Sonshine Staff
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Debbie Farr
- Owner of Sonshine Performing Arts Academy
- 31 years with Sonshine
- BS in Education, SMSU
- Numberous Top Choreography awards
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Jules Appleby
- BFA in Dance, Webster University
- Has performed in Branson with Shoji Tabuchi, Bobby Vinton, Legends in Concert,and Dino
- Certified in AEA and Zumba
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Jill Austin
- BS in Education, SMSU
- Fifteen time Top Choreography recipient
- Former UDA head instructor, SMS Sugar Bear
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Valerie Bills
- BFA in Dance, SMSU
- Modern Dance scholarship recipient-
University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pa
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Kelsey Rogers
- Master Hip Hop Instructor and Choreographer
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Donna Farr
- Masters in Public Administration/Public Policy; BS in Communications Management
- Performed with Springfield Ballet and Tulsa Ballet Theater
- Master Teacher and Choreographer
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Jennifer Sitzes
- Masters in Educational Administration, MSU
- BS in Education, SMSU
- Performed with Dino's in Branson
- Performed and toured with Messiah Project
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Don McCarty, Sonshine Royal Ballroom
- 24 years teaching and coaching experience
- Professional judge, choreographer, and competitor
- Founded Springfield's first private swing club
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Kayla Moore
- Performed with Cirque Montage in Branson, MO
- Performed with Celebrate America in Branson, MO
- Former member Ad Deum professional dance
company in Houston, TX.
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Meghan Sweckard
- 29 years with Sonshine
- Former dancer with Dino's
- BS in Business, Drury University
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Lauren Ashley
- Performed as the opening act for Li'l Wayne
- Chicago native with 5 years teaching experience in the Chicago area
- Choreographer for multiple recording artists
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Jenna Clifford
- Bachelor of Sports Science, MSU
- UDA Head Instructor
- Former MSU Sugar Bear
- Choreographer for college/high school dance teams around the nation
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