about
Michaela Graybeal (Owner)
Miss Michaela Graybeal started dancing at Cheryl Priess Dickey School of Dance in Lincoln, NE at the age of 4. She grew up training in all styles of dance including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, modern, improvisation and musical theater. After years of technical training, she began competing nationwide on her studio's award winning competitive company team taking multiple regional and national titles. She has trained under world renowned instructors and choreographers all over the nation. At the age of 16 she began and discovered her love for teaching dance.
Michaela was a part of her High School Dance Team at Lincoln Pius X and since returned to judge and choreograph for Pius and other Lincoln High schools. She moved to West Point, Ne in 2014 and since continued her love and passion for teaching. Owning a dance studio has been a dream of hers most of her life, and she is thrilled to be able to fulfill her dreams and continue to educate and inspire young dancers as many have inspired her!
Miss Isabelle Saenz
Miss Isabelle Saenz is from Waverly, Nebraska. She started dancing at the age of 4 at a local studio before moving to her home studio, Dance by Design in Gretna, NE. Miss Izzy danced for 14 years training in ballet, pointe, lyrical, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, ballroom, hip hop and tap. She started competing with her studio’s team at age 8 where she earned several dance scholarships and local and regional titles. Isabelle has been trained by some of the finest dancers and choreographers in the business. Through their guidance, Miss Izzy has learned to dance with and choreograph for a variety of ages of dancers.
Isabelle was a 4 year member of her high school dance team. She was a 3 time All-American and member of the 2020 Class B Runner up team in the jazz category. Isabelle is currently an elementary education major at Wayne State College and and is a second year member of the WSC’s Aristocats Dance Team. When she isn’t dancing, she enjoys painting, hanging out with friends and journaling. She looks forward to sharing her passion for dance with the families of WPDC!
Miss Darian Repschlaeger
Miss Darian Repschlaeger started her dance career at the age of 3 and continued studio dance until she graduated high school at 18. She learned from numerous talented instructors as she had the privilege of attending multiple studios, During her 15 years, Darian trained in ballet, lyrical, modern, contemporary, tap, and hip hop. At the age of 6, she joined her first studio’s competition team and continued to compete for each studio she joined. Throughout her 12 years of competitive dance, she had the opportunity to learn from some of the best dancers and choreographers in the business while attending various different conventions.
Darian was a 4-year member of her high school’s dance team, stepping up as team captain when she was just a sophomore. During her time on the team, she taught and choreographed numerous numbers. This started her love for teaching and choreographing. Since then, Darian has graduated the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science and currently works as a Veterinary Technician here in West Point. Being back to her hometown has allowed her to rekindle her love for dance, and she cannot wait to begin her next journey as an instructor at the same place she ended her days as a student, here at WPDC!
Miss Maci Miller
Miss Maci Miller is from Kearney, Nebraska. She started her dancing at the age of three, training at Kearney School of Dance and Gymnastics until 16, when she began training at Powerhouse Dance Academy. Miss Maci is trained in jazz, lyrical, ballet, contemporary, tap, hiphop, acro, and pointe. She started competing when she was eight, and learned from some of the best at studio and various conventions. Miss Maci competed all the way through her senior year of high school, and was blessed to be part of such a wonderful family. She also trained and competed in gymnastics at Kearney School of Dance and Gymnastics, up until 2020. At 15, Miss Maci began assisting and teaching. She helped with both recreational and company dancers, as well as private lessons and gymnastics.
Maci was a four-year member of her high school dance team, and captain her senior year. Throughout her time on the team, she trained in hiphop, pom, jazz, and kick. They competed at state dance every year, placing 3rd in Class A hiphop Maci’s senior year. Along with performing, she helped to choreograph several dances for the team. While doing dance team, Miss Maci was attending clinics, combines, and schools around the country to help reach her goal of dancing on a college dance team. Miss Maci is a current member of the Omaha Dance Team, and is excited for the upcoming season, especially competing at UDA Nationals. She is currently studying at UNO, majoring in Psychology with an emphasis in mental health. Miss Maci can’t wait to join all the fun and share her love for dance at WPDC!