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Jana Anderson, originally from Texas, has been dancing since the age of 5. At the age of 14, she won a month scholarship to train Los Angeles, CA with the credited Joe Tremaine. After graduating High School, Jana toured the nation for 6 weeks teaching and performing with Dance Caravan. Following her tour, she then went to college at Sam Houston State University on a full dance scholarship. Jana performed in Mexico City with Ford Motor Company; played the role of Judy Turner in A CHORUS LINE on tour; performed in CATS; performed all over the nation including Orlando, Dallas, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, and many other cities. Jana relocated to Missouri to perform in Branson and her credits include: The Jubilee Show, Canon and Ball, Will Rogers Follies, Radio City Rockettes, Dino Kartsonakis, and helped choreograph American Kids. She has had many benefit concerts for several organizations such as The Missouri Autism Project, D.A.R.E., THe Domestic Violence Center, The Pet Connection, and BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse).

In 1999, Jana opened her studio, Showtime Productions Dance & More in Springfield, and a second location in Nixa in 2005. She is the Artistic Director and teaches ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and hip hop. Whether you're new to the dance world or an old veteran like Jana (not too old!), you will be amazed at her level of expertise in this field. Not only does she have an extensive 30 year background of extensive training, performing, and teaching, a BFA degree in dance education achieved by scholarship, she also brings Broadway along to her long list of accolades. She has studied and performed for over 20 years with the industries best dancers across the country. Jana has shared the stage with Richard Pierlon from "All That Jazz", and "The Wiz", and Thommie Walsh who is an original member of "A Chorus Line". She has studied and danced with some of the best dancers and instructors in LA who have worked with performers such as Britney Spears, Usher, B2K, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Raven, and many others. She has performed in numerous shows in Branson, Mexico City, Texas, Las Vegas and New York. Jana's sought after choreography has attracted national attention that includes the notorious SMSU SugarBears, many other competitive studios across the nation where she conducts intense workshops, as well as some of the shows in Branson, and she is highly credited on the West coast. Jana brings to Springfield something exciting, fresh, and new in dance concepts.

Jana currently teaches Jazz classes at Missouri State University.



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