About Dancer's Edge

Our staff of 15 teachers, who are U of M graduates and dancers, certified in their fields of dance want to help your child develop confidence, learn new skills and have fun in an exciting environment!

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

About our Director - 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.  She coached The Royal Oak Kimball Dance Company and The Royal Oak Kimball Varsity Dance Team for 8 years and is in her 10^th season coaching The University of Michigan Dance Team.  She also teaches for the kinesiology department, “U-Move” at The University of Michigan.    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 and has additional graduate studies in Secondary Education from Michigan State University.  Valerie resides in Dexter, MI with her husband and two sons.