Our Team

Amy is originally from the Bay Area of Northern California. She received her education in dance starting at the age of 4 and started to take it seriously by the age of 8. She trained in all styles Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Breakdancing, House, and Freestyle from Dance Attack under the direction of the late Sioux Lehner. By the age of 14 she earned a role on a tv pilot which highlighted a dance competition hosted by Carmen Electra and Jamie King. She performed in numerous half-time shows for the 49er's, and Stanford football teams. She also performed with the Lakers and Kings cheerleaders for Santana.  Amy has trained from numerous Choreographer's such as, Mia Michaels, Dee Caspary, Mandy Moore, Wade Robison, Mark Meismer, and Jackie Sleight.  At the age of 15 Amy started working as a professional dancer at Great America theme park. She performed one season at the Paramount Theater and the other at Nickelodeon Studios.  Amy was involved with several companies while she continued to compete all over the Bay Area.   At the age of 18 Amy started teaching for Dance Attack.  Amy's passion for Choreography and the joy of teaching formed immediately.  She knew this would be the avenue she would use to continue her dance career.  At the age of 20 she made the decision to move to Montana with her now husband Joe to pursue her dream of owning her own studio.  After moving to Montana Amy taught at various locations throughout the valley.   In 2008 Amy and Joe opened Dance Elements.  Amy loves teaching and mentoring all of her students. She is truly passionate about every child that walks into her studio and wants them to grow and mature into hard working individuals!  Amy's goal is for Dance Elements to be a place to feel safe, nurtured and more than anything to feel like Family!

Kate Neumann is a Dance Elements Alumni.  She was born and raised in the Flathead Valley and has been with Dance Elements since the age of 7.  She currently lives in the Valley with her husband, Isaac, and three children, Titus, Brooklynn and Otto.  Being one of 8 children she is extremely grateful to have gotten the opportunity to dance through her childhood.  Growing up she trained in Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Jazz, Lyrical/ Contemporary, and Ballet.  Competing and Performing with Dance Element’s companies Collide, Movement, and Elite. After High School, Kate took her Dancing abroad and began studying styles like African, Modern, Swing, Salsa and Ballroom. She trained at Mad Dance House and Youth With A Mission in Brisbane and Tokyo.  She also danced and taught in other parts of Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan, as well as here in the Flathead Valley.  Since then Kate has trained in Sacramento, Seattle, L.A., and Denver.  She started teaching in 2017 at Dance Elements.  Both Amy and Joe have helped provide many opportunities for growth in teaching, training and choreography.  Her passion and pure love has only continued to grow with each passing year of new and old students.  She loves working with dancers of all ages around the Valley and is grateful for the experiences that have shaped the dancer that she is.  The opportunity to mentor, cultivate positivity and hope, and possibly impact the upcoming generations in any way is an honor for her.  She strives to help make a safe place for people to come and release energy and emotions, and make memories.  She truly believes dance is healing and enjoys watching kids discover the freedom it offers.  Kate is thankful and excited to be in a studio like Dance Elements and help foster creative minds and guide children and teenagers as they become young adults and amazing humans. 

Anna Pemberton was born and raised in Whitefish Montana, where she currently lives with her husband, Jeiven. Growing up in a big family meant that whatever her older sisters did, Anna did too. She took her first dance class at two years old and never stopped after that! She began dancing with Dance Elements at the age of six. Anna has been a part of several companies, including: Mini Elements, Lil Elements, United, Collide, Elite, Jr. Movement, and Movement. As a teenager, Anna traveled around the U.S. (Los Angeles, Portland, Denver, Seattle, Vancouver, ect.) to attend various dance conventions and competitions. During that time, she was awarded with several scholarships and the opportunity to train in Los Angeles full time. She has trained in Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Contemporary. After graduating high school in 2021, Anna tried out for, and made the Montana State University dance team. Through her passion for dance, she discovered her love of teaching and choreographing. During her senior year of high school, Amy allowed her the opportunity to teach at Dance Elements. Once she started teaching she knew she would never stop. Anna’s goal is for every student to feel safe and loved in the studio. Her favorite part about teaching is watching the students blossom into amazing dancers, and more importantly into amazing young adults. Over the years, the people at Dance Elements have become her family. She couldn't be more grateful to teach under the direction of Amy, who has taught and inspired Anna for 15 years. And alongside amazing women who support and lift each other up. Anna can’t wait to continue sharing her love of dance with the Flathead Valley! 

Mila Baker began dancing at a young age and she added to her love of dance with the sport of cheerleading. Mila went on to be a member of the MSU Dance Team while earning her Elementary Education degree with a minor in Dance. Mila coached the MSU Dance team for 1 year before coaching the Belgrade High School Cheer team while teaching Second Grade and Kindergarten. In 2004, Mila and her husband Joe moved back to Miles City and opened Studio M Dance Company, offering recreation dance classes, tumbling classes, fitness classes, as well as, competitive Dance and Cheer Teams. While in Miles City she also coached the CCDHS Dance Team. In 2014 The Bakers moved to Kalispell for Joe's job with the Montana National Guard. Mila has been teaching dance and fitness classes in the valley since 2015. Mila has served on the MHSA Spirit rules committee and served as President and Secretary on the Montana Dance Arts Association Board. Mila is also a Kindergarten teacher at West Valley School. Mila and Joe enjoy spending time with their 4 kids, supporting them in their various sports, cheer, and dance. Mila has a deep love and appreciation for all styles of dance and loves sharing that with her students of all ages.

Gabbi Paulson was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana, and began her dance journey at Feet by Feat at just two years old. She quickly discovered her love for movement, especially tap. At the age of ten, Gabbi joined Dance Elements, where she broadened her training and explored new styles. Throughout her years at Dance Elements, she had the privilege of dancing with several companies, including Lil Elements, United, Collide, and Elite. These opportunities allowed her to travel across the country, competing and learning from some of the industry’s top professionals. Gabbi has trained extensively in Tap, Hip Hop, and Jazz, but tap has always held a special place in her heart. She is thrilled to return to Dance Elements as part of the teaching staff and to contribute to the growth of the studio’s tap program. Sharing her passion and giving back to the community that shaped her as a dancer has always been a dream, and she’s excited to inspire the next generation of performers.

Isabella Arriaga was born and raised in the scenic Flathead Valley, where her passion for dance began to bloom. She has been with Dance Elements since the beginning dancing across many of its renowned companies – including Mini Elements, United, Collide, Elite, and Movement – highlighting her versatility and dedication. Isabella has traveled to various states for dance conventions and competitions, including California, Washington, Idaho, and even Washington D.C., gaining performance experience on diverse stages. Her training has spanned multiple styles: Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, and Contemporary, reflecting her well-rounded artistry. Currently in her final year of pursuing a business degree at the University of Providence, Isabella blends entrepreneurial ambition with creative energy. With a lifelong love for dance, she is deeply excited to contribute to the Dance Elements community and to give back to the studio that shaped her.