Instructors — Synergy Dance Co.

Liz Weber

Studio Owner & Director
Instructor: Tap - Jazz/Contemporary
Liz has been involved in the world of dance for 30 years, beginning as a student early on and growing her passion for dance as a teacher for the past 15 years.
She began her dance experience with Lisa's School of Dance in Lakeview and expanded her training with The Muse Theatre, also of Lakeview, and Mystic Movement in Howard City. Liz also took elective courses at CMU in tap during her undergraduate studies in exercise physiology.

Throughout the years, Liz has taken and taught a variety of classes at both recreational and competitive levels in jazz, contemporary, tap, and pom - though tap remains her favorite!

Millianne Lewis

Founder and Creative Director
Instructor: Jazz/Contemporary, Tap & Ballet
Millianne started teaching dance 28 years ago at Dancing Plus in Cedar Springs. She was one of the owners and creative director for The Muse Theatre and Mystic Movement Dance Studio. She was a member of Phoenix Fire dance company and has performed at the UICA as well as in area arts festivals throughout the years.

Her area of expertise is building a strong dance foundation in younger and beginning dancers, instilling a love of expressive movement and building confidence in the dancer and their abilities.

Olga Smelik

Instructor: Pre Pro Ballet
Miss Olga was born in Russia and trained in Vaganova method. She performed as a soloist with the Central Ballet Theatre in Tennessee. She has taught throughout the United States for more than 25 years and her students have been accepted into prestigious ballet summer programs such as Bolshoi Ballet, ABT, Joffrey Chicago, Colorado Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, Ballet 5:8, and have been awarded scholarship to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Her older daughter Celine, was a professional ballet dancer with United States International Ballet.
Miss Olga is certified to teach through level 6 of Classical Syllabus of the official Vaganova method curriculum from Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow and is planning to study at Vaganova Ballet Academy in Russia to complete through level 8 in the future.

Heather Hawley

Instructor: Hip Hop
Heather has danced for 14 years. While she took a couple of breaks in between to try cheer and gymnastics, dance always felt more important in her life! She has taught all ages for 4 years, and wishes she could have taught longer but she’s glad she’s starting back up again!

Vivian Zynda

Instructor: Jazz and Tap
Hi there! My name is Vivian.
I love all things dance and music related, and have 12 years of dance experience. I started dancing with Miss Millie when I was 3, and since then I've been able to continue my dance journey, including competitive dance in South Carolina and Iowa.
When my feet aren't in motion, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, doing hair (I am also a licensed cosmetologist), and playing with our farm animals. I look forward to making new friends and am excited about being a part of the Synergy Dance Company!

Layla Knight

Instructor: Jazz and Tap

Miss Layla has been dancing for 13 years. She has been teaching and assisting with classes for the last 2 years. She has taken all styles of dance such as jazz, tap, lyrical/contemporary, ballet, and musical theatre. She hopes to spread the love of dance and watch her students grow as dancers.