dancer profiles

Paige Barlow

11th Grade
10 years at Dance Expressions Dance Studio
2 years Mini Expressions
2 years Vantasia
3 years Kickline
5 years CDP Soloist

I live with my mom, dad, and little sister Hope. I love singing in my car, laughing, and talking! Dancing in my dance room always makes me feel better! I'm on Student Council, Spanish Club, and an honor student. My favorite class is Math.

The best things about Kickline are football season and performing at the Butler Invitational Competition in front of the community! The most memorable moment was being called GRAND CHAMPIONS when we weren't sure we had it! I can't wait to get so close with everyone again and perform together again!

April Caulfield

Grade: 11
8 years at Dance Expressions
2 years Minis', co-captain
3 years Vantasia, officer, co-captain
3 years Kickline, squad leader

I love dancing and hanging out with friends. I don't know where I would be without Kickline. I love it and everyone on it. I am very excited about the new team and I cant wait for the new season! (:

Chelsea Hoagland

2 years Tiny Expressions: co-captain
3 years Mini Expressions: officer, co-captain
2 years Vantasia: officer
2 years Butler Kickline
5 years solo contestant
12 years Dance Expressions

I love to shop, swim, and hang with friends and family. My favorite subject in school is math and I am involved in the Octagon Club.

I can't wait for this season with all of my amazing friends on this team.

Mallory Kesler

Dance History: 1 year Mini's, 3 years Vantasia, 2 years Kickline

Interesting facts: My parents are Christie and Randy and I have a brother, Hayden. My favorite things to do are spending time with my family and friends, going camping, and going shopping. I have recently been accepted into the Flight Crew for Vandalia Butler High School and looking forward to getting to know some of the new and upcoming Freshmen. I am in love with dance and enjoy all styles with my favorites being hip hop and contemporary jazz.

"My most memorable moments are the crowds reaction to our kick routine the "Can Can" and winning Grand Champions 2010! I am looking forward to another successful season and just being a part of such a great team!"

Josie King

1 year of Tiny Expressions
3 years of Mini's, Offficer one year
2 years of Vantasia
2 years of Butler Kickline

Love dancing, and spending my time with friends and family, I also enjoy school and learning new things. My favorite subject is probably math and English. I'm also involved in the Octagon club. Love to spend my time dancing of course! Also in the sun, swimming, hiking, or shopping.

I can't wait to get this year started, I'm very excited! I love being a part of the Butler Kickline! You guys are my sisters forever! Love you ALL!

Brittany Klopf

11th  Grade
1 year Tiny Expressions
3 years Mini Expressions
3 years Vantasia, Officer one year
2nd year on Butler Kickline

This is my 14th year of dancing!  And I still love every minute of it.  The best thing about being on Kickline is the friendships you share.  My most memorable moment was last year at State/Nationals, when we won Grand Champions!!  It was the most shocking, exciting feeling I've ever had.  I can't wait for another amazing year with this new and amazing team. :)

Lea North

10th grade
Dance History: Mini's 3 years Officer 1 year, Co- Captain 1 year. Vantasia 2 years Captain 1 year. Starting my 2nd year on Kickline.

Hobbies: Dancing, running, taking pictures, hanging out and making memories with best friends.
Favorite class: Math

Best thing about being on Kickline is: The memories, friends and the warmth you get from everyone on the team. We have a bond that no one can break. I can't wait for this year, we might be a smaller team, but I believe that gives us an even better chance of getting closer as a team. When teams are close, I think they perform better. To me it's about quality not quantity.

The most memorable moment: Becoming Grand Champions for the first time!

Kim Owen

Grade: Senior
Dance History:
12 years Miss Leslie's School of Dance
7 years Dance Expressions
3 years Vantasia, Officer
4 years Kickline, Officer, Co-Captain
4 years CDP Pageant Semi-finalist

Interest Facts: I have taken many styles of dance throughout my years, but my favorites are Jazz and Lyrical. My favorite subjects in school are Math and Spanish. I participate in many clubs such as Flight Crew, Interact, and Spanish Club. I am also a proud member of the National Honor Society. Other than dance, my hobbies include hanging with friends, shopping, and many more!

I am going to be like every other senior that has been on this team and tell the underclassmen not to take anything for granted during Kickline or even high school because it flies by too fast. By the end of competition season, Kickline is not a team anymore, it is a sisterhood, and we would not have it any other way. I hope to remember these moments for the rest of my life, and look back at pictures and videos and wonder how we did everything that we do. I have to many memorable moments to put down, but I will never forget winning the Grand Champion award at state, or the Alex Daniel & Charlie moment at band camp.

Taylor Peters

Dance History:  I have been dancing since I was three. I have taken tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, kick, and contemporary classes. I was on Mini Expressions for two years, serving as a co-captain my 5th grade year. I was on Vantasia for 3 years and I was an officer in 7th grade and co-captain in 8th grade. This is my senior year on Kickline! I was an officer my sophomore and junior year and this year I am one of the co-captains.

Interesting Facts:  Other than dance, I love to read and be with my family and friends. I also take gymnastics and teach at Dance Expressions. My favorite classes are math, chemistry, and Spanish. I am involved in Interact Club, Spanish Club, Flight Crew, and National Honors Society. Interact club is my favorite because I enjoy the community service we are involved in.

I can't wait for this year with our small but mighty team! I think its going to be an awesome senior year!

Savannah Reed

8 years at Dance Expressions
2 years Mini’s Expressions – Officer
3 years Vantasia – Officer, Co-Captain
2nd year on THE Butler Kickline :)

Dance is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. The mix of music, the flowing movements of the body, and the ability to just let yourself go and dance with your heart is just an indescribable feeling that no other athlete can understand. Kickline is easily the greatest dance team in the world, and I am honored to be a part of this classy group of young dancers. The feeling of winning the title as Grand Championships in 09-10 will stick with me forever and I hope that we can experience that again! These girls are like the sisters I’ve never had and I will love them forever and always.

Morgan Robbins

Grade: Senior

Mini Expressions 2 years, Captain
Vantasia 3 years Co-Captain and Captain
Butler Kickline 4th year Officer, Co-Captain, and Captain

I enjoy being a student teacher at Dance Expressions, spending time with my friends and family, and gymnastics. My favorite subject is math. I am involved in Student Council, Spanish Club, Interact Club, National Honor Society, Future Educators of America, and Flight Crew.

One of my favorite moments on Kickline was receiving the Grand Champion award last year! It is a moment I will never forget. The best thing about being on Kickline is the amazing friendships I have made. To my team, I am so excited for this year! You guys are amazing and I love you all!

Christen Ruff

Senior
Dance History:
14th year at Dance Expressions
Minis'-2 years
Vantasia-3 Years ( Co-Captain)
Butler Kickline-4th year ( Officer & Co-Captain)
CDP solo contestant- 5 years

Interesting Facts: I am a member of the National Honor Society, Interact, and Student Council.
Favorite class is ART! I enjoy doing Pilates, spending time with my friends, eating ice cream, and of course dancing!!

To THE Butler Kickline:
I LOVE YOU GUYS! I'm super excited for the year ahead! Let's make some awesome memories :)

Kayla Thompson

Grade 11

Dance History: Tiny's 1 year, Mini's 2 years Co-Captain, Vantasia 3 years Officer and Captain, Kickline 3 years Officer

Loves relaxing by the pool and reading a good book.  Loved winning Grand Champ last year looking forward to a great season!