https://www.kindermusikatthelakes.com/meet-the-team daily 0.75 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/5f938543-3679-49f4-b1dd-22b40d94b5aa/Allison.jpg Meet the Team - Meet Miss Allison Hi! My name is Allison Antoine (or Miss Allison in class) and I am honored to be the Chief Experience Officer and one of the educators at Kindermusik at the Lakes. Fun fact- I was actually a Kindermusik kid myself back in the late 1980s which I believe sparked in me a huge passion and love for music and learning. I play several instruments with piano being my forte (music pun intended). I continued my piano studies at Augustana College (Sioux Falls) where I graduated in 2006 with degrees in French and K-12 education. After successfully completing Kindermusik University in June 2017, I launched the Kindermusik at the Lakes studio in September 2017. Not only am I passionate about music but I am passionate about educating the whole child, the whole parent and whole family as well. In my free time you can find me hanging out with my family (husband Dan and three kiddos), being outside, cooking and baking fun, healthy foods and helping out around the community. I can't wait to meet you and know that you and your little one(s) will love the musical, magical and memorable moments of Kindermusik, too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/5b3c9b9d-5c8c-498b-9422-c21cedd3f29a/Facetune_02-02-2026-12-11-15.jpg Meet the Team - Meet Miss Ellen Hidey-ho there! My name is Ellen Wolfe. I am thrilled to be part of the Kindermusik at the Lakes team to help you and your child sing, move, bond and grow. Growing up music and singing were constant companions, with my father doing his best to keep me on key and in tempo. In 2007 I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a BA in Theater and Drama. After graduation I went to work for a year at CLIMB theater in MN, a company that uses skits and theater games to help kids understand concepts such as respect, friendship and how to deal with bullies. Since then I’ve had several different jobs, but my love of teaching and working with children has never gone away. I’ve been with Kindermusik at the Lakes since 2021 and I am so excited about the opportunity to cherish your children, connect your families and change our world. When not singing and dancing with your families, I can be found singing, dancing and learning with my own family. My husband, Tyson, and I have been homeschooling our two daughters for the past several years. When not teaching I can found helping in our garden, playing with our dogs, or enjoying a good yoga stretch or calisthenics workout. I look forward to meeting you on this wonderful adventure! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/c5c8c56e-3b40-4ae4-9854-f5df8826e4d2/Ali.jpeg Meet the Team - Meet Miss Ali Greetings!! My name is Ali Oyler (Ali O. on stage and Ms. Ali to my favorite little humans) and I am THRILLED to be joining the Kindermusik at the Lakes team. I have been involved with music since my early years in the Okoboji area - singing for church, county fairs, athletic events, etc. Once I reached middle and high school, my music focus became an obsession and I thrived in competition (sometimes with myself). Accolades usually came with something sparkly! I went on to receive a BA in Vocal Music Performance and an AA in Deaf Studies from Northwest Missouri State University (GO BEARCATS). After graduation in 2009, Cedar Falls became our home as I earned a second BA in Communicative Disorders from the University of Northern Iowa with an Educational Endorsement. Personal reasons brought my husband Chris and me back to the lakes area in 2011 where we eventually built our home and family. A house with three creative children can be pretty loud, but we enjoy laughing together when Mom sings Disney or Dad sits down to play the guitar or piano. “Name That Tune” is a serious game in our family. I like to be busy! Along with joining the KM family, I am the Music & Liturgy Coordinator for the Dickinson County Catholic Community, as well as “play” at owning a store in the Emporium with my mom. I do enjoy crocheting when I have a quiet/still moment during the colder months. I also enjoy being on stage at Spencer Community Theatre. I look forward to making ”moments made eternal” with your (child)ren. If music wasn’t life, our hearts wouldn’t have beats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/55ab7cc2-8d72-4512-a86f-c2d24ab134c4/Jenny.jpeg Meet the Team - Meet Jenny Hello! My name is Jenny Pope and I am the Kindermusik at the Lakes Studio Coordinator. My mission is to deliver an enchanting experience to all the Kindermusik families. You will hear from me when you inquire about classes and special events during the year. I truly believe when we Cherish the Child, Connect the Family, we can Change the World! I moved to the Lakes Area in 2017 with my husband and two boys – Eli and Isaiah. I had the opportunity to become a stay-at-home mom. We started attending Kindermusik with Miss Allison as one of her first families in the Fall of 2017 and have been hooked ever since! We have taken most of Miss Allison’s classes including the Foundations, Level 2, Level 3, Mixed Ages and the summer camps. We have loved all the musical, magical and memorable moments that Kindermusik provides. 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Foundations classes offer a sensory-rich yet caring and gentle environment where infants and young toddlers can explore and react to new sounds, sensations, objects, and movements. Stimulating, engaging experiences perfectly balance with relaxing, bonding moments in Foundations Kindermusik classes for you and your baby. The foundations of learning flows seamlessly through research-based activities focused on appropriate early childhood interactions…with music at the center of all sorts of learning. You will be amazed at what you and your baby learn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1627702743052-GB6S1D93LR20BJ8FC4NZ/coraellen.jpg School Year Kindermusik Classes - You and your young toddler (1 year olds to early 2 year olds)- Level 1. Level 1 classes provide toddlers with a stimulating setting to explore their new movement and language skills with a sense of security, comfort, and confidence. As your high-energy toddler moves, laughs, and plays throughout a Kindermusik class, many other important things are happening in their brains and bodies. Toddlers learn to focus and practice self-control, to listen and play with language, to notice and accept routines, and to enjoy calm, relaxing moments along with fun, playful experiences. You learn how to engage with your child in a deep and meaningful way while in the company of new found friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1627702944775-1QGZ1OFI91YXS4CITHVK/James+Cora+Bells.jpg School Year Kindermusik Classes - You and your older toddler (2 year olds to 3 1/2 year olds)- Level 2. Level 2 classes encourage older toddlers to initiate their own ideas, nurturing social-emotional growth and cognitive development in a playful, exploratory environment. Vocal play activities such as call and response teach musical skills as well as expressive language development, instrument exploration, more advanced movements, and learning to take turns help your older toddler build important pre-school skills. You learn how to support their learnings (and yes even their tantrums) with tools for your parenting tool belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1627702978673-9S9B968KFWAIFL9IQQ87/joeysmile.jpg School Year Kindermusik Classes - Your preschooler (3 1/2 year olds to 5 year olds)- Level 3. Level 3 classes are designed to engage preschoolers’ natural love of music and activate their imaginations, while developing their growing language and social-emotional skills. Skills learned in this class focus on musicianship and working cooperatively in a group for movement and instrument ensembles. It is the perfect introduction or complement to your child’s preschool education in an intimate class setting where your child will receive individual attention in a nurturing environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1627703208370-WQ588AB6UB34E6AUCT6L/families.jpg School Year Kindermusik Classes - Mixed Ages/Full Family Mixed-age classes allow infants through five-year-olds—and their caregivers—to gather together for a fun-filled learning experience, accommodating all levels of learning and musical ability. Mixed Ages classes are a great way to get your whole family involved in Kindermusik at the same time! Mixed ages classes are good for families with multiple children or families who have a single child who enjoys engaging with children of all ages. 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Incredible knowledge about child development, parenting and so much more A safe space to come as you are to connect with other grownups and their babies Giving your baby the best start with the timeless gift of music https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1589681502177-93CN65KW2RBX3DPQ7139/blanketbooksangle.jpg Foundations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1591800580462-ANJLFNV6RQSESMK9MAAP/willi-threebells.jpg Foundations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1591800651310-HMAANVNACFRUO4FUK7FS/plueger-outside.jpg Foundations https://www.kindermusikatthelakes.com/level-3 daily 0.75 2024-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1591811947112-8JYKG5J44Q4HVOCFPF54/elle%2Btriangle%2B2.jpg Level 3 - What you’ll love: Increased independence for your child as they attend class apart from you for the first 45 minutes of this hour long class Watching your child meet new friends Greater classroom responsibility for your child through weekly classroom jobs Incredible curriculum with the highest quality music and movement instruction Learning to play new instruments and the beginning stages of symbolic recognition A chance to connect with other adults outside of the classroom while you wait to rejoin your child back in the classroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1590456415298-BQJ7C8SQRDRAWUT5KDYF/IMG_7216.jpg Level 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1591811998642-4QDFIKYCPH34MX4RCCV3/para%2Bisaiah.jpg Level 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1625801430191-JF6QBO45DPU8LBN2BZOT/Princess+girls.jpg Level 3 https://www.kindermusikatthelakes.com/mixed-ages daily 0.75 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1590625880493-VYFYB3CMV8JJR08II814/circle++sit.jpg Mixed Ages - What you’ll love: A one-stop-musical-stop for your whole family Time away from home with any or all of your children Making musical, magical and memorable moments together Additional activities you can do at home throughout the week- and beyond Meeting other grownups and families and making new friends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1590626094984-325LENADL8GQUHPSOTXH/care+for+emma.jpg Mixed Ages https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1591812476724-NGXXNJPNHM8HC67JM32Y/fisks.jpg Mixed Ages https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1591812534875-YW9S3GYNSEMWXOM2VBT9/jenny%2Bboys.jpg Mixed Ages https://www.kindermusikatthelakes.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-11-04 https://www.kindermusikatthelakes.com/thank-you daily 0.75 2020-06-10 https://www.kindermusikatthelakes.com/join-our-team daily 0.75 2023-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec05c0fdf1de936e202035c/1600371479401-523TQDLXOQTYEP92XE1V/Passionate+Educator+post.png Join Our Team - Passionate Educator Tobias Keene, D.D.S. 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