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Jay Fagan (Tap, Jazz):
A
nationally and internationally recognized tap Master, professional dance
choreographer, and former co-director of Especially Tap Chicago (ETC),
most recently performed with Sibling Rivalry (with Connie Fagan).
Jacqueline Farina (Ballet):
Has
been with Jo’s since 1986 ~ Her dance studies and performances have taken
her from Mexico to England, Germany and France. Jacqueline performed with
the “Ballet Nacional De Danza & Clasica De Mexico”.
Corey Nagel (Modern, Pretap &
Preballet): Has
been with Jo’s Footwork for the past 15 years and is the Artistic Director
of Matrix Dance Improv.
She is degreed in dance/theater
and has taught on the dance faculties for ISU, Loyola University, Harper
College and been guest instructor for Columbia College Integrated
Arts.
Jean Hartnett (Jazz & Tap):
Begins
her 17th season at the studio and celebrates her 24 years of
dance studies which include industrial, commercial and choreography
projects.
Connie Fagan (Tap/Jazz/,Lyrical):
A
member
of performance Company Same Planet, Different World currently dances
with Jay Fagan in Sibling Rivalry, begins her 10th season with the
studio.
Cyndy Soumar (pre Ballet):
Brings
over 25 years of teaching experience to the studio classroom. Her
background includes extensive training in classical ballet, pointe, jazz,
tap, musical theater, flute performance, and voice.
Melissa (Missy) Smith (Ballet, Jazz
& Hip Hop): Has
a formal dance background in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and has been
teaching preschool through adult for the past 7 years.
Teri Lane (Tap, Jazz, Ballet,
Musical Theater):
Has
an extensive dance background having been DMA certified at the age of 15, a
graduate of the U of I, Champagne, & has choreographed, produced, and
performed with over 5 theater companies throughout Chicago
Kate Rowan (Ballet, Tap):
Has
trained with Salt Creek Ballet, Homer Bryant and Pineapple Studio
in London. She has performed in Swan Lake, the Nutcracker, and Copelia.
Carla Garippo (Pomdance, HipHop,
Jazz): Received
her initial dance training from the Ruth Page Foundation School of Dance in
ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and Pointe. During the last 6 years, her dance
concentration has been in choreography with an emphasis in hip hop, jazz,
and pomdance.
Sequoia Rada
(Tap):
A
student of dance for over 12 years in ballet, jazz, modern, hiphop, and tap,
has been an assistant instructor to Jay and Connie Fagan, Jean Hartnett, and
Jackie Farina for over 4 years and recently completed 2 years of instructor
training in addition to attending various dance workshops in jazz and tap.
Paulette Delcourt (Yoga):
Has
been a yoga practitioner for over 9 years, having trained with
internationally recognized instructor, David Swenson in Astanga Primary
Series, and has completed basic Thai Yoga Therapy with Paul Weit.
Judy Rediehs (Yoga & Yogalates):
An
associate of Paulette Delcourt, has been a Yoga instructor for the past 6
years. She is AAA-ISMA Phase I & II Yoga Instructor Certified.
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