IVANA KOSTESKI
Ivana Kosteski is originally from Chicago, IL, but has been in the Dallas area since 2016. In high school, Ivana danced competitively at Steppin' Out Dance Company in Mesquite, TX under the direction of Jennifer Giles-Baker while also performing as a Poteet Varsity Belle, leading her drill team as captain her senior year.
After high school, Ivana was a Kilgore College Rangerette where she performed with the band Little Texas at the Great Texas Balloon Race, at the Opening Ceremony of the State Fair of Texas, at the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic, the 80th Commemoration Ceremony at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, and in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade alongside Mariah Carey! While at Kilgore, Ivana also earned a Fine Arts Associates in Dance.
In December of 2025, Ivana graduated from Oklahoma City University's Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment, holding a B.S. in Dance & Arts Management, Entertainment Business Certificate, and Spanish minor. While at OCU, Ivana performed in the Holiday Spectacular and MOVE! as both a line captain and swing.
Since 2021, some of Ivana's teaching credits include being a camp instructor for Showtime International, a collegiate assistant for the Texas Dance Educators Association, and teaching summer camps at HPDC since 2024. Fresh out of school, Ivana is excited to be back in the Dallas area sharing her love of dance and drill team with everyone at HPDC!
PRIVATE LESSONS
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There is a 24-hour cancellation policy for all private lessons. If you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson, you must give notice directly to your instructor at least 24 hours prior to your lesson, otherwise you will be charged full price.