TIFFANY WINLING

Owner, Recreational/Company Instructor/Choreographer

I am Tiffany Winling and I am dancing my way into 25 years of being the owner, choreographer and a teacher of Tiffany & Co. Studio of Dance. I am very passionate about owning a studio that provides a well-rounded dance education while making the atmosphere comfortable. I would like the studio to feel like home to all those that walk through the T & Co. doors.

I started studying dance at the age of 3. I have been educated by many wonderful teachers throughout the country. Jordan K. Bower, Bonnie Amburgey, James Franklin, Joe Tremaine, Franke Hatchett, Doug Caldwell
and Marcia Lane to name a few.
I have performed professionally with Pro Dance Teams and have performed in commercials and theatre shows. I have judged dance competitions around the country and I have choreographed for Dance Studio’s, High School, College and Pro dance teams as well as theatre shows and commercials.
I enjoy every genre of dance, every age, every level of ability, and bringing positive energy into every room.

I am qualified to instruct dance in ballet, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop and musical theatre. I attend dance teacher conventions each year 
to stay current in the industry.
I strive to help each dancer achieve self-confidence.
Self-confidence is the key to success in any future endeavors a person may have. I have been lucky enough to watch many of my dancers move into professional dance positions and professional careers.

In my free time I enjoy my lovely family, my husband Scott, my daughters West, Sophia and Tessa and my dog Baxter. They along with my studio family are my inspiration. 

KEVIN GRANT

Director of Ballet (Company)

Kevin Grant is the director of Grant Training Program, and also the Director of Ballet for Tiffany & Co. Studio of Dance. Mr. Grant began his training through Weisser Park Elementary School, and continued on scholarship with Fort Wayne Ballet, Butler University, and Project Ballet. He supplemented his training with summers at the Rock School for Dance Education, Ballet Austin, and Milwaukee Ballet. Grant has been a guest dancer across the Midwest, along with touring Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia.
From 2007-2017, he served as both a faculty member and Assistant Artistic Director at Project Ballet, formally the New American Youth Ballet. Students he helped train have been recipients of scholarships and gained entrance to School of American Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Houston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, among others. His former students are currently dancing or have danced with New York City Ballet, Ballet Austin, Charlotte Ballet, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Ballet 5:8, and more. Grant has also trained dancers who have competed successfully at nationwide competitions and conventions such as Youth American Grand Prix, NYCDA, Jump, and In10sity. He also serves as a ballet coach to Homestead High School’s award winning dance team, judges dance competitions, has attended the prestigious CPYB Teacher’s Workshop, and sits on the board of Audiences Unlimited.

EMILEE NEES

Convention/Competition Director, Company Instructor/Choreographer

My name is Emilee Nees. I have been a member of the Tiffany & Co. family since it’s inaugural year in 1996. While dancing as a member of the Company, I was hired on as a faculty member in 2002 - and have never looked back! I continued teaching while achieving my Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Childhood Education from Indiana University. When I’m not at the studio, I am working with the Carroll High School Electric Blue Dance Team, where I am in my 10th year as Head Coach. EBDT has won several State, even National, Championship titles, of which I’m very proud! I am also entering my 7th year as Scheduling Coordinator of In10sity Dance Competition. I love all facets of dance and am truly blessed to be a part of so many wonderful organizations!
My husband Tyler and I have been married since 2013. We have two beautiful children who we are extremely proud of - daughter Charlie (6) and son Cooper (4.) While I love being a mom, I also have a true passion for teaching dance. I believe in promoting hard work and success in a positive and encouraging learning environment.

HALEY HEATH

Company Instructor/Choreographer

Hello my name is Haley Heath and I have been a dance instructor at Tiffany & Co. for 22 years. I majored in Theatre, Dance, and Kinesiology at IPFW and Cal State San Bernardino. Through the years I’ve been blessed with many choreography opportunities including Indiana University, Purdue University, Cal State University, high School dance teams, show choirs, modeling run way shows, and other studios throughout the country.
I have been blessed to work with many talented dancers and even more importantly, I’ve had the opportunity to build many long lasting relationships. I’m thankful for the love and support of my husband, Ben and God has blessed us with two energetic handsome boys, Roman and Titus.
Throughout my time at T & Co. I have enjoyed the constant encouragement to grow as an artist and a mentor. We build around the foundation of technique but encourage every dancer to paint their own personal style

KRISTEN ORWIG

Recreational/Company Instructor/Choreographer

My name is Kristen Weimer and I am entering into my eleventh year of teaching at Tiffany & Co. T&Co, has become my second home as I grew up dancing here alongside my sister, Miss Alicia, since the age of 7, and have stayed ever since! I started assisting at the age of 17 and happily accepted a teaching position in the fall of 2010. I graduated from Carroll High School in 2009, where I was a member of the Electric Blue Dance Team, and went on to attend IPFW. I graduated in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. At IPFW, while working towards achieving my degree, I took several dance classes and performed in IPFW’s “Purely Dance” for three years. Although I spend my nights at the studio teaching some pretty great kids, I spend my days surrounded by animals, big and small, at my full-time job as the office manager of the Garrett Veterinary Hospital. Even though I am constantly on the go from my scrubs to my tap shoes, both of my jobs are truly rewarding, and I would not have it any other way! I am so excited to start another dance season here at T&Co, and cannot wait to see the growth and accomplishments of all the dancers throughout the season. Dance has always been something near and dear to my heart, and being able to teach, inspire, and pass on a love of dance, along with the rest of the amazing faculty, to all of the dancers, is a true blessing! Here’s to a wonderful year full of memories and fun! GO GO T&CO!

ALICIA WEIMER

Recreational Instructor

my name is Alicia Weimer and I will be teaching some of the recreational classes this year. I have been a part of Tiffany and Co from the very beginning and part of the faculty for the last five years. During that time I also had the opportunity to be a on the Fort Wayne Madame Ants dance team for three seasons, but had to give that up when I got my teaching job at Carroll High School. Now I am a high school math teacher by day and a dance teacher at night and I love both of my jobs! When I am not teaching I am at home cuddling with my kitten and watching a good movie. I am very excited for another awesome year at the studio and look forward to teaching new hip hop tricks and inspiring the young ones to love dance as much as I do.

ALLYSON REECE

Recreational Instructor

I'm Allyson Reece and I am SO excited for yet another fabulous year at Tiffany & Co. Studio of Dance! I have been dancing since the age of three, and I have been a part of the T&Co faculty for four years as an assistant and instructor. I graduated from Carroll High School in 2013, where I was a four year member on the Electric Blue Dance Team. I have trained competitively with multiple studios in all forms of dance, as well as traveled to many different cities for conventions to learn from some of the top choreographers in the industry. I am so excited to continue to share my knowledge and love for dance with all of our students! GO GO TNCO!

WEST WINLING

Recreational Instructor

My name is West Winling and I have been a member of Tiffany & Co. for 15 years! I am also the proud daughter of Tiffany Winling and hope to someday follow in her footsteps. I cannot wait to begin teaching recreational classes and sharing my passion and knowledge with the young dancers of our studio in this the 25th season!

Along with training and competing at Tiffany & Co. I am also a dancer for the Carroll High School Electric Blue Dance Team and a Hollywood DJ (assistant) at the dance competition/convention Hollywood Dance Jamz! I have been blessed to have taken classes and train under world renowned choreographers such as Sonya Tayeh, Travis Wall, Doug Caldwell, Laura Edwards, Brian Friedman, Nappytabs, Jabbawockeez, Justin Lewis and also the magnificent faculty of Tiffany & Co. I have also received many scholarships at the following conventions, 24/7 Dance, Velocity Dance, Nuvo Dance, In10sity Dance and Monsters of Hip Hop. My team has been national champions and has won multiple judges awards at competitions all across the country! I am so excited for this upcoming season and for the opportunity to teach and have fun with some awesome dancers! I hope to make an impact on their lives and show them a path to dance success! Go Go T & Co.!!