Meet Our Instructors and Staff

Barb has danced since age 3 at studios in the Green Bay area and throughout Wisconsin and the Chicago area. It was always Barb’s childhood dream to own her own dance studio. Her true love for dance helped her to establish and open Barb’s Centre for Dance in 1985. Under her guidance and with the help of her talented and dedicated staff, Barb’s Centre for Dance has grown to become one of the largest and most respected studios in the state of Wisconsin. Barb’s goal has always been to provide all of Northeast Wisconsin with the best dance education possible set in a welcoming and comfortable learning environment. Many thousands of dance students have experienced not only the professional instruction but also the sincere praise and encouragement it takes to foster young student’s character and self-esteem. Barb takes much pride and joy in the studio’s seasonal production, “Spirit of the Holidays, A Celebration of Dance”. The production is designed to feature our young dancer’s talents while celebrating the ‘reason for the season’. All profits from the shows and the weekend events are donated to local charitable organizations that serve both our Green Bay and Fox Valley locations communities. Over $406,175 has been raised and donated to very worthy local organizations like The Freedom House of Green Bay and Homeless Connections of the Fox Valley. Barb plans to continue growing the event and helping her students give back to the community.

Samantha Hunt began her BCFD career as an outside choreographer for BCFD competitive dance teams. In 2017 she moved from Las Vegas, NV and became an official staff member.

Originally from Chesterfield, Michigan, Samantha has graced the dance world both competitively and professionally. Training for over 20 years, Samantha specializes in modern, lyrical, jazz and stretch. She has worked in numerous shows in Las Vegas. Her credits include; “Masquerade Show in the Sky”, Buck Wild, The Sopranos, Bite and Sin City Comedy. She has also performed in such industrials as Beauty Craft and Maly’s Hair Shows, the NFL Thanksgiving Day Half Time Show and the Detroit Shock Team. Samantha has worked with such stars as Debbi Allen, Paula Abdul and Enrique Iglesias. She has had training from, Dee and Denis Caspary, Gus Giordano (The Jazz Dance World Congress), Ray Savage, Mia Michales, Jason Parsons and Lauren Adams. She has choreographed all over the United States winning many awards and having many outstanding ovations for her hard work

Angelica is a former student of our BCFD competition director, Samantha Hunt and studied dance at the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and at Summerlin Dance Academy. Ms. Luna received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Point Park University (Pittsburgh, PA) in April 2018.

Ms. Luna recently finished her 2020-2021 season dancing with Contemporary West Dance Theatre under the direction of Bernard Gaddis. She had the honor of performing in Cirque De Soleil’s benefit production, “One Night for One Drop” choreographed by Andrew Winghart and Alexander Ekman. She has also performed works choreographed by Sonya Tayeh, Jose Limon, Gregory Dolbashian, Lucinda Childs, Jason McDole, Garfield Lemonious and Keisha Lalama.

Kerri started dancing at 6 years old. She started at different dance studio then switched to Barb's, where she danced all through high school and even was on the Pom-Pon squad.  

Kerri received her BFA in Dance and a business degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After graduating, she moved to Chicago to pursue her dancing career.  

While living in Chicago, Kerri danced professionally for 12 years and taught at various dance studios around Chicagoland. She implemented several Parent Tot dance programs and Creative Movement classes for little dancers. This is where Kerri found her passion for teaching the babies/little dancers. 

Kerri moved back to Green Bay in late summer 2016, to be closer to her family, and has taught at Barb's since. She considers the studio her second home and loves teaching at Barb's.  

Kerri's teaching styles include Creative Movement (Pre-Ballet and Tap), Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe, Modern, Contemporary, Hippity Hop, and basic Ballroom. She is trained in the Leap N' Learn Dance Program. Kerri is also Mat Pilates certified. 

When Kerri isn't teaching,  she loves spending time with her family and likes to travel to see her friends in Chicago.  She loves anything fitness related. 

Kerri is thrilled to be teaching her passion, dance. 

Mackenzie danced at Barb’s Centre for Dance since the age of 4 and on a competitive travel team with Barb’s from age 7 until she graduated. She went to St. Norbert College, where she studied early childhood development and communications. She performed and competed with their collegiate dance team for 2 years. She has a passion for children and all things dance. This will be her 9th year teaching at Barb’s. 

Jordan began her love for dance at Barb’s Centre for Dance when she was 3 years old. While a student at Barb’s Centre for Dance, Jordan competed in various styles at national and regional competitions. She continued her studies and graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a double major in dance and psychology and a certificate in leadership. Within her education, she has had the opportunity to study and perform under profound artists such as: Li Chiao-Ping, Peggy Choy, Kate Corby, Zi Hao Li, Andrea Harris, Mariah LeFeber, Karen McShane-Hellenbrand, Robin Pettersen, Liz Sexe, Marlene Skog, Collette Stewart, Chris Walker, Michael Whaites, and Jin-Wen Yu. She also had the opportunity to attend various workshops including ACDFA in Madison, WI and Mankato, MN.  During her time in Madison, Jordan participated and held offices in Optima Dance, a student led dance organization.  She also contributed to the dance community by organizing the Madison Dance Conference 2011-2013. Jordan also worked as a stage manager and stage crew for shows held at the Margaret H’Doubler Theater at UW-Madison. From 2014 – 2016 Jordan danced professionally with Madison Contemporary Dance Company under the direction of Sara Rohs.

To further her education Jordan spent time in New York City. She attended the Break the Floor Tap Conference during July of 2006, where she had the opportunity to dance in an off-Broadway show.  In 2010, she performed in the World Dance Alliance; and in 2011 she attended Dance Education Laboratory to further her dance teaching education. Jordan also participated in Arts Alive in Chicago, Illinois during 2012. Chicago also provided Jordan with the opportunity to teach tap as a guest artist during the fall of 2012. 

In 2013, Jordan started teaching all ages, styles, and levels at Barb’s Centre for Dance and is excited to be part of the teaching staff again this year. She loves working with people and is energized when she can share her love of dance with others.

Kailyn is from Mundelein, IL and began dancing when she was three years old at the Dance Factory. Kailyn trained at numerous studios and was a part of award winning competitive teams including JEM Studios and Visceral Dance Chicago. She has trained under the instruction of Lizzie Mackenzie, Nick Pupillo, Eugene Peabody, Richard Smith, Mark Yonally and Brent Caburnay. As a child, Kailyn performed in the Schaumburg Performing Arts Center’s version of The Nutcracker for three years. She attended Mundelein High school where she was a part of the Mundelein Varsity Dance Team for four years, with being a captain for her last two years.

Kailyn is a graduate of Winona State University with a Bachelor of Science-Teaching and a Minor in Dance. While at Winona State University, Kailyn was a part of the award-winning dance team for three years where her team won a 6th place title in 2013 and 4th place title in 2015 at the NDA Finals in Daytona Beach, Florida. She was also a member of dance society where she performed and choreographed dances for multiple student show concerts. Kailyn also taught dance classes at SG Danceworkz for two years, working with students four to eighteen years old.

Currently, Kailyn is a third-grade teacher in Neenah and is in her sixth year as choreographer for the Fremont Middle School Poms team. This will be Kailyn’s second year teaching at Barb’s Centre for Dance. She is looking forward to continue to share her passion of dance with all of her students!

Kara has been dancing for fifteen years, nine of which have been with BCFD. Her favorite styles are Tap, Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary. She's grown up and lived in the Appleton area her entire life. As a class of 2022 graduate, Kara decided to jump right into teaching at BCFD. Along with teaching, she works at the FV front desk. In her free time, she likes spending time with her friends and family, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors. She loves working with the kids and can't wait to watch them grow.