Our Staff

Mr. and Mrs. J

Tim and Jeannette Johsnson are the proud owners and operators of Inspirations at MSDC. Mrs. J is also a teacher at the studio and the Creative Director. Mr. J can be found working behind the scenes setting up for performances, building things for the studio, editing music and burning CD's.

Mrs. J

Is the Creative Director and Creative Movement teacher. Mrs. J recieved her college education at Grand Valley State University. She is educated in exercise science, education, special education and dance. She is always so full of energy and creates a great foundation for all of our littles starting out at MSDC.

Miss Dana

Dana is the studio Coordinator. She works behind the scenes at performances and events, handles paperwork, and trouble shoots issues with Mrs. J to keep the studio running smoothly.

Miss T'Kalya

Has been a teacher at MSDC for 9 years. She was a student at Inspirations and is always positive and energetic. She teaches our Acro dance classes!

Miss Drucilla

Drucilla is a former member of the Inspirations at MSDC competition team and has been coaching them for 2 years. She has 10+ years of dance experience. She has been teaching for 4 years and is a Dance and Theater major at CMU. She teaches Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Ballroom and Latin.

Miss Alana

Miss Alana is a High School Senior who has been dancing for 10+ years and is a veteran member of our Competition Team. As well as dancing she has been teaching for 2 years specializing in HIp Hop. She also teaches Jazz, ballet, and contemporary. She teaches our Summer Hip-Hop/Jazz camp!

Miss Paityn

Is a former member of our Inspirations at MSDC Competition Team with 10+ years of experience dancing. She is a minor in Dance at Alma college and a Major in Environmental studies. She still finds time in her busy schedule to teach contemporary dance!

Miss Maddie

Maddie is a High School senior. She teaches our Pom Pom Cheer Dance Classes. She has been a varsity cheerleader and a member of the color guard for all 4 years of high school

Miss Lindsey

This is Miss Lindsey's second year with Inspirations at MSDC. She has many years of dance experience. She attends College at the local Community College. She teaches Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Pre-Pointe.

Miss Karissa

Miss Karissa is our gymnastics teacher. She currently teaches on Saturdays. She is a very busy mom and teacher!

Our Team: Meet the Company