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Meet your Staff

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Rachael Trexler

Co-Owner & Artistic Director

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Contemporary & Modern

Rachael has been dancing for over 25 years. Taking classes at a variety of studios throughout the Lehigh Valley, Rachael has had the privelege of performing in Disney, on cruise ships, in Las Vegas, and more. After studying dance at West Chester University, Rachael began teaching styles of jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and tap. Her choreography has received many awards such as the regional choreographer award for "stations", regional choreographer award for "sandman", true commitment award for "soldier", true entertainment award for "nightmare", and more. Her teams have received highest overall scores on both regional and national levels for her soloists, her trios, and her groups.

Coupled with her experience is her passion to teach and her love to watch all of her kids grow and express themselves. She is looking forward to continuing the creation experience with all current and prospective students!

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Robert Trexler

Robert is a 17-year veteran of the Lehigh Valley theatre community, appearing in over 25 productions.  He was most recently seen as Colonel Mustard in "Clue" at Cedar Crest Collage and in the titular role of Vince Lombard in “Lombardi” at Northampton Community College.  Other notable roles include Jackie Elliot in “Billy Elliot the Musical” (Civic Theatre of Allentown), Dennis Dupree in “Rock of Ages”(Civic), Michael Novak in “God of Carnage”(Civic), Sam Byck in “Assassins” (Civic), The Monster in “Young Frankenstein” (Civic), Amos Hart in “Chicago” (Cedar Crest College), and Dave Bukatinsky in “The Full Monty” (Civic).  Robert has also appeared in three films, most notably as the timekeeper in “Creed 2”.  

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Jaedon

Muhl

Jaedon Muhl is a renowned performer and choreographer. Most recently, he assistant directed and choreographed Cabaret for Dieruff High School. The production earned 11 Freddy nominations winning 3 awards, a full tuition scholarship for one of his students and an internship at Civic Theatre for another student. Jaedon has choreographed many shows including Suessical, Bright Star and Gypsy. Notable acting credits include Squidward in The SpongeBob Musical, Sheldon in The Prom, and Bobby in A Chorus Line. Jaedon has performed and choreographed for Civic Theatre of Allentown, The Ephrata Performing Arts Center, The Pennsylvania Playhouse and MunOpCo Music Theatre. He has been nominated for 7 Broadway World Regional Awards for his performances and choreography.

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Kayla Stokes

Kayla Stokes is from the little town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, however she travels the country choreographing for dance, baton twirling, gymnastics and pageantry. She is the director of Triple Threat Academy having numerous national and state titleholders in the Miss America and Miss USA pageant. Kayla is classically trained, but when asked, she said she threw herself into jazz and performance pieces growing up. She has performed in Walt Disney World, Bush Gardens, Dorney Park & Wild Water Kingdom, New York City, Macy’s & Dunkin Donuts Thanksgiving Parades in NYC & Philadelphia. While traveling and working with new students across the country, she has moved into the film industry, where she has had several students appear in commercials, shows and Netflix films. Kayla’s favorite quote is “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game,”-Babe Ruth.

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Ty Macleod

Student Choreographer

Ty Macleod is one of our student choreographers, gaining experience that will allow him to continue his creative journey in the future. 

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Amanda Swinger

Office & Finance Manager

My name is Amanda! I am married have one daughter, 2 pups and 2 chickens. I am no stranger to the dance community. My daughter has been dancing since the age of 8. I previously managed a dance studio for several years and prior to that I coached a cheerleading squad. I work full time as an authorization specialist for LVHN and I am a server at Berlinsville hotel part time. In my free time I enjoy….oh who am I kidding I don’t have free time!  Which is why I am back in action at the studio even though my daughter is done dancing!

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Annina D'Agosto

Annina began dancing at the age of eight studying in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. She began competing and performing at the age of ten, and continued through the age of eighteen. Some of her performances include Hershey Park and Disney. At age fourteen, Annina started focusing on hip-hop, tap, and contemporary; learning the different techniques within each style of hip-hop. In 2015, Annina took part in a training program at Broadway Dance Center, where she trained for twenty hours a week under working professionals and choreographers. She continues her dance education through workshops and classes. Annina’s teaching experience includes two competitive dance studios in the Brodheadsville and Tannersville areas, Wind Gap Middle School for their production of “You’re a good man Charlie Brown”, and Northampton community college. She has also had the privilege of being a guest teacher at various summer intensives for studios in the North Eastern Pennsylvania area. Annina has a B.A. in education from East Stroudsburg University. Her classes focus on musicality and rhythm, as well as teaching the fundamentals within each style. It is also important that each student find his or her own unique style while, of course, having fun.

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Crystal Williams

Crystal studied dance at Marianne's School of dance at the age of 4. She was a member of their competition team and eventually became a teacher. She has taught at other studios throughout the years. Crystal is on the board of directors for Munopco music theatre company in Allentown. Crystal has been performing with Munopco since 1994. Other than performing, you can see her choreographing shows and dances.  She has performed in Walt Disney World and Caesars Palaces resorts.
She is thrilled to be at B U Dance studios and teach our youth

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Lulu Shipman

Student Choreographer

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Jackie Cain

Jackie has over 13 years of experience in tap, ballet, jazz, acro, and lyrical dance. She has 3 years of experience in cheer, dance, and squad choreography, along with performing, and holds numerous titles in the pageant circuit. She is continuously expanding her knowledge of teaching dance through online seminars and workshops, and aims to become a certified trainer this year.

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Caylee Swinger

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Stephanie Cain

Marketing & Community Outreach Coordinator

I am a Disney enthusiast with a special fondness for Tinkerbell. Whether it's the magic of the theme parks or the nostalgia of classic films, Disney holds a special place in my heart. I love vacations, especially those spent at the beach, where the sound of the waves and the warmth of the sun create the perfect backdrop for relaxation and fun.

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