
West Linn Dance Center (503) 699-
“To Dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful.”
~ Agnes De Mille

Ariana Harris-
Ariana grew up in West Linn and was a member the of West Linn High School “Debutantes”. She is very energetic and amazing with children. In addition to teaching, she also works the front desk at WLDC.
Jessica Kerns-
Jessica has been a student teacher at WLDC for the past two years. She is a wonderful dancer and performer! We are so trilled to have her join the staff at WLDC.
Kristin Oberding-
Kristin is a graduate of the University of Oregon where she was the captain of the Hip Hop Jam Squad. She grew up in Clackamas and was a member of the extremely competitive High School Dance Team. Kristin will be teaching the Hip Hop Team Class.
Vanessa Brookhouse-
Vanessa comes to us from Texas where she received her BA in Musical Theater with a minor in Dance at the Sam Houston State University. She then went on to spend two years as a dancer for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Vanessa will be teaching Tap for WLDC
Michelle Lee-
Michelle has been teaching here at WLDC since 2007. Her grace and attention to pure classical line is a true gift to her students. Michelle teaches all levels of Ballet and also serves as Ballet Mistress to the Director during Nutcracker season



WLDC Staff

