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- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Theatre, has always had a special love for dance. She completed her BFA in Dance Performance at Northern Illinois University under the direction of Randall Newsom. While at NIU, Allison was featured in many performances including, “The Nutcracker”, “Carmina Burana”, “Les Sylphides” and “Coppelia”. Allison’s most favorite performance was as the umbrella soloist in Randall Newsom’s “Down So Long.” She also danced and featured choreography in “Art for Life” and the “Student Choreographic Showcase”. Allison has studied with such renowned choreographers as Mia Michaels, Joel Hall, John Magnus, David Howard and Robbie Mackey. She has danced in workshops and competitions throughout the country including Disney World, Hollywood and Joffrey’s Midwest Workshop. Allison has coached and choreographed many award-winning pieces for the Peotone High School Dance Team. Since her initial involvement in 2000, the team has advanced to the State Competition each year and was named the Team Dance Illinois State Champion last year in the pom and dance categories.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Theatre, began her dance training early and quickly fell in love. She completed her BFA in Dance Performance at Northern Illinois University under the direction of Randall Newsom. While at NIU Melissa was featured in many performances, including ‘Tarantella’, ‘Don Quixote Suite’, ‘Sleeping Beauty’, ‘The Nutcracker,’ and ‘Give My Regards to Broadway’. She danced in “Art for Life” and ‘Student Choreographic Showcase’ for four years, choreographing one year. Melissa has also danced in Disney World and competed as part of a studio group throughout the Chicago area. She has taken master classes and studied with Joel Hall, John Magnus, Robbie Mackey, and Hubbard Street. A graduate of Peotone High School, Melissa performed with the dance team for four years, serving as Captain for two years. She now coaches and choreographs for the dance team with her sister, Allison. The team is very competitive and was named Team Dance Illinois State Champion last year in the pom and dance categories.
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