Angela Fox Collins, Owner 

Angela Fox Collins has been dancing since she was 4 and teaching various ages and styles of dance for the past 15 years. Her training began in Illinois with Betty McRoberts, studying ballet, tap, jazz, and pointe. She attended Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville and trained with Paula Beals and Keith Williams in the disciplines of ballet, modern, and tap, also performing in the choreography of many guest choreographers.  She later transferred to Texas State University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts and teaching certification in Dance.  Angela began teaching dance in various dance studios while still living in Illinois.  She has taught for Killeen ISD and Leander ISD, teaching dance and directing dance teams in the Austin area until she started Kinderdance of North Austin in 2007.

Teaching young children the art of dance has become a passion in her life that fuels her contagious enthusiasm and joy for the art of movement!

Kinderdance Teachers:

TORI SANCHEZ

Tori Sanchez was born and raised in El Paso, Texas where, by the age of 4, she was already on stage. Beginning with ballet and tap, Tori continued to learn the techniques of various dance styles to include jazz, modern, clogging, folklorico, and flamenco.  She performed in several musicals throughout high school, while developing a singing talent as well.

Tori decided on Arizona State University for college, where she pursued a degree in Music Theatre, a curriculum that blended music, drama, and dance.  Through her course of study, along with performances both at the university and regional professional theatres, Tori became a well-rounded performer.  She was awarded an “AriZONI” award for the best lead female actress for her work in Smokey Joe’s Café done at Phoenix Theatre.  Other lead-role credits include A Chorus Line (“Connie”, Phoenix Theatre), The 1940s Radio Hour (“Connie”, Phoenix Theatre), Anything Goes (“Hope”, Arizona State University’s Lyric Opera Theatre), and The Music Man (“Zaneeta”, El Paso Independent School District.)

It wasn’t long before Tori decided to turn the tables and begin teaching.  While she continued performing, Tori took over dance and drama classes at a nearby middle school and high school.  From there she began teaching private voice lessons, coaching music theatre students, and directing a singing and dance show choir for ages 4 and up.

Tori is thrilled to be part of our team of teachers.  She believes that art classes, even at an early age, can improve a child’s self esteem.  She looks forward to working with the youngsters, helping them learn an appreciation and passion for art and beauty through dance.

BRIE UNDERWOOD

Brianna Underwood grew up dancing in the Austin area.  She has danced for Cedar Park High School Celebrities, Broadway Dance and Fitness Senior Elite Team, and The Dance Spot's Rise Dance Company.  Brianna has trained with choreographers such as Quinton Weathers, Cheryl Copeland, Heather Nickens-O'Hara, and Aiesha Ashby.  Her dancing has brought her to travel all around the nation to compete and learn from many teachers and choreographers.  Shortly after high school, Brianna fell in love with children and started teaching at a local preschool.  Brianna hopes to bring her love of dance to her students and is excited to be a part of the Kinderdance team!







 

 BRENNA WILDER

Brenna began dancing twelve years ago and has been in love with the art ever since. Brenna participated in Junior High and High School drill teams and moved on to get her degree in Dance at Texas State University, specializing in performance and education. At the University, she was showcased in 15 choreography pieces, worked with company members from Zenon and the Erick Hawkins companies, was able to attend the American College Dance Festival twice, where she was selected to perform at the festival her senior year. Brenna also danced for the Orchesis Dance Company all four years of college. Brenna continues to expand her knowledge of dance in many forms and wants to spread the knowledge and love for the art to others.



LINDSAY CUMMINGS

Lindsay Cummings began her dance experience around the same age of the children she now teaches!  She expanded her dance skills in Alamo Heights high school where she participated in a UIL Championship winning dance team for three years.  Lindsay was voted “Best hip hopper” and “Most humorous” in school and decided to take these characteristics to one of the best acting, singing, and dancing schools in the United States.  The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in California taught a plethora of dance styles such as swing, the waltz, the minuet, tap, and ballet.  She continued her training in ballet and modern dance at California State University Northridge and landed a featured dancer spot on a Paula Cole video and The Beach Boys mini series.  Missing home, Lindsay returned to the Lone Star State and achieved her Bachelors of Fine Arts at Texas State University.  Ms. Cummings has worked with children as a substitute at numerous ISDs, and taught many dance styles, musical theatre, and acting classes at Central Texas Performing Arts Academy.  But, her favorite calling is sharing her love and passion for dance and creativity with the children she has been honored to teach through Kinderdance.  Along with working with Kinderdance, Lindsay is now finishing her last semester at Texas State University and will earn her Master’s in Elementary Education in May 2012.