Our Coaches
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Coach Courtney Poettker
Owner/Director
Technique, Acro, Pom/Jazz/Hip Hop Choreography
Courtney has been has been teaching dance for 18 years in various styles and to all ages! Courtney started at Technical Dance Center and then went on to receive her B.S. specialized in dance education from Bowling Green State University. Courtney moved to Vienna, Austria where she taught and performed dance for a few years before returning to the U.S. She is excited to welcome everyone to the studio this year and can't wait to watch these kids take the floor!
Coach Erin Lambert
Acro, Pom Choreography
My name is Erin Lambert. I am a native of the Cincinnati area, living in the Harrison area with my husband and 3 youngest children.
I am the proud grandmother of 1 beautiful baby girl. I am a graduate of Mother of Mercy HS. I am a veteran of the US Army.
I studied dance at the Judy Link School of Dance (2 years) and at Anneliese Von Oettingen School of Ballet (7 years)
I danced for Miracle Dance Theater (4 years) and Elder High School Dance Line (4 years)
I competed stage dancing for Centre Stage Dance Academy (12 years)
I have over 30 years of dance and cheer experience
I have certifications in acrobatics and tumbling that I received from completing online classes and training
I have certifications for concussion, Lindsey's Law, and First Aid
I was a coordinator and program director for Oak Hills Youth Sideline/Competition Cheer (3 years)
I was a competition cheer coach for Oak Hills Youth Cheer (5 years)
I have been a coach for competition dance both for Harrison Dance Team (2 years) and Intensity Dance Teams (3 years)
Coach Emma Yocum
Technique, Pom/Jazz Choreography
Emma has been coaching dance for 7 years but has been dancing since the age of 10. When she was a competitive dancer, she had won many awards including technique awards, dancer of the day multiple times and also won many state titles with her team. She loves spreading the joy and love of dance to the next generation of dancers. She has worked with the tiny, youth, junior and senior age groups. When Emma isn't coaching, you will most likely find her working on the studio social medias!
Emma has a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the Christ College of Nursing and is currently an Oncology nurse at The Christ Hospital.
Coach Sarah Merz
Technique, Jazz Choreography
This year will be Coach Sarah's 12th year teaching dance. Sarah started teaching at Technical Dance Center as an assistant and eventually began teaching her own class. She moved to coaching dance at Harrison 6 years ago. Sarah started coaching for Intensity since the beginning in 2021. Sarah has experience coaching dancers ages 6-18. Sarah began dancing herself at the age of 3 years old. Sarah also has a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati and is currently a nurse at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
Coach Emma Manring
Technique, Pom Choreography
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Coach Sarah Turner
Jazz Choreography
Sarah’s first two years she has coached our tiny team and this past year she coached our mini/youth team. Sarah loves to watch all of our teams grow into wonderful dancers and individuals. She has danced 8 years herself. Sarah graduated from Cincinnati State in 2022 with her associates degree in Dietetic Technology.
Coach Natalie Ruehl
Hip Hop Choreography
This is my 8th year teaching dance. I began helping out the Jr team when I was in high school. Then began teaching at Impressions Dance Studio in Beavercreek in 2019 before moving home and taking over Harrison Elementary PTO dance program in 2021. I have experience teaching ages 3-15. I began dance at the age of 8. My favorite thing about teaching is seeing the excited and proud look on a dancers face when they learn a new skill or accomplish one they’ve been working on. I have an associates degree from Sinclair in Applied Sciences with a focus in healthcare. When I’m not teaching, I’m at church or reading a good book.
Coach Brooklyn Wiesmann
Mini Coach
I have been dancing for 10 years and coaching for 2 years. My first year I taught the Tiny rec team and my second year I taught the Mini competition team. I teach Jazz, Pom, and Hip Hop which is so fun. With being a sophmore on the senior team, getting the opportunity to teach the littles is the best thing. I love seeing all there smiling faces at practices and they are so fun to work with.
Felicity Engel
Ballet Teacher
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