ABOUT REDEEMING DANCE

OUR STORY

OUR PASSION FOR DANCE

We are passionate about redeeming the many facets of dance lost in today’s dance culture. We believe in dance being a medium to build and renew a person’s spirit and soul. Our talents are gifts that can bring healing, build character, lift us, and ultimately glorify God. We are excited to teach the foundations of dance in a unique, fun, and supportive environment, experiencing the love of Jesus. Our passion is to create a culture where the redemptive power of dance can be experienced and shared.

ballet teacher, Elzanne Fields

OUR MOTIVATION

Redeeming Beauty

Motivated by the redemption Jesus first provided us, “buying back” the old for the new is our focus. God calls us each by our “new” name and gives us a redeemed identity that connects our spirit to His. When we become Him, everything changes. The truth wins, and truth only leads to life.

“But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 

MEET THE TEACHERS

Elzanne Fields, Ballet Teacher, owner Redeeming Dance, Austin, Texas

ELZANNE FIELDS

Artistic Director

Elzanne is a former principal dancer from South Africa who has taught for over ten years. She has had the wonderful opportunity to be mentored by world-renowned teachers from ABT in the USA, The Royal Ballet in the UK, and Ballet BC in Canada. She is very fortunate for all her opportunities as a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and dance rehabilitation coach.

LUCY CHUNG

TEACHER

Lucy Chung started her ballet journey in 2018, exploring ballet, jazz, and modern styles along the way. In recent years, she discovered a deep passion for hip hop, which has become her favorite.

Joining Redeeming Dance in 2023, Lucy is committed to sharing the joy and personal growth that dance can bring. Her approach is grounded in a sincere passion for the art form and a desire to help others discover the beauty and fulfillment that dance offers.

Lucy Chung, Dance Teacher, Austin, Texas
Megan Ramos, Dance Teacher, Austin, Texas

Megan Ramos

Teacher

Megan began her dance training in jazz, tap, and ballet. In high school, she started training contemporary as well. Megan was the captain of her high school drill team. Upon graduation, Megan was a Kilgore College Rangerette from 2021-2023. During her time as a Rangerette, Megan performed in the Macys Thanksgiving day parade with Mariah Carey, and at the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor to name a few.

Megan is currently attending The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Dance Education. Megan is also a current member of the Texas Dance Team at UT. She also works for Crowd Pleasers Dance, where she teaches high schoolers dance, as well as leadership and character building. Megan has been teaching for 4 years now in the studio setting and absolutely loves working for Redeeming Dance.

Laura Husmann

TEACHER

Laura began her training with a focus on ballet, modern, and tap, progressing through the ABT ballet curriculum up to level 7. In high school, she expanded her repertoire to include theater, partnering, jazz and circus arts. 

In 2023, Laura embarked on a four-month training program at Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester in NYC. She has also trained in contortion and flexibility for the last three years and holds 2 certifications in stretching and assisted stretching. She continues to train independently and to teach stretching and dance regularly!

 

Laura Husman, Dance Teacher, Austin, Texas
Selena Offenberg, Ballet Teacher, Ballet Instructor, Austin, Texas

Selena Offenberg

Ballet Instructor

Selena Offenberg is originally from Munich, Gemany, and enjoyed a 14-year professional career; Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden and Nuremberg City Ballet, Germany; Paul Henry Dance Company, London; Concert Dance Theater, Munich; Michael Mao Dance and Dance Imprints, NYC.

Selena worked with choreographers Royston Maldoom of the Scottish Ballet and Mauricio Wainroth of Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal. She also trained with Batsheva Dance Company in Tel Aviv; Ballet Rambert and Michael Clark in London; David Parsons and Alvin Ailey School in NYC.

In the fashion industry, Selena was a dance model in fashion shows with Nike, Reebok, Goldwell, Wella, and Mercedes Benz. Selena also worked as a personal trainer with members of the HBO Fitness Center, NYC, and in Miami. From 2007 to 2013, Selena was ballet mistress, instructor (all ages) and administrative director with the New Mexico Dance Theater School and Performance Company.