Teaching Staff

Ricci Spriggs-Reed

Ricci Spriggs-Reed has owned Dance Atlantic for 17 years, and is the director and certified instructor.  She is a nationally certified teacher through Dance Masters of America. Her extensive training also includes Gus Giordano’s Dance Center in Chicago, Stephens College, University of Iowa, and Ballet Iowa.                                               

Ricci has training in many styles of dance including Contemporary Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Tumbling, and Pointe. Each year, she continues to upgrade her training through Dance Masters of America and various other professional dance and tumbling workshops nationwide. This ongoing training provides her with the latest techniques and styles that provide the students with the best and safest education possible. Ricci is a personable and outgoing teacher who loves working with students of all ages. Her expertise provides the students with a quality education and her enthusiasm keeps them coming back for more!

Nicole Steffens

Nicole Steffens is the Hip Hop Instructor at Dance Atlantic. She was a student at Dance Atlantic for 8 years and was a main participant of the student competition team. Nicole can claim Regional and National awards to her credit, but her outgoing personality and funky style are what make her a favorite with the kids.

Molly Haner

Molly (Pelzer) Haner is a Tumbling and Hip Hop Instructor at Dance Atlantic.  She was a student at Dance Atlantic for 12 years under the direction of Ricci Spriggs-Reed and worked at the studio as a teaching assistant for 6 years before leaving for her college training. She was a National Competitor in dance competitions throughout her teens, but most recently competitively cheered nationally in the NCA Nationals in Daytona Beach. Her collegiate cheer and tumbling training was obtained at Iowa Western Community College followed by Sam Houston State University.  She is a valuable asset to our dance and tumbling programs at Dance Atlantic and we welcome her to our staff!

Teaching Certification

As a nationally certified instructor with Dance Masters of America, you can be assured that your child is receiving a quality education that is safe for their growing muscles and skeletal system. I provide the students with a progressive education that is age appropriate, fun, and rewarding for both the student and the parent. At the end of the season, there is no denying the progress each student and class has made, leaving the parents knowing their money was well spent.

*All instructors at Dance Atlantic continue to upgrade their training through professional dance workshops yearly.