Faculty

Katherine Zavada received her B.F.A. from UW Milwaukee. Her teaching experience includes 5 years at UWM teaching modern, ballet and developing the creative movement class. Kate taught 18 years with the Extension program at UWM. As Assistant Professor at UW Parkside for 10 years, she taught various styles of dance and stage movement. Kate also taught the Stretch and Strength program at Milwaukee Ballet School. In Eau Claire, she became the director of Wisconsin North Youth Ballet. Professionally, Kate has danced with the UWM Touring Company, Vienna Operetta, Dancecircus, and the Fifth Room. She has also choreographed numerous musicals.

Gina Siebrand was born and raised in Scottsdale, AR. She began dancing ballet, tap and jazz at age 6. She later studied at South Mountain High School for the Performing Arts, where she trained extensively in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, Flamenco and African dance. Post graduation, Gina chose S.U.N.Y. Purchase, where she was offered a full scholarship to pursue dance. She received a B.F.A. in dance and graduated with high standings.