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Our Teachers
Annalise is so excited to be teaching at KPL! She is a triple threat performer, born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. Annalise has trained in all styles of competitive dance since she was two years old. She grew up working as an actor at Hale Center Theatre. Some past credits include: Big Fish, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Into the Woods, Singing in the rain, Guys and Dolls, Wizard of Oz, and many more! Annalise trained in a BFA program studying Music Dance Theatre at Brigham Young University. She has performed nationwide and on a cultural exchange tour to China with the Young Ambassadors. Annalise has a passion for singing, acting, dancing, creating, teaching, and any chance to be on stage! She loves working with kids and loves being apart of the KPL family!
Born and raised in Tempe, Arizona, Brach is a multi-hyphenate artist with a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Arizona. Singing, Dancing, and Acting have always been their most effective way to spread joy and promote truth living. They are new to the city and excited to experience all it has to offer while pouring into unconditional positive regard.
Originally from New York City and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Sammy studied ballet, jazz, modern, tap and musical theatre at the Atlanta Dance Theatre. Sammy earned her BFA in Dance with a minor in Gender and Women's Studies from the University of Arizona. After graduating, she returned to NYC to pursue a professional dance career, performing in numerous regional theatre productions, with Cirque du Soleil, and on the National and International tours of Chicago the Musical. With her divers experience, Sammy is passionate about inspiring young dancers to express themselves and develop their skills. She believes that dance is a powerful means of self-discovery and creativity, and she looks forward to helping each student find their unique voice at KPL!