A native of Los Angeles, CA LeAnne started dancing at the age of 3 and the dream of someday having her own studio soon followed. She eventually moved to Portland, OR to raise a family and started Body and Soul Creative Dance in 1990. LeAnne teaches levels of dance ranging from recreational to competitive. Her dancers have received scholarships all around the country and many have become active professionals in the dance industry. Her specialties are Lyrical Jazz, Jazz, and Variety Arts.
Our Instructors
The instructors at Body & Soul Creative Dance are some of the most talented professionals in the country. Many of them have learned from, traveled with, and been influenced by nationally recognized performers and masters in the industry. The student will be taught in a loving and nurturing environment by instructors with a passion for growth while having fun!
Lyrical Jazz Contemporary & Jazz Instructor
Chelsea Shambaugh
Chelsea has a versatile background in all forms of Dance, training under elite choreographers around the world such as Cris Judd, Mia Michaels, Dee Caspery, Jason Parsons, and many more. She toured with Co. Dance on scholarship as their assistant teacher and received additional scholarships from Tremaine, NYCDA, LADF, Manhatten Dance Project, Steps On Broadway, and Broadway Dance Center to name a few. Chelsea performed in the Los Angeles Choreographer’s Showcase, CARNIVAL, in pursuing her dance education. Chelsea brings the spirit of dance out in every number she creates through her teaching style that lifts her students to their fullest capacity. She has received the highest honors in the industry for her gift as a choreographer. Come prepared to grow technically and to be challenged inside and out as a dancer.
Tap Instructor
Lynn Johnson Wiltshire
Lynn brings a diverse background to the Performing Arts as a choreographer, dancer, and performer in many styles of dancing including Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballroom and Hawaiian Dancing. Numerous students are currently performing in Las Vegas, New York, Japan, Italy, and Los Angeles.
Lynn was an accomplished member of The Bruce Kelly and The New Oregon Singers and Dancers for 15 years performing on stage and in USO Shows Nationally and Internationally opening for Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, and Glenn Campbell to name a few.
Tap Hip Hop Instructor
Lindsay Duus Redinger
Lyrical/Jazz Instructor
Danielle Magarrell
Danielle has a versatile background in all forms of Dance, training under elite choreographers around the world such as Cris Judd, Mia Michaels, Dee Caspery, Jason Parsons, and many more. Danielle has been the recipient of numerous scholarships from Tremaine, NYCDA, LADF, Spotlight, Manhatten Dance Project, Steps On Broadway, and Broadway Dance Center to name a few. Achieving overall placing as well as an actor, Danielle is a true performer of the "Arts". Dani brings the spirit of dance out in every number she creates through her teaching style that lifts her students to their fullest capacity. She has received the highest honors in the industry for her dance talent. Come prepared to grow technically and to be challenged inside and out as a dancer.