Inspiring Dancers, Building Confidence,Creating Community
Meet Brittney Van Treese
30 Years of Excellence
With over 30 years of dance experience, Brittney Van Treese brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to Mountain Valley Elite Dance Company. Her journey began as an elite gymnast, where she developed the discipline, strength, and artistry that would shape her teaching philosophy.
Brittney's unique background combines the technical precision of gymnastics with the expressive power of dance, creating a comprehensive approach to dance education that develops the whole dancer—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
30+
Years Experience
Decades of dance expertise
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Elite Background
Former elite gymnast
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Community Focus
Dedicated to Alamosa
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My vision is to create a space where every dancer in theAlamosa community feels safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their personal best—on and off the dance floor.
An Inspiring Dance Journey
Elite Training
Foundation of Excellence
Brittney's training began in elite gymnastics, where she developed the technical precision, body awareness, and discipline that would become the foundation of her dance expertise. This rigorous background gave her a unique perspective on movement and athleticism.
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Coaching Legacy
Shaping Future Dancers
Over the years, Brittney has coached hundreds of dancers, from beginners tocompetition-level performers. Her teaching style emphasizes not just technical skill, but also confidence, creativity, and character development.
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Hall of Fame
Recognition of Excellence
Brittney's contributions to dance education were recognized with her induction into the Hall of Fame, honoring her decades of dedication, innovation in teaching methods, and positive impact on countless dancers' lives.
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Mountain Valley Elite
Building Community
Founded to bring elite-level dance training to the Alamosa community, Mountain Valley Elite Dance Company represents the culmination of Brittney's vision—a studio where technical excellence meets personal growth and community spirit.
An Inspiring Dance Journey
Brittney’s journey began at the age of five, training at Mountain Valley Dance in Alamosa. Over the years, she honed her skills as both a dancer and gymnast, competing at elite levels and earning numerous accolades along the way. This dual foundation has shaped her innovative teaching style, which emphasizes versatility, strength, and artistic expression.
For 14 years, Brittney served as a high school dance team coach and choreographer, creating award-winning routines for schools and teams across Colorado. Her dedication to fostering growth and excellence has helped countless students achieve their goals both on and off the stage.
Mountain Valley Elite Dance Company in Alamosa
Recently honored with induction into her high school Hall of Fame, Brittney has returned to her roots to launch Mountain Valley Elite Dance Company in Alamosa. Through her studio, she offers a diverse range of classes in dance, performing arts, and gymnastics, inspiring students of all ages to embrace their potential and love for the art of movement. Join us and experience the magic of dance with a leader who truly knows what it takes to shine.
Addressing Class Goals
At Mountain Valley Elite, every class is designed with specific goals in mind—developing technical skills while nurturing personal growth, creativity, and resilience.
Growth Mindset
We foster a growth mindset in every dancer,teaching them that abilities can be developedthrough dedication and hard work. Everychallenge is an opportunity to improve.
Creative Expression
Dance is an art form. We encourage dancers toexplore their creativity, find their unique voice, and express themselves authentically throughmovement.
Building Resilience
Dance teaches resilience. Through practice,performance, and overcoming challenges,dancers develop mental toughness and emotionalstrength that serves them in all areas of life.
Addressing Class Goals at Mountain Valley Elite
At Mountain Valley Elite Dance Company, our primary goal is to provide every student with the tools they need to grow as dancers and individuals. Each class is thoughtfully designed to challenge students, inspire creativity, and cultivate a supportive environment where they can flourish.
Our Commitment
Every class at Mountain Valley Elite is structured to build technical proficiency while developing confidence, discipline, and a love for dance. We believe that when dancers feel supported and challenged in equal measure, they achieve their greatest potential.
