Kayla Smith

Owner/Instructor

Kayla and her husband Adam have 3 wonderful children who will be alongside her on this new journey. As well as, her parents, Kerry and Cheryl. Ms. Kayla’s love for performing arts started when she was 3 years old. She attended Community School of The Arts and Signature Dance in Marion, Indiana for 15 years where she studied numerous dance forms, singing, and acting, and participated in countless performances. While In the program, Ms Kayla won national dance competitions, singer/song writer award, and best technique and choreography. Her love and dedication for the performing arts created a dream to share her passion to others and inspire others to follow their dreams. "My goal is to bring the community together through performing arts. I want to provide a safe, caring space where students are inspired, nurtured, and challenged to learn, perform, and grow. I want to build successful programs in music, dance, and theatre for students where they feel free to express themselves!"

MAGGIE OSMON

Musical Theatre & Guitar Instructor

Maggie Osmon is a valley native who has been playing piano since she was 5 years old. Music has always been a big part of her life and has provided an outlet for some of her creative talents. Growing up she taught herself to play the piano by ear and then in grade school she joined the Monte Vista band program as a percussionist. She has always enjoyed performing in concerts, jazz band, and also marching band throughout her junior high and high school years. After she graduated from Monte Vista High School she went on to play with the band at Adams State University. At that time she also bought her first guitar and taught herself to play chords and play along to her favorite songs. After graduating college she began to play with her church band and started songwritting. She continues playing her piano, guitar, and drums whenever she can and loves to write and compose songs. She and her husband and their 3 children live just outside of Monte Vista and love being apart of the community.

AREANA ORTEGA

Dance Instructor

Areana has been dancing for 7 year with most her dance career dancing under the teachings of Mrs. Kayla. Ms. Areana joined our team for the 2023 Fall Semester as an assistant and is currently in training to become a full time instructor.

Social Media Director & Dance Teacher Assistant

Megan Day

Megan Day is a dance mom, who has been assisting dance classes for Ms. Kais for over two years. She also runs and creates all our Social Media Advertisements & Videos of our incredible students. She’s a homeschool mom of four kids with prior teaching experience in the classroom as an elementary teacher. She works alongside her husband as he pastors a church in La Veta, Colorado. Megan is enthusiastic about spreading the love of Jesus to everyone.

COURTNEY ESPINOZA

Musical Theatre Instructor

Courtney Espinoza has been in the performing arts for many years singing, acting, and dancing. She attended Monte Vista High School and participated in drama, dance team, concert band and color guard. She attended Adams State University and in 2012 she received her Bachelor's degree with a major in Music Performance (Vocal) as well as a minor in Theatre Performance. After graduating, she joined the San Luis Valley Theatre Company, performing in multiple shows as well as becoming an active board member. Around the same time, she also joined local blues band Blues Tripper. She has previously directed the Monte Vista High School drama club, directing plays such as I'll Give It To You and The Great Gatsby. She is currently still a member of the San Luis Valley Theatre Company, sings in the vocal/piano duo Diamond Life, and dances folklórico with Adams State's Semillas de la Tierra. She recently received a certificate from NYU's Tisch department in Music Industry Essentials.

Jill Francis

Skit & Songwriting, Comedy & Improv, Tik Tok,

& Vocal Instructor

Jill Francis is a singer/songwriter/ comedian/actress from Monte Vista Colorado by way of Montfort, Wisconsin. She is a wife and mother of 2. Jill has performed in improv groups, been the lead role in several musicals, choirs, operettas, performed live concerts and sang the National Anthem at many large community events. Jill enjoys sharing her expertise and experience through coaching individual vocal lessons as well as leading groups.

Danielle Price

Tumbling Instructor & Dance Teacher Assistant

Danielle Price is a School Social Worker in Monte Vista, Co, who loves working with kids of all ages in many different ways! Danielle danced and did gymnastics when she was young, and was a competitive cheerleader who went on to coach cheer at the high school level. She has a passion for coming alongside kids as they grow and develop valuable life skills. Whether at school, in the arts, or on the tumbling mat, this brings her so much joy! She is a wife, and mom of 3, all who love being part of the Ms. Kais Program!