Kidtastics Ownership

Laurie Bentzen (Partner/Swimming Supervisor)

Laurie Bentzen is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing and Real Estate with a minor in Communications and International Business. Laurie is a native to Arizona and has been working and teaching children for the past 8 years. She was a competitive gymnast and swimmer while growing up in Tucson.

Laurie prides herself on encouraging ALL children to stay active through sports, extra-curricular activities, and to be a champion in all that they do.

Nicole Smith (Partner/Gymnastics Supervisor)

Nicole (Nikki) Smith is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelors Degree in Recreation Management and a Certificate in American Humanics (a program designed to prepare students to work in Nonprofits, as well as, youth organizations.) Nicole has been working with children in various activities for the past 7 years and prides herself on being a role model for the people of our future (the children)!

Nicole is dedicated to providing ALL children with a safe and fun atmosphere and believes that children need activities and programs to keep them healthy and safe!

Heidi Neuman (Partner/Dance Supervisor)

Heidi Neuman is originally from Lake Villa, IL where she started dancing when she was three years old. She trained at a local studio for 17 years where she competed and performed all over the country winning different awards. She has been in the Valley for 9 years and has been teaching dance, gymnastics, and swim for 7 years.

Heidi strives to teach ALL children how to move with the music, be imaginative, and self-expression is strongly encouraged. "If it's the last dance, dance backwards!"