DANCE MAKERS - Key Persons
Blake has been an Instructor and Dance Professional with Dance Makers since 2017. He grew up performing in musical theater for 10 years before attending the University of Oklahoma where he fell in love with ballroom dancing. Blake has competed at numerous Pro/Am competitions around the country and won several Top Teacher awards.
David first fell in love with ballroom dancing while attending the University of Oklahoma. He starting teaching at Dance Makers in 2005 and quickly grew a passion for competitions and shows as well. He an his wife Elizabeth are former smooth competitors and have recently become Managing Partners together at Dance Makers.
Elizabeth began studying ballet and modern dance at the age of 3, and became a professional ballroom instructor in 2005. She was recently promoted to Managing Partner of Dance Makers in Edmond, OK along with her husband, David. Elizabeth developed a passion for ballroom while attending the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management. She currently teaches a variety of styles, including Rhythm, Latin, Club, Standard, and Smooth, which is her favorite. Elizabeth has earned several Top Teacher awards at various competitions across the country competing in both the Pro/Am and Professional divisions.
Kinsey has been dancing all her life and performed with the University of Oklahoma's dance department's company. She has been a ballroom dance instructor since 2017 at Dance Makers, and teaches a variety of private lessons, wedding choreography, and group classes. Kinsey frequents competitions and performances both local and around the country with her dedicated students as well as her professional partner and husband, Blake Whisenhunt.