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Becky Wagner began studying at the age of four with Becky Nalevanko of Des Moines. After moving to Omaha in 1989, Becky studied with Patti Herzog. Throughout the past few years she has also had the opportunity to study with professional performers and national acclaimed teachers throughout the U.S. Becky has recieved many first place honors in tap, ballet, pointe, and jazz competitions, and was a member of the state championship gymnastics team and national award-winning dance team at Millard North High School. Becky graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance. In addition to her studies in dance technique and styles, she was educated in both pedagogy and kinesiology for preparation as an instructor. While in college, she performed many solo and group roles as a principal dancer for the UNL Dance Co. It was her intesive dance training that paved the way for her to be crowned Miss Nebraska 1999, during which time she performed at Miss America in Atlantic City. Becky has sixteen years of teaching experience in all dance disiplines, including acrobatics, and dance team. She has choreographed award-winning solo performances and has professional dance, acting, and modeling experience. She brings her experience and education to North Platte to fulfill her dream of combining her love of dance with her love of children.