Our Staff
Becki Rebecca Gladhill
Rebecca began dancing at the age of 5 and continued dance education through college. She was employed with Art Linkletter Dance Studio in Phoenix, Arizona before moving to Minnesota in 1977.

In 1979 Rebecca created the New Prague Dance Co. with an enrollment of 80 students. The New Prague Dance Co. is proud of the hundreds of dancers who’ve received dance instruction over the years.

Besides managing the studio, Rebecca has choreographed over 20 musicals in the area and directed several productions for various churches and community functions. She is also a certified fitness instructor.

Rebecca taught the majority of the classes at the New Prague Dance Co. until 1994 when she was diagnosed with cancer. Health issues prompted hiring qualified instructors to handle more teaching responsibilities.

As the years have progressed, the business details are a full time job, but Rebecca still loves to teach dance classes. This year she is teaching eight classes a week. I especially love teaching ballet technique and find it’s crucial for students who want to get serious about dance.

Rebecca is married to Phil and lives in Shakopee. Together they have three grown children and seven grandchildren.

I’m thankful for the opportunity to have a career I love and for the support and loyalty of the New Prague Community over the last 30 years. My hope is the studio will continue to grow and serve the community for many years to come."


Ellen Ellen O'Neill
Ellen began her dance training at the age of 4 in Baraboo, Wisconsin and continued her lessons in Montgomery and New Prague where she danced competitively with the New Prague Dance Company. Her dance background includes tap, jazz, ballet and pointe. As a student at Gustavus Adolphus College, she trained in classical ballet as well as studied and performed the jazz works of Jerome Robbins under the instruction of one of his performers from Broadway. As a performer, she has had leading and major roles in 6 high school musicals and 2 community theater musicals. She also sang with the Gustavus Choir and toured in Russia, Estonia, Poland, and Sweden.

Ellen is a graduate of NPHS and Gustavus Adolphus College where she holds a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in music. She taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades in Karlsruhe, West Germany for the Department of Defense. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Dan, for 20 years. They have 4 children, Kaitlyn, Danny, Madalyn, and Sophia.
Kaitlyn O’Neill Kaitlyn O'Neill
Kaitlyn is sixteen years old and has been dancing at New Prague Dance Company for nearly 13 years. She has danced with the “Diamonds” competition group for several years and loves to perform and compete. She is accomplished in tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop and Pointe.

Kaitlyn assisted with classes the past two years and will now be teaching a variety of classes during the 2008-09 school year.

Kailtyn was the featured model on the cover of Kelle` Company Costume catalog this past spring and continues to model for Kelle` Company.

Her hobbies include hanging out with friends, babysitting, going to sporting events, modeling and of course relaxing in between a very busy schedule.
Kristine Brockhoff Kristine Brockhoff
Kristine Brockhoff (Miss Kris) lives in New Prague with her husband, Tim and 2 sons, Riley and Teagan. She has been teaching tap, jazz, ballet and Pointe the past 13 years for the New Prague Dance Company.

Kris received training from the New Prague Dance Company as a young dancer and went on to continue her dance training at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. She took classes in dance composition, dance history and improvisation as well as ballet, tap, jazz and modern.

Kris teaches the majority of classes at the New Prague Dance Company. Many which have won numerous awards in regional and state competitions.

She is proficient in technique and teaching proper terminology. Kris continues dance education by attending dance workshops in the Minneapolis area. All of Kris’ dancers appreciate her talent, skill and ability to keep routines and choreography exciting and fresh!
Leah Gross Leah Gross
Leah Gross is seventeen years old and is a senior at New Prague High School. She has been dancing for 12 years and has been dancing competitively for 9 years. She is currently in the "Diamonds" competition group and loves the competitions, being with her friends and expecially performing at the recitals. She has experience in Tap, Jazz, Ballet/Lyrical and Pointe.

Leah has assistant taught for 2 years and will assistant Miss Becky this year with the "Sparklers" and "Pearls" competition groups. She will also teach Tap/Jazz and Combination classes.

Along with dance, Leah is very active in tennis and National Honor Society at NPHS. She has lettered in tennis and academics. She also enjoys rollerblading, going to school sporting events, traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

Elle Vosejpka Elle Vosejpka
Elle Vosejpka is 17 years old and is a senior at New Prague High School. She has been dancing for fourteen years and has danced competitively for nine years. She is currently in the "Diamonds" competition group and loves to perform and compete. She has experience in tap, jazz, ballet/lyrical and Pointe.

Elle has assisted with classes for the past three years and will assist Miss Rebecca and Miss Kris this year. She will also teach jazz/hip-hop class to the first and second graders.

Along with dance, Elle loves to hang out with friends, go to sporting events, babysit, travel and be with her family.

Barbara Nyreen Barbara Nyreen
Barbara Nyreen lives in New Prague with her husband Kris and three children, Jake, Callie and Isabella. As a young dancer, Barbara took many classes her 11 years at New Prague Dance Company. She has been trained under Miss Rebecca in tap, ballet and jazz. After high school, she attended Alexandria Technical College and received a degree in Communication Art and Design. While in Alexandria, she taught private tap lessons and was captain of the Alexandria Tech Danceline Team.

In the years 2000-2004, Barbara taught tap and Jazz dance classes and beginner classes for New Prague Dance Company. Now, she is currently enrolled in an advanced adult dance class at New Prague Dance Company and substitute teaches for current teachers on staff.

In her spare time, Barbara likes to spend time with her family, bake goodies, quilt and sew hand bags.