Special Thanks

Behind every moment on stage is an incredible team working quietly behind the scenes. From backstage helpers and costume runners to quick changes, props, music, lighting, front desk volunteers, recital prep, and encouraging little dancers with nervous butterflies… thank you.

A heartfelt thank you to our directors, Eric & Melissa Holmlund, for their leadership, vision, sacrifice, and the countless hours poured into creating opportunities for dancers and families to grow, create, and glorify God through the arts.

Special thanks as well to our incredible backstage managers, Hannah Stover, Mitzi Lang, Sarah Robertson, and Carrie Verville, and for the unseen work that keeps every detail moving smoothly behind the curtain. From organizing dancers and costumes to solving last-minute chaos with grace, your care and dedication make these productions possible.

And to all of our volunteers and dance parents: thank you. Thank you for the carpools, costume prep, backstage help, quick changes, rehearsals, long days, encouraging words, and constant support of your dancers. You helped create a place where dancers felt supported, celebrated, and loved.

The artistry on stage is only possible because of the faithful hands serving all around it, and this production is truly a reflection of a beautiful community working together. We are so grateful for each of you. 🤍

Teachers & Staff

  • Melissa Holmlund

    Director

    Tides Company Coach

  • Natalie Johnson

    Creative Director / Lighting and Design

    Jazz 3, Sails Performance Co

  • Hannah Stover

    Office Administrator

    Tots & Tutus, Pre-Combo 3/4, Front Desk

  • Brittena Bartlett

    Costume Manager

    Sails Company Coach, Pre Combo 5-6 Monday, Ballet 2 Monday, Jazz 2 Monday, Jazz 4/5, Ballet 4

  • Isaac Bartlett

    Music Director

    SOS Company Coach, Compass Company Coach, Hip Hop 2, Hip Hop 2/3, Hip Hop 3, Hip Hop 4/5

  • Kaci Shipley

    Performance Companies Manager

    Jazz 1 (Monday), Beacon Company Coach, Adult Ballet, Awaken

  • Molly Bordewyk

    Beacon Company Coach, Pre-Combo 5/6, Ballet 1 (Monday AM), Pre-Combo 3/4 (Monday PM), Contemporary 3 (Tuesday & Wednesday), Pre-Combo 5/6 (Wednesday), Jazz 3/4, Ballet 3 & Pre-Pointe (Thursday), Lyrical 1/2 & Ballet 2 (Friday), Pre-Teen/Teen Combo, Beg Acro

  • LynnCheri Voorhees

    Anchor Company Coach, Contemporary 4/5, Pointe, Ballet 2, Ballet ¾

  • Amalie Sumitra

    Ballet 1, Ballet 2, Pre-Combo 3/4, Tap/Jazz ½

    Assistant Teacher: Assistant for Ballet 1 & Lyrical 1/2

  • Laurel Barr

    Intermediate/Advanced Acro (Tuesday), Teen/Adult Modern

  • Emily Griffith-Schluter

    Ballet 5 Monday, Pointe Monday

  • Cindy Lundy

    Ballet 4/5 Wednesday, Pointe Wednesday

  • Lauren Bratten

    Ballet 3 Monday, Pre-Pointe Monday

  • Hope Martin

    Teen/Adult Hip Hop, Pre-Hip Hop, Hip Hop 1, Jazz 2, Musical Theater

  • Laila McHenry

    Lyrical/Contemporary ½ Monday & Wednesday, Ballet 1 Monday and Wednesday

  • Catherine Smith

    Advanced Tap, Ballet 3-4 Friday

  • Grace Horton

    Ballet 1 Thursday, Acro 3–6

  • Brianna Patefield

    Beginning & Intermediate Tap

  • Emily Perkins

    Pre-Combo 3-5 Saturday

  • Alli Ellis

    Modern 7–12 (Friday), Beginner Acro (Friday)

  • Jael Scott

    Pre Hip-Hop

    Assistant Teach: Pre-Combo 3-4 Monday PM

  • Corinne Kuster

    Tots & Tutus

  • Mitzi Lang

    Front Desk & Back Stage Manager

  • Sarah Robertson

    Front Desk

  • Tiffany Horton

    Front Desk

  • Lexi Requist

    Social Media Manager

  • Assistant Teachers & Helpers

    • Josie Verville

    • Matilda Mullins

    • Anabelle Hock

    • Lucia Richards

    • Katelyn Noble

This season, we honor and celebrate several teachers who are stepping into a new chapter after years of pouring into Lighthouse Dance. Their love, dedication, creativity, and investment in generations of dancers have left a lasting mark on our studio family. Thank you for the countless hours, prayers, corrections, encouragement, backstage moments, and beautiful memories. Your impact will continue far beyond the stage.

You will be missed Miss Cindy, Miss LynnCheri, Miss Lauren, & Miss Laurel