About Dancer's Edge

Our staff of 15 teachers, who are U of M graduates and dancers, certified in their fields of dance will help your child develop confidence, learn new skills and have fun in an exciting environment!  We also host guest teacher workshops throughout the year.  Our past teachers include Kupono and Teddy Tedholm from "So You Think You Can Dance."   Coming in Oct. 2011, learn from Toyko and Mollie!

We are located in the Heart of Downtown Dexter which is 9 miles from Ann Arbor at Forest and Broad Streets!

2011-2012 Teacher Biographies

About our Director - Valerie Stead Potsos

Valerie Stead Potsos

 Valerie Stead Potsos is the head coach of the nationally ranked University of Michigan Dance Team.  She is the Director/Owner of Dancer's Edge "D" in Dexter, Michigan and Girls Empowered – Ann Arbor.  She recently has been choreographing for professional corporate sponsors including Ford Motor Company and much more.

Dancer’s Edge was recently named as “Top Studios on the Move” in Dance Spirit for 2007.  Her articles on coaching and dance have appeared in Dance Spirit, American Cheerleader and in Motion Magazines.  She is a Seminar presenter, and consultant for AACCA (American Association of Cheer Coaches and Administrators) and staff member for Universal Dance Association on topics such as Motivation, Leadership, Teambuilding and many more!   Along with judging local and state competitions, she has judged Studio, High School and College Dance Nationals as well for various organizations including Nexstar, Contest of Champions and many more.  She coached The Royal Oak Kimball Dance Company and The Royal Oak Kimball Varsity Dance Team for 8 years and is in her 10th season coaching The University of Michigan Dance Team.  She also teaches for the kinesiology department, “U-Move” at The University of Michigan.    A choreographer for several teams and studios, Valerie has also choreographed for professional singers and for Ford Motor Company at Ford Field.  She has been dancing since age three and teaching dance since age fourteen and was a member and captain of The University of Michigan Dance Team.  Valerie graduated with a B.A.  from the University of Michigan in Communication and Dance Education and has additional graduate studies in Secondary Education from Michigan State University.  Valerie resides in Dexter, MI with her husband and two sons.