Westside Academy Faculty: Abby Frascht

Dance Experience & Professional Background

Abby is the proud owner of Westside Dance Academy, the very place where her own love of dance began at just 2½ years old. Growing up at WDA, she spent countless joyful hours performing in recitals, competing at dance competitions, and building lifelong friendships and memories. Her passion for performance expanded through productions such as The Nutcracker and Dracula, as well as through show choir. Abby went on to dance as a member of both the Waukee Varsity Dance Team and the University of Iowa Dance Team, dedicating four years to each.

Beyond performing, Abby has poured her heart into teaching and mentoring dancers. She previously served as the dance team coach at Iowa City West, choreographed for Van Meter Show Choir for several years, and spent over a decade as a dance counselor at the Show Choir Camp of Central Iowa. With more than 15 years of teaching experience at WDA, she has shared her passion across many styles, including lyrical, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet, pointe, tap, and pom.

Abby’s teaching philosophy reaches far beyond technique. She is passionate about helping dancers grow in confidence, creativity, and community, while also instilling lifelong values such as discipline, teamwork, and resilience. 
In 2023, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by becoming the owner of WDA, excited to continue the legacy of guiding dancers through their own journeys. For Abby, the greatest joy comes from celebrating students’ growth—whether it’s mastering a new skill, achieving a goal, or simply finding joy in dance.

She would love to welcome your dancer into the WDA family, where passion, friendship, and artistry come together.