Head Middle School Dance Coach
McFarland Varsity Assistant Dance Coach
Coach Lily discovered her love for dance at a young age through ballet and jazz classes and became even more involved in the sport when she joined the McFarland High School Dance Team. After graduating, she continued her dance career at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.
Lily began her coaching career in 2022 with the McFarland Dance Team, serving as the middle school coach while also assisting with the high school team. In 2025, she helped coach the McFarland High School Dance Team to its first-ever state championship title in Division 2 Jazz.
Coach Lily graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a degree in Elementary Education and currently works as a 4K teacher in McFarland. Her passion for teaching extends beyond the classroom, and she enjoys helping young athletes build confidence, develop their skills, and grow as individuals through dance.
Outside of coaching and teaching, Lily enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her three dogs, Bam-Bam, Oliver, and Rudy. She is excited to continue sharing her love for dance and helping inspire the next generation of dancers.
Assistant Coach
Coach Alicia began dancing during her freshman year of high school and continued throughout the rest of her high school career. During her four years on the team, she developed a strong passion for dance and the competitive dance community.
Alicia is beginning her coaching career in 2026 shortly after graduating high school. She chose to pursue coaching because of her love for dance and her desire to stay involved in the dance world while helping the next generation of dancers grow, learn, and succeed.
Coach Alicia has experience in lyrical, jazz, pom, and hip hop. Throughout high school, she was part of seven team routines that qualified for state and was a member of the state championship-winning Division 2 Jazz routine. She also enjoyed working with younger dancers through the annual Mini Pom clinics, where she helped teach, mentor, and inspire kids while sharing her passion for dance.
Outside of coaching, Alicia works as a hairstylist at Lotus Salon in Stoughton. In her free time, she enjoys shopping and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to bring her enthusiasm, dedication, and love for dance to the athletes she coaches.
Assistant Coach
Coach Sarai’s passion for dance began at just three years old. Before focusing solely on dance, she competed in gymnastics for 10 years, where she developed a strong foundation in technique, discipline, and athleticism that continues to influence her coaching today.
In high school, she joined the dance program at McFarland High School, where she earned a spot on the D4 All-State Team and was part of the state championship-winning D2 Jazz routine.
In addition to her dance experience, Coach Sarai previously coached gymnastics at Madison Turners, where she enjoyed helping young athletes build confidence, develop new skills, and reach their goals.
Outside of coaching, Sarai enjoys doing nails, spending time with friends, and is currently pursuing a degree in nursing. She is excited to share her love of dance and help inspire the next generation of dancers both on and off the dance floor.