Meet the SDA Team
Great dance instructors do more than teach steps.
Our team is made up of caring, encouraging people who believe in helping every dancer feel known, supported, and capable. We bring different experiences, teaching styles, and strengths to the studio, but we share one goal: creating a place where dancers can learn, grow, and belong.
Admin Team
Liana MacFarlane
Owner, Director, and Photographer
Liana values Compassion, Community, and Celebration.
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2005.
Michelle Kjersten
Studio Manager
Michelle values Service, Experience, and Connection.
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2021.
Tracey Hanna
Studio Advocate
Tracey values Consideration, Connection, and Communication.
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2023.
“Our daughter has been at Sherwood Dance for two years now and we only have glowing things to say about the instructors and how supportive and caring the environment at this dance studio is. They truly foster a love of dance without judgment or pressure, and they treat each and every child and family with respect and kindness. We are so pleased to be a part of a dance school that both has caring instructors and a positive environment.”
— Vanessa C.
Teaching Team
Kindal Spearin
Jump Start • Ballet •Classical
Kindal values Accomplishment, Perseverance, and Responsibility
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2004.
Kimberly Kjersten
Jump Start • Tap • Acro • Jazz
Kimberly values Perseverance, Connection, and Work Ethic
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2016.
Jenny Mason
Showstoppers Director • Acro • Jazz • Jump Start
Jenny values Passion, Connection, and Dedication
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2011.
Anna Toye
Showstoppers • Acro • Jazz • Jump Start
Anna values Creativity, Confidence, and Passion.
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2007.
Natalia Thoben
Jump Start • Ballet
Natalia values Discipline, Commitment, and Encouragement
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2022.
Natalia habla español.
Christina Hermann
Jump Start
Christina values Creativity, Kindness, and Joy
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2016.
Jen Filson
Jump Start • Jazz • Acro
Jen values Perseverance, Passion, and Imagination
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2026.
Lisa Allison
Jump Start • Jazz
Values coming soon…
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2023.
We dance too!
Because a love of dance doesn’t stop when you become the teacher.
“I have to say, we chose Sherwood Dance Academy because of your values. Your thoughtfulness and care for each student in their growth not just as a dancer but as a person is apparent and I’m so grateful.”
— Sarah A.