meet the staff
Mindy, a Colorado native, began her dance journey at age 2 at Mary Constantine Nelson's in downtown Loveland. Throughout elementary school, she performed extensively, including in State and National Beauty Pageants. Transitioning to cheerleading in high school, Mindy founded her school's inaugural Dance Team while maintaining her passion for cheerleading, which led to over 15 years of coaching competitive and high school cheer teams.
In 2007, Mindy established her own competitive cheer and tumbling gym, where she achieved a significant milestone when one of her teams won the US Finals in Las Vegas in 2011. Following the gym's closure in 2011, she continued coaching and choreographing for several more years before pursuing cosmetology and launching her own salon.
Mindy enjoys a fulfilling personal life with her husband Chris, three adult children, and anticipates the arrival of her first grandchild. She also takes pride in being a devoted dog mom to Snoop and Sony, her Great Danes.
EMAIL: Mindy@productioncompanydance.com
After auditioning for one of America's premier conservatories for the performing arts, Shirley earned a scholarship to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles as a performing arts major. There, she immersed herself in Dance and Musical Theatre, honing her skills under the mentorship of accomplished directors, choreographers, and entertainers.
Throughout her career, Shirley has enjoyed a dual focus on professional performance and education. She has taught recreational and competitive dance, and served as an elementary dance teacher and tumbling teaching assistant at a Performing Arts School. Additionally, Shirley has a passion for children and successfully operated Princess Parties of the Rockies, a highly regarded children's character entertainment company, for nearly a decade.
In her leisure time, Shirley enjoys embarking on adventures with her daughter, prioritizing self-care, and exploring new culinary experiences. She is enthusiastic about contributing to the vibrant atmosphere at Production Company Dance & Cheer as the Dance Director.
EMAIL: Team@productioncompanydance.com
Diamond began her journey in competitive cheerleading at the age of 3 and continued until she was 19, gaining extensive experience at her mother's cheer gym over the years. She achieved notable success as a member of multiple state and national championship teams. During her time at Thompson Valley High School, renowned for its competitive cheer program, Diamond dedicated herself to both the school's cheer team and continued participating in all-star cheerleading, balancing these commitments with her academic responsibilities.
While still in high school, Diamond embarked on her coaching career, specializing in cheerleading, tumbling, and gymnastics. With over five years of coaching experience in competitive cheerleading, Diamond has demonstrated her passion and commitment to the sport.
In addition to her professional achievements, Diamond enjoys a fulfilling personal life. She is married to her husband Bryson and eagerly anticipates the arrival of their first child. They share their home with five beloved cats, rounding out their family life with warmth and joy.
EMAIL: Cheer@productioncompanydance.com
Adrienne has been dancing since she was three, with extensive training in jazz, contemporary, pom, and tap. She began studying tap under Claire Sheek at 13, learning both technique and the history of tap as an American art form. In high school, she danced competitively and assisted other teachers before teaching on her own.
Currently, Adrienne dances professionally with Rocky Mountain Rhythm, which she joined in 2021. She has worked with notable tap dancers such as Barbara Duffy, Donavan Helma, and Anthony LoCasio, and continues to take recreational classes in various styles.
Alexia, originally from Southern California, began competitive dancing at 11 years old at Endeavor School of the Arts. She furthered her training at Avanti Dance Company and excelled as Captain of her high school's competitive poms team. In this role, Alexia developed leadership skills, choreographed routines, managed rehearsals, and coordinated costumes. Beyond her team duties, she organized junior cheer camps, creating choreography for children aged 2 to 14 for their annual showcase.
Following graduation, Alexia returned to California as a guest choreographer, setting routines for various dance programs. She is now eager to bring her extensive experience to PCDC as the Competitive Director.
Katie Shelton, hailing from Connecticut, began dancing at age four, specializing in ballet and later adding jazz, tap, and hip hop to her repertoire. She achieved regional honors in competitions, including Teen Miss Superstar 1995 and awards for Dancer of the Year and Choreographer of the Year in the late 1990s.
Katie earned a dance and business management degree from Oklahoma City University on scholarship in 2003, focusing on tap dance under esteemed mentors. She has garnered accolades for her choreography, including the Outstanding Choreography Award from Nextar in 2009 and the Tap Excellence Award from Spotlight Dance Cup in 2010 for her students.
Beyond dance, Katie enjoys family time with her husband and two children. She takes pride in her 13-year tenure at PCDC, where she continues to teach and inspire.
Yvette's passion for dance and the performing arts began at a young age, teaching herself hip-hop and continuing through high school as a member and captain of her dance team and cheerleading squad. She had the opportunity to choreograph, perform, and place at state competitions. Yvette also showcased her hip-hop skills with the Young Americans.
In 2019, Yvette graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a minor in dance, studying Modern, Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. She attended master classes with renowned artists like Jenna Riegel and trainees of Rennie Harris, performing and choreographing for university dance concerts. Her dedication earned her the Outstanding Dance Senior Award.
During college, Yvette also led and choreographed for her stepping and strolling team. After graduation, she paused her dance journey to move to Colorado and pursue a master’s degree in counseling. Now, Yvette is thrilled to return to choreographing and dancing at PCDC.
Adilynn, a Colorado native, began dance and gymnastics at age 3, focusing on floor tumbling and acrobatic stunting. By age 5, she entered competitive cheerleading with Cheer Champs Cheerleading, quickly advancing through lower level teams. She spent four years on a Senior level 2 team before joining Colorado Lightning Athletics, where she competed on a Senior level 4 team throughout high school. Adilynn achieved multiple state and national championships with her team and performed at the Summit for two consecutive seasons. During her time at Colorado Lightning, she also explored hip hop, poms, and jazz.
Adilynn's passion for coaching developed early, particularly in tumbling and stunting techniques. She transitioned from athlete to mentor, coaching her former team and others across various levels, sharing her extensive 12-year competitive cheerleading experience. Known as a natural leader, Adilynn has inspired many as a role model within the cheer community.
Recently graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Kansas, Adilynn is set to begin law school at the University of Denver this fall. Outside her academic pursuits, she enjoys Pilates, outdoor activities, and spending time with friends, family, and her cats. Adilynn eagerly anticipates coaching and sharing her passion for cheer with athletes.
Makayla's journey in the performing arts and athletics began early. Immersed in dance and competitive gymnastics throughout her childhood, she developed a profound passion for movement and performance. In high school, she expanded her skills to musical theatre, combining her love for dance, acting, and singing.
Makayla is proficient in various dance styles, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, acro, and her specialty, hip-hop. Her expertise in these diverse forms has led her to choreograph numerous dance routines, gymnastics floor routines, plays, and musicals. Notably, she choreographed Aims Community College's first-ever musical, showcasing her talent and creativity.
Beyond dance, Makayla is dedicated to fitness as a kickboxing instructor and personal trainer. Her experience in the performing arts also extends to working in a dinner theater. Her multifaceted skills and enthusiasm continue to drive her career, as she embraces every opportunity to express her passion and inspire others through dancing, acting, and singing.
Savannah grew up dancing in several different studios throughout Colorado, one of those being PCDC! She began dancing at age six and started competitive dance when she was ten. Savannah also danced on her high school dance team serving as team co-captain.
Savannah is in her final year at Utah Valley University where she received a scholarship to dance with Synergy Dance Company. While attending UVU, Savannah had the opportunity to deepen her knowledge and skills in choreography, technique, and dance culture- taking classes from renowned professionals from around the world. Indulging in her love for modern dance, she is continuing her education online at UVU with a minor in dance and a major in psychology.
Beyond dance Savannah enjoys yoga, wakeboarding, weight lifting, and spending time outside with her family and partner. She also enjoys spending time with her two cats!
Kelli, originally from Oklahoma City, began dancing at the age of 4 at To The Pointe Dance Academy and joined the competitive company at 11. Specializing in jazz and hip-hop, she has also trained in lyrical, contemporary, and musical theater. During high school, Kelli served as a student teacher, primarily working with pre-K through fifth-grade students.
A four-year member and captain of her high school varsity pom team, Kelli continued mentoring and training the team after graduation. Currently pursuing a minor in dance at the University of Colorado Boulder, she is set to graduate in 2027. Outside of dance, Kelli enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, and building strong connections with her students.
Kaylie, a native of Colorado, cultivated her passion for dance through 13 years of training in Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Musical Theater. Following high school, she embarked on a national tour with La Dance Magic, where she assisted renowned choreographers such as Jackie Sleight, Sienna Lyons, Will Thomas, and Chase Benz, among others.
During her college years, Kaylie focused on further developing her skills across various dance genres, including Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, and Jive. She also began teaching and choreographing, mentoring dancers ranging from ages 3 to 18. Her choreography has graced regional competitions and local stages, reflecting her versatile background and commitment to artistic growth.
Kaylie is dedicated to expanding her creativity, leadership, and teaching expertise while drawing inspiration from her students' journey and experiences.
Stephanie Odenbach has been dedicated to the art of dance for the past 30 years. Growing up in San Jose California, Stephanie was an accomplished competitive gymnast, cheerleader, and dancer. One of her most memorable dance experiences was performing down Times Square in the 76th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC. After high school, Stephanie started her professional and dance teaching career, where her students went on to win many choreography and judges choice awards.
Stephanie attended Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 2004 to study holistic health for dancers. In 2006, she moved to Los Angeles and trained at the Edge Performing Arts Center & studied under many of the top industry professionals. Stephanie is passionate about children and passing on a love for the arts to the next generation. Stephanie currently lives in Florida with her husband, Barrett and their children, Colton, Jenna, & Charlotte.
TESTIMONIALS
This dance studio pours its heart and soul into the kids. They have a range of styles and ages for dance as well as competitive and dance teams! Highly recommend the love and professionalism of this dance studio!!!
Brittany R.
I absolutely love PCDC! The staff is amazing and they are committed to helping all of their students improve their artistry in a welcoming and fun environment. You immediately become a part of their dance family. I was with them from when they opened until I graduated, so 9 years. I can't say enough good things about this studio! It was my home away from home! I am so grateful for my time at PCDC!
Gracey O.
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Front Desk Hours, Mon - Thur : 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Sat - Sun : Closed
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Production Company Dance & Cheer is a children's dance studio located in Longmont with an award-winning team dedicated to providing the best dance instruction whilst also empowering tomorrow's leaders.
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Mon – Fri : 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Sat - Sun : Closed
ADDRESS: 1401 Ken Pratt Blvd #1A, Longmont CO 80501
Email: info@productioncompanydance.com
Telephone: +13036828842
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