Meet The Team
Lacey Ingersoll

Studio Owner & Director
Lacey is the Owner & Director of Fitch Dance Company, with over 20 years of dance experience and a passion for developing confident, skilled dancers and creating a studio atmosphere that feels like home.
Lacey specializes in teaching...
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Lyrical/Contemporary
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Jazz
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Tap
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Hip hop
...as well as being qualified to teach several other genres
Alyssa Helsel

Senior Competition Team Coach
With 24 years of dance experience, Alyssa has received extensive training in various styles of dance, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Pointe, Celtic, Latin, HipHop, and Musical Theater. Alyssa is dedicated to helping her students become not only great dancers but true artist that have the understanding of body awareness and expression throughout movement.
Alyssa Specializes in...
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Ballet
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Pointe
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Lyrical/Contemporary
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Musical Theater
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Latin
...as well as being qualified to teach many other genres!
Jenna Foerster

Back Stage Director
Jenna Foerster grew up right here in Kalkaska. She danced at Fitch's for 12 years taking ballet, tap, Celtic, and jazz.
Jenna is very excited for the opportunity to teach something that she enjoyed so much while growing up. She is looking forward to a great year and is always looking to meet new people, she loves meeting new people so be sure to introduce yourself!
Kari Risinger

Tiny Tot & Mini Teacher
Miss Kari has been a beloved part of Fitch Dance Company for over 20 years. A lifelong dancer who began her training right here at Fitch’s, Kari brings a deep passion for movement and early childhood education to every class.
Kari Specializes in teaching preschool ballet and tap. As well as parent and me classes for our youngest dancers.
Annabelle Wood

Teacher & Choreographer
Miss Annabelle has been dancing since the age of five and has been continuing her dance education into adulthood. “As my path has slowly changed from being the performer to the teacher, and then to a choreographer I hope to ignite the love of dance for young dancers and prepare them for the challenges of the dance world while keeping their passion front and center.”
Annabelle Specializes in...
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Ballet
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Contemporary
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Jazz
...as well as being qualified to teach many other genres
Amelia Hahnenberg

Junior Competition Team Coach
Miss Amelia is an experienced dancer and choreographer, along with her new role as one of the junior competition team coaches, bringing 16 years of dance expertise and 2 years of teaching experience at Fitch’s Dance Company.
Beyond technique, Miss Amelia emphasizes the importance of teamwork, aiming to foster lasting friendships among her students that extend beyond the studio.
Hannah Jenkins

Preschool 2B Teacher
Hannah brings over 14 years of dedicated dance training to the studio, with a background in ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, and celtic dance. She has trained extensively at Fitch Dance Company and has performed on some of the biggest stages, including the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.