNoyer and continues teaching, Choreographing and sharing her passion for dance with the next generation. Cindi has helped with coordinating the DeNoyer Dance preschool program and mini competitive dance team; well versed in all genres of dance she enjoys teaching ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling. Cindi is in her happy place and happy to be home with her DeNoyer Dance family teaching and inspiring all her dancers.

Emily Dacus – Hip Hop, Musical Theater

This is Emily’s 3rd season teaching at DeNoyer, but she has been a part of the DeNoyer family for 16 seasons. Growing up in the studio her favorite styles were Hip-Hop, musical theater and contemporary. Throughout her years on our competition team, she won many awards for her personality and “dedication to character”. And if you’ve had the privilege to see her on stage, you know why!
This season you can find her teaching Hip-Hop both to our young dancers and adults, as well as Musical Theatre. Emily is also a Radiologic Technologist working through SSM. In the classroom she values respect, kindness and most of all, having a good time.
 
 
 

Natalie Barbeau – Hip Hop, Poms, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical

Natalie grew up dancing at at DeNoyer for 16 years and was a member of the D.O.T competition team for 10 years. She competed in every style Denoyer had to offer but her favorite has always been tap. She won 2 title awards with her tap solos and has continued her tap dancing career performing with the STL Rhythm Collaborative Pre-Pro Program.
 
Natalie is so excited to be teaching classes at DeNoyer as the studio has been a home away from home for her for many years.    
Her incredible patient and kind demeanor will prove important in leading her own classes now at the studio. Natalie is currently studying Nursing at St. Louis Community College and is a certified nursing assistant. She currently works as a CNA  at Delmar Gardens, in addition to running her own baking business, Ooh La La Bakery.

 

Emily Tuschoff – Acro, Jazz, Lyrical

Emily is a dedicated athlete and artist who has pursued excellence in multiple fields throughout her life. Having trained rigorously for the Olympics before returning home to St. Louis, she embodies the spirit of determination and perseverance. Her journey began with a passion for dance here at DeNoyer, which she nurtured for 13 years, mastering various styles and techniques that shaped her discipline and creativity.
 
Emily values the guidance and mentorship of her instructors whom she grew up with here at DeNoyer. Their influence not only honed her skills but also instilled in her a profound respect for hard work and collaboration. Now, she looks forward to leveraging her experience and skills, both in sports and the arts, as she embarks on new challenges and opportunities.
 
Emily is currently studying psychology, biology, and chemistry at Maryville University and is an aspiring cardiothoracic surgeon. She also teaches artistic gymnastics at Olympia in Chesterfield
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

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