Whitney Gustafson

Born and raised in Colorado, Whitney Gustafson has dedicated her life to the performing arts and inspiring young dancers. She currently resides in Highlands Ranch with her husband, Matt, and their two sons, Noah and Christian.

Whitney began dancing at the age of four and started teaching by the age of eighteen. She is a classically trained ballerina with a deep passion for lyrical, jazz, and contemporary dance. Her performance career includes three years as a captain and member of the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and two years as a Denver Nuggets Dancer. Among her most memorable experiences were USO Tours with the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, where she served as a lead vocalist and dancer, performing for U.S. Military troops around the world.

For five years, Whitney worked with the Universal Dance Association (UDA), traveling nationally to teach and direct dance camps for high school and collegiate teams, while also judging regional and national competitions. Her award-winning choreography has been recognized at prestigious events such as Dance Champs, Dance Rave, Showbiz, NexStar, Spotlight, and Starpower. One of her standout pieces, a small character group number titled “Honey Bun,” earned first place at KAR Nationals in 2017.

Whitney holds a degree in Communications and Psychology from the University of Colorado. In addition to her work in dance, she is the General Manager and a certified yoga instructor at CorePower Yoga’s South Denver studios. She is also a professional photographer, combining her love for storytelling and visual art through the lens.

A valued member of the Centerstage Starz faculty since 1999, Whitney brings over two decades of experience, creativity, and mentorship to her students.