Dance has been a big part of Diane’s life since she could walk. Because of her passion for dance she chose to share her passion and knowledge to others. Thirty five years ago she started Diane’s Dance Academy which became Heart N Soul Dance ten years later. Diane studied dance at the University of Oklahoma and Brigham Young University.

Her first two summers out of high school she danced professionally in Tsa La Gi, an outdoor theater in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The moment she decided to start teaching, it was her goal to teach quality technique. Throughout the years she has attended classes, conventions and conferences where she could continually improve her knowledge.

Working with the youth has brought great joy into her life and has kept her feeling young! Another great joy is that she gets to teach with her daughters as well as past students and new.

Becky found Heart N Soul when her daughter started dancing there in 2017. She has always loved dancing, and although she never went far with it in her own life, she loves to see the amazing dancers at the studio everyday. Becky started working upfront answering questions and “playing” on the computer as a Front Office Manager in the summer of 2022. When you call, she will answer. When you have questions, she will find answers. She loves helping people and is happy to be able to help at HNS.

When Becky is not at the studio, she is at her other job as a special needs classroom technician at a local elementary school. She and her husband are the parents to 3 very busy kids. She must love kids since she is around them 24/7.
When she is not at work, you will find her with her family traveling, playing games, watching baseball, going to the movies/theater, or sleeping. She feels very blessed to be a part of the Heart N Soul Dance family.

Jana has worked as the Heart N Soul Accounts Manager for more than 7 years. Her daughter also grew up dancing at the studio, so she’s been a part of the HNS family for decades!

Though she has danced since she was a baby, she is definitely still a beginner. But, her attempts to dance make the real dancers laugh (or at least smile)!

Jana handles the “business” behind getting your child involved in dance. She loves watching the confidence and passion dancers gain through their experience at HNS and is happy to be a part of that journey.

Jaimi has been teaching at Heart N Soul for 20+ years. She has trained, taught and choreographed in many styles but found her passion is teaching jazz technique and stretch/conditioning. Her routines have placed in the top five at national conventions and competitions and has received many awards for her choreography. Recently winning Best Direction at Hollywood Vibe dance convention, which also placed first overall and was in the top 3 at Nationals. She has also had the opportunity to work with Drill Teams and Cheerleading squads teaching technique and choreographing routines for them.

Some of her favorite things, besides dance, are enjoying vacations with her family, books, going for walks and loves to maintain her dance training by continually attending professional dance conventions, Teacher Trainings and Seminars across the United States.

Jaimi’s favorite thing about dance is being able to see a dancers face light up when they have achieved a goal, seeing these accomplishments is what inspires her to keep learning and teaching. She is a firm believer that in order to be a great teacher, you must first be a great student. You can always find her reminding the dancers that “Practice makes better!”

Ashley started her dance training at the age of 3. She trained in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap and Tumbling. She was trained at The Dance Club in Orem, Utah where she received several awards and scholarships at numerous competitions and conventions all over the United States. She danced in the 2002 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremonies and also danced in a group of Outstanding Dancers in New York City for New York City Dance Alliance.

After graduating High School, she attended Utah Valley State College where she danced on their dance team for 2 years. During her second year, she was President of the team which included responsibilities in choreography, leadership and organization. While at Utah Valley State College she studied dance for 4 years with a full ride scholarship in dance. During this time she taught at local dance studios in all genres of dance.

Ashley has been teaching dance for 17 years and has a love for teaching dance and inspiring dancers to succeed not just in the studio but in life. She believes that with a strong technique base, anything is possible.

Ashley has been at Heart N Soul for the last 4 years and loves the work ethic of the dancers and her co workers. “It is with your feet that you move, but with your heart that you dance” – Aalaynah Thompson

Earlet was trained and examined under the Cecchetti Ballet Method to the Elementary Level in Dearborn, Michigan. She was a member of the Dearborn Ballet Theater and a member of the Aspen Ballet and Folk Company. At the age of 17, Earlet started learning and teaching the Royal Academy of Dance method for the Utah Ballet Academy.

Earlet is a Registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance based out of England. Earlet is one of two registered RAD teachers in the state of Utah. This level of expertise allows her to train students to participate in yearly ballet examinations. She has entered hundreds of successful ballet students over the past 30 years. She is continually educating herself in ballet technique by attending professional continuing education courses and teaching students.

Earlet has a Bachelors and Masters degree in Sports Medicine from Brigham Young University. Her Sports Medicine degrees and ballet education work hand and hand to produce highly technical and artistic dancers.

At BYU, Earlet performed on the International Folk Ensemble touring company to Europe, Asia, and North America. She performed with the ensemble at the opening ceremonies of the Seoul Korea Olympics.

The Utah Valley Civic Ballet Company has been directed by Earlet Meiners since 1990. The company has served the community of Utah County by educating and presenting children and adults in classical ballet and classical music.

Earlet has expertise in teaching ballet, tap, clogging, baton twirling, and various types of Folk Dancing. She loves teaching dance and elementary school. Currently, she teaches ballet and tap at Heart N Soul in Spanish Fork and 5th grade at Aspen Elementary in Orem.