Faculty & Staff
Shelley Schumann
academy of little stars | tap | ballet
Shelley, an elementary school teacher by profession, brings over three decades of dancing experience to her role as a valued addition to the staff at Dance/10, where she’s been teaching children and adults for 15 years. She embarked on her dance journey at the age of six, and her dedication has led her to perform with Dance/10 internationally in France, Italy, and Spain. A versatile performer, Shelley has graced stages as a member of various Dance 10 ensembles, including Dance/5, Dance/10, Tap/10, Team/10, and notably, as one of The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a role she’s reprised six times.
In addition to her teaching and performance commitments, Shelley continues to perform and compete with Dance/10. Her credits extend beyond the stage, including appearances in prestigious events such as Magic Music Days at Disneyland, Euro Disney, The World Expo, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Notably, she’s also featured in a Coke commercial, The Today Show, and participated in the Grand Opening of the Westin Hotel in San Francisco. Shelley continues to dazzle audiences as a Tap Dancing Christmas Tree and Tap Dancing Easter Bunny, spreading joy and rhythm throughout the Bay Area all year round.