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Miss Crystal has dedicated over 30 years to teaching dance and brings a wealth of experience in both performance and competition. As a young dancer, she toured the East Coast as a “Caravan Kid” with Hoctor’s Dance Caravan and trained extensively at STEPS on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center in New York City.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Dance along with a Business Entrepreneur Certificate from the University of Iowa, where she performed in numerous works by undergraduate and graduate choreographers as well as faculty, including the annual Dance Gala.
For more than 20 years, Miss Crystal has taught all styles and levels of dance, working with students across Iowa, including at the University of Iowa Dance Forum. She is also a certified STOTT Pilates instructor, teaching both mat and reformer.
Her impact as an educator extends far beyond the studio. Miss Crystal has trained numerous students who have gone on to dance professionally in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and on cruise ships around the world. Many of her dancers have also continued their education as dance majors and collegiate dance team members at universities including the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, and more.
In addition to teaching, she has choreographed for local dance teams, county pageants, and community theater productions, earning national recognition for her innovative work, including multiple top choreography awards.
This marks Miss Crystal’s 20th season at TDS, where she proudly serves as Co-Director and Co-Owner and oversees the entire program. Outside of the studio, she and her husband founded the local nonprofit Batting For Kids, which supports children and families in the Davenport community. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, as well as cheering on her two children in all their activities.

With a passion for dance that started at just three years old, Savannah has dedicated her life to the art of movement. She  spent four years dancing at Iowa State University, where she contributed to multiple state titles and a national championship. Her passion for dance extends beyond performance—teaching at TDS for the past four years, they love building strong relationships with students and their families each season.
One of Savannah's favorite moments each year is watching the students perform at recital  and seeing the excitement on every dancer’s face. Creating a positive, inspiring environment where students can grow, connect, and share in the joy of dance is at the heart of their teaching philosophy.
The best part of being at TDS is that everyone is made to feel special—whether you're a student, a parent, or an instructor, you are always welcomed with open arms.

Patricia Berryman, Dance & Tumbling Instructor

Coach Patty has 22 years of teaching experience in the dance & tumbling field. She was a goldduster at Bettendorf High School as well as cheerleader. She was a competitive dancer & gymnast in her youth and was recognized with numerous awards & scholarships such as Steps on Broadway in NYC and Louisberg College in North Carolina. She was the dance team coach at North High School and has an Associate Degree in Nursing Science. Coach Patty is proud to be certified with Tumbling Effect!

Amy Taylor, Gymnastics Coach

Coach Amy has been teaching tumbling & gymnastics for 40 years all over the Quad Cities, Muscatine, Iowa City and Michigan. She is a certified USA Gymnastics Instructor with additional training in safety & risk management, developmental competitive coaching and evaluator. Coach Amy's years of experience in addition to her disciplined commitment to technique is a huge asset to our tumbling & gymnastics program at TDS!

Chloe Schwab, Dance Instructor

Chloe is a graduate of North Scott High School and has over 17 years of dance & tumbling experience. She was a member of the Diva & Dream Dance Co. as well as choir and Lancer Productions where she played multiple lead roles. Miss Chloe has built experience as an assistant teacher as well as choreographer with multiple age and skill levels in our program. She attends the University of Iowa with a Major in Theater and Minor in Dance. She is very pleased to be able to stay connected with all of us at her “home away from home” at TDS!

Allie Cahill, Dance Instructor

Allie is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in Education. She is TDS alumni and trained with us for 16 years and also served as an active student helper for many years! She was a 4 year member of the NS Silver Shaker Dance Team where she was co-captain her senior year. She was also a member of the Diva Dance Co. and won numerous top score awards. This is her 7th year on

Marin Robertson, Dance Instructor

Dancing since the age of two, Marin has spent the last 15 years immersed in the world of dance. A three-time state champion and three-time state soloist, she brings both competitive experience and a deep passion for teaching. With five years of assisting and subbing under their belt—and now in their second year as an instructor—Marin loves helping dancers grow in both skill and confidence.One of her proudest moments as a teacher was watching her class earn the “Most Improved” award last year, a testament to their dedication to student progress. For Marin, the best part of being at TDS is the family-like bond shared between dancers and staff, making every rehearsal and performance feel like home.

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