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Community Education Office
763-241-3520
communityed@elkriver.k12.mn.us
ECFE & Discovery Learning
763-241-3524
ecfe@elkriver.k12.mn.us
Kathy Simonson (763-241-3400 x5580)
kathryn.simonson@elkriver.k12.mn.us
Lynne Kopitzke (763-241-3524)
lynne.kopitzke@elkriver.k12.mn.us
Early Childhood Screening
Laura Orwoll (763-241-3400 x5577)
laura.orwoll@elkriver.k12.mn.us
EdVenture Club and Club Summer
Pauline Nelson / Billing and Registration
(763-241-3544)
edventureclub@elkriver.k12.mn.us
ISD 728 Facility Scheduling
Colleen Sweet (763-241-3400 x5539)
facilities@elkriver.k12.mn.us
A.B.E. & G.E.D.
Pam Moriarity (763-241-3400 x5525)
pamela.moriarity@elkriver.k12.mn.us
WELCOME
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR
cassandra miller
WELCOME
Cassandra Miller teaches Hip-Hop dance classes as well as Pilates
and Zumba Fitness classes for ISD 728 Community Education.
Describe your background and your experience
Dancing began as a passion for me as a small child. I danced the
Chinese dance in my first Nutcracker ballet when I was 7 years old,
and have been dancing in some form ever since. While the majority of
my dance background and training has been in the areas of ballet, tap
and jazz dance, I have also had a great deal of experience in musical
theatre, and even took some classes in baton twirling. I’ve had the
opportunity to train under some wonderful instructors including Al Reller in Hibbing, MN who gave
me my first opportunities as a musical theatre choreographer while I was still in high school. I
have also studied under Rita Anderson in Ham Lake, Zoe Sealy at the University of MN and other
numerous instructors through the Dance Masters of America organization. I have been teaching
dance now for over 25 years, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to share my passion for
dance with others through this community education program.
What can one expect when attending your class?
In the dance classes one can expect opportunities to move from basic to more challenging dance
progressions. As a young dancer you could expect to explore rhythm, style and choreography
while working on a specific dance to perform at the end of the program. Fitness classes also offer
participants opportunity to start at a basic level and progress at their own pace. This ensures that
people of all fitness levels can participate.
What level of experience is needed?
The classes are designed to fit participants at almost any level. So, no experience is needed.
What are the benefits of enrolling children in Community Education dance classes?
One benefit of enrolling children in Community Education dance is an opportunity to explore
dance at a non-competitive level. The shorter length program gives students an opportunity
to try out a dance class with minimal commitment. It’s a wonderful way for children of all ages
to be more active socially. Also, anytime someone enrolls in a dance class they are benefiting
themselves both physically and mentally.
What advice do you have for someone considering a new fitness venture?
Go for it! As a fitness instructor, I can’t tell you what a privilege it is to see someone come to
a class for the first time, and then watch them progress physically over the weeks. I would do
anything to encourage and help you on that journey because the benefits of taking that first step
will last you a lifetime.
our mission
to build community through citizen involvement and lifelong learning while educating,
inspiring and empowering aLL of our learners across iSd 728.
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