Amanda Sciola About Amanda Amanda has come full circle at Kathi’s Dance & Gym Center, she was a student for over 15 years, a teacher for 10 years, and currently a mom to two fabulous KDGC dancers. She has returned to teaching and is thrilled to be back. Amanda has passed her Cecchetti V professional…
Amanda Goodin About Amanda Amanda began coaching at KDGC in the summer of 2025, though her connection to the gym spans more than three decades. A former competitive gymnast and long-time dancer, she has been part of the KDGC family for over 32 years through classes, alumni opportunities, and now coaching. She earned her degree in…
Linda Congemi About Linda Linda Congemi joined the KDGC coaching staff in the summer of 2023. Linda’s relationship began with KDGC as a member of the competitive gymnastics team and dance program throughout her middle and high school years. Her coaching career began in 2000 as a cheerleading coach at the Mathews, Hubbard and Boardman…
Megan Wilson About Megan Megan Wilson joined the KDGC coaching staff in the summer of 2024. Megan’s relationship began with KDGC as a member of the competitive gymnastics team and dance program throughout her elementary, middle and high school years. She is excited and honored to work alongside her former coaches and teammates. Megan resides…
Mary Vadala About Mary Mary is starting her 30th year as a faculty member of KDGC. She began her dance training at 5 years of age under the direction of Ken & Jean Phifer in North Versailles, Pennsylvania. Mary has studied with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, the Pittsburgh Youth Ballet under the direction of Jean…
Renee Rogers About Renee Renee Rogers has had the pleasure of having the art of dance a part of her life for as long as she can remember. Enrolled in classes at a young age, Renee found her way to KDGC in need of a stronger foundation in Ballet technique. Here she fell in love…
Taryn Patterson About Taryn This is Taryn’s fifth year teaching at Kathi’s Dance and Gym Center, and her fourth year as the lead choreographer for the Hip Hop program. As a student, Taryn danced at Kathi’s for 16 years where she received training in all styles of dance including Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, and…
Macy Metzger About Macy This is Macy’s 7th year as a teacher at Kath’s Dance & Gym Center after fifteen years as a student. In 2017, Macy performed the role of Bert in KDGC’s production of “Mary Poppins”. Macy also passed her Cecchetti VI professional level student exam and her Cecchetti I teacher’s exam. She…
Tricia Steiner About Tricia Tricia is new to the KDGC staff for the 2024-25 season and will be coaching kindercise, open gym, and pre-team classes. Tricia has her degree in Early Childhood Education and specializes in pre-school and young adolescent activities. She was the owner/operator Patty’s Playhouse Daycare for ten years. Tricia lives in Boardman…
Jordan Gady About Jordan Jordan Gady is a 2021 graduate of Springfield Local High School and is in her third year at Youngstown State University, majoring in nursing. She was a gymnast at Kathi’s for 12 years and was on competitive team for 9 of those years. Jordan also danced at Kathi’s for five years.…