USA Staff

 
Tom Booth
tombooth1@frontiernet.net

Vocal Teacher Tom Booth brings a broad range of experience in teaching. He is on the faculty at Illinois Wesleyan University, and has taught at Knox College and Monmouth College. He studied at the Juilliard School and sang with the Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Opera and in Europe. He is a member of NATS and CILNATS. His private students have gone on to various colleges, such as Bradley and IWU, Loyola, and McNally Smith in Minnesota. and Colleges in Utah. One of his students was one of the top 10 finalists in the first year of American Idol and is featured on the first CD and toured the country. He has several private students from St. Louis and from Springfield that travel to Bloomington to study privately. Mr. Booth still performs in recital and concert and also in a Tribute to Mario Lanza. The lessons will focus on voice building, technique and on various type of singing literature, including classical, Broadway, sacred, pop, and Disney. Students will be accepted based on availability and an evaluation.

Amanda Cash
ascash86@aol.com

Allie Crouch
ALS22132@yahoo.com

Jani Davis
gypsy091586@hotmail.com

Born in Edgerton, Wisconsin, Jani Davis began her dancing career in Peoria, Illinois at the age of 8. Receiving her dance training at the Peoria Ballet and Central Illinois Dance School under the direction of Mary Price Boday, Jani rose to the rank of company dancer and company teacher. Jani has been teaching from the young age of 14 and is excited to be returning for her second year of teaching with The Company Dance School and Fine Arts.

Sarah Goodman
sngoodman@insightbb.com

My name is Sarah Goodman and I am 24 years old. I am very familiar with jazz, tap, ballet, and tumbling. I have been teaching dance for 6 years and worked with students ages 2 to 18 in those years. This is my second year at The Company as a preschool teacher. I have absolutely loved every minute of it! I started dancing when I was 7 years old. In high school I participated and was a captain on our color guard dance team. During that time I enjoyed learning different forms of dance and competing. I have a degree in Liberal Arts. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband, Brian, family, friends, working out, shopping, traveling, playing with my chocolate lab (Max), and trying new recipes.

Kara Hill
Ragdoll49585@aol.com

Kris Holcomb
 
  • Cheer Time USA staff member- 3 years
  • USASF credentialed in Stunts Level 1-5, Tosses Level 2-5, and Tumbling Level 1-5
  • USASF member
  • Tumbling Instructor- 2 years
  • Former Cheerleader- 3 years
  • CPR certified
Heather Hulsen
hshulsen@hotmail.com

Reneisha Jenkins
Jenkins_Reneisha_J@cat.com

  • Dancer/Choreographer
  • Hometown - Chicago IL
  • Studied jazz and hip hop at Hubbard Street Dance Company in Chicago
  • Started competitive dance/cheer at the age of 11
  • Former member of Bradley University Dance Team
  • Founder of NFINIT Hip Hop Dance Troupe
  • Street Jazz instructor for Peoria Park District
  • Hobbies: Theatre performance, singing, watching movies. Favorite dance styles: hip hop and modern.
Leslie Leitner
 

 

  • Cheer Time USA staff member
  • USASF member
  • Former Cheerleader- 6 years
  • Assistant Tumbling Instructor - 1 year
Colleeh Lentz
 

  • Cheer Time USA staff member - 6 years
  • USASF credentialed in Stunts Level 1-5, Tosses Level 2-5, and Tumbling Level 1-5
  • AACCA Safety Certification
  • CPR certified
RC San Jose


  • Member of Bradley University Cheer Team - 5 years
  • Captain of Bradley University Cheer Team - 3 years
  • Bradley University Assistant Cheerleading Coach - 2 years
  • Bradley University Head Cheerleading Coach - 3 years
  • USASF credentialed in Stunts Level 1-5, Tosses Level 2-5, and Tumbling Level 1-5
  • USASF Member
  • More than 15 years of judging experience
  • Private coach for numerous middle schools and high schools
  • Cheer Time USA coaching staff - 4 years
Dawn Silverthorn


  • Cheer Time USA head coach - 3 years
  • Cheer Time USA staff member - 3 years
  • USASF credentialed in Stunts Level 1-5, Tosses Level 2-5, and Tumbling Level 1-5
  • USASF member
  • JFL Cheerleading Director and coach - 3 years
  • Former Cheerleader - 6 years
  • Assistant Tumbling Instructor - 5 years
Jo Stamm


  • Sportastiks Gymnastics Coach/Assistant Manager for 3 years
  • Tumblebus Instructor for 9 years
  • Cheer Time USA head coach for 3 years
  • Cheer Time USA staff member for 7 years
  • USASF credentialed in Stunts Level 1-5, Tosses Level 2-5, and Tumbling Level 1-5
  • USASF Member
  • AACCA Certified
  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Choreographer - 3 years
Kelly Taphorn
kelly@cheertimeusa.com

  • Owner and director of Cheer Time USA (12 years)
  • Graduated for Illinois State University in 1990
  • Illinois State University Cheerleader - 3 years
  • 26 years in the cheerleading industry (cheered eleven of those years)
  • Former Dynamic Cheerleaders Association (DCA) staff member
  • Former Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) staff member
  • USASF credentialed in Stunts Level 1-5, Tosses Level 2-5, and Tumbling Level 1-5
  • USASF (U.S. All Star Federation) founding member
  • Certified by AACCA, ACE, ACSM, and several judging certifications
  • Certified advisor Trainer for UCA educating coaches on Safety and Liability issues
  • CPR and Advanced First Aid certified
  • Cheerleading coach for more than 18 years. Choreographer - 14 years
  • Tumbling Instructor - 11 years.
Deb Wilson
 

  • Cheer Time USA staff member - 5 years
  • USASF credentialed in Stunts Level 1-5, Tosses Level 2-5, and Tumbling Level 1-5
  • USASF Member
  • Comp Art Gymnastic Academy - 3 years
  • Gymnastic Etc. - 8 years
  • Clubs at River City Gymnastic Coach - 3 years
  • Rising Stars Gymnastic Academy - 3 years
  • Private Coaching in gymnastics - 3 years
  • AACCA Safety Certification
  • USA Gymnastics Safety Certified
  • CPR Certified