Broadway Bound Dance Studio
Every child can dream, every child can dance.
OWNER AND INSTRUCTORS
Hope Richards is the Owner/ Founder of Broadway Bound Dance Studio. It was her dream to open a studio where every child could be given the opportunity to dance, no matter their economic situation. This was a dream that became a reality, currently serving over 75 families in Marshall, MO. She credits the success of the studio to hard work, teamwork, parent support, high expectations of dancers, and a Head Instructor/Competition Team Director that pushes each child to their full potential, whether they are recreational or competitive. And the most important ingredient of all to a successful studio...loving each child completely.
Hope Richards
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Amanda Postlethwait
Amanda Postlethwait, a 2024 Missouri Valley College (MVC) Graduate, obtained her degree in Middle School Education Science with a minor in Performance. She has been dancing for 20 years and has trained in various styles, her favorites being modern and musical theater. While at MVC, Amanda was a member of the Repertory Dance Ensemble and a member of the MVC Dance Team. She is currently a member of the Student Missouri State Teachers Association. Dance has always been the biggest passion of Amanda’s life and she loves learning, creating, and performing.
Andi Freese
Andi Freese began her dance education at the age of 6 at Diane’s School of Dance then furthered her education at Catherine’s Dance Studio. She not only competed through her studio, but also participated in competitions and nationally through high school and collegiate dance competitions. Her most loved styles of dance are Hip Hop and Lyrical/Contemporary. Today, Andi is a junior at Missouri Valley College continuing her dance education. She is a part of the Repertory Dance Ensemble as well as one of the captains of the Valley Dance Team. She is currently working on her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Missouri Valley College aspiring to become an OB Nurse.
Ashleah England
Ashleah England, born and raised in Marshall Missouri, began her training in dance with Broadway Bound Dance Studio under the direction of Torey Spitzig. After graduating in 2018, she was accepted into the Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. While with UMKC she was given the opportunity to work with various artists such as; Kevin Iega Jeff, Cleo Parker Robinson, Christopher Huggins, Ray Mercer, Christian Denice, Jae Man Joo, Caroline Dahm, Garry Abbot, Ronald Tice, Deanna Hiett, Wylliams Henry Dance Company, and others. Ashleah graduated from UMKC in May of 2022, receiving her B.F.A in Dance Performance and Choreography with an emphasis in modern and ballet. Since starting her professional career, Ashleah has had the privilege of training/ performing under various artists such as Ali Pleger, Nikolas Bermea, Katie McKlusky, Kameron Saunders, Vickie Roan, Kenny Personett, Jennifer Quez, Maycee Steele, Tristian Griffin Dance Company, KC Entertainment, numerous artists within the Charlotte Street Foundation, and many more. She has also started working with Wright Lard Casting as a background actor/ dancer for films and shows such as; Second Stage, Rise and Shine, and Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. Ashleah has extensive training within Competition, Concert, and Commercial dance as well as numerous years of teaching experience. Currently she is based in Kansas City Missouri, continuing her training and performing as a professional freelance artist.
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Holly Rodriguez
Holly Rodriguez has an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, holds licensure for various forms of nursing procedures, and is a licensed medical coder and biller. Along with her instructor position with Broadway Bound Dance Studio, she works for Burrell Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Care Manager. Holly's dance background began at age 5 and carried on through her adult life. She has won various awards and holds national titles for company performances and solos. She has instructed dance and gymnastics for local studios and judged company try-outs locally and around the state. Holly’s background is in all styles from ballet and pointe, to modern and hip hop. She is a family oriented individual, being married for 12 years, and has 4 children. Having lived in South America for 2 years, Holly speaks both Spanish and English. Dance has always been a passion for Holly and holds a very special place in her heart. Teaching dance and watching students grow has always been a wonderful experience that keeps dancing in her life.
Torey Spitzig
Torey Spitzig holds her BA in Dance from Missouri Valley College (MVC) and has been a professional dance educator and choreographer for over 15 years. During her time at MVC, she was a member of the Repertory Dance Ensemble and was named the Outstanding Dance Scholar for her Senior Class. Her choreographic works have been recognized at multiple American College Dance Association Festivals, the Inaside Choreographic Sponsorship, and have earned countless overall and title awards at the regional and national levels. Torey currently works for Broadway Bound Dance Studio as the Artistic and Company Director, at Missouri Valley College as an Adjunct Professor of Dance and Artistic Director for the Repertory Dance Ensemble, and for One Beat Brands as a Head Dance Competition Adjudicator. Torey is an educator at heart, is passionate about all facets of dance, and loves sharing her knowledge with the next generation of dancers!
