About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
We are all MADS here and everyone is welcome! We welcome all sizes, all races, all cultures, all beliefs, all ages, All People.
In addition to our roster of classes, we host specialty classes and events. The Studio also carries a wide array of dance shoes. Shoe fittings may be done by appointment or drop in during office hours.
Meet The Team
Adrienne Snyder
Owner/Director/Dance Instructor/Dance Co. Dir.
Ms. Adrienne began dancing at the age of 4 and hasn't stopped. She started her dance training at the Gail Frederick School of Dance & Gymnastics, where she also found her love of teaching. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business with a Minor in Dance from Western KY University. While attending WKU, Ms. Adrienne was an instructor/choreographer at Dance Arts. She was the Director/Choreographer for the Children's Dance Theater of Bowling Green. In 2000, she realized her ambition of being a studio owner when she opened MADS. In addition to teaching her "kids" and producing our shows & events, Ms. A has also choreographed for pageants, community events, and enjoys being a guest teacher at area schools.
Kierra Elizalde
Dance Instructor/ Office
Kierra danced at Ms. Adrienne's Dance Studio for 10 years and then joined the staff to continue her love of dance. She is currently finishing her Master's Degree in Elementary Education at WKU. In her spare time, she and her husband like to travel and spend time with family. They are also welcoming their first child into the world this fall. Ms. Kierra is excited to share her love of dance with all new and returning students.
Danielle Elmore
Dance Instructor
Ms. Danielle started her dance career many moons ago as a student of her Grandmother, Ms. Becky in Glasgow, and quickly fell in love with all aspects of dance.She continued taking classes through the years and was a member of the BCHS Dance Team. She found her home with MADS in the early 2000's, eventually teaching classes for Ms. Adrienne until her first daughter was born in 2011. When not at the Studio, Danielle enjoys spending time with her husband, Jarrod.They have two daughters, Avery & Adalyn and two fur babies, Peaches and Bucky. She loves to camp, read, bake, and occasionally uses her degree in Dental Hygiene to fill in at Dr. Barbee's office. Ms. Danielle is excited to be back at the Studio this year not only as a dance mom but a teacher as well. She cannot wait to share her lifetime love of dance with your kids.
Laine Brent
Dance Instructor/Dance Company Assistant Coach
Miss. Laine is a graduate of Hart Co. High School and Ms. Adrienne's Dance Studio. She is a freshman at Western KY University majoring in Nursing. She is currently a CNA. Miss Laine has danced for 15 years, 9 of those being at MADS. In addition to helping with dance camps and other dance events, Miss. Laine has been a teacher's assistant with Ms. Adrienne for the last few years. She was also a member of MADS Dance Company for several seasons. Laine is excited to share her love of dance with all of you.
Alyssa Walden
Teaching Assistant
Alyssa is a Senior at Monroe Co. High School. She has been dancing at MADS for 15 years. She has taken Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Jazz, Pointe, and has been a member of MADS Dance Company. Miss Alyssa is looking forward to seeing all the new dancers and everything this dance year brings.
Marla England
Geaux Fitness
Marla has been teaching in some form for over 20 years. Ten years ago she discovered a love for dance based exercise with Zumba classes at the YMCA. She became certified and began teaching classes right away! After a small hiatus, she is very happy to be back sharing her love of dance with others. When she isn't teaching fitness, she is a K-12 Visual Art teacher at Caverna Ind. Schools. She has been happily married to her husband Wade for 17 years and they have one kid, Izzy, along with numerous fur babies. She can't wait to share her fitness class with others.