Mr. Arthur (Business Manager)
Arthur has been an integral part of Dance Gallery since its conception in 1999. Arthur was responsible for developing a layout and remodeling plan for the Dance Gallery studios. At this point, we have no more space to grow into, but he is there maintaining the building along with the landlord (Gaspar Family - Interstate Office Products).
Today, Arthur's primary job is making sure his wife, Jackie Pederson-Kriens, is able to teach all of her classes without interruption. He is also the Business Director for the school which means he will be the one that helps you with registration and accounts.
Arthur graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, LA with a BS in Construction. Fun fact...Arthur took a MODERN DANCE CLASS in college and he received an "A"...and he even had to LEAD a class warm up when the instructor had to leave the room. It turned out his dance teacher was married to his drafting teacher. Arthur's first experience with dance was Liturgical Dance in 1976 through First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls. Although he feels that he has dance experience , he doesn't teach at Dance Gallery. He does whatever it takes to keep the teachers in the classroom.
Arthur said his favorite memories of Dance Gallery is listening to the laughter in the hallways!
Ms. Miranda (Teacher Assistant Supervisor)
Ms. Miranda started dance classes at age five from Main Stage Ballet & Dance Academy in Sioux Falls, where she first met Ms. Jackie! Miranda trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Pointe through high school, as well as being on the high school dance team, the Roosevelt Teddys. In college, she continued taking dance classes as well as coached the Teddys and was captain of the Augustana Dance Team. After graduating from Augustana College with an Education degree, she went into the Elementary classroom then furthered her education obtaining a Masters in Education. She then worked in the corporate world training adults, before opening her own dance studio. Unfortunately, the pandemic ended up closing the studio doors after 5 years of offering children's dance classes.
But after one door closes.....
Miranda brought her Tiny Leapers program to Dance Gallery, began teaching classes, and is now the Teacher Assistant Supervisor. She assists with class aspects including training and supervising the helpers and teachers, as well as assisting with classroom management and lesson planning. She led the summer dance camp programs and enjoys working with students of all ages! Miranda and her daughter both take regular classes at DG!
Outside of dance, she is a substitute for the Sioux Falls school district, is an online elementary tutor and is a Professional Learning Specialist leading teacher professional development trainings. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, volunteering with her therapy dog Watson, and reading.
Ms. Trisha (Office Assistant)
Trisha joined the Dance Gallery team in 2024, assisting with administrative and marketing efforts. She has been coming to the Dance Gallery studio as a parent for many years. Trisha has spent over 20 years working in marketing, television and photography. In 2011 she started her professional photography business, Rowan Tree Photography. Now she also uses those skills to capture portraits, events and performances for Dance Gallery.
Ms. Bailey (Costume Department Manager)
Ms. Bailey is of the seamstresses and the Dance Gallery costume department manager. She shares the role with her mother, Capri. Bailey is also a student at Augustana University, majoring in Art with an interest in Education. Ms Bailey has been dancing with Dance Gallery for 6 years.