CREATE 308
About CREATE 308
A supportive studio where students grow through movement, creativity, dedicated instruction, and meaningful performance experiences.
Our Mission
Helping every student thrive
CREATE 308 exists to offer a supportive and inspiring environment where students are empowered to thrive. Through movement, creativity, and dedicated instruction, we encourage each performer to embrace individuality, explore artistic voice, and grow with confidence.
Studio Leadership
Meet the leadership team
The leadership team helps shape the creative vision, instruction, and student experience across CREATE 308.
Studio Leadership
Sarah Dickhaut
Director & Instructor
Teaches: Leaps and Turns • Pom • Acro
Sarah leads CREATE 308 with a vision for high quality arts training in a space that feels welcoming and personal.
She is passionate about helping students grow in confidence, creativity, and discipline through meaningful instruction and performance opportunities.
Studio Leadership
Sara Erickson
Director of Music & Musical Theatre
Teaches: Music Lessons • Musical Theatre
Sara Erickson – Director of Music Lessons & Musical Theatre
Sara Erickson brings both heart and talent to everything she does as our Director of Music Lessons and Musical Theatre. A proud alumna of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Sara was an active member of the UNL Marching Band, where she developed her love of performance and the power of music to bring people together.
A versatile musician, Sara is equally at home behind a trumpet as she is center stage with her voice. That range — both musically and personally — is what makes her such an exceptional teacher and director. With over 15 years of experience as a school teacher, she has a genuine gift for connecting with students of all ages and helping them discover their own musical voice.
Instructors
Meet the teaching team
Our instructors bring experience, encouragement, and a real commitment to helping students grow in confidence, creativity, and performance skill.
Avery Rogers
Dance Instructor
Teaches: Ballet
Avery brings energy and creativity into every class, helping students grow in both technique and expression.
Madeline Tompkins
Dance Instructor
Teaches: Jazz
Madeline is passionate about helping dancers strengthen their technique while building confidence and stage presence in a positive and encouraging classroom environment.
Emma Wiese
Dance Instructor
Teaches: Hip Hop
Emma creates a positive and structured environment where students can develop both technically and artistically. She brings energy and style to her hip hop instruction to inspire dancers to move with confidence, and have fun while doing it!
Jamie Jones
Dance Instructor
Teaches: Acro • Lyrical • Contemporary
Jamie enjoys helping dancers challenge themselves creatively while continuing to grow in technique, performance quality, and confidence.
Jennifer Kipper
Dance Instructor
Teaches: Jazz • Ballet • Tap
Jennifer Kipper studied theatre and dance at Colorado Mesa University and has more than 18 years of dance teaching experience. She brings a passion for helping young dancers build strong technical foundations while developing confidence and a love for the art of dance. Jennifer teaches Level 5 Jazz, Tap, and Ballet and enjoys creating a positive, encouraging classroom environment where dancers can learn, grow, and have fun!
Janae Liberty
Dance Instructor & Musical Theatre Instructor
Teaches: Pre-K • Musical Theatre
Janae loves helping young dancers build confidence, creativity, and a strong foundation through movement and performance. She creates a supportive environment where students can grow while having fun.
James Holys
Music Lessons
Teaches: Guitar • Piano • Voice
James Holys is a versatile music instructor specializing in guitar, piano, and voice. He works with students of all ages and experience levels, focusing on building strong fundamentals while helping each student develop confidence and personal style.
Isaac Sulzle
Music Lessons
Teaches: Guitar • Bass Guitar • Ukulele • Beginner Recording Techniques • Live Sound Fundamentals
Isaac Sulzle is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, and educator with over 20 years of real-world music experience. As a longtime guitarist, songwriter, and live performer, Isaac brings both technical knowledge and practical stage experience into every lesson.
Megan Pattison
Music Lessons
Teaches: Music Lessons
Megan grew up in Grand Island and has been singing as long as she can remember. She graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelors of Music in Musical Theatre and spent several years pursuing the Broadway dream in New York and Chicago before taking on her most important role yet: Mom. Having auditioned thousands of times and performed professionally across the country and cruise ships, she is passionate about preparing students for whatever musical goal they’re trying to reach with confidence. She seeks to help each student find their best sound and expose them to different genres of music, including musical theatre, jazz, classical, and contemporary styles
Cindy Coe
Music Lessons
Teaches: Music Lessons • Piano
Cindy Coe is an experienced K-12 voice and piano music teacher with a wide variety of performance and contest experiences of over 30 years. She provides a positive experience with plenty of technique to encourage emotional enjoyment and performance growth through music.
Nolan Steinke
Music Lessons
Teaches: Music Lessons
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