Jenny Steiner
Assistant Artistic Director & Head Powerhouse Dance Coach
Jenny has been part of Above the Barre since the very beginning—and honestly, I don’t know what I’d do without her. Not only is she one of the most organized humans on the planet, she was also my dance teacher growing up! Having her on this journey with me from student to studio owner has been one of the greatest full-circle gifts of my life.
Jenny has been teaching dance for over 30 years, and it shows in the best way. Her choreography is clean, creative, and packed with purpose. She’s helped shape our competition program from the ground up, and she now leads Powerhouse Dance with the perfect mix of structure, sparkle, and straight-up hype. Her dancers know she’ll push them, believe in them, and always celebrate their wins—whether it's a national title or finally getting a trick they've been stuck on for weeks. Her superpower is her attention to the details... No matter how big or small.
When she’s not leading rehearsals, answering 15 emails at once, or sending out perfectly timed pep talks, Jenny loves scrapbooking, traveling, reading, or watching movies with her crew. She lives in Bettendorf with her husband Mike and their amazing kids, Emma and Aiden.