About Us

Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training was formed in 2019 by three award-winning, former coaches who share a passion for excellence, and who are committed to supporting dancers and coaches by providing guidance and resources on how to effectively build successful dance teams. Since then, we have launched incredible athlete-focused recruiting events aimed to educate and connect dancers of all levels to their future dance homes in college or industry.

CORE STAFF

Rani Reichow

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Coach of Collegiate National Champion Dance Team, Grand Canyon University
Director & Coach of AZ and NE State Championship Spiritlines
Director of Education; Conference Planner – National Dance Coaches Association
Conference Presenter – NDCA, AZ, IA, IN, UT, & WI Coaches Associations
2-team NFL Cheerleader – AZ Cardinals, KC Chiefs
UNO Maverick Dance Team
UDA Head Instructor & Judge
Panel Judge – UDA, USA, DTU
AIA Technical Judge
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science/ Physical Education
Master of Arts, Secondary Teaching

Lindsey Larsen

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Inspiration Dance Choreography, Owner
Director & Coach of AZ State & National Title Holding teams
AIA Assistant Tournament Coordinator, 2 years
USA Dance Instructor & Nationals Panel Judge
NHL Dancer, AZ Coyotes
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance Choreography, ASU

Danielle Faulkner

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Coach of Worlds Champion Dance Team & Spirit Squad, Arizona State University
Coach of AZ State & National Championship High School Pom Team, Chaparral High School
Owner/Director – Adage Dance studio, ftd. in Super Bowl XLII Halftime
2-team college cheerleader – Kansas & ASU
Panel Judge – USA, UDA, Jamfest Super Nationals
AIA Panel & Technical Judge
2-time Fitness and 3-time Bikini Regional Champion
Bachelors in Child Psychology, Early Childhood Education

Jaden

Business Development Manager

Hannah

CONTENT CREATOR

Alyssa

Core Instructor | Choreographer

Ramona

CDL Program Coordinator

Paityn

Instructor | Choreographer

Emma

Instructor | Choreographer

Ava

Instructor

Delanie

Instructor

Malia

Instructor

Natalie

Instructor

Nici

Instructor

Storm

Choreographer

CDL Mentors

The College Dance Launch (CDL) Mentorship gives dancers direct access to experienced college dance team mentors. Through personalized mentorship, dancers receive guidance, skill development, and insider knowledge while experiencing a well-rounded approach that prepares them to launch into collegiate dance with confidence and clarity.