FACULTY
Brian Rabenda
Brian Rabenda formally was the Owner/Artistic Director of Award-winning, and nationally recognized B-Discovered Dance Company in Chicago IL. After a decade of owning/developing his own company, he has transitioned into a freelance teaching career. At 15 years teaching experience, Brian continues to strive, share his knowledge, and personal experiences with his students-providing not only exceptional… Read More
Monyett Crump
Monyett Crump first discovered his love of dance at the age of 15 after being inspirited by dance icons such as Michael Jackson and the Jabbawockeez. Since then he has trained in Urban Movement with some of the top instructors and professional dance studios all over the country. He has… Read More
Tess Renaud
Tess Renaud began dancing at the age of three in the Chicagoland area. She trained at Visceral Dance Center, (VDC), with many influential teachers and was a member of Pupillo’s Visceral Studio Company. She has been a part of VDC’s scholarship program and Luna Negra Dance Theater’s summer intensive. Tess graduated… Read More
Kelly Anderson
Kelly Anderson, originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a recent graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. During her time at WMU, Kelly had the privilege of performing professional works by Aszure Barton, Kyle Abraham, Brian Enos, and Rennie Harris. Kelly was a member of… Read More
William Carlos Angulo
William Carlos Angulo is a Chicago based choreographer from Lake Zurich, IL. He began his training at Denise Sabala Dance Studio before participating in Ballet Chicago’s professional program and Hubbard Street Dance Center’s scholarship program. He has performed with The Marriott Theatre, The Paramount Theatre, The Drury Lane Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, The Lyceum Theatre… Read More
Annie Franklin
Annie Franklin has been highly trained and educated in specific styles and fundamentals of hip hop, modern, jazz, and ballet. She focuses on various technique, choreography, and performance within the genre of hip hop dance while she has presented her work through out the US.
Nick Pupillo
Nick Pupillo, Founder and Artistic Director of Visceral Dance Chicago, graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Ballet. In 2001, Pupillo joined the acclaimed Giordano Dance Chicago where he toured nationally and internationally for three years. Pupillo decided in 2006 to train and mentor young talent by… Read More
Lizzie Mackenzie
Originally from Ontario, Canada, Lizzie MacKenzie is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and is the founder and director of Extensions Dance Company and Extensions Dance Center in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to teaching at Extensions, she is on faculty at the Hubbard Street Dance Center and the Chicago Public… Read More
Evelyn Rice
Evelyn Rice is the founder and director of The Exposure Movement, Inc., an artist development company that exposes and educates young artists through media and performing arts. She received her MS in Entertainment Business at Full Sail University. She has been working on-camera and behind-the-scenes in the entertainment industry for…… Read More
Erica Hood
Erica Sowell is a graduate from California State University Long Beach with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. While attending CSULB she was a part of the award-winning Long Beach State Dance Team. Throughout her college years, she also worked as a dancer/performer…Read More
Sasha Vargas
Sasha Vargas has been a choreographer, dancer, and master instructor for 16 years. She was awarded the Jeff Award for her choreography in the Marriott Theater’s production of The All Night Strut. Her choreography has been seen in Dance Chicago, the State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade, and has been set…Read More
Jay Fagan
Jay Fagan hails from Chicago and is amongst the most sought after Tap Masters in the industry today. Entering his third decade of international dance experience, his mastery of rhythm tap has been performed, taught, and choreographed worldwide. He’s also known as one of the most fun teachers and entertaining…Read More
Connie Sweeney
Connie Fagan has been dancing for 28 years. She has advanced level mastery in the art of Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern and Hip Hop. Growing up in LaGrange, IL, with Jo’s Footwork Studio, she trained under Jay Fagan(Tap), Jackie Farina(Ballet), Corey Nagel(Modern), Mari Jo Irbe(Jazz) and Kirby Reed(Hip Hop). She… Read More
Lauren Blane
Lauren began training at the Faubourg Ballet Academy under Watmora Casey. She graduated with honors from Grand Valley State University with a B.A. in Dance. Upon graduation Lauren was chosen to receive The Outstanding Undergraduate Award in Dance, and her choreography was featured in the ACDFA gala. Lauren studied as a scholarship student at the Lou Conte… Read More