PDT - Key Persons


Alec Talbott

With national tours on pause, Mr. Alec, our traveling dance pro is back teaching Lincoln's next generation of dancers.

Annaliese Saathoff

One of Lincoln's leading ladies, Miss Annaliese teaches tap for PDT when not performing or teaching and LSW.

Caitie Cornelius

Miss Caitie specializes in Jazz, Acrobatics, Tricks, Technique, and Strech! Learn more about this former NWU dance captain!

Courtney Piccoli

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Director

Current UNL Student

Job Titles:
  • Current UNL Student and Competitive Standout, Miss Heidi Blends Hip Hop, Jazz, and Lyrical to Perfection
Current UNL Student, former PDT YAGP member and Student, Miss Amanda is a favorite with our younger students.

Heidi Cooper

Job Titles:
  • Current UNL Student and Competitive Standout, Miss Heidi Blends Hip Hop, Jazz, and Lyrical to Perfection
Current UNL Student and competitive standout, Miss Heidi blends hip hop, jazz, and lyrical to perfection.

Jenna Finch

With an extensive background in Royal Academy of Dance ballet, Miss Jenna is an outstanding youth ballet teacher.

Miss Diana Brooks

Job Titles:
  • PCC Company Director
We are proud to announce that Miss Diana Brooks will be leading the PDT Competition team this year. PDT's competitive company (PCC) has experienced incredible growth and accomplishments in our five short years. With Miss Brooks at the helm, we will continue our path towards excellence while engaging and inspiring students to be their best in and out of the class room. Some of Miss Diana's incredible resume includes: Broadway Dance Center Faculty (NYC) Pace University Adjunct Faculty Dance (NYC) Oklahoma City University Associate Professor of Dance National and Regional Adjudicating Competition Judge Has trained scores of active Broadway performers