Jennifer L. Wolfe
Jennifer received a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, from Texas Tech University. In 1974, she was certified in the discipline of Ballet under board examination by the Texas Association Teachers of Dancing, Inc.(TATD). She studied as a Ballet Major at the University of Oklahoma from 1972-1974 where she worked extensively under master instructor, Victoria Leigh. She has worked under many other dance masters such as Gus Giordano, Rhonda Miller, Keith Clifton and Lyn Cramer. She has over 50 years dance training and teaching experience. She was with Bobbi Alcorn for 20 years. In 2005, she received certification from Stott Pilates, Canada, as a Level II Advanced Mat Instructor. Jennifer is a past President of Roswell Rotary. Currently, she serves as Treasurer of Neverland Theatre Company, and President of TATD. Jennifer has over 40 years of experience teaching ballet, jazz, and tap. She is the Owner/Executive Director of The Studio+ LLC, which she established in 2003.
Leaslee Neff
Leaslee received a Master of Elementary Education from Eastern New Mexico University and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Texas Tech University. For over 26 years, she taught in the Roswell Independent School District (RISD), receiving both the Walmart Teacher of the Year in 2008 and the Teacher of Character Silver Award in 2009. She retired from RISD in 2009. Leaslee was certified in the discipline of Tap under board examination by the Texas Association of Dancing, Inc. (TATD). Her extensive dance training and teaching experience spans more than 50 years. She has attended the National Association of Dance in America in Chicago, Dance Masters of American in Oklahoma and Texas, and TATD. Leaslee has studied under numerous dance masters over her career. Additionally, she studied with Bobbi Alcorn for over 30 years and taught for the Alcorn Academy of dance for 11 years. In 2003, Leaslee was one of the originating instructors of The Studio+. She teaches ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics.
Tennise Lucas
Tennise received a Master of Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. She received her New Mexico Teacher’s Certificate from Eastern New Mexico University. Currently, she is the Title I and SAT Coordinator at Valley Elementary School. Additionally, she is on the Superintendent Advisory Council and co-sponsor of the yearbook staff. In 2005, she was certified in the discipline of Tap under board certification with the Texas Association Teachers of Dancing, Inc. She received over 15 years of formal dance training with Alcorn Academy of Dance and Miss Minnie’s School of Ballet. Tennise has studied under Master instructors such as Keith Clifton, Jay Fagan, Gregg Russell, Leslie Scott and Rhonda Miller. In 2003, Tennise was an originating instructor of The Studio+. She teaches tap, irish, jazz and acrobatics.
Amy Owens
Amy studied Education at Amarillo Jr. College, New Mexico State University, and Eastern New Mexico University. She studied dance at the Hess School of Dance in Amarillo, TX where she participated in their annual production of The Nutcracker. Amy has attended the Texas Association Teachers of Dancing, Inc. and has worked under a number of master instructors while at TATD.
Katie Angelos
Katie received a Bachelor in Business Management and Finance from New Mexico State University in 2016 and went on to receive her Masters Degree in Business Management and Marketing from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2021. Katie has over 12 years dance training with The Studio+ including ballet, jazz, tap, acrobatics and hip-hop. For 4 years, she was a member of The Studio+ Performance Company, performing for numerous events throughout the community. In 2008, she received the Jeffrey Daniel Jobe Memorial Scholarship. She attended the Texas Association Teachers of Dancing, Inc. convention for 4 years as a student and has continued to attend as a teacher. Additionally, she has studied with masters such as Gregg Russell, Leslie Scott, Lyn Cramer, Rhonda Miller and Jay Fagan. Currently, she is Co-Director of The Studio+ Performance Company. Additionally, she teaches Jazz and Acrobatics, and manages the business marketing and social media.
Destiny Harper
Destiny received an Associate Degree of Nursing from ENMU-Roswell. Currently, she is an RN and works in the Emergency Room and Nursery at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Previously, she worked for 4 years in the Emergency Medical Services as an EMT. Destiny began dancing at age 3 with the Alcorn Academy of Dance. She trained with The Studio+ for 12 years in ballet, tap, jazz, Irish and hip hop. She currently teaches Irish and Tap. Destiny is the Director of The Studio+ Irish Program and the Co-Director of the Performance Company.
Joel Benavides
Joel is a graduate student from The University of New Mexico. He began dancing at The Studio+ in high school, taking ballet, tap, jazz, and acro. He continued his dance education at UNM, taking technical ballet courses as well as studying acrobatics extensively alongside his major. Joel is dedicated to growing a successful acro program and takes pride in his commitment to teaching with a focus on safety and technique.
Cameron Lucero
Cameron Lucero is a 2020 graduate of Roswell High School. She has danced at The Studio+ for 12 years. While a student, Cameron studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary. In 2009 and 2011, Cameron received the Outstanding Student Award. She was a member of the Studio+ Performance Company for many years. In 2013, she performed with the Performance Company at the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, California. For the last eight years, she has attended the Texas Association Teachers of Dance, Dance! Texas and Triple Threat Texas conventions. She has studied under dance Master’s such as Rhonda Miller, Lyn Cramer, Joshua Carter, and Jay Fagan, and Melissa Anderson among many others. Cameron is now attending ENMU-R to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy.
Breanna Hickey
Breanna graduated high school is 2012 and continued her dance education at New Mexico State University. She is currently furthering her education at Eastern New Mexico University studying Elementary Education and K-12 Special Education in hopes of giving back to her home town of Roswell. She is also a substitute teacher for Roswell Independent School District. Breanna started dancing at The Studio + when it opened in 2003 when she was 9 years old, taking Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Irish, and was a part our Performance Company as well. She attended multiple years of TATD, studying under many master instructors. She won the TATD merit scholarship in 2012. She loves teaching all genres but ballet and Irish have her heart.
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