Our Approach

Why Ohana

Ohana Dance Company's mission is to improve and strengthen a dancers abilities while nurturing them in a positive, family friendly environment.

 

 

Our Story

We all have a story to share.  We all have different gifts, talents and abilities. We at Ohana love sharing the gifts of dance that God has given to us.  All the instructors at Ohana have years of teaching experience and have been trained by some of the best.  We enjoy seeing kids dancing abilities and confidence improve as they learn new skills.  Dance is meant to be fun and we look forward to sharing it with everyone.

Our Family

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Sara Miller

Instructor/Owner

Instructor of: Tap, Jazz, Preschool, Kinder

About Me: I have been dancing since I was 3 years old and started teaching at 15 years old. This is the start of my 32nd year teaching! I have been married to the love of my life, Jason, for 28 years. I'm a mom of 2 girls, Marysa and Samantha. I have a son in-law Adam and soon to be son in-law Jacob. I have a granddaughter, Melody, and a grandson, Maverick. I have a cat, Arlo, and a dog, Clark. My husband, Jason, and I love to go hiking, go on our sea doo, watch movies/TV series together, go to the beach, and go to Disney. We go as much as we can. I also love shopping and taking care of my grandkids!

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Stacy Groenink

Admin/Owner

About Me: I have been married to my husband, Mark, for 27 years. We have 2 daughters, Elsa and Molly. Elsa has graduated from GRCC with a culinary degree. She owns her own business "Elsa's Sweets and Treats". Molly is a sophomore in college at Davenport University. She is an instructor here at Ohana. We have one dog named Charlie. I love spending time by our pool and with family and friends.

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Marysa Fisher

Instructor

Instructor of: Musical Theatre, Tap, Jazz, Dance Conditioning

About Me: Miss Sara (one of the co-owners) is my mom so I have been submerged in dance since the day I was born. It is one of my passions in life and I am so glad I get to teach and inspire kids through dance and instill them with more confidence. At home, I spend time with my husband, Adam, my daughter, Melody, my son, Maverick, and my dog, Lacey. When I'm not dancing I am a hairdresser and have my own salon.

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Julia Fletcher

Instructor

Instructor of: Ballet, Contemporary, Conditioning

About Me: I have been dancing since I was in the fifth grade, and was trained classically at Grand Rapids Ballet and Turning Pointe School of Dance. My husband, Kyle, and I have been married for 15 years this December and we have two girls who also danced at Ohana - they are in 5th and 6th grades at Jenison Christian School. I work full-time job as an Executive Assistant to Jean Stoffer Design. We love to go camping as a family, and enjoy being outside in nature and in our garden. My hobbies include embroidery, playing piano, tending to our chickens, and cooking. I enjoy everything domestic.

Hayleigh Hoeksema

Instructor

Instructor of: Tap, Jazz, Jazz Choreography

About Me: This is my 8th year teaching at Ohana Dance Company, and I feel confident and prepared from the wonderful training I have undergone by Miss Sara. I am trained in Al Gilbert tap curriculum, several forms of jazz, and musical theatre. My husband Dan and I have been married three years this September and just welcomed our baby boy Grayson to the family in January of 2026. In addition to teaching here at Ohana, I am also the choreographer for the Hudsonville High School musicals, and I also work at Mr. Burger in Allendale, so come stop by and see me there as well!

Molly Groenink

Instructor/ Front Desk

Instructor of: Preschool, Kinder, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz Choreography

About Me: I have been dancing since I was 4 years old, and this will be my fourth year teaching! This year I am a sophomore at Davenport University! When I am not dancing, I love hanging out with friends and family, and going to the beach! I have one sister (Elsa) and one dog (Charlie). My mom (Miss Stacy) is one of the co-owners of Ohana, and my dad (Mark) helps out with a lot of things at Ohana!

Jamie Cooke

Instructor

Instructor of: Ballet, Pointe, Kinder, Preschool

About Me: I have been dancing since the age of 3. My training is in classical ballet through many teachers and many different curriculums. My tap training has been with Miss Sara. I am going into my 12th year of teaching and have been with Ohana since its second year. I graduated from Baker College with an Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree. When I am not teaching I work for a home health company in the Holland area. Also, when I am not working I love spending time outdoors, line dancing, and traveling!

Erika Moelker

Instructor

Instructor of: Tap, Preschool, Kinder

About Me: I have been dancing since I was 7 years old with Miss Sara as my teacher and this is my fourth year teaching at Ohana. I am currently a Junior at Grand Valley State University and am studying cardiovascular sonography.  During the Summer I work at a greenhouse, Garden Crossings.  In my free time I enjoy going to the beach, walking my dog Bear, and spending time with my family and friends.

Lauren Blake

Instructor

Instructor of: Ballet

About Me: I have been dancing since I was barely three years old, and have done ballet ever since. I trained at Grand Rapids ballet for many years before coming here to Ohana. I still focus on ballet, but have done contemporary. I will be a sophomore at GRCC this year. I love to draw and paint when I'm not dancing, as well as read occasionally. I can't wait to teach ballet this year!

Alivia Hultink

Front Desk

About Me: I am going into my freshman year of college at Cedarville University. This is my third year working at Ohana, and I could not be more excited to get to know every single one of you! I am the oldest of four kiddos in my family. Outside of school and work, I love hanging out with friends and family, spending time outside, and being involved at our church, Chapel Pointe.