Monarch Conservatory's mission is to foster a love of the arts in young people. We offer beginning, intermediate and advanced training in an organized, technique based environment. Our focus is to empower young artists to reach their potential and discover the joy of creating and performing.
We offer training in all levels of Dance (including ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip-hop, lyrical and acrobatics) and Theatre (acting, improv and musical theatre) as well as Vocal and music instruction, taught by working professionals trained at some of the most prestigious facilities in the nation.
Our Facility…
Monarch Conservatory is conveniently located in Blue Springs, MO, at 610 SW 7 Hwy. We service students all around Eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Oak Grove, Odessa, Lone Jack, Lee's Summit, Independence, and Buckner.
Monarch Conservatory's classrooms feature professional grade sprung floors, Marley flooring and high quality sound systems. Large viewing windows into each studio provide a wonderful opportunity for families to watch the classes.
Our Owners and Staff…
Chloe Nitcher-Owner and Artistic Director
Chloe began her life of dance at the age of three, first studying acrobatics and gymnastics at Dave's Gymnastics Factory, then moving to competition dance at Dynamic Dance.
Her teaching career began at Dynamic when she was 15 years old, teaching beginning ballet, jazz and lyrical, and advanced acrobatics and gymnastics. She continued teaching dance at other local studios as well as choreographing competition pieces for ensembles and solo’s.
A life-long Blue Springs resident, Chloe attended Blue Springs South High School, where she was a district champion volleyball player and attended Drury University on an athletic Scholarship. Chloe is also a certified Acrobatic Arts instructor and received her training through an accredited Acro program.
Jennifer Bopp- Owner and Executive Director
Jennifer has always had a huge passion for performing arts. She has been active in the local performing arts scene since the age of 14. She has acted and worked on several plays and movies in the Kansas City area. She also helped with special effects makeup on several films which she loved doing.
Jennifer studied at Metropolitan Community College and Central Missouri State University. There she pursued a degree in fine arts with her major in Photography and a minor in Graphic Design. Since college Jennifer has had experience in Sales and Management fields where she learned great customer service relations and business management skills.
Kevin Medlin- Competition and Recreational Instructor
Kevin Medlin is a professional hip-hop dancer and choreographer from Kansas City. Kevin has been pursuing his craft and honing his skills since the age of twelve. He is also a member of TigerStyle! Crew, a Midwest based nationally touring dance company.
Kevin has worked commercially both in Kansas City and Las Vegas. He has appeared in multiple commercials and music videos in both markets. Most recently he appeared on the Netflix TV series Dance Monsters. His knowledge of the industry allows him to help equip students with powerful tools needed for a professional career.
Kevin is versed in every street style of Hip Hop. He has also been trained in Ballet, Contemporary, Modern and has been trained all the way through the bronze category of ballroom dancing.
Kevin’s main goal is to instill the core values of what the Hip-Hop culture is and what it truly means to a new generation of students. He believes the goal of dancing is not just to grow yourself as a dancer but to grow yourself as a person first and foremost.
Stefanie Stevens- Competition and Recreational Instructor
Stefanie works in the Kansas City Area as a dancer and actress. She received her BA in theatre, first studying at Fort Hays State University, then at Hunter College in New York City.
While living in New York, she also attended class at the Broadway Dance Center and Steps. She currently studies with the Kansas City Ballet.
Some of her favorite roles include Judy in “A Chorus Line,” at TTIP, Minnie is “West Side Story” with Spinning Tree Theatre, and Caroline in “Help Yourself” for David Wayne Reed Productions. Stefanie has choreographed for several musicals in the area, including “Godspell” at Missouri Western State, and for numerous award winning dance teams as well.
Ayana Roberson- Competition and Recreational Instructor
Ayana Roberson, born and raised in Kansas city, Missouri, has been dancing since the age of 3.
She started learning at Expressions in Dance before moving over to Heart of America Dance Centre. She took part in HADC's competitive team as well as their Youth Ballet company where she danced lead roles such as Waltz Queen in The Nutcracker. Ayana went on to continue her training at the University of Missouri-Kansas City where she graduated with her BFA in performance and choreography with an emphasis in modern.
She has had the pleasure of being in works choreographed by Gary Abbott, DeeAnna Hiett, and Sabrina Madison-Cannon, as well as others. She's also performed alongside Störling Dance Theater's company members in their production of Underground for two seasons.
Trisa Gannaway- Competition and Recreational Instructor
Trisa Gannaway began dancing at the age of three at Craig Dance Studio in Independence, MO. She started competing at the age of six both regionally and nationally, receiving many top awards. Trisa has traveled around the U.S. taking many master classes as well as being selected for a dance scholarship in Chicago.
She continued her dance training at Craig Dance Studio/Relevè Performing Arts until she graduated from Truman High School in 2011. Trisa was a member of the Truman Starsteppers dance team for four years of her high school career, placing at the regional, state, and national levels. She has received several NDA technique, showmanship, and All-American awards.
Trisa began student-teaching for Relevè Performing Arts at the age of eleven, where she continued to teach after graduating high school. She has choreographed and guest taught for local dance teams and studios. Trisa earned her Bachelors in Child and Family Development from UCM and plans on earning her Masters in Dance Therapy. Trisa has a vast knowledge for dance and inspires her students with each class!
Monique Lane- Competition and Recreational Instructor
Monique Lane has been involved in professional dancing since tearing up the floor as a NBA Oklahoma Thunder Girl and lighting up the NFL field as a Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue dancer.
Monique is a graduate of Sumner Academy of Arts & Science in Kansas City, KS. After graduating, she attended Johnson County Community College and was a member the Golden Girls Dance Team. With a heart and passion for helping others, Monique uses her gift of dance to help build self-esteem in young kids, spending countless hours instructing and leading students in and tumbling programs.
Monique was the former Director of the Kansas City Twisters Dance team, dancing for KC’s very own professional basketball team; the Kansas City Tornadoes .
Sydney Jackson- Competition and Recreational Instructor
Sydney Jackson is based out of Kansas City Missouri. She has been dancing and training since the age of 5. She started as a competition dancer winning many awards and recognition for her dancing. This lead to her transition into the professional/commercial side of dance and choreography.
Sydney is currently training with Ipush, and Kinfigure Kollective where she continues to improve and grow her skills as a dancer and artist. She is also the co-creative/choreographer for a youth contemporary performance group based in Kansas City. Sydney is trained in multiple styles of dance including hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, ballet and tap. Her main love is commercial choreography, hip hop, and choreographing dance pieces in those styles. When Sydney is not busy dancing she enjoys photography, and writing.
Courtney McGinnis- Theatre Director & Instructor
Courtney Yount McGinnis has been performing, working, directing and teaching in many theatre communities around the Kansas City area and throughout the United States since the age of 3.
Courtney has had extensive training in acting and vocal music and has maintained her love for dance as a hobby throughout her life. She graduated from Stephens College with a BFA in Theatrical Performance.
Regionally, Courtney has enjoyed working professionally in stage management, business operations, media relations, and scenic design at theatres including the American Heartland, the Midland, local community companies, and with the Kansas City Theatre League.
Courtney’s favorite memories include performing in summer stock at the Okoboji Summer Theatre where a new production debuted weekly on the main stage and all actors also performed in the children’s theatre. It was the one time in which the world stopped and the arts helped us all reimagine what could be possible. She maintains there really is magic in the cornfields of Iowa.
Sara Green- Music Director & Instructor
Sara is an experienced music educator with a Master's degree in Arts Education. She has been teaching music from Pre-K to 4th grade for 20 years. She is also the mother of a Monarch student.
Sara strives to provide a positive, welcoming musical learning environment for students of all ages. Her outlook is that music is first meant to express oneself and to be enjoyed. Instilling a sense of curiosity, sense of ownership, and love of music is her goal for students of all ages.