"teaching the next generation of dance"
Meet Our Team
Leigha Stevenson
Owner & Operator, Instructor/Choreographer
Leigha Stevenson began her dance journey at the age of three in Duluth, Minnesota, where she trained in a competitive studio setting. With a strong foundation in Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theater, and Dance Team, she quickly developed into a versatile performer. Leigha earned numerous high point and judges’ awards throughout her competitive years and was selected to join the prestigious Starpower Power Pak program, which gave her the opportunity to travel across the country, training and teaching alongside professional dancers and choreographers including Ray Leeper of So You Think You Can Dance. A standout moment in Leigha’s early career was earning a first-place national title at Celebration Talent’s national finals in 2010 with a solo she choreographed herself.
Leigha continued her education in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Business and Marketing from the University of North Dakota. As a member and captain of the UND Dance Team, she honed her leadership and choreographic skills. Her passion for competitive dance led her to grow and direct several successful competition programs in Grand Forks, guiding teams to multiple first-place finishes as well as earning awards for showmanship and character across both regional and national stages.
Leigha's choreography and mentorship have extended to programs such as the GFPS Summer Performing Arts program, productions at the Empire Theater, and several East Grand Forks High School musicals. She is deeply committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where dancers can grow artistically and personally!
She lives in the Grand Forks area with her husband, Alex, and their two children, and looks forward to raising her family in the studio, passing on her love of dance to the next generation!
Danika Ogawa
Instructor/Choreographer
Danika began dancing at the age of six and has since trained extensively in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Dance Team, Modern, Contemporary, and Lyrical. Raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota, she discovered her passion for dance early on and began competing across the Midwest at the age of 14. Under the mentorship of Leigha Stevenson, Danika earned numerous high point and judges’ awards at both regional and national competitions. Her standout styles include Musical Theatre and Contemporary, in which she has received notable performance awards.
Danika is trained in the Cecchetti method of ballet and has performed in several local ballet productions, including dancing the lead role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. One of her proudest achievements came in 2019 when she placed in the top 20 out of over 150 solo routines at the Starz National Talent Competition finals in Wisconsin Dells.
With over nine years of teaching experience, Danika has instructed dancers of all ages throughout the Grand Forks area. In 2018 and 2019, she co-choreographed winning routines for the Mandan High School Dance Team alongside Leigha Stevenson, leading the team to a first-place title.
Danika earned her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Communications from the University of North Dakota in Spring 2024, and graduated with her Master’s degree in English and Composition from UND this past Spring 2026. Danika is passionate about sharing her love for dance and is committed to inspiring students through movement, creativity, and performance for years to come.
Kourtney Muus
Instructor/Choreographer
Kourtney began her dance training at the age of five in her hometown of Grand Forks, ND. She extensively trained in a variety of styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, and Pointe, and gained performance experience through performances in recitals, community events, and full length ballets. Most notable was Kourtney’s role as the Sugar Plum Fairy in a local production of The Nutcracker in 2017.
After graduating high school in 2020, Kourtney attended The University of Minnesota, of which she graduated from in 2024 with a degree in Family Social Science and Developmental Psychology. While at the U of M, Kourtney joined the University’s Minnesota Dance Club. After one year, Kourtney was elected to be a general leader for the club, and at the beginning of her senior year, Kourtney was elected president of the Minnesota Dance Club. As president, Kourtney led weekly practices, organized performance opportunities, and choreographed routines performed at school events such as the annual homecoming parade and benefit concerts.
Also during her time at the University of Minnesota, Kourtney trained in International and American Ballroom and Latin dance. After a semester of training, Kourtney made the UMN Ballroom Dance Team. Through this team, Kourtney was able to travel and compete at various competitions throughout the country. At Kourtney’s final USA Dance National Ballroom Dancesport Championships, she and her partner received first place in both their Latin and Rhythm dance rounds, and helped their team maintain their national collegiate title.
Kourtney’s goal for teaching dance is to provide a safe and supportive environment for students to learn and grow throughout their dance journey, while also challenging students to step out of their comfort zones in order to cultivate improvements and develop skills. Kourtney is very excited to be apart of the Dance Warehouse ND team and is eager to share her experience, knowledge, and passion for dance with each and every student.
Jocelyn Trnka
Instructor/Choreographer
Jocelyn began dancing at age 3 and spent most of her dance career training at Red River Dance in Fargo, North Dakota. She trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary, with lyrical and contemporary becoming her favorite styles. Jocelyn also danced competitively for 10 years, gaining experience performing, working as part of a team, and continuing to grow both technically and artistically.
Outside of dance, Jocelyn earned bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Human Development and Family Science from North Dakota State University. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Counseling at the University of North Dakota.
Jocelyn’s background working with children and youth has shaped the way she approaches the spaces she is part of. She values creating a welcoming and encouraging environment where young people can feel comfortable being themselves, building confidence, trying new things, and growing at their own pace.
She is excited to be part of the Dance Warehouse of ND team and looks forward to helping dancers grow both in their skills and in the confidence they carry with them outside of the studio!
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Hannah Odegard
Instructor/Choreographer
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Hannah began dancing at the age of 14 when she joined her high school’s dance team, the Thompson Tomettes. In her sophomore year, she became the team captain, leading the team as they performed at basketball games and competed at the state level. She enjoyed dancing and performing in the Thompson Summer Theater program, landing lead roles in South Pacific, Brigadoon, and The Pajama Game. She also led the Thompson park board’s summer dance camps for elementary students.
After high school, Hannah attended the University of North Dakota, taking several dance classes in a variety of styles, including ballroom, modern, and jazz, and choreography. In 2009, she began coaching the Thompson dance team. Over the next 6 years, she grew the program by adding a junior high team, competing at additional competitions each year, and bringing new styles of dance to the Tomettes.
In 2016, Hannah moved to the Twin Cities area, where she taught hip hop, jazz, musical theater, and performance team to all ages at Platinum Dance Center in Edina. Hannah then returned to Grand Forks in 2019 and continued teaching hip hop to children as well as adults. She also later taught adult hip hop cardio class at Lotus Yoga. She also performed with a local adult hip hop dance crew for a couple years, before taking some time away from dance to focus on starting a family.
In 2026, Hannah was ready to return to dance. She led and performed with IGNITE, the Dance Warehouse’s new adult dance group. In their first season, they performed at the Dancing for Special Stars event, and the Miss North Dakota pageant. She looks forward to continuing and growing the program in the years to come, as well as returning to teaching youth hip hop classes.
Ainsley Ahrndt
Instructor/Choreographer
Originally from St. Cloud, Minnesota, Ainsley has loved dance for as long as she can remember. She trained throughout her entire dance career at Company North Crest in St. Cloud, where she developed both her technical skills and a strong sense of leadership. Ainsley is well-versed in a range of styles including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Dance Team. Her versatility and passion for performance led her to join the St. Cloud Cathedral Dance Team, where she competed throughout high school and proudly served as team captain her senior year.
Ainsley has traveled across the Midwest, competing at numerous regional events. A highlight of her dance experience was performing at Nexstar’s National Finals at Walt Disney World in 2019 with Company North Crest, an unforgettable milestone in her dance journey!
Ainsley recently earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota, following the completion of her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She looks forward to blending her clinical knowledge with her movement background in meaningful ways.
She is thrilled to bring her energy, expertise, and enthusiasm to Dance Warehouse of ND and is excited to continue inspiring dancers both in and outside of the studio.
