Sonshine Staff
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Debbie Farr
- 29 years with Sonshine
- BS in Education, SMSU
- Numerous Top Choreography awards
- Owner of Sonshine Performing Arts Academy
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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
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Jill Austin
- BS in Education, SMSU
- Nine 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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Angi Black
- Has performed in 18 shows/venues including Las Vegas
- Former choreographer and lead dancer for Bobby
Vinton, former dance captain for Dino's
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Donna Farr
- Masters in Public Policy, SMSU
- Performed with Tulsa Ballet and St. Louis Ballet
- Master choreographer/coach in dance, theater, and pageantry
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Jennifer Grindle
- 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
- 22 years teaching and coaching experience
- Professional judge, choreographer, and competitor
- Founded Springfield's first private swing club
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Kayla Moore
- Attended Missouri Fine Arts Academy
- Former member Ad Deum professional dance
company in Houston, TX.
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Meghan Swekard
- 27 years with Sonshine
- Former dancer with Dino's
- BS in Business, Drury University
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Amanda Willson
- BS in Education, SMSU
- MS in reading, MSU
- Toured Europe as a dancer with the Messiah Project
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Julia Wiegert
- Pursuing BFA in Musical Theater at MSU
- High School Choreographer for three years
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