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Meet Our Dance Instructors
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Meet Our Dance Instructors
Our dance instructors are highly trained, positive and enthusiastic individuals. They all love to teach and enjoy passing along their love of dance.
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Krissie Odegard Geye
Krissie graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with degrees in Vocal Performance, Public Relations and International Studies, was “Tapadictorian” at the American Tap Dance Institute, and is certified as a Grade II teacher through the Cecchetti Council of America (CCA). She has been on staff for Goliard Concerts in New York City, The Ethnic Dance Theatre in St. Paul, MN, Barbi Lee Dance Arts Center in Minneapolis, MN, and the Arts Alliance of Greater La Crosse as well as clinician at the ATDI “Spirit of Tap” Conference, faculty member for the New York City Public School system, and Director of Dance at Island Lake Summer Arts Camp. Her choreography has received honorable recognition from LA Dance Force, Tremaine Dance Competition, and Talent On Parade Competition. Her students have received scholarships from Hollywood Vibe Conventions, the Minnesota Ballet, and The Edge Performing Arts Center. She is currently Recording Secretary of the Midwest Council of the CCA and on the Executive Board the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Krissie is excited to begin her fourth year with Dance and Music Academy.
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Jenna Wagner
Jenna graduated from The University of Akron in 2006 with a BA in Dance and a minor in Business Administration. During college, she performed with The University of Akron Dance Company and also choreographed several tap pieces for student performances. She moved to Chicago after graduation to pursue her career goals of teaching and dancing professionally. She spent a year training and performing with Joel Hall Dancers II, and is currently in her first season with Rasa Dance Chicago. Jenna feels that rehearsing and taking class regularly helps her relate to her students and inspires her to be a better teacher. She recently passed her Cecchetti Grade I teacher exam, and is excited to begin her third year and Dance & Music Academy.
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Christal Post
Christal graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance. The degree program focused on ballet, jazz and modern dance. Soon after graduating she joined the Bruce Wood Dance Company in Fort Worth, Texas. She performed and toured the country with the company for two years. Christal moved to Chicago in June, 2005 and began dancing on scholarship at the Lou Conte Dance Studio, home of the acclaimed Hubbard Street Dance Company. She has performed with The House Theatre Company and the Baliwick Theatre Company as well as teaching at studios in the Chicagoland area.
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Erin Polanshek
Erin's bio is coming soon!
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Jessica Saniie
Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from The University of Akron, where she studied ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance. She has performed with the University of Akron Dance Company in many full-length dance productions, including Swan Lake. Before coming to Dance & Music Academy, Jessica taught ballet, jazz and tumbling at a studio in Ohio.
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Gloria Camilli
Gloria is a graduate of Barat College, where she studied ballet, modern and jazz. She began teaching dance at age 16 and has always enjoyed passing along her love of both dance and music. She is also a musician, playing flute, piccolo and piano, as well as singing. Involvement in musical theatre throughout high school and college was a great way to blend both her loves into one activity. Gloria enjoys helping students to explore their special talents and encouraging them to continue to learn.
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