DivaBee Academy
Meet Our Teachers
Owner/Founder
Jalyn Courtenay Webb
Awards
True West Award (Audience Favorite): Best Supporting Actress, Les Miserables
Di Smice Award – Favorite Faculty Member 2018, UNC Department of Theatre and Dance
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The Academy by Divabee is a place where kids of all ages can learn about performance, music, dance, acting, and most importantly- kindness. We seek to create a space of positivity, inclusivity and friendship.
Jalyn has her B.A from the University of Northern Colorado, and postgraduate studies in Music Education. She was a teacher at Traut Core Knowledge ( formerly Washington Core ) and created lesson plans that were selected to be presented at the National Core Knowledge Convention. She currently is on the faculty at UNC and teaches in the Music Theatre Department.
Jill Van Orden
Director of Elementary Programs
Lincoln
Resident Music Director
Lincoln Brandt is a student studying Music Education at CSU with a focus on singing. He grew up participating in shows and musicals with the Academy and Arts Reach Center. He began teaching students with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2020, and has been teaching and directing music at Divabee ever since.
Lincoln is at home in front of students, taking every opportunity to help students learn all there is to know and love about music, whether it’s an interesting chord sequence, a quick lesson in music history, or finding new connections within a song or a whole musical. He works to create a team mentality in casts he works with, and wants every student to have fun learning music with each other. He’s looking forward to our shows this Spring & Summer!
Lincoln also offers private instruction in piano, voice, guitar, AND music theory!
Rates:
$30 per half hour
$50 per hour
Amanda
Director of Middle & High School Programs
Amanda has a BFA in Musical Theater and is so honored to be an instructor at Divabee! She grew up right here in Fort Collins, taking dance and theatre classes at the original Colorado Academy of the Arts. She has performed professionally in Utah, Colorado, Montana, and New York City. The most rewarding part of teaching is seeing a new skill “click” into place – whether it’s a new dance move, mix/belt placement, confidence & stage presence, or leadership skills throughout the rehearsal process.
Amanda has a two year old son who keeps her very busy when she’s not teaching classes, and who sometimes makes a guest appearance as her (very helpful) teaching assistant. Amanda also works as a portrait photographer with her small business, The Tiny Studio.
Nic Middle & High School Director
Resident Dance Instructor
Mandy
Broadway Boot Camp Director
Mallory
Elementary & Middle School Director
Mallory Wilson is a music/choir teacher and amateur performer. She was a Poudre School District music/ theater teacher for 16 years (11 elementary music, 5 middle school choir). She sings with Laudamus Chamber Choir and has played ensemble roles in Fort Collins Children’s Theatre’s productions of “Cinderella” and “Peter Pan,” and Mrs. Mayor in “Seussical.” Although performing is fun and what started her on the music education path, Mrs. Mallory’s true passion is directing. She directed 15 musicals and 4 full-length plays as a public school teacher (along with hundreds of concerts and performances), and served as a musical director with Miss Jill at both Arts Reach Center and DivaBee academy. Mallory says and believes, “kids are capable of a lot. Just because a child is in elementary or middle school doesn’t mean things have to be ‘cute’ or ‘dumbed down.’ If given the proper tools and guidance then treated like professionals with high standards, the kids will create an extraordinary production.” When not at work, enjoys reading, playing board games, eating a lot, scuba diving, snow and water skiing, and watching TV.
FAQ
Frequently Asked
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
-All State and County mandates will be followed.
-Social-distancing as necessary
-Strict Adherence to staying home if you do not feel well at all - this is SUPER important!
-Regular cleaning and sanitizing throughout the day
What should students bring to class?
-writing utensil
-Water bottle
-Appropriate shoes - dance shoes or clean close-toed shoes you can move in. We have a dance floor that REQUIRES new, soft-soled shoes. Outdoor shoes cannot be worn!
-Any materials that your teacher may give you (always a good idea to have a binder or folder for papers)
-a good attitude!
How do I register for camps and classes?
If you are a new student, please create an account here.
Specific registration information can be found on the 'Our Classes' page or at the top of this page.
Cancellation Policy
Please contact admin@divabeeproductions.com if you need to cancel your registration.
10-week or semester classes and Spring productions can be cancelled for account credit for future classes and camps.
Summer camp productions have specific dates for cancelling for a refund with deposit or account credit. Please visit the registration directions for details.