Meet Our Board of Members
Stephen L Kaiser
President
Stephen is passionate about building
a vibrant dance community.
Debbie Calabrese
Vice President
Deb spent the last 34 years with
Verizon where she rose to lead a National Sales team
and became known for her strong leadership,
strategic mindset and commitment to excellence.
After retiring from the corporate world, Deb chose
to reinvent herself- returning to her creative roots
and building a second career centered on passion,
beauty and service. Today Deb is the owner of
Staging for Profit LLC, a thriving interior design
and home staging company, as well as a Commercial
and Residential Realtor for Comey and Shepherd. Her
work acumen with her natural artist talent, helps
clients transform their spaces and elevate the value
of their business and homes. But beyond business and
design, Debs true love is music and dance. For more
than 20 years, she has been a competitive pro-am
dancer embracing discipline, artistry and pure joy
that brings dance to life. Now Deb is excited to
give back- sharing that joy with her community and
inspiring others to move, express and connect
through dance. Come join us!
Emma Smith
Secretary
Emma is a recent graduate of Miami
University, where she began her ballroom career on
their competitive ballroom dance team and was
treasurer for two years. She loves to compete in
both International and American styles and is always
excited to learn any dance socially. Outside of
dance, Emma is an HR Generalist at Cincinnati Animal
Care, supporting those who care for animals. She is
excited to continue her ballroom journey as
secretary of the USA Dance Cincinnati Board. As
secretary she hopes to engage the Cincinnati dance
community through strong communication and outreach
and welcoming events.
Brenda Karr
Treasurer
I have been dancing for 12 wonderful
years and remain deeply committed to the growth and
sustainability of ballroom dancing in the Tri-State
area. I have proudly served on the USA Dance
committee for six years, including two years as Vice
President and two years as President. In my current
term, I serve as Treasurer, continuing my dedication
to supporting and strengthening our dance community.
Before retiring, I spent 45 years in the medical
field, including 33 years in hospital settings and
12 years in clinical trial research as a Quality
Assurance Manager. This extensive professional
background has shaped my strong organizational
skills, attention to detail, and commitment to
excellence. Outside of dancing, I enjoy traveling,
hiking, attending concerts and Broadway shows, and
watching fireworks. I am also passionate about
giving back to the arts and have volunteered at both
Music Hall and the Aronoff Center for over 10 years.
Menyan Cheng Seibel
Member
Menyan (May) Seibel is an avid
competitive Ballroom dancer for 27+ years, she also
enjoys West Coast Swing and Chinese Classical
Dancing. She has been on the USA Dance Cincinnati
board since 2019, scheduling monthly dance
instructors etc., and served as the Vice President
of USA Dance Cincinnati #2006, 2023-2025. Out of
dancing, she has been working for Procter & Gamble
for >31 years, currently as a Sr. Information
Scientist for the IP protection and development of
the Oral Care business.
Brynne Menkhaus
Member
Brynne Menkhaus is a medical student at
the University of Kentucky’s Northern Kentucky
Campus in Newport, KY and has been dancing since the
age of 12. She is a dedicated competitive American
Rhythm Lead and International Standard Follow, as
well as an avid social dancer who loves being part
of the broader dance community. She supports
USADance Cincinnati through music coordination and
social media and can be found on most dance floors
around the tristate area!
Mary Lyn Fledderman
Member
Mary Lyn Fledderman has been dancing
since she was a little girl. In the early 2000s, she
began partner dancing through West Coast Swing and
expanded her passion into ballroom dancing, loving
the music, movement, and dressing up for special
events. For more than 15 years, Mary Lynn has been
the glue of our dance community, connecting over
1,000 local dancers and keeping everyone in sync
through weekly venues and parties. Her dedication
continues to spread the joy of dance and bring
people together.
Shaahid Noor
Member
Dancing became a big part of my life in
2020, and I've been passionate about competitive
ballroom and Latin styles ever since. My background
in competitive soccer brings extra energy and focus
to every dance. Outside dancing, I work as a
professor at Northern Kentucky University.