Staff
ANNIERESER-MOOREHEAD
Co-Owner/Director
Ms. Annie teaches our Thursday ballet and pointe classes. Annie been dancing for more than twenty years. She holds Vocal Performance degrees from Simpson College and Stephen F. Austin State University, and also studied at the University of Oregon. She has performed in several ballets in the Des Moines area and studied under guest artists with Iowa Dance Theater, Iowa State University, the Kansas City Ballet School, and performed as a guest artist with Flex Performance Group in Oregon.
Co-Owner/Director
Ms. Annie teaches our Thursday ballet and pointe classes. Annie been dancing for more than twenty years. She holds Vocal Performance degrees from Simpson College and Stephen F. Austin State University, and also studied at the University of Oregon. She has performed in several ballets in the Des Moines area and studied under guest artists with Iowa Dance Theater, Iowa State University, the Kansas City Ballet School, and performed as a guest artist with Flex Performance Group in Oregon.
ASHLEYWICKER
Co-Owner/Director
Ms. Ashley is a graduate of Simpson College and has been teaching at Superstars for eight years. She teaches our Tuesday dance classes with Ms. Kelsey, as well as all of our hip hop classes, and is the coach of our Competition Hip Hop Teams. When she’s not teaching dance, Ms. Ashley works in the operating room, putting her Biology degree to good use.
Co-Owner/Director
Ms. Ashley is a graduate of Simpson College and has been teaching at Superstars for eight years. She teaches our Tuesday dance classes with Ms. Kelsey, as well as all of our hip hop classes, and is the coach of our Competition Hip Hop Teams. When she’s not teaching dance, Ms. Ashley works in the operating room, putting her Biology degree to good use.
ALECIAANDERSON
Cheer/Tumbling
Ms. Alecia is originally from Eagle Grove, Iowa. She began dancing at the age of 3 at Melinda’s School of Dance and danced there for 15 years. She is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, cheer, hip hop and tumbling. While in high school she was on the Eagle Grove Golden Stars Dance Team and competed in Jazz, Pom, and Kick. The Golden Stars had several award-winning routines and even got to dance at halftime of a college bowl game. Ms. Alecia was also a cheerleader for football, basketball and wrestling, and was captain for 3 years. Ms. Alecia attended the University of Northern Iowa where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in chemistry. She was also a member of the UNI Orchesis Dance Company. Ms. Alecia has choreographed several routines at Melinda's School of Dance, team routines and solos for the Golden Stars, and full-length pieces for the UNI Orchesis Dance Company. She now lives in Des Moines and is studying to become a Pharmacist at Drake University. Ms. Alecia’s favorite style of dance is tap, and she has loved being a part of the Superstars family!
Cheer/Tumbling
Ms. Alecia is originally from Eagle Grove, Iowa. She began dancing at the age of 3 at Melinda’s School of Dance and danced there for 15 years. She is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, cheer, hip hop and tumbling. While in high school she was on the Eagle Grove Golden Stars Dance Team and competed in Jazz, Pom, and Kick. The Golden Stars had several award-winning routines and even got to dance at halftime of a college bowl game. Ms. Alecia was also a cheerleader for football, basketball and wrestling, and was captain for 3 years. Ms. Alecia attended the University of Northern Iowa where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in chemistry. She was also a member of the UNI Orchesis Dance Company. Ms. Alecia has choreographed several routines at Melinda's School of Dance, team routines and solos for the Golden Stars, and full-length pieces for the UNI Orchesis Dance Company. She now lives in Des Moines and is studying to become a Pharmacist at Drake University. Ms. Alecia’s favorite style of dance is tap, and she has loved being a part of the Superstars family!
ELIANADOHLMAN
Cheer/Tumbling
Ms. Eliana grew up in Adel, Iowa, and has done dance and cheer from the age of 5. She danced all through high school on the ADM Dance Team, and she is now part of the Central College Dance Team. At Central she studies Kinesiology with hopes to become a physical therapist. Eliana loves working with kids and is so excited to share her passion for dance in a fun, positive environment!
Cheer/Tumbling
Ms. Eliana grew up in Adel, Iowa, and has done dance and cheer from the age of 5. She danced all through high school on the ADM Dance Team, and she is now part of the Central College Dance Team. At Central she studies Kinesiology with hopes to become a physical therapist. Eliana loves working with kids and is so excited to share her passion for dance in a fun, positive environment!
SYDNEYFREEZE
Dance
Ms. Sydney started taking dance classes when she was 3 years old and began dancing competitively at the age of 8 for Almost Famous Dance, Gymnastics, and Cheer in Monticello, Iowa. In ten years of competitive dance experience, she has performed and competed styles such as pom, lyrical, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and more! Ms. Sydney also taught recreational dance and gymnastics while in high school, led classes and choreographed routines for the Orchesis II dance club at Iowa State University in college, and choreographed a duet for her two younger sisters to compete during the 2024-2025 comp season. Dance is and always has been her passion, and she is so excited to share that passion with the Superstars community!
Dance
Ms. Sydney started taking dance classes when she was 3 years old and began dancing competitively at the age of 8 for Almost Famous Dance, Gymnastics, and Cheer in Monticello, Iowa. In ten years of competitive dance experience, she has performed and competed styles such as pom, lyrical, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and more! Ms. Sydney also taught recreational dance and gymnastics while in high school, led classes and choreographed routines for the Orchesis II dance club at Iowa State University in college, and choreographed a duet for her two younger sisters to compete during the 2024-2025 comp season. Dance is and always has been her passion, and she is so excited to share that passion with the Superstars community!
NATALIAHARGIN
Dance
Ms. Natalia danced for ten years at Superstars and was a longtime member of the Competition Dance Team. She also spent four years on the Norwalk Dance Team, building a strong foundation in performance, technique, and teamwork. Now, she shares her love for the art of dance as an instructor. Ms. Natalia currently teaches tap, jazz, and lyrical on Tuesday nights. Outside of the studio, she works as a hairstylist and enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Dance
Ms. Natalia danced for ten years at Superstars and was a longtime member of the Competition Dance Team. She also spent four years on the Norwalk Dance Team, building a strong foundation in performance, technique, and teamwork. Now, she shares her love for the art of dance as an instructor. Ms. Natalia currently teaches tap, jazz, and lyrical on Tuesday nights. Outside of the studio, she works as a hairstylist and enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
ZOIEHAVICK
Dance
Ms. Zoie is a former Superstars dance and twirling student, and a returning member of the Superstars staff. At the studio, Ms. Zoie teaches a variety of tap, ballet, tumbling, and hip hop classes. When she is not at the studio, Ms. Zoie is in the classroom as a special education teacher. Her journey in dance began at the age of five, and now, as an instructor, it feels like a full-circle moment. It is her goal to inspire students of all abilities to discover their potential and express themselves through dance.
Dance
Ms. Zoie is a former Superstars dance and twirling student, and a returning member of the Superstars staff. At the studio, Ms. Zoie teaches a variety of tap, ballet, tumbling, and hip hop classes. When she is not at the studio, Ms. Zoie is in the classroom as a special education teacher. Her journey in dance began at the age of five, and now, as an instructor, it feels like a full-circle moment. It is her goal to inspire students of all abilities to discover their potential and express themselves through dance.
RIANNAJOHANSON
Dance
Ms. Rianna has danced most of her life (roughly 14 years). She grew up dancing in a studio where she was taught jazz, tap, clog, hip hop, and musical theatre. When my time can to go to high school I was on the North Union High School’s dance team for 4 years. After high school, she went on to dance at Iowa Central CC (GO TRITONS!). Ms. Rianna was a captain and a National Hip Hop Champion in 2020! Between high school and college, Ms. Rianna has won 11 Iowa State Dance titles. Overall, she has had so many great dance experiences and she is so excited to share the joy of dance with little ones and all the life lessons that come along with it!
Dance
Ms. Rianna has danced most of her life (roughly 14 years). She grew up dancing in a studio where she was taught jazz, tap, clog, hip hop, and musical theatre. When my time can to go to high school I was on the North Union High School’s dance team for 4 years. After high school, she went on to dance at Iowa Central CC (GO TRITONS!). Ms. Rianna was a captain and a National Hip Hop Champion in 2020! Between high school and college, Ms. Rianna has won 11 Iowa State Dance titles. Overall, she has had so many great dance experiences and she is so excited to share the joy of dance with little ones and all the life lessons that come along with it!
JINESSALEWIS
Dance
Ms. Jinessa was a competitive dancer for 13 years focusing in the areas of tap, jazz, pre-pointe ballet, and hip hop. She has won numerous national titles and was a finalist in the 2021 Bill Riley Talent Show. She currently studies Advertising and Magazine/Brand Media at Drake University. Ms. Jinessa teaches dance classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Dance
Ms. Jinessa was a competitive dancer for 13 years focusing in the areas of tap, jazz, pre-pointe ballet, and hip hop. She has won numerous national titles and was a finalist in the 2021 Bill Riley Talent Show. She currently studies Advertising and Magazine/Brand Media at Drake University. Ms. Jinessa teaches dance classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
KELSYMARTIN
Baton
Ms. Kelsy started dancing at the age of 3, tumbling at the age of 4, twirling baton at the age of 10, and cheering at the age of 11. Ms. Kelsy is a national champion with her former Superstars Performing Arts dance and baton teams, a national champion soloist in baton, as well as a 2-time junior Olympic gold medalist for baton. Ms. Kelsy graduated from DMACC with an AA degree and Grand View University with a Bachelors in Psychology. While attending GVU she was a part of the dance team and often performed fire baton routines at football games. Ms. Kelsy is now working towards her Masters in Forensic Psychology. When she’s not at the studio, Ms. Kelsy loves spending time with her daughter, husband, dogs, and horses.
Baton
Ms. Kelsy started dancing at the age of 3, tumbling at the age of 4, twirling baton at the age of 10, and cheering at the age of 11. Ms. Kelsy is a national champion with her former Superstars Performing Arts dance and baton teams, a national champion soloist in baton, as well as a 2-time junior Olympic gold medalist for baton. Ms. Kelsy graduated from DMACC with an AA degree and Grand View University with a Bachelors in Psychology. While attending GVU she was a part of the dance team and often performed fire baton routines at football games. Ms. Kelsy is now working towards her Masters in Forensic Psychology. When she’s not at the studio, Ms. Kelsy loves spending time with her daughter, husband, dogs, and horses.
KELSEYNICKEL
Dance
Ms. Kelsey grew up taking baton and dance lessons at the Superstars, and was a member of both Competition Teams. Ms. Kelsey attended the University of Northern Iowa, where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. She currently teaches in the Martensdale-St. Marys School District. Ms. Kelsey teaches our Thursday dance classes, and team teaches on Tuesday with Ms. Ashley.
Dance
Ms. Kelsey grew up taking baton and dance lessons at the Superstars, and was a member of both Competition Teams. Ms. Kelsey attended the University of Northern Iowa, where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. She currently teaches in the Martensdale-St. Marys School District. Ms. Kelsey teaches our Thursday dance classes, and team teaches on Tuesday with Ms. Ashley.