Tina Silva, Executive Director & Instructor

Tina Silva is incredibly proud to be part of the inspiring group of parents whose shared vision and passion brought 307 Dance Academy to life in 2010. Being involved since day one has been one of the greatest honors of her life, and it brings her immense joy to watch the academy grow while remaining rooted in the values that sparked its founding.

Born and raised in Casper, Wyoming, dance has always held a special place in Tina’s heart. Her journey in the dance world has included roles such as Executive Director and Competition Director of 307 Dance Academy, Studio Director at Rocky Mountain School of Dance, teacher, choreographer, parent volunteer, studio board member—and once upon a time, a student. She has had the privilege of choreographing for many talented dancers, earning accolades such as “Judge’s Choice,” Overalls, and Choreography awards.

Tina continues to pursue growth through national teacher workshops including Hollywood Vibe, 24Seven Dance, Groove, Velocity, the Dance I.D.E.A.S. Seminar in Los Angeles, and Dance Teacher Web in Las Vegas. She has also completed college-level dance courses to deepen her knowledge and refine her approach to dance education.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming and an Associate of Science from Casper College, Tina has spent over 38 years working with the youth of Casper in various roles, including Games Director for Wyoming Special Olympics, Lead Social Worker at Hemry Home, and assistant coach for youth t-ball, basketball, and gymnastics.

She is a proud mother of two accomplished adult children: Jacob, a U.S. Marine Corps officer with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and McKena, a professional dancer with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre who is currently attending Physician Assistant school in Las Vegas.

Every day, Tina feels honored to serve the families and students of 307 Dance Academy. Her dedication to the excellence and integrity on which the studio was founded remains unwavering. The academy’s motto, “Inspire the Fire,” continues to fuel her passion, and she eagerly anticipates what the next season will bring.

Devon Sisneros Schulte, Dance Instructor, Comp Dance Team Coach, Jazz & Contemporary Program Director

Devon has 25 years dance experience in hip hop, jazz, ballet, pointe, modern and dance team technique. She is a Kelly Walsh Dance Team alumni and choreographer with 11 state championships in choreography. Devon is a UNLV Rebel Girl alumni where she competed on their Pom and Hip Hop competition team at ESPN UDA College Nationals. She is also an Aspire Dance Pro & Thunderstruck Competition judge & master class guest instructor while being a former dance and cheer instructor for Rebel Starzz in Las Vegas. She is a former hip hop, jazz, and contemporary instructor at Dance Zone in Las Vegas while also choreographing dance team and studio routines throughout Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. Devon danced as a chorus member in The Nutcracker Ballet in Denver while also being a protege showcase dancer and assistant to Laurianne Gibson. She has been a Masterclass workshop assistant to choreographer for Britney Spears, Jesse Lee Santos in addition to competing on So You Think You Can Dance as a Top 30 Semi Finalist. Devon has competed in hip hop routines choreographed by Nappy Tabs, during the UDA ESPN College Nationals. During years as a competitive dancer Devon won numerous regional titles. She has also won two national titles with Thunderstruck Dance Competition with a contemporary solo and duo.Though she loves to perform, choreography is Devon's true passion. Some of her choreography achievements include: choreography for the Kelly Walsh Dance Team (11 consecutive state championship titles & 11th in Hip Hop at UDA Nationals); Ralston Valley (15th in Pom at NDA nationals). She has been assistant choreographer for Miss Nevada's contemporary routine during the Miss USA Pageant and won Top Choreographer at numerous competitions including Starpower, Spotlight, and Thunderstruck. Devon and her husband moved from Las Vegas, NV back to Devon’s hometown here in Casper, WY. They have a 3 year old son (Jett) and 1 year old daughter (Landree).

Having been blessed with so many amazing performance experiences, Devon now wants to give back to the youth of Casper by sharing with them her passion for dance and all that she has learned.Even as a working artist, she is constantly taking classes to keep up on technique and stay inspired.She has experience working with all ages and enjoys helping and encouraging young performers so that they may grow to their full potential. Devon attributes all of her accomplishments and experiences to GOD. She cannot wait to share her love of dance, cheer and performing with the youth of Casper and provide them with numerous performance opportunities unlike any other in Wyoming!

Maliyah Harrington Wendling, Dance Instructor, Comp Dance Team Coach & Social Media Coordinator, Tumbling & Hip Hop Program Director

Maliyah Harrington was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming, and is a 2021 graduate of Kelly Walsh High School. With a background in rhythmic gymnastics, cheer, hip-hop, and jazz, she was a member of both the NCHS Cheer Team and the Kelly Walsh Dance Team—where she served as captain her senior year and was honored as a UDA All-American Dancer. Her time on the team instilled in her a strong sense of discipline, leadership, and the value of teamwork, all of which continue to shape her as a coach and mentor.

Maliyah has been teaching at 307 Dance Academy since 2020, specializing in spirit, hip-hop, and tumbling. She has played a key role in supporting the academy’s pom and spirit programs and has spent three years assisting the 15-time state champion KW Dance Team. One of her proudest moments as a coach was accompanying her team to the UDA National Championships at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, where her dancers had the incredible opportunity to compete on a national stage. Maliyah is especially passionate about tumbling and flexibility training in cheer, dance, and movement. She developed 307’s tumbling curriculum and class goals, helping students build strength, confidence, and safe technique. She is also furthering her education in injury prevention for dancers, cheerleaders, and tumblers to ensure her students stay healthy and strong.

Her choreography—ranging from group routines to solos and duos—has earned multiple Judge’s Choice Awards and top overall placements at competitions, showcasing her creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence. Outside the studio, Maliyah previously worked in real estate before transitioning into her current role as Environmental Coordinator for Knife River Wyoming, part of the company’s Mountain Region. She also manages social media for 307 and is a proud reptile and cat mom. Deeply fascinated by the natural world, she’s obsessed with reptiles and loves learning about mammals, animals of all kinds, and the environment. Her passion for nature complements her professional work and fuels her curiosity and care for the world around her.

Maliyah continues to grow as an educator and artist by taking classes through the CLI Conservatory, where she furthers her training in dance technique, choreography, teaching methods, and injury prevention. She is dedicated to creating a positive, empowering space for dancers to thrive both technically and personally.

Zoe Neville, Dance Instructor, Competition Dance Team Coach & Tap Program Director

Zoe Neville has been passionate about dance since the age of five. With over six years of competitive experience and four years on the Kelly Walsh Dance Team—serving as captain her senior year—she was also honored as a UDA All-American, a recognition of her leadership, performance, and dedication. Her journey in dance has been shaped by a deep love for movement, music, and expression, which continues to evolve through both teaching and learning.

Zoe has been teaching for eight years, six of those with 307 Dance Academy, where she specializes in Hip Hop, Tap, and Jazz. She is also trained in Pom and Ballet, bringing a well-rounded and versatile approach to her classes. Her choreography—spanning group routines, solos, and duos—has earned numerous top placements and accolades at competitions, reflecting her commitment to both creativity and technical excellence. She has attended multiple college dance team tryout prep clinics, where she gained valuable insight into advanced choreography, performance standards, and collegiate-level expectations—knowledge she brings back to her students to help prepare them for the next level.

Currently pursuing her doctorate in occupational therapy, Zoe is passionate about exploring the intersection of movement, creativity, and therapeutic practice. She believes in the power of dance not only as an art form but also as a tool for connection, healing, and personal growth. In the studio, she strives to foster a positive, inspiring learning environment where dancers can grow not only in their skills but also as confident, expressive individuals.

Bre Stoudt, Dance Instructor

Bre Stoudt has been dancing since the age of four and has dedicated much of her life to the art of movement and performance. She trained and competed with Lander Valley High School and The Dance Academy, where she was a standout performer. Throughout her high school career, Bre earned multiple state championship titles and was recognized as an All-State Dancer every year—a testament to her talent, dedication, and strong work ethic.

Her love for dance extends beyond performance. Bre has experience coaching a poms team, where she discovered a passion for teaching and helping young dancers grow in both skill and confidence. She has a natural ability to connect with kids and create a positive, encouraging environment in the classroom. During the 2024–2025 season, Bre has been a valued part of 307 Dance Academy, stepping in as a substitute and assistant teacher. Her reliability, enthusiasm, and ability to jump in wherever needed has made her a key part of the team which lead to her fulltime teaching this season. Whether she’s on the sidelines coaching, in the studio assisting a class, or leading by example as a former state champion, Bre brings energy, kindness, and commitment to everything she does.We are so lucky to have Bre sharing her experience and heart with our dancers!

Olivia Wolford, Head Coach for 307 All Star Competitive Cheer Squad

My name is Olivia Suhr. I was born and raised in Casper, WY. I have cheered competitively for 5 years. During my 5 years I won 5 state titles and cheered at the University of Wyoming. During my junior and senior year I taught tumbling and helped start the cheer program at 307. I am currently a licensed nail tech at Spruce Beauty Bar. I am soooo excited for this 2025-2026 cheer season!

Anthony Gamroth, Dance Instructor

In 2009 Anthony received his BA from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. Prior to that he received an Associate's of Art in Anthropology and an Associate's of Fine Art in Photography at Casper College. Not knowing what to do after graduating he decided to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a professional dancer. In 2011 he became a lead male dancer in Olympia based ballet company Ballet Northwest and worked for the company until 2018 when he moved back home to Wyoming. His many roles included Prince Desiree in the Sleeping Beauty, multiple dance festival parts, and multiple castings of The Nutcracker as The Prince, Snow King, Arabian, and Dew Drop Cavalier over the course of his time in the company. He was a company dancer in Seattle based contemporary company DASSDance from 2015 - 2017. In 2014 he danced in Seattle's bi-annual dance festival Against the Grain: Men in Dance. As a member of Ballet Northwest he has taken master classes from notable greats including current Artistic Director of New York City Ballet Wendy Weylan, PNB Soloist Lindsey Dec, New York City Ballet Soloist and author of "Dancing Through It" Jennifer Ringer, and among others from PNB, Spectrum Dance Theatre, Oregon Ballet Theatre, and Seattle Dance Project. He taught classes at The Evergreen City Ballet and paid partnering workshops at Whidbey Island Dance Theatre and The Studios in Seattle.Since 2019 he has been a member of local dance company Wyoming Dance Arts. He is also a certified yoga instructor through YogaFit and teaches classes at Titanium Fitness. 

Brooklynne Kegler, CJFL Cheer Coach & Spirit/Cheer Instructor

Brooklynne is thrilled to be teaching cheer at 307 Dance Academy! A proud alumna of Natrona County High School, she cheered with heart and spirit throughout her time there. She continued her dance journey at Chadron State College and later earned a Master’s degree in Leadership and Management from Western Governors University, bringing a strong, team-oriented approach to her coaching style.

Currently, Brooklynne coaches the CJFL Cheer Squad and is passionate about sharing her love for cheerleading. She’s excited to inspire and empower the next generation of athletes at 307 Dance Academy

Laura Deal, Dance Teacher & Musical Theatre Program Director 

Laura Deal is so excited to be a part of the dance community of Casper. She currently teaches Jazz, Ballet, and Contemporary at 307 Dance Academy. Laura was born and raised in Casper, WY and began dancing when she was 5 at Center Stage Dance Studio. She started competing with the Center Stage Dance Company when she was in 5th grade. In 9th grade, Laura moved to Rocky Mountain School of Dance where she increased her focus on ballet and technique and continued to participate in competitive dance through high school. In her Junior year at NCHS, she joined her dance skills with her love of singing and performed in her first musical as a chorus member of the Wizard of Oz. This experience brought Laura’s love of performance to a new level. In her senior year she was honored to play the role of Belle in NCHS’s musical performance of Beauty and the Beast. 

Upon graduation in 2005, Laura moved to Omaha, NE to attend college at Creighton University and continued to dance for the love of the art. She danced with the Creighton Ballet Company, the Omaha Modern Dance Cooperative, and the Omaha City Ballet. She performed choral roles in Coppélia, Red Ballet, and the Nutcracker. She was also a Cell Block Girl in Creighton’s production of Chicago.

Laura and her husband moved back to Casper in 2013 where she began teaching at Dean Morgan. In 2017, she took on the role as choreographer and co-producer of the Dean Morgan Musical production of Cinderella. Since then, she has choreographed and co-produced Dean Morgan’s productions of Suessical, Shrek, Aladdin, and Peter Pan.

Caelynne Hebert, Dance Teacher & Tumbling Teacher Assistant

Caelynne Hebert is a recent graduate of Kelly Walsh High School and plans to attend Casper College in the fall of 2025. She has been dancing for 14 years and began competing at the age of 9. Her training spans a wide range of styles, including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern, Tap, Pom, and Tumbling. Throughout high school, Caelynne was a dedicated member of her school’s dance team, spending three years on the Kelly Walsh Dance Team. In her senior year, she had the honor of serving as one of the team captains. She was named to the All-State Dance Team for two years and was also selected as an All-American dancer by the Universal Dance Association. One of her proudest accomplishments includes performing on the UDA national stage at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Currently, Caelynne is pursuing a double major in dance and kinesiology at Casper College, with the goal of becoming a physical therapist specializing in dance. She aspires to join a college dance team at a four-year university in the near future. Dance has been one of her greatest passions, helping her navigate both the highs and lows of life. She is thrilled to share her love of dance with others and is excited to be part of the 307 faculty.

Emily Kelley, Dance Instructor

Emily grew up dancing, studying jazz, tap, ballet and pointe from the age of 6 in Casper, Wy. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2012 with a BS in speech-language pathology and audiology, and a minor in dance performance. Upon graduation, she returned to her hometown to work as a speech therapist. Since then, Emily has been practicing speech therapy, specializing in Autism and Down syndrome, at ACM Therapy Group. She also provides hippotherapy and coaches swimming, basketball, and skiing for Special Olympics. Emily jumped at the opportunity to merge her experience with uniquely abled children, and passion for dance, creating a “Firecrackers” adaptive dance class. Additionally, Emily is a certified yoga instructor, teaching at Lifetime Health & Fitness. She offers students extra benefit by incorporating yoga-inspired moves and occasionally even a strengthening yoga practice into her dance classes.

Emily has called 307 Dance Academy her home since 2015, where she has taught ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, skills, and adaptive dance. She also shares her dance experience through coaching 307’s competition team. Emily is known for challenging her students, encouraging them to discover new movements, and helping them develop a strong work ethic. She is constantly inspired by her students, and strives to inspire them in return—while strongly focusing her classes on technique and drive.

Janice Finely, Dance & Tumbling Instructor

Hello, my name is Janice Finley. I was born and raised in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Graduate school brought me to Casper, WY, and I am beyond excited to be teaching at 307 Dance Academy!  I have been trained in a variety of dance styles such as jazz, ballet, hiphop, lyrical, contemporary, high kick and some tap.  I first began studio dance in 4th grade, and then following with the Shakopee High School Varsity Dance Team. During college, I was apart of the University of North Dakota dance team where we were able to compete at UDA Nationals. I am beyond thrilled to start this year's dance season!

Jennifer Barella, Dance Instructor

Jennifer is a Casper native whose passion for dance began at age 2 and has never stopped. She began dancing at Center Stage Dance Studio under the direction of Cheryl Campbell and continued her dance education at a variety of studios thereafter. Jennifer has trained, competed, and choreographed in many styles including; ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, hip hop, contemporary, modern, and character over the years garnering several national Spotlight titles and a Judge's Choice choreography award. After graduating from NCHS in 2012 she continued her education at Casper College. After completing her Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Communications with a minor in psychology through the University of Wyoming Jennifer has chosen to pursue her MA in communications. She has a 3 year old daughter named April who loves the fun and open environment at 307.

When she heard the mission statement of 307 Dance Academy she was immediately excited to be a part of it. Jennifer's primary goal is to incite a love of dance in all of her students because she wholeheartedly bealieves that dance transcends the physical beauty of the sport and endows dancers with ideals of health, teamwork, perseverance, and confidence!

Lexis Armenta, Dance Instructor & CJFL Spirit Squad Coach

Hello, my name is Lexis Armenta. I’m from Safford, Arizona and now living in the wonderful city of Casper, Wyoming. I have been in dance since I was 5 years old. I began my journey at Safford Dance Academy in 2003. I continued dance all throughout school. I competed in cheerleading with Top - Gun All Stars Cheer in Queencreek, Arizona throughout middle school and high school. I am so happy to have the opportunity to be a dance instructor and get to be involved in the dance world once more!  I strive to bring happiness and passion wherever I go! I have two beautiful daughters and an amazing husband. I am beyond excited to start the new season! 

Marlo Henry, Dance Teacher & Studio Assistant

I was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. I started dancing at 4 years old with Rehearsal School of Dance. At 12 years old, I joined the competitive dance troupe at Center Stage Dance Studio, and at 14 years old I transferred to Rocky Mountain School of Dance where I danced and competed until high school graduation. I then went to the University of Wyoming where I took classes in dance history, dance science, dance composition, and dance pedagogy to earn my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and Dance. While there I danced roles in Coppelia, two productions of The Nutcracker, and several faculty dance concerts.

Sophie Listoe, Dance Instructor

Sophie Listoe is thrilled to leap into this dance season! Dance has always been a significant part of her life. Born and raised in Southwest Florida, she began dancing at the age of five and continued to perform competitively from fifth through twelfth grade across the state. Her training has been rooted in Ballet, with additional experience in Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, and Musical Theatre.

Sophie moved to Minnesota for college, where she served as the lead dance choreographer for several campus productions. After college, she returned to Florida and began teaching Ballet at Etudes De Ballet. In the summer of 2024, she relocated to Casper with her husband.

Now, Sophie is beyond excited for the opportunity to teach at 307 Dance Academy and looks forward to everything this dance season has in store!

Michelle Steinert, Dance Instructor

Michelle Steinert began dancing at the age of 8 years old at Rising Star Tumbling and Dance Studio. She spent 7 years training in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, pointe, and tumbling. She was part of the performance and competition team until she reached the age of 15 years old. Her talents and passions always stayed focused on Ballet. At 15, she transitioned to Rocky Mountain School of Dance to further her Ballet training. She continued dancing and competing at Rocky Mountain through the rest of her teen years. In addition, to her dancing in the studio, Michelle was also a Kelly Walsh Dancer. She was part of the Kelly Walsh Dance team and served as a co-captain in her senior year.

After High School Michelle’s passions transitioned into healthcare and teaching. She was a dance instructor for Rocky Mountain School of Dance and 307 Dance Academy, she has a total of 9 years of teaching experience.

Throughout her teaching, she choreographed many routines that earned high awards in competition. She is proud have mentored many students who have earned high awards for artistic and technical skills. Many of her previous students have continued dance at the college level, pursued careers in dance or have become dance instructors. Currently, Michelle is a Nurse Education Specialist at Banner Health and has a master’s degree in nursing education.

As a dance teacher, Michelle always prioritized inspiring her students to love the art of ballet and to grow in technical skill. She feels it is important for her students to be encouraged, dedicated, driven, and (most importantly) to love dance.

Stacie Jaquez, Office Manager

Natalie Barella, Dance Instructor & Teacher Assistant