Instructor Bios
Katie Campbell – Owner/Director
Katie was born in Milwaukee, WI and raised in Green Bay, WI. At age three she began dancing at Barb’s Centre for Dance. By age six she began competing at regional competitions. She was involved in the studio’s competitive dance program; which traveled throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota competing various routines. Katie also worked for the studio at the front desk and in the studio store. As a junior in high school Katie competed in her first National competition in Myrtle Beach, SC. Her senior year she competed in Orlando, FL. Katie was also on her high school dance team; which also competed at Badgerette Competitions in Illinois. After high school graduation, Katie attended Carroll University (formerly Carroll College) where she majored in Psychology and minored in Communications. She was also on Carroll University’s dance team, The Blaze. In 2000 Katie started teaching dance classes at the Waukesha YWCA and then moved to two other studios before opening her own dance studio, AMP’d Limited. Katie is currently in graduate school at Capella University and will be graduating with a M.S. in Mental Health Counseling. With her M.S. she hopes to implement special needs and mental health based programs at AMP’d Limited. She currently lives in Lake Mills, WI and is engaged to be married in August 2012.
Email: katie.ampdance@gmail.com
Edwin Olvera – Instructor
Edwin was born in Chicago, IL and raised in Green Bay, WI. He discovered modern dance at the age of 21 with no formal dance training while studying to become a Physical Therapy Assistant for the US Army Reserve. While attending UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts, he and his twin brother, Roberto Olvera, took the dance department to ACDFA Nationals Gala, Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. They performed their duet “Zoom Out” which was well received. For the past six years Edwin has been traveling the world as a member of Pilobolus Dance Theater. He also teaches Master Classes/Workshops for the Pilobolus Institute. His most memorable moments working for the company have been in collaborating with Inbal Pinto Dance Company of Israel and master puppeteer Basil Twist of NYC. Edwin has danced in an opera called “Magic Flute” in Parma, Italy. He has appeared in countless television shows and commercials from Sesame Street, Extra, Born to Dance of Israel, NFL Channel, Centrum Multi-Vitamin and Head & Shoulders. Edwin has also been featured multiple times in Dancer and Dance Magazines for his performance as a modern dancer/entertainer. His most recent project has been collaboration with Connecticut artist merging circus arts, modern dance and technology, called “The Circuit.” AMP’d Limited is humbled by having Edwin Olvera as part of their dance staff!
Email: edwin.ampdance@gmail.com
Contact Edwin during his work hours:
M-F 7am-8pm
Saturday 8am-2pm
Crystal Farrow – Instructor/Costuming
Crystal began dancing at the age of three at Kim’s School of Dance and Tumbling, Moline, IL. Four years later she started competing and performing for audiences. As her dance career progressed, she began teaching classes to other students. Crystal qualified for and competed at national competitions on four occasions. Crystal is married with two children, who are students at AMP’d Limited. She owns and operates an accounting firm with her husband in Menomonee Falls, WI. Crystal is passionate about dance and hopes to help dancers develop their own love for dance. AMP’d Limited is excited to have Crystal as an instructor. 