Kathleen Blando, President
Profession/Affiliations: MA in Speech-Language Pathology. Arts Patron. Director of Student Life and
Academics, Unity Catholic High School.

Haley Jensen, Secretary
Profession/Affiliations: Arts Educator, Choreographer, Former company member of Eclectic Edge
Dance Ensemble.

Molly Granzow, CPA, Treasurer
Profession/Affiliations: Senior Manager, Abdo Certified Public Accountants.

Keith Andersen
Profession/Affiliations: Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Arts Patron.

Kristin Blatzheim
Profession/Affiliations:  M.Ed in Professional Studies (Secondary Arts Education), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA in Dance, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. K-12 MN Teaching License Dance.  Dance Teacher, Director, and Choreographer at Apple Valley High School.  Former teacher and choreographer at Youth Dance Ensemble

Kelli Foster Warder
Profession/Affiliations: Executive Artistic Director at Artistry Theater & Visual Arts, Community
Engagement Conductor, Inclusion Advocate.

Nancy J Gove, CBCP
Profession/Affiliations: Vice President-Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking Risk
Management. Arts Patron.

Maddie Hunt
Profession/Affiliations: M.A. Elementary Education, Parent Educator in St. Louis Park Public Schools, Arts Patron 

Leeanne “Dixie” Rairamo
Profession/Affiliations: Artistic Director, Youth Dance Ensemble & School. MRAC grant panelist.
Volunteer, STAGES Theater. Arts Patron.

Chad Stambaugh
Profession/Affiliations: Director, Primary Law Content Operations, Thomson Reuters. Arts Patron.

Darrius Strong
Profession/Affiliations: Founder and Artistic Director of STRONGmovement, Dance Educator,
Choreographer; 2021 McKnight Choreographer Fellow, 2019 Jerome Hill Artist Fellow, 2017
Momentum New Works Award.

Are you interested in supporting the arts in a tangible and substantial way? Youth Dance Ensemble is actively searching to grow our board with members who have expertise in the following fields: Marketing, HR, Business, Legal, Theater production. Contact us today at [email protected].
​This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
The mission of the Youth Dance Ensemble is to enrich the residents of the south metro area by providing an environment of dance training & performance with emphasis on artistic, technical, & creative content. Programming for all learners will stimulate & nurture creative thinking & positive self-image. We will inspire to understand & appreciate dance in its many forms, to preserve & promote the art of ballet & related cultural traditions.
Board of Directors: Katie Blando, President; Haley Jensen, Secretary; Molly Schaffer, Treasurer; 
Keith Andersen, Kristin Blatzheim, Kelli Foster Warder, Nancy J Gove, Maddie Hunt, Leeanne “Dixie” Rairamo, Chad Stambaugh, Darrius Strong

LOCATION

12237 WOODLAKE DRIVE
BURNSVILLE, MN 55337

Telephone

952-941-5771
​952-270-4895

Email

[email protected]
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