Our Staff

Kaylee Hanf, Owner/Instructor

Caroline Byrne, Instructor

Caroline grew up in Naperville, Illinois where she stared dance at the age of 3. She danced recreationally at studios across Naperville and at age 13 she joined the competitive team. With competitive studio teams, Caroline has competed both regionally and nationally receiving many awards and scholarships. Additionally at the studio, Caroline enjoyed assisting classes for young dancers, as well as subbing for teachers. Her senior year of high school, Caroline joined the Naperville North High School Dance Team where she danced during football season as well as during competition season. In 2019, the NNHSDT brought home a state title! Caroline did not let her love of dance and inspiring children fade. She is now a senior at the University of Iowa studying Elementary Education. Caroline adores her dancers and looks forward to her time with them each week!

MaKayla Benson, Instructor

Makayla grew up in Knoxville, Illinois where she has cheered and danced since she was 5. She danced recreationally through junior high and started competing in cheerleading at age 12. With her competition teams she has won many championships and awards throughout her cheerleading career. MaKayla has a love for children as she grew up teaching dance and tumbling classes at a local studio. Now she is a senior at The University of Iowa studying Psychology with hopes to become a Clinical Mental Health Counselor one day. Along with working at Tippi Toes, she works in a Child ADHD Lab on campus and as a counselor for RVAP. MaKayla loves being a part of the Tippi Toes team and sharing her love of dance with young dancers!

Olivia Augustine, Instructor

Sabrina Renner, Instructor

Sabrina grew up in Elk Grove, Illinois and has been a lover of dance since she was 3. She danced at multiple different studios growing up until high school. In high school, Sabrina danced in a dance company through her school as well as in a few dance companies in Chicago! Now she is a student in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Iowa. She goes to become a pharmacist after she is finished with school. In addition to Tippi Toes, Sabrina works as a pharmacy technician at a local Iowa City pharmacy. Sabrina very much enjoys teaching Tippi Toes and is grateful to be able to share her passion for dance!