Welcome to Dynasty Dance Studio! We believe that dance has the power to transform lives, build character, and create lasting connections. Our student-centered approach ensures that each dancer receives personalized attention and guidance, allowing them to progress at their own pace and achieve their individual goals. We strive to make our studio a second home for our dance family, where creativity flourishes, friendships blossom, and a lifelong love of movement is born. Through our dedication to excellence in dance education and our commitment to community engagement, we aim to inspire the next generation of dancers, artists, and leaders – one step at a time.

Our approach combines years of expertise, fresh creativity, and a shared love for the art of dance. Together, we are committed to helping every student grow, thrive, and discover the joy of dance in a positive and empowering space.

Lisa Gerdman is an energetic, highly motivated, and confident dance teacher who has a successful track record of improving student knowledge and understanding of dance. She has been a Spanish teacher and dance coach for the past 30 years and has experience teaching middle and high school students. Because of these years of experience, she understands the needs of students and has the ability to quickly engage with them. During her coaching career, she has coached the Junior Elite Dance team at the Brookfield Center of the Arts for two years, the New Berlin West Dance team for one year and is currently coaching the Pewaukee Dance Team.

Avalon Gerdman is a dedicated and inspiring dance instructor who has been coaching for the past two years and has been dancing for over 15 years in various dance styles. She danced competitively throughout her life, is a choreographer, and certified WACPC judge. In high school she danced for Dollhouse Dance Factory where she was a 2 x World Champion in Senior Large Hip Hop and Open Large Hip Hop taking home 5 globes. She was also a member of the first USA Olympic Junior National Hip Hop Team and won gold for our country in 2021. Her teaching philosophy centers on nurturing each student's unique potential and fostering a love for dance that extends far beyond the studio walls. Avalon is known for creating a warm, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere in her classes. She understands that learning to dance requires vulnerability and courage, and she strives to make every student feel safe, valued, and supported throughout their dance education. Beyond technique and performance, Avalon is passionate about building a strong dance community. She organizes team-building activities, encourages peer support, and creates opportunities for students to collaborate and learn from one another.

Dustin Gerdman is a seasoned entrepreneur whose passion for innovation and strategic thinking has fueled a lifelong journey of business success. He is the founder and CEO of D & G Contractors. Dustin has been at the helm of this business for the past two decades, steering the company through evolving industry trends and technological advancements. Whether navigating the challenges of a startup, or steering established businesses to greater heights, he continues to exemplify what it means to lead with vision, purpose, and a drive for excellence.

Payton has been dancing for ten years training in styles such as pom, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, pointe, tap, and ballroom. She has been competing for the past seven years all around the world at national competitions such as The Dance Awards, National Dance Honors, and Youth America Grand Prix. She has attended conventions such as Jump, Nuvo, Revive, Tramaine and Dance Masters. Payton started teaching dance two years ago, and it has been one of the highlights of her dance career. She has experience with various ages and loves them all! Payton was with Accent on Dance Studios for the past ten years, and is very excited about being with Dynasty Dance!

Adeline, known to her students as “Miss Adi”, grew up as a high-level rhythmic gymnast in Chicago. She was coached and mentored by multiple Olympians and world renowned coaches. She traveled the world competing, coaching, and choreographing. She also trained in Russian Ballet and various styles of dance. After retiring, Adeline spent time in Costa Rica helping develop rhythmic gymnastics and dance programs and helping the Costa Rica Gymnastics Federation build a national team. She has been working with recreation and team levels for the past 3 years. Adi has a passion for teaching kids and helping them gain confidence in themselves and reach their goals inside the studio so that they can take those skills to confidently impact the world around them

Sierra came from a small dance background, from starting with tap and ballet at the age of 4 through the rec department at her elementary school, moving onto her middle school dance team, then transferred to her high school varsity dance team where she won multiple regional, state and national championships that expanded her love for dance even more. Her favorite styles are hip hop and pom where she learned unique styles and tricks of both. Sierra would go back to her old high school team and run practices, give feedback on techniques and bond with the team and prepare them for competitions. She has always had a love and passion for dance since she was a little girl. She is excited to be a part of the Dynasty family and enhance her student’s skills and technique while developing confidence and a love for dance!!