about
how it all started
1027 Dance started in Miss Delaney’s basement in 2020 with just 3 students after a life-long dream of having her own dance studio. In 2021, 1027 Dance moved to it’s first commercial location in the Avalon Ballroom in downtown Reedsburg. After quickly outgrowing the first location, 1027 Dance found it’s new home on East Main Street in a 5,000 sq/ft building, complete with a spacious waiting room, a huge studio capable of holding two classes at a time and 3 bathrooms.
Why 1027?
Delaney wanted something simple and crisp for the name of her studio… nothing too cute or fussy. But something with a personal touch. So why not her birthday, October 27th?? Get it? 10/27… And that is where 1027 Dance came from!
meet the teachers
Delaney Oakes
Hi, I'm Miss Delaney, owner, director, and head instructor at 1027 Dance! I have been dancing for over 20 years. My love of dance developed into a passion for teaching dance when I taught my first class at 16! I have 8 years of teaching experience and am a certified studio owner through IAP. I am a certified Zumba instructor and Safesport gymnastics coach. I am blessed to get to do what I've always dreamed of and am so excited to enter our 4th season!
Tiffany Strauss
My name is Miss Tiffany and I’m so excited to be teaching at 1027 Dance. I grew up in Reedsburg from the time I was 10 years old until graduating high school in 2004. I studied musical theatre and dance at UW Green Bay many years ago. My dream was to dance/sing on Broadway in NYC. Life took me on my own journey and I ended up having a career as a nurse. Today, I am a home health nurse and live in Reedsburg with my husband and 3 kids. I have been active in theatre the past few years with Reedsburg Players, but I am so excited to come back to dance and share my love of musical theatre and dance with everyone!
Chloe Schultz
I’ve been dancing for 16 years, including being a member of the 1027 Dance competition team since it started in 2021. I have found my passion for teaching through assisting classes and subbing for Delaney. I currently attend UW-LaCrosse for Elementary Education and cannot wait to continue my passion and love for dance by teaching during the summers!
Molly Riley
Molly Riley is a teacher who focuses on compassion and nurturing acceptance for all dancers. She danced throughout high school here in Reedsburg; then with the Grand River Singers adult show choir in La Crosse. Molly has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from UW-Stevens Point and has occupied various teacher roles throughout her career. She has professionally taught dance to children and adults for three years and performs in local theatre guild shows. Molly also choreographs for Baraboo Theatre Guild and high school musicals. Molly is excited to share her passion for dance and performing with the 1027 community!