Rising Star Tumbling and Dance Studio is the leading dance and tumbling institution in Casper, Wyoming.
We encourage a widespread love of movement in a positive and inclusive environment and have done so since 1983.
We offer Break Dancing, Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Ballroom, Tap, Broadway, Cheer, competitive Dance Teams, a Ballet Repertoire program and more.
A little money, a huge dream, and a bit of feisty personality led to the opening of Tumble Bug in 1983.
That studio is now Rising Star and hosts the most comprehensive dance and tumbling programs in Casper, Wyoming and is currently training its third generation of students.
We have three dance and two tumbling classrooms in our state-of-the-art facility. Students choose from eleven styles of dance from as young as eighteen months old and tumblers may begin classes from six months old and up.
Join us to learn tumbling or dance with incredible, well-trained instructors who are passionate about quality education and continue to improve their skills through additional training.
The teachers at Rising Star have a vast range of experience across disciplines. Our collective approach is to share our passion for dance and tumbling while supporting and encouraging all students.
At Rising Star, we believe that each student and family who walks through our doors is a gift.
Our goal both inside and outside of the classroom is to leave our students with a sense of accomplishment in their own achievements. This paves the way to building self-efficacy and esteem.
We strive to teach positive body image, correct technique, and foster new friendships. Students as Rising Star leave class each week with important lifelong lessons.
Instructors at Rising Star Tumbling and Dance Studio feel it is crucial to teach correct technique and form while also consistently maintaining a positive learning environment. Keeping our staff current and fresh in the latest training is of the highest importance.
At Rising Star, we believe in:
Dodie’s journey began at Ka-Larks, where she honed her skills as an accomplished gymnast. An inspiring coach introduced her to dance, sparking a passion that would redefine her career.
Miss Michelle has been part of the Rising Star family since she was two years old when she began tumbling
Miss Aliscia started tumbling with Miss Dorothy at the age of 2. She began dancing with Miss Dodie at the age of 5 and hasn’t stopped moving since
Cassaundra Spargur has been a ballroom dance instructor since 1999. Her career in ballroom dance has allowed her to live, train and compete all over the world
Visual and Performing Arts have always been an essential part of Heidi’s life. From a young age, she took ballet, jazz, and tap lessons
Rebecca began studying ballet at age 5 with Shirley Lewis in Casper, WY, and later trained at Colorado Ballet, California Ballet, and Salt Creek Ballet
Miss Kierah began dancing at the age of four in Minnesota, and never stopped! She danced her way through high school in Wyoming and was a competitive dancer for three years
Jesse has been dancing since she can remember. She has been blessed to grow up close to Manhattan and be able to study dance at …
Chris Larsen, the Kelly Walsh High School Diving Coach, was born in Payson, Utah and has been active in gymnastics for many years …
Haley has been dancing for over twenty years; many of them under the tutelage of Heather Marsh-Schieck. She loves jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, ballet, modern, and contemporary, but her favorite is tap!
Aaron Walters was born and raised in Casper. From a young age, he has harbored a love for anything musical and dance.
Heather Warren began her tumbling career with Rising Star at the age of three, and thirty years later she is still thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful family of individuals
Jess has been dancing since she was 2 and started teaching at Rising Star at only seventeen. She is trained in numerous genres of dance including ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and lyrical
Rylee Hoffard is a Rising Star alumnus having danced with the RS Dance Companies. Rylee loves teaching …
Ashley began dancing in 1996, at the age of 2, under the instruction of Cheryl Campbell at Center Stage Dance Studio in Casper. When Center Stage closed its doors in 2003, she then moved to Rocky Mountain School of Dance
Dorothy founded Rising Star in 1983 and hasn’t stopped moving since
Mrs. Brandie’s love for dance began while watching and dancing along with Ann Reinking and Aileen Quinn in their roles as Ms. Grace Farrell and Annie in the 1982 musical film Little Orphan Annie
Avery has been a part of the Rising Star family for many years and is moving forward as a dancer by teaching what he loves.
Amanda Castellanos grew up dancing and performing in musical theater productions in Southern California. …
Meet Liz (Elizabeth) Gilbert, one of Rising Star Tumbling and Dance Studio’s newest dance instructors for the 2025-26 dance season! Liz started her dancing journey in Casper, WY. …
Constance Tierno — most call her Connie — is a blessed momma of three awesome kids; Madeline, Archer and Wade and engaged to their daddy Ken Roach.
Shanell Bohnet is a talented dancer and tumbler with a passion for working with children. …
Kayla Higgins is a current student at Rising Star, a dance company member and now a dance teacher. …
Brynnlee Frank has been dancing at Rising Star for 14 and a half years. …
Therresa – please call her Tracy – was born and raised in Casper, then moved and spent 30 years in St. George, UT. …
Juliet is currently a junior at Kelly Walsh High School with more than 15 years of experience in dance and tumbling. …
