Caren & Mark Krupinski have owned and operated Krupinski Academy of Dance for over 30 years. They have joyfully trained dancers that have circled the world performing on stage, screen, and television. After performing at the Muny for 23 years, Mark has become the choreographer and a director for the Muny Kids and Muny Teens. He serves as an Assistant Choreographer and consultant for Muny main stage shows. He also donates his "spare time" to choreographing for the Variety Club of St. Louis. Other endeavors include designing dance programs for local high schools, on the faculty for 10 years at Webster University, and an original performer in American Dance Machine- NYC. Caren has taught dance for 30 years and has created a highly acclaimed pre-school children's dance program. She has performed in St. Louis Civic Ballet Company, an original dancer in the St. Louis Cardinal Football "Big Red Line," and spent five years working in Six Flags Show Operations Department. Together, for the past 17 years, Mark & Caren have served as directors representing the state of Missouri in the Dance Excellence International Dance Festival held in Los Angeles. They also co-founded American Dance Troupe of St. Louis, which is a non-profit organization which provides young dancers the opportunity to experience life in a dance company. Along with their daughter, Ashley, they are now in the process of developing and producing training videos and cd's for dance instructors and students.

Julie Burrows Bio coming soon!

Suzanne Hawkins graduated from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville with a degree in Information Systems. She currently works in the field of Information Technology. Suzanne studied dance for 15 years before becoming an instructor. In her spare time, Suzanne takes kickboxing classes and likes to travel.

Ashley Krupinski From ages 7-18, Ashley was a member of American Dance Troupe, Muny Kids/Teens, and performed in over 25 mainstage shows at The Muny. After graduating from Visitation Academy in 2004, Ashley became a member of the world renowned "Young Americans." During her time with the "YA's", she performed as a member of the elite "Boyne Highlands Dinner Theater" in Harbor Springs, MI, performed and taught on tour in Germany, Holland, England, Scotland, California, and the southern region of America. After touring, Ashley became part of the fabulous Dance Excellence staff in Los Angeles, CA. She then became a member of Actor's Equity Association and has performed at The Muny, as part of the adult ensemble, for two summers. During the 2007 season, Ashley was honored to be an Assistant Choreographer & Dance Captain for Liza Gennaro. Ashley now resides in NYC, where she auditions, furthers her dance training at BDC and STEPS and has started modeling. She can be seen on the cover of DanceWear Solutions and modeling in the March issue of Dance Magazine. Ashley and her mom, Caren, are starting their company, Kdottie Designs, which will include fun and eclectic gifts and fashions.

Peggy Quinn bio coming soon!!

Linda Reuther brings 32 years of dance teaching experience to Krupinski Academy of Dance. She was granted a full scholarship to Webster College, in 1974, and has danced ten years professionally in several ballet companies, performed in dinner theaters, television commercials and at The Muny for five seasons. She is also a choreographer for American Dance Tropue.

Traci Soule has been teaching dance at Krupinski Academy of Dance since 2001. She holds a Bachelors degree in Dance from Webster University as well as a Psychology degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Traci has been teaching for over 10 years at various studios throughout the St. Louis area. She has choreographed most recently for American Dance Troupe and has been a featured dancer/actor and model in various commercials and print advertisements. She is currently a member of Beyond Motion Dance Company.

Abbey Wagoner has been dancing since the age of three. She has studied ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, musical theatre and lyrical with mark and Caren Krupinski. After graduating from Northwest Missouri State with a degree in Public Relations, she returned home to Krupinski's. Abbey has been teaching and working as the office manager since 2001.

Debbie Wood is a native New Englander who moved to NYC after college. She lived in NY for 7 years during which time she was cast in such shows as Bob Fosse's Chicago, Makin' Whoopee, Sugar Babies and a 3 1/2 year tour of 42nd Street. Debbie began her teaching career in Central Florida and in 1998 her family was relocated to St. Louis. She is thrilled and honored to bring her knowledge and love of teaching to Krupinski Academy of Dance since 1999.

Susan Zaiser has been dancing since she was three years old. She has been trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Pointe, and Musical Theater. She received training from Krupinski Academy of Dance and went on to study dance at Southern Illionis University in Edwardsville. She graduated in 2003 from SIUE. She received a Bachelor of Sciene in Theater and Dance with a Dance emphasis. She had the honor of being a memeber of the University Dance Organization. Susan has been teaching dance for 7 years.

Noodle Krupinski is thrilled to be the studio mascot! Noodle was born on April 22, 2007 and started her career during July of the same year. A popular fixture at Krupinski's, Noodle greets all the dancers with happiness and kisses. Although young & playful, Noodle is a deligent worker behind the front desk mastering dance moves such as sit, stay and shake. Noodle loves all the dancers, young and old, equally!!

Office Staff

Lauren Keppel Cathy Stone Debbie Travers