Faculty

ELIZABETH MAHNKER (Director)

Elizabeth has danced with various studios in northern Vermont and New Hampshire over her lifetime of dance.  Elizabeth began taking ballet lessons at the age of five and immediately fell in love, "ballet feels like home to me".  As a high school graduate longing to continue her journey in dance Elizabeth was able to attend advanced ballet Programs in northern NH as well as various workshops and intensives helping to create the Program at VTTTB. 

SHELBY BENTON (Jazz 2)

Shelby has been dancing for over 15 years with various studios in northern Vermont including Dance Images by Heidi, Dance Express, Lyndon Institute’s Pulse Dance Company, and Vermont Tiny Toes Ballet. Shelby is currently a student at Vermont State University Lyndon and is studying exercise science and adventure education.  In Shelby’s free time you can find her ice climbing, power lifting, camping, and trying out all sorts of new adventures!