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.
Anna Toye
Events Manager, Office Aide, Showstoppers, Acro, Jazz, and Jump Start
Anna values Creativity, Confidence, and Passion.
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2007.
Tracey Hanna
Studio Advocate
Tracey values Connection, Listening, and Consideration.
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2024.
“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.
Natalia Thoben
Jump Start, Ballet
Natalia values Discipline, Commitment, and Encouragement
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2022.
Kate Zilke
Jump Start, Ballet
Values coming soon!
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2025.
Heather Dillon
Jump Start, Ballet, Jazz
Values coming soon!
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2025.
Junior Teaching Team
Ayla Shimp
Jump Start, Acro, Jazz
Ayla values Passion, Creativity, and Encouragement
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2009.
“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.