Admin Team
Liana MacFarlane
Owner, Director, and Photographer
Liana values Compassion, Community, and Celebration.
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2005.
Jenny Mason
Asst. Director, Showstoppers Director, Acro, Jazz, Jump Start
Jenny values Passion, Connection, and Dedication
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2011.
Michelle Kjersten
Studio Manager
Michelle values Service, Experience, and Connection
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2021.
Anna Toye
Events Manager, Office Aide, Showstoppers, Acro, Jazz, and Jump Start
Anna values Creativity, Confidence, and Passion.
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2007.
“My daughter has been taking dance classes at Sherwood Dance for about 2 years and she LOVES it. The instructors are all very professional and great with children. They make it structured and fun at the same time. My daughters dance technique improves more and more every week. If you are looking for a fun place for your child to grow as a dancer this is the place for you!”
— Josi S.
Teaching Team
Kindal Spearin
Jump Start, Ballet & Classical
Kindal values Accomplishment, Perseverance, and Responsibility
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2004.
Kimberly Kjersten
Jump Start, Tap, Acro, & Jazz
Kimberly values Empowerment, Belonging, and Work Ethic
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2016.
Haley Hamilton
Jump Start, Ballet
Haley values Passion, Dedication, and Kindness
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2002.
Natalia Thoben
Jump Start, Ballet
Natalia values Discipline, Commitment, and Encouragement
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2022.
Junior Teaching Team
Ayla Shimp
Jump Start, Acro, Jazz
Ayla values Passion, Creativity, and Encouragement
Joined the Sherwood Dance Family in 2009.
“My girls started at Sherwood Dance Academy 3 years ago and have loved it ever since. They are both really shy, but have both become wonderful dancers and have gained a ton of confidence. They have taken Ballet and Tap, and now are in Acro, Jazz and Hip Hop. They both look forward to dance classes. And both girls have done amazing in the recitals. I thought I would hear them screaming backstage not wanting to go on because they get so shy and nervous. But both went on and look forward to this year’s recitals. We have had many of the instructors and there is not one that the girls didn’t love. There are tons of classes to pick from and it is very affordable. Liana, the owner, is amazing. She loves the kids and I always see her sneaking peeks at the classes. She always comes out beaming. They have a performance group (the Showstoppers), if you want to perform. And they have adult classes too. I highly recommend Sherwood Dance Academy!”
— Lauren H.