Our Professional and Experienced Teaching Staff
Celebrating our 44th Dance Season!
Both “Miss Gale” and “Miss Buffy” are graduates of Dance Masters of America’s Dance Teachers Training Program at Kent State University and are members of Dance Masters of America. Dance Masters of America is an organization that certifies dancers to teach through extensive testing in all genres of dance. It has been an amazing 43 years of teaching the students of Gale’s Studio of Dance and we are looking forward to sharing our many years of experience and love of dance for the Studio’s 44th year!
"Miss Gale" Frey, Director
Instructor/Choreographer
"Miss Buffy" Covington, Co-Director
Instructor/Choreographer
"Miss Shelby" Covington, Instructor/Choreographer
“Miss Shelby” has studied dance for 27 years. While demanding their best from each of her students, “Miss Shelby” has an amazing ability to compliment the star in each of them... developing poise, grace and confidence in our dancers.
"Miss Danielle" DeBardeleben, Instructor/Choreographer
“Miss Danielle” has trained at Gale’s for 28 years. Her excellent technique, passion, dedication and unlimited patience make her an outstanding instructor and role model-challenging and motivating all of her dancers.
"Miss Hannah" Franklin, Instructor/Choreographer
“Miss Hannah” has danced for 25 years and this is her 16th year at Gale's. Combining her passions for dance and fitness, she shares her belief that through training, hard work and healthy living, students can accomplish anything they desire.
"Miss Madi" Flowers, Instructor/Choreographer
“Miss Madi” has studied at Gale’s for 16 years and enjoys inspiring a passion for dance within her students (along with smiles and laughs). She helps her dancers become shining stars.
"Miss Brooklynn”" Berggren, Instructor/Choreographer
“Miss Brooklynn” has studied dance at Gale’s for 14 years. She loves seeking out new ways for her dancers to approach challenges and succeed; instilling in her students an “I can” mindset.
"Miss Carley”" Williams, Instructor/Choreographer
“Miss Carley” has danced at Gale’s for 18 years. She takes pleasure in teaching her young dancers from their very first dance class through every shining performance on stage.
Our instructors stress not only skills in dancing, but social development and effective interaction between pupils and teachers. Our goal is to help students to strive for personal excellence, to be self-confident and self-disciplined. We believe the study of dance develops life skills which can be used in any professional or recreational endeavor.