We realize that parents have choices between studios and activities for their children, which is why we feel very fortunate that so many families believe we are the best choice for their student's dance education. [Testimonials]  We are constantly evaluating and improving our facilities and continually training our staff to ensure that we provide our students and parents with the best experience possible.  That positive experience is our mission -- to use an enjoyable and enriching activity to improve your child's rhythm, flexibility, balance, musicality, poise, and self-discipline.

All studios are not the same.  We invite you to see why Prima School of Dancing is the right choice for your child to enjoy the beautiful, fun, and athletic art form of dance.

Christy Remington - Director
The majority of the classes at Prima School of Dancing are taught by the owner/director Christy Remington.  She has over 25 years of dance experience, focusing the majority of her training in ballet, tap and all styles of jazz.  Christy started teaching for Prima School of Dancing in 1995 and then went on to receive her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Education specializing in early childhood instruction from Colorado Christian University.  She continues to further her dance training through education programs and dance teacher trainings around the country including Mississippi, Colorado and most recently New York.  To her credit, Christy was the Director of a performance group and taught a wide range of dance classes on an outreach project to Cambodia for the organization Y.W.A.M. (youth with a mission).  Miss Christy will be teaching Creative 1 through Ballet 6, all levels of tap, various levels of jazz and will be directing the Training Group.  Miss Christy brings to the classroom a love for her students and a desire to pass along her life-long passion for dance.

Melanie Cruse
Melanie grew up dancing at Prima School of Dancing with all types of dance.  Melanie pursued this passion at the University of Wyoming where she graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Theatre and Dance.  During her University training she was chosen as a student choreographer for the American College Dance Festival.  Melanie is also a certified STOTT Pilates instructor, one of the most respected names in Pilates.  This Fall at Prima, Melanie is teaching both levels of Modern, both levels of Hip Hop, Jazz/Hip Hop 3, Jazz/Hip Hop 4 and assisting with the Training Group.  Melanie brings passion and energy to the classroom and we excitedly welcome her back into the studio for her third year of teaching at Prima.

Wendy Underwood
Wendy will be returning to teach beginning and intermediate adult tap.  She has taught at Prima for the past 7 years and has choreographed for Community Theatre and the Black Hills Playhouse.  Most recently, she was chosen to be the guest choreographer for Beauty and Beast, part of the Broadway series at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.  Wendy will be teaching both levels of Adult Tap on Sunday evenings.  Prima is fortunate to have such a dedicated instructor with an extensive tap background and obvious love for the art form. 

Sarah Christiansen
Sarah started training in dance from early childhood, she continued to study dance throughout college at the University of Wyoming, University of Nebraska and University of Northern Colorado.  Along with all her dance experiences Sarah has earned a degree in Business Administration and another in Sociology.  Sarah has taught for the University of Nebraska’s Club Kicks Program and taught C.O.R.E.-Conditioning Organized for Results Everywhere.  Sarah will be teaching Saturday morning Creative 2, Primary Dance and Creative 1.  Sarah brings a wide range of teaching experience to Prima and we are grateful to have her as an instructor this year. 

Jill Bunkowske
Jill has an extensive educational background, which includes a Master’s Degree in Education.  She has taught 24 years of elementary education and 4 years of physical education and adapted physical education.  She has trained in Cechetti Ballet and has taught dance and fitness classes for over 25 years.  Jill is certified by STOTT Pilates and is also a certified yoga instructor.  Starting this Fall, Jill will be teaching Creative 2 and Ballet/Tap 1 on Fridays.  Prima is thrilled to welcome Jill into our program as she brings such a wealth of knowledge and experience in dance, Pilates and fitness education.

Lindsey Lundvall
Lindsey grew up dancing at Prima since the age of three. While enrolled at Prima, Lindsey took ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. In 2003 and 2004 Lindsey was named to the UDA (Universal Dance Association) All-Star Dance Team. She then graduated from Steven High School in 2005 and took her education further to South Dakota State University. While at SDSU, Lindsey was on the State Sensations dance team for two years and was captain for one year. Lindsey is currently attending Black Hills State University where she is pursuing a degree in Elementary and Middle School Education. Her passion for dance is directly related to her passion for teaching. She has taught summer lessons at Prima for the last few summers, but this is her first year teaching full time. She is so thrilled to be back in the studio sharing what she truly lives to do!