Meet the Instructors
The Team Behind Our Dancers
Lindsey Barnard
Program Director & Dance Instructor
Lindsey grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona where she trained in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Modern. She then attended Palm Beach Atlantic University as a dance major. She was a dancer, actress, and producer for a performing arts company in South Africa for 6 years (which is where she met her husband). She and her husband moved from Africa to Missoula in 2015 so that Lindsey could pursue a career in Wildlife Biology. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Montana in the Mills lab. Lindsey enjoys spending her spare time outdoors with her St. Bernard, Hagrid and Newfoundland, Galdriel.
Darci Kerce
Dance, Musical Theater, and Vocal Instructor
Darci is from Florida but has moved around many times, most recently to Missoula, Montana in 2022. She has a background in gymnastics, musical theatre, ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, and movement. She graduated with a BFA in Theatre and a Minor in Dance from Hofstra University located in New York. Darci enjoys all things creative! Some of her favorite things are music, baking, painting, yoga, and watching her favorite TV shows to relax after a long day. She loves spending her days with her new husband, Lucas, and their pet bearded dragon.
Jen Kerber
Assistant Director & Dance Instructor
Jen is from Missoula and has been professionally involved in the dance world for thirteen years. Her love for dancing, teaching, and choreography opened doors for her world travels to twelve countries including Russia, China, and Pakistan. Outside of teaching dance, she also holds a degree from the University of Iowa, certifications in BootyBarre, Progressing Ballet Technique, Progressing Contemporary Technique, and recently became a certified trainer in the GYROTONIC® method. When she has a free moment she enjoys paddle boarding, rescuing dogs, and doing jigsaw puzzles.
Kerrigan Edwards
Dance Instructor
Kerrigan is from Great Falls, Montana, and primarily trained in jazz and contemporary dance. She currently majors in dance at the University of Montana, and also studies business. Kerrigan is passionate about choreography and has taught dance on and off for years. Kerrigan wishes to promote dance wellness and hopes to improve the lives of her students through dance. Kerrigan spends time away from dance reading books, taking pictures, or hiking.
Tiki Preston
Dance Instructor & Competition Choreographer
Dancing and grooving ever since she could remember, Tiki Preston came from the Black Hills of South Dakota to study choreography and performance at the University of Montana in 2016. With a BFA in Dance and a minor in Studio Art, Tiki is excited to continue dancing for Montana’s only dance company, Bare Bait Dance, for her fourth year. From Modern/Contemporary dance to Ballroom, many different styles of movement are within the scope of Tiki’s expertise, along with teaching and choreographing. She was presented an Award of Excellence through the University’s Theatre and Dance Program in 2017-18, along with the Talent Scholarship in 2019. Staying invested in Missoula’s community, Tiki will be continuing to teach at On Center Performing Arts.
Miranda Pernell
Dance Instructor
Miranda has been a part of the Missoula dance community for over 12 years. She has danced with On Center since she first moved to Missoula, and was a part of the performing arts company for two years. During her time at On Center she created a family and a second home, she found
passion in sharing the knowledge of this beautiful language. She became interested in teaching classes to the little ones and participated in On Centers 3 year Instructor Training course so that she could follow the dream of being a teacher. Miranda was also on the Hellgate High school dance team for all four years. After High school Miranda’s passion for dance did not stop. She is currently a student at the University Of Montana earning a Pre-Dance Therapy major. Miranda is so happy to have found a second home within On Center and she can’t wait to support and help expand the dance community in Missoula!
Shelby Schye
Dance Instructor & Competition Choreographer
Shelby grew up in Billings MT and has been dancing since the age of two and competing from age 7 to 17. She started teaching at the age of 16 and has found a love for watching kids develop a passion for dance. Shelby is trained in jazz, contemporary, ballet, tap, and hip hop with her favorites being tap and hip hop. In her free time, she enjoys doing art, being outside in the sun, and traveling!
Natalie Brandt
Dance Instructor & Company Dancer
Bio coming soon
Sasha Cowie
Dance Instructor & Company Dancer
Bio coming soon.
Becca Kunzelman
Dance Instructor & Company Dancer
Bio coming soon.
Gabby Morelli
Dance Instructor
Bio Coming Soon