Meet our Spring 2026 Instructors
Becca Klock
Choir Director & Drama Instructor
Becca is a highly experienced performer, director, and teacher with a B.A. in Vocal Performance and an M.A. in Music Education. With over 20 years of stage experience, she’s directed award-nominated musical theatre productions and taught music internationally. Becca brings passion, creativity, and joy to every class—along with a deep love for building community through the arts. Becca is excited to be returning to Friends of Club 21 Arts Academy for spring semester!
Chuck Roth
Bass Guitar Instructor
Chuck has over 18 years of bass playing experience and a deep musical background. He began in elementary school on clarinet and studied saxophone and music theory through college. He’s self-taught on bass guitar and has played in churches and bands across Colorado. Chuck brings a passion for worship, music, and mentoring to every class. He loved teaching bass guitar to our students for our inaugural Arts Academy season last fall and is thrilled to continue on this semester!
Cindy Limbrick
Visual Arts Instructor
Cindy is a visual artist, certified grief coach, and author who has led hundreds of individuals in finding healing and creativity through art. She’s worked with organizations across Colorado (including Friend of Club 21’s art camp this summer), has taught classes for children and adults alike, and brings compassion, expertise, and a playful spirit to each class. She currently lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, Oswald and Snoopy. Being a part of Friends of Club 21’s Arts Academy is one of her biggest passions and brings her much joy!
Claire Leighty
Choir, Dance & Visual Art Asssistant
Claire is junior in high school at TCA College Pathways. As a Colorado native she loves to cheer on the Broncos! One of her favorite things is hanging out with her family which includes my parents, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and 1 brother-in-law. She also love to travel. She took dance for 7 years. I love now loves using that passion to help teach dance at Friends of Club 21. She can’t wait to continue helping with another semester of Arts Academy!
Delaney Ciborowski
Muscial Theater & Drama Instructor
Delaney is a dancer, teacher, and psychological researcher. A graduate of the American Musical Dramatic Academy and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (B.A., Visual and Performing Arts and Psychology), she has performed professionally at theme parks and regional musicals. She is a Pilates instructor and also enjoys teaching Zumba to older adults at Accolade Fitness and teaching students from the Office of Inclusivity at UCCS Campus Rec. Delaney has taught jazz, tap, and theatre dance at Imagination Celebration and has been an assistant choreographer for productions at UCCS. She is currently a master’s student in the Psychological Sciences program at UCCS and hopes to complete a master’s in dance Movement Therapy after graduating next fall. She is so grateful for the opportunity to work with Friends of Club 21 for the Arts Academy Spring Showcase and enjoyed every moment of last semester and being part of Christmas This Year 2025!
Jody Stone
Dance Assistant (Ballet/Lyrical)
Jody is a Colorado native who loves spending time with family, listening to music, reading and dancing. She danced throughout her childhood and into college. Dance has always been one of her greatest joys. She enjoys sharing laughter and meaningful moments with others and she finds happiness in simple, quiet pleasures. Assisting Renae with the ballet/lyrical Arts Academy class last semester was a highlight for Jody and she looks forward to continuing on for the spring semester!
Jordyn Reulecke
Percussion Instructor
Jordyn has been drumming for 18 years. When not behind a drum set, she’s working as a special needs Paraprofessional at Edith Wolford Elementary School. If you need to wash your dog, come see her every Wednesday and Thursday evening at Wag N Wash! She loves kickboxing and martial arts. Once in a while you can catch her officiating for Team USA Kickboxing or the Muay Thai championships held here in Colorado. If she’s not judging or reffing fights, she’s on the mat training. She wears many hats and says that teaching is her favorite, so we are thrilled to have her join the Arts Academy team this semester!
Renae Girtin
Dance Instructor (Ballet/Lyrical)
Renae has nearly 20 years of experience teaching ballet, lyrical, worship, and pointe to dancers ages 3 through adult. She is passionate about teaching and dancing, and believes in creating a positive, encouraging environment where dancers can grow both technically and artistically. One of her greatest joys as an instructor is the sense of camaraderie and community that develops in the classroom as students support and inspire one another. She loved working with our Friends of Club 21 dancers last fall and looks forward to returning this semester for more ballet and lyrical with our students.
Shelley McDaniel
Dance Instructor (Meaningful Movement, Hip Hop)
Shelly McDaniel is a dance teacher with 16 years of experience. Growing up in a family where her mother owned a dance studio, Shelly has been dancing her whole life. She specializes in acrobatics and hip hop but has extensive training in various other dance styles. Shelly studied dance and special education at the University of Memphis. Her journey eventually led her to Colorado, where she has been teaching at her own studio for the past 11 years. She taught Arts Academy dance classes for the fall 2025 inaugural season and looks forward to returning in 2026.
Zak Nicola
Handbells and Visual Arts Instructor
Zak is a mixed media artist known for a versatile style that blends various mediums and tactile materials. Zak’s portfolio includes a history of successful solo and group exhibitions, as well as commissioned murals. Beyond the studio, Zak empowers students to unlock their own creative voices, teaching how art serves as both a personal release and a shared language. Zak is looking forward to joining the Arts Academy team for the spring semester.