Friday Facilitators

RaeAnna Biehl

Cheerleading

Some describe RaeAnna Biehl as funny, others as unique, but her kids call her crazy. She really is one of a kind. She clicks with everyone, but especially with kids because of how innocent they are. And who doesn’t want to have a conversation about why Cookie Monster is the best monster?

RaeAnna is very intelligent but also super creative. Her oldest, who is currently homeschooled, is in 6th grade. Her other two will be homeschooled as well when they’re older.

In the world of performing arts, Raenna has done it all. From theater to orchestra, and from art to color guard. But her most favorite of all is dance and cheer leading. Having many years of experience, she is proud to be LAF’s first ever cheer coach. 

RaeAnna believes that parents should have the say in their child’s education. As a Christian who has read the Bible cover to cover, she can’t be fooled with false teachings and refuses to teach it to the next generation.

“Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” -Psalm 22:6

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Chanel Cotton

Junior Jazz

Chanel Cotton is a Sarasota native. She has trained in a multitude of dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Ballroom. She graduated from Manatee school for the Arts and continued her dance education at University of South Florida. Her undergraduate thesis is the History of Jazz: The American Classical Dance Style.
 

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Emily Estelle

Dance (Spring Semester)

Emily Estelle is a soon to be homeschool mom of one, and is happily married to her best friend. Dancing has always been Emily’s biggest passion, and she enjoys sharing her love of the craft with others. At the age of just six years old, she said she was going to become a dance teacher and she has made her childhood dream come true with persistence and hard work. She has trained with elite studios such as: Sarasota Contemporary, Joffrey ballet, and the West Coast Black Theater Troupe. Emily is excited to bring the joy of the Lord through dance and worship to our next generation.

“Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre.” Psalm 149:3

 

Caitlyn Healey

Intro to Music Theory

Choir

Middle/High School Musical Theatre

Behind the Stage

Caitlyn Healey is a Senior at The University of Tampa, studying Vocal Performance under the direction of Dr. Hein Jung. She has most recently been seen as Adah in The University of Tampa’s production of Act 1 of Naughty Marietta, and Tessa in The Gondoliers, performed at the State College of Florida. Caitlyn also has recently performed with the University of Tampa Chamber Choir for Andrea Bocelli at Amalie Arena.
 
While Caitlyn loves to perform, and does so often, she also has a passion for teaching. She teaches private voice and piano lessons at School of Rock Lakewood Ranch, and at Future of Dance in Sarasota. Being a graduate from LAF herself, Caitlyn is excited to be returning to spread her love of the arts with this community!
 

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Kelsey Hett

Dance (Spring Semester)

Kelsey Hett is a recent graduate of the University of Tampa with her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre with a minor in music. Kelsey loves to perform and has a passion to help children in building their confidence, expression, and connection through the performing arts. She loves Jesus and being able to bring Him glory through performing and teaching. Kelsey hopes to continue professionally in her performance career and show to those that you can be a light in a dark world.
 

Kai Kishpaugh

Music Composition with Game Development

Piano Accompanist for Musical Theatre (Junior and Middle/High School)

Kai Kishpaugh was born in Colorado, where he swam competitively and was part of a homeschool group before moving to Sarasota at age 8 for the warmth, community, and the Sarasota Sharks. His love for problem-solving and creativity led him to computer programming, which he pursued in college at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he won $35,000 in business plan competitions. Along with programming, Kai is also an artist and has been playing piano for 10 years. After the passing of his older brother, Kai moved back to Sarasota and eventually began teaching. Now, Kai is focused on expanding his positive impact in the community.
 

Gabrielle Mundy

Stretch and Conditioning

Ballet

Jazz

Tap

Contemporary Dance with Prayer

Gabrielle is a seasoned entertainer and instructor, having grown up in her parents’ dance studio. She gained her training in Charlotte, NC and in 2011 moved to Florida to continue her training. Professional credits include being apart of REVolutions Dance company, principal dancer for Norwegian Cruise Lines and performing numerous roles for both Universal Studios, Walt Disney World and Sea World. Along with being a dance artist, Miss ‘Snook’ (as she is affectionately called) is a naturally vivacious and warm teacher.
 
She currently teaches dance to children of all ages at Future of Dance, Ovation School of Musical Theater, and Tara Elementary. Her other professional endeavors include teaching BLS/CPR and studying to be a Christian marriage counselor.
 

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Sophia Smith

Worship Band Rehearsal

Middle/High School Human Video

Junior Human Video

Junior Ballet

Junior Tap

Sophia grew up homeschooled and was apart of a dance company from 5th – 12th grades. She has background in theatre, having performed lead roles in multiple musicals. Sophia has been on the worship team for her church for four years as a vocalist and keyboard player. 
 

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