COACHING STAFF
GEORGIA YOUELL
Winter Head Coach
Coach Georgia joins Rosemount with more than 15 years of competitive dance experience, including training with Joffrey Ballet and NYU Tisch intensives, which led to her collegiate commitment to St. John’s University in Queens, New York. As a member of the Division I Dance Team, she performed at home basketball games at Madison Square Garden and represented the university at major events across the country. Among her standout experiences, Youell performed in the nationally televised Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, sharing the stage with renowned performers including Paula Abdul and Cher.
Her competitive resume also includes appearances at the UDA College Dance Team Nationals held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, where her team consistently placed among the top Division I programs. During her collegiate career, Youell earned Rookie of the Year honors and developed a reputation for her strong work ethic, discipline, and leadership.
KAITLYNN CARPENTER
Winter Coach
Coach Kaitlynn began dancing at age 3 and started competing at Spotlight Productions at age 8. She was a 4 year member and 2 time state champion with the Eastview Lightning Dance Team, and is thrilled to be back coaching in the South Suburban conference. This is Coach Kaitlynn’s 6th season coaching with the 'Irishettes'. When she isn't at practice, Kaitlynn is an Occupational Therapist at North Memorial Hospital and loves spending time with her husband and her puppy Kaya! Kaitlynn is thrilled for the upcoming season with RDT!
EMMA WIESSENBERGER
Winter Coach
Coach Emma was raised in Rosemount and began dancing at Betty Jo’s at just 3 years old. Inspired by her older sister, she joined the ‘Irishettes’ her freshman year and has been passionate about the building and enhancing our team ever since — leading her full circle as a coach. Emma graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2022 with a Liberal Arts degree. She works in marketing for a property management company and lives in the south metro. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hanging out with her fur babies (Teddy, Remy and Vienna), and traveling whenever she can. She’s thrilled to continue sharing her love for dance and start her second year coaching at Rosemount.
HEATHER BURFEIND
Fall Head Coach
Coach Heather has over 14 years of studio dance training and continued her dance career as a four-year member of the University of Minnesota Dance Team, competing nationally and performing at football, basketball and other collegiate events throughout her undergraduate career. She also performed for four seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves Dance Team, appearing at Target Center.
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Heather's experience extends to teaching and coaching, including four years as a studio dance instructor, coaching and choreography work for high school and collegiate dance teams.
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Outside of dance, Heather enjoys spending time with her husband and their three sons. Much of her time is spent supporting her boys in their athletic pursuits, cheering them on at football and lacrosse games and embracing the busy, rewarding life of a sports family.