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Our passionate professional high energy staff cannot wait to meet your dancer . We are dedicated to bringing out the best in our dancers in and outside of the studio.
Coach Kayla
Kayla Shorma founded Dreams Come True Dance Studio in 2009 with a mission to teach the love and art of dance through technique fun and flair. Kayla’s life-long passion for dance began with donning her first dance shoes at age 3. Over the years she has learned and studied multiple dance forms including Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pointe, Clogging, Tap and Lyrical. She also participated in Beauty Pagents growing up, figure skating and also worked with the Masula Children’s Theatre.
Kayla danced in more than 35 performances before graduating high school. As a teen, Kayla was offered the opportunity to student teach alongside her dance instructors. In High School she also attended workshops by James Sewell and his Company of Dancers, Galina Mezentseva, Alvin Ailey and others. She was also on the Football Varsity Cheerleading Squad and performed in the Colorguard all through High School. Her Color Guard and Marching Band performed in the bands of America Regional Championships in the TransWorld Dome in St Louis and the in the festival of States parade in Orlando FL. Kayla graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 2003. During College she studied children’s health and received her Associates Degree in Childhood Development. Prior to opening her dance studio in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Kayla coached gymnastics for four years and started a small dance program where she coached. The dance program flourished and expanded to become her now 200-plus-student base today.
Kayla has led her students to many great accomplishments. From Platinum scoring, Special side awards to 1st place wins at dance Competitions. She has instructed many title winners and has coached them to Nationals and performances as far as Orlando Florida for the Citrus Bowl and Competing in Nationals in Wisconsin Dells. Her teams have performed locally for community and sporting events along with professional event such as the Minnesota Axemen and the Minnesota Swarm. Kayla travels to surrounding cities of Grand Rapids to offer Community Ed programs. She has also worked with many local performances and groups such as the Grand Rapids Players and Showboat.
Coach Kayla believes Dance is a life-long learning process and she continues to participate in classes and workshops. She received her Acro Arts Certification and also passed her MLTE exam for Dance Instruction.
Kayla strives to not only teach her students the art, technique and love of dance, but also confidence, grace and poise. Being a part of our dancers growth throughout their entire school years and beyond has been something that is very important to her. Her son was diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder when he was a toddler. This has motivated Kayla to offer Adapted dance and sensory opportunities for children of all abilities. She is also a part of the Parent Teacher Special Advisory Council for 318.
Kayla married her husband Paul in August 2010. They have two daughters Breezie and Junie and a son Knox. They also have a Chihuahua Cider, and several laying hens and ducks. She loves boating, bonfire, being in nature and being at the horse barn with her horses Ginger & Maple . She also considers herself a foodie.
Kayla danced in more than 35 performances before graduating high school. As a teen, Kayla was offered the opportunity to student teach alongside her dance instructors. In High School she also attended workshops by James Sewell and his Company of Dancers, Galina Mezentseva, Alvin Ailey and others. She was also on the Football Varsity Cheerleading Squad and performed in the Colorguard all through High School. Her Color Guard and Marching Band performed in the bands of America Regional Championships in the TransWorld Dome in St Louis and the in the festival of States parade in Orlando FL. Kayla graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 2003. During College she studied children’s health and received her Associates Degree in Childhood Development. Prior to opening her dance studio in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Kayla coached gymnastics for four years and started a small dance program where she coached. The dance program flourished and expanded to become her now 200-plus-student base today.
Kayla has led her students to many great accomplishments. From Platinum scoring, Special side awards to 1st place wins at dance Competitions. She has instructed many title winners and has coached them to Nationals and performances as far as Orlando Florida for the Citrus Bowl and Competing in Nationals in Wisconsin Dells. Her teams have performed locally for community and sporting events along with professional event such as the Minnesota Axemen and the Minnesota Swarm. Kayla travels to surrounding cities of Grand Rapids to offer Community Ed programs. She has also worked with many local performances and groups such as the Grand Rapids Players and Showboat.
Coach Kayla believes Dance is a life-long learning process and she continues to participate in classes and workshops. She received her Acro Arts Certification and also passed her MLTE exam for Dance Instruction.
Kayla strives to not only teach her students the art, technique and love of dance, but also confidence, grace and poise. Being a part of our dancers growth throughout their entire school years and beyond has been something that is very important to her. Her son was diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder when he was a toddler. This has motivated Kayla to offer Adapted dance and sensory opportunities for children of all abilities. She is also a part of the Parent Teacher Special Advisory Council for 318.
Kayla married her husband Paul in August 2010. They have two daughters Breezie and Junie and a son Knox. They also have a Chihuahua Cider, and several laying hens and ducks. She loves boating, bonfire, being in nature and being at the horse barn with her horses Ginger & Maple . She also considers herself a foodie.
Coach Rachelle
Rachelle has 12 years of dance experience in a variety of styles, including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, pom, and kick line to name a few! She performed for many years in Wisconsin and competed for most of them as well, including at a national level. Her favorite memories are the countless years she danced in the Nutcracker ballet, as well as winning Jamfest National Championships with her dedicated teammates in middle school. She has a passion to see young people grow in confidence in their abilities and is so excited to join this team!
Outside of the studio, you are likely to run into Rachelle at the Y where she serves on staff as the Mission Impact Director, at a community event, or not at all, because she is at home doing diamond art and watching how I met your Mother . She is very dedicated to serving people in this community and tries to incorporate that into every aspect of her life. She loves puns and truly is the "bees knees" with tattoos to prove it.
Outside of the studio, you are likely to run into Rachelle at the Y where she serves on staff as the Mission Impact Director, at a community event, or not at all, because she is at home doing diamond art and watching how I met your Mother . She is very dedicated to serving people in this community and tries to incorporate that into every aspect of her life. She loves puns and truly is the "bees knees" with tattoos to prove it.
Coach Charli
Charli has been dancing for Dreams Come True since 2013. She has been successful as a team dancer, duets and as a soloist. Charli has won countless team awards and has had her solos receive extra recognition. Some of those awards are judges choice and encore awards. Charli has studied many forms of dance including: Lyrical, Tap, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary. She has been involved with the theatre program for 7 years and doing choreography for 3 of those years. One of her most popular parts played was the Lion in the Wizard of Oz production. Her experience with children is vast. She has coached Math Masters teams, Worked for Learning Academy and has been involved with the Marching band in the Colorguard. Charli has qualified to letter in Dance through the Minnesota State High School league for several years.
In the Summer of 2017 Charli traveled along with some of her teammates to perform in the National televised Citrus bowl halftime show. Charli energy and enthusiasm in her classes is infectious. Charli loves chocolate bars but hates chocolate ice-cream. Charli graduated from GRHS in 2021 and has finished her teaching degree at Winona State University. She is currently teaching 2nd Grade in Minneapolis and Coaching Seasonally at DCT doing choreography for the Competitive Team.
In the Summer of 2017 Charli traveled along with some of her teammates to perform in the National televised Citrus bowl halftime show. Charli energy and enthusiasm in her classes is infectious. Charli loves chocolate bars but hates chocolate ice-cream. Charli graduated from GRHS in 2021 and has finished her teaching degree at Winona State University. She is currently teaching 2nd Grade in Minneapolis and Coaching Seasonally at DCT doing choreography for the Competitive Team.
Coach Skyler
Skyler has been dancing at DCT since its first location downtown. Skyler has been a part of DCT since the beginning and has grown through the program from the start. She has grown up through the recreational program, moving to competition teams, adding Solos and duets, assisting classes, subbing classes. Now Skyler not only teachers her own classes at DCT, but travels through community ed to teach. Skylers creativity runs deeps and you can see this skill in her choreography. She is loved by her students and cannot wait for the next class time.
Skyler has been awarded many team and solo awards for her technique, form and artistry in her performances. She is excited to share her creativity and love for this sport with her students. Skyler can be found reading or drawing at the library or around town.
She graduated from GRHS in 2023 and continued her education at ICC. She graduated from Minnesota North Itasca with an Associate of of Arts Degree in 2024. She is Acrobatic Arts certified.
Skyler has been awarded many team and solo awards for her technique, form and artistry in her performances. She is excited to share her creativity and love for this sport with her students. Skyler can be found reading or drawing at the library or around town.
She graduated from GRHS in 2023 and continued her education at ICC. She graduated from Minnesota North Itasca with an Associate of of Arts Degree in 2024. She is Acrobatic Arts certified.
Coach Gina
Gina started dancing at the age of five for Kayla at her very first dance location in Grand Rapids. Gina, a very shy young girl, had a strong drive and passion to dance. Kayla took her under her wing and Gina never looked back. Over the years and through dance, Gina continued to blossom into a more confident and outgoing young girl. As Gina was blossoming so was DCT. Entering into their new studio in downtown Grand Rapids, Gina tried out for and made one of the very first competitive teams. Gina found a strong passion in competing and quickly discovered that dance is her sport!
Gina continued to grow with DCT as they finally moved into their current location. This was another turning point in Gina’s dance career. She continued to work hard at practice and secured her spot on the high commitment teams and developed into even a more confident, passionate and dedicated dancer (improving both with her team and solo competitive scores). Gina was able to letter in dance throughout her high school career which was also a huge honor and achievement for her.
Some of her most memorable dance moments include dancing in the All American Half Time Show in Orlando Florida in 2016, and being on the DCT Dream Team in 2018 which included dancing on the Epcot Center stage and being part of the parade at Magic Kingdom. Gina is very honored and excited to teach, and enjoys sharing her joy, love and commitment to her sport at DCT! She has a wonderful nurturing characteristic towards her students and creates a bond with each of her students. Gina is not afraid of bugs and will pick them up with her bare hands. Gina is newly engaged and is wedding planning.
Gina continued to grow with DCT as they finally moved into their current location. This was another turning point in Gina’s dance career. She continued to work hard at practice and secured her spot on the high commitment teams and developed into even a more confident, passionate and dedicated dancer (improving both with her team and solo competitive scores). Gina was able to letter in dance throughout her high school career which was also a huge honor and achievement for her.
Some of her most memorable dance moments include dancing in the All American Half Time Show in Orlando Florida in 2016, and being on the DCT Dream Team in 2018 which included dancing on the Epcot Center stage and being part of the parade at Magic Kingdom. Gina is very honored and excited to teach, and enjoys sharing her joy, love and commitment to her sport at DCT! She has a wonderful nurturing characteristic towards her students and creates a bond with each of her students. Gina is not afraid of bugs and will pick them up with her bare hands. Gina is newly engaged and is wedding planning.
Coach Angel
Angel started dancing at DCT in 2016. She began in the recreational program and then joined competitive 2 years later. Since then Angel has competed throughout North Dakota, Wisconsin and right here in Minnesota. She has been a part of many award winning group routines and Solos. She has won many high point, judges choice, encore, overalls and sprit awards with the routines she has been a part of. Angel also attended Nationals her senior year and received a judged choice for her solo and 1st Place for her contemporary Group. Angel's experience is in Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre & Acrobatics.
Angel has been assistant coaching for several years. She has also stepped into to be our main substitute teacher in 2022. Angel has also helped and instructed with community classes such as College for Kids for 2 years now.
She is now entering her second year of coaching both in our recreational and competitive classes. She loves working with children and being creative through movement. Her goal is to not only teach dance, but to bring joy and smiles to her classes.
When Angel is not dancing you'll find her shopping at target, obsessing over cute animals, babysitting, or hanging out with her 6 siblings.
Angel has been assistant coaching for several years. She has also stepped into to be our main substitute teacher in 2022. Angel has also helped and instructed with community classes such as College for Kids for 2 years now.
She is now entering her second year of coaching both in our recreational and competitive classes. She loves working with children and being creative through movement. Her goal is to not only teach dance, but to bring joy and smiles to her classes.
When Angel is not dancing you'll find her shopping at target, obsessing over cute animals, babysitting, or hanging out with her 6 siblings.
Coach Ava
Ava has been dancing at Dreams Come true since she was 3 years old. She joined the competitive team in 4th grade. Since joining the team she’s been in many different styles of dance including jazz, contemporary, lyrical, acro, and hip hop. Ava doesn’t hesitate to take any opportunity she’s given to expand her dance skills. Some of her most stand out opportunities she’s had include dancing at Disney world as well as the Grand Ol’ Opry in Nashville Tennessee with the “Dance The World”team. She was also selected as a dancer of the year semi-finalists in 2023. Ava’s also participated in a number of dance camps and conventions throughout the years.
At the rare occasions Ava’s not dancing at the studio you can find her working with kids in summer learning academy and the YMCA, working out, helping out with student council, and hanging out with friends. Ava has met Flo Rida.
At the rare occasions Ava’s not dancing at the studio you can find her working with kids in summer learning academy and the YMCA, working out, helping out with student council, and hanging out with friends. Ava has met Flo Rida.
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