LDC Staff

Owner/Director of Laiche Dance Center, Instructor, Choreographer

Amber Laiche

Amber Laiche is excited to share her passion for dance with the youth of Sandpoint! Her journey began at just 18 months old in South Louisiana, where she thrived in competitive dance throughout middle school. After moving to Sandpoint, she became a standout member of the Sandpoint High Varsity Dance Team, serving as Captain in her senior year. Amber pursued her love for dance further by majoring in Dance with an emphasis on Performance and Choreography at the University of Montana, where she also led the Griz Dance Team. Her dream of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader was realized on her first attempt, showcasing her dedication and talent.

With extensive experience coaching the Sandpoint High School Dance Team and choreographing for various studios and individual dancers nationwide, Amber is eager to pass on her knowledge to the next generation. She has trained with industry professionals like Travis Wall, Jojo Gomez, and Nicole Kirkland, enriching her expertise. Amber credits her family and diverse dance experiences for shaping her into the confident, capable woman she is today. Get your young dancer started on their confidence-building journey with LDC today!

Ballet instructor

Rea Lynch

Born and raised in Seattle, Reagan began her classical ballet journey at the tender age of three. Her passion for dance led her to train at the prestigious Pacific Northwest Ballet, where she honed her skills and deepened her love for the art form. After 2.5 years of teaching ballet in Sandpoint, she continues to inspire young dancers with her expertise and dedication. She also has experience choreographing beautiful classical pieces for all ages.  She was fortunate to be mentored by the talented Sibylle Acatos-Dadey during her studies in Scottsdale, Arizona, further shaping her artistic development. Reagan's knowledge stretches far and wide and her capabilities helped her to tune in to her own love of ballet and she uses this to inspire her students every day. 

Contemporary, Jazz, and Improvisational Instructor, Competition Team Choreographer

Demi Bauck

Demi is a 17-year-old dancer from Sandpoint, Idaho. Originally born in Las Vegas, Nevada, she moved to Sandpoint at the age of nine and began training at Expressions School of Performing Arts when she was eleven. Demi discovered her love for dance at just five years old and has been dedicated to her craft ever since. Over the years, Demi has achieved many accomplishments, including choreographing several competition pieces that earned overall placements. In addition to performing, she has embraced the role of coach and mentor, leading classes in contemporary, hip hop, ballet, jazz, and acro. Teaching has deepened her love for dance and strengthened her bond with the local dance community.

Now entering her senior year of high school, Demi remains grateful for the opportunities dance has given her. With Jesus at the center of her life and the unwavering support of her family, she looks forward to seeing where her passion for dance will lead her after graduation.

Front Desk/Beginner Instructor

Abbey Lambrecht

Abbey Lambrecht has dedicated over 13 years to the art of dance. She is a versatile performer, well-trained in a wide range of styles including ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and pom. Her strongest and favorite style is contemporary, where she excels in both technique and expression.

Abbey has trained exclusively in Sandpoint under the instruction of numerous esteemed teachers. This is her second year at LDC as both a student and a staff member. Many may recognize her from her work at the front desk during last season.

This year, Abbey is proud to begin teaching her own class. With experience assisting dance classes since the age of nine and working at LDC’s summer camps, she is excited to bring her passion for dance into the classroom. Abbey looks forward to inspiring young dancers and helping them discover their own love for dance.

Beginner/Tots Instructor

Xadrian Knepper

Born and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho, Xadrian has been dancing since the age of six. She is trained in a wide range of styles including ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, and acro—though ballet and pointe hold a special place in her heart.

She spent the past two summers training at prestigious ballet programs: the Boston Ballet School Summer Program and the Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive. Her background also includes two years of competition dance, and she is a returning member of the Sandpoint High School Dance Team, which earned the district champion title last season.

With two years of assistant teaching experience, Xadrian is thrilled broaden her experience and share her love for dance as a teacher here at LDC!