Our Coaches
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Coach Courtney Poettker
Owner/Director
Technique, Acro, Pom/Jazz/Hip Hop/Lyrical 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/Lyrical 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 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.
Coach Madison Fields
Junior Team Coach
As a 2023 high school graduate, Coach Madison has been dancing since the age of 3 and coaching since she was 14. Madison has coached our tiny, mini and junior age divisions teaching them various styles, techniques and skills in dance. Her favorite thing about teaching is assisting and observing the growth within the individual dancers, as well as the entire Intensity Family! When not at the studio, Coach Madison enjoys listening to music and planning the next spirit week!
Fun Fact: Coach Madison is a graduate from Dental Assistant Academy, and is licensed in dental radiology in the state of Ohio!
Felicity Engel
Ballet Teacher
Felicity is a dancer and dance teacher with a diverse background in ballet technique, pointe, and variations. She trained at Annalise Von Ottinen School of Ballet for over 10 years, followed by three years in the AP Program at De La Dance Center and three years at Cincinnati Ballet, where she continues to dance today as an adult dancer. Felicity's performance career includes roles in productions such as "The Nutcracker", "Sleeping Beauty", "Alice in Wonderland", "Les Sylphide" and others from all three schools. Her expertise also extends to dance shoe fitting, gained from her experience at Vera Nova Dance and Theatre Boutique. Additionally, Felicity started teaching dance right out of high school where she taught youth ballet combo classes Cincinnati Christian Hills Academy. Her dance teaching background continues to grow with 3 years of experience at CHCA Dance Academy, and 1 season with Intensity Dance Studio Elite Team. As a teacher, Felicity is dedicated to imparting her knowledge and passion for dance to her students, fostering their growth and appreciation for the art form.
