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| Grace Ade - Doodlebugs 5 yr olds & Sat. Doodlebugs |
| Grace has been dancing for twenty-eight years. She has been an instructor at Leaping Lizards since the studio opened in 1996. She was a 4 year member and captain of Bishop DuBourg's dance team; performed with Bishop DuBourg Theatre Guild, Windsor Theatre Group and Full Circle Ice Theatre; 6 year member and co-captain of the American Legionette Dance Troupe; attended master tap classes at the St. Louis Tap Festival; performed at numerous National Dance Week Festivals; current member of the Leaping Lizards Rhythm Queens. Grace is currently a full time student at Jefferson College and will graduate with her Associates of Arts degree with a Teachers Stamp in December 2006. She will be starting Mo Baptist University at Jefferson College in January 2007 pursuing her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. She is also a Substitute Teacher in the Fox C-6 School District. Grace is married and has three children ages 11, 9, and 4.
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| Robin Michelle Berger - Studio Owner, Adv. Combination Class, Tap III, Adv. Tap, Int. Adult Tap, Musical Theatre, Adv. Broadway Jazz |
| Owner and director of Leaping Lizards Performing Arts Studio.
Robin has 29 years dance experience; Director/Choreographer of the Leaping Lizards On Stage performing group; choreographer and member of the professional tap company, DIVA La Tap; 1994 graduate of Webster University receiving a BFA degree in Visual Arts with a minor emphasis in Dance; performed in community and professional theatre for twenty years including: the MUNY and Radio City Music Hall in Branson, MO; attended master Tap classes with: Jimmy Slyde, Cholly Atkins, Fayard Nicholas, Debbie Dee, Spencer Prince, Leonard Reed, Robert Reed, and Robert Reed, Jr.; choreographer/member of KLOU Oldies Revue; choreographed for Crestwood / Kirkwood Youth Theatre, C&C, New Jewish Theatre, Kirkwood Theatre Guild, American Legionettes, CBC, Clayton and Nerinx Hall High Schools; studied at the Joel Hall Dance Center in Chicago, IL; studied privately with Robert Reed; Joel Hall scholarship recipient; 2000 Arts For Life Award recipient; Resident choreographer for New Line Theatre; mother of two.
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| Joel Hackbarth - Private Voice, Musical Theatre |
| Is currently working on his Master's in Education at Missouri Baptist
University. Over the past twenty years, Joel has worked with with numerous
St. Louis theatre companies including: CBC High School, Goldenrod Showboat,
BRAVO Theatre Group, New Line Theatre, Spotlight Productions, Alpha,
Hawthorn, C&C, and Kirkwood Theatre Guild to name a few. His roles have
included performing, directing and musical direction. Joel is the Artistic
Director/President for BRAVO Theatre Group and the musical director for
Leaping Lizards On Stage. He has taught musical theatre and private voice
lessons at Leaping Lizards for 6 years.
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| Taylor Pietz - Int. Combination Class, Ballet II / Jazz II, Adv. Ballet (Tuesday), Adv. Jazz |
| Senior at Webster University studying Behavioral Psychology; studied dance at Leaping Lizards for over 10 years; co-founder and director of Leaping Lizards On Stage performing group; attended the Fine Arts Academy at Southeast Missouri State University in 2002; member of the studio sponsored professional tap company, That Tap Group; performed for many community and professional theatre groups including New Line Theatre, Take Two Productions, Bravo Theater Group, KTG, and recently choreographed Seussical the Musical with Spotlight Production; dancer and extra in the film The Game of Their Lives; also a classically trained pianist and piano teacher. Recently played the role of "Peggy Sawyer" in 42nd Street with Bravo Theatre Group.
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| Efigenia da Silva - Tap IV |
| Dancing for over eight years; trained in Tap, Jazz, Modern, and Hip Hop; experienced Tap performer; member of Leaping Lizards On Stage performing group; member of the studio sponsored modern dance troupe, Reptikinetic Dance Ensemble; teaching assistant at Leaping Lizards for several years; member of the studio sponsored professional tap company, That Tap Group; performed at numerous venues including the Cardinal Warm Up Party and the St. Louis Choreographers’ Showcase; performed in seven Leaping Lizards studio shows, several National Dance Week Celebrations, St. Louis Art Fair, Six Flags Dance Fests. Recently in 42nd Street with Bravo Theatre group.
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| Christine Brooks - Advanced Doodlebugs, Beg. Combination Class |
| Christine has been dancing, singing and acting for over 20 years. Dance teaching experience includes Leaping Lizards since 2004 and other studios in the area and in Chicago, IL. Trained in Dance for over twelve years; Competed statewide and nationwide winning first place in tap; studied with Giordano Dance and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago for two years where she studied modern, hip hop and jazz; attended the Advanced Musical Theatre Program at Syracuse University, NY for one summer where she focused mainly on jazz/fosse style dance. In 2004 she received a BA in Communication with a double minor in Theatre and Philosophy from Loyola University of Chicago in 2003. She currently studies voice with Christine Armistead at Washington University. Her recent professional experience includes companies such as: New Line Theatre, ACT Inc. and Metro Children’s Theatre Company. Recently she held the leading role of Lilly in Metro’s production of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse and the starring role of Luisa in The Fantasticks. She is currently choreographing the Christmas show for The United Methodist Church of Green Trails.
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| To be announced |
| Bio coming soon.
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| Monica Newsam |
| Bio coming soon.
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| Cassondra - Monday Night Belly Dancing. |
| Bio coming soon.
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| Kirsten Gandenberger - Jazz IV |
| Bio coming soon.
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| Kentral Williams - Teen & Adult Hip Hop |
| Bio coming soon.
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| Jennifer Bartley - The O’Faoláin Academy of Irish Dance |
| Jennifer O’Faoláin-Bartley, T.C. R.G. is the Artistic Director and Principal Instructor of the Academy. She received her certification from An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha in Dublin, Ireland and is currently pursuing her A.D.C. R.G. designation, the highest diploma awarded in Irish dance. Ms. O’Faoláin-Bartley, herself a Champion dancer, has won many awards at the highest level of competition, both in the USA and in Ireland. She is an accomplished choreographer as well, and travels to Ireland several times each year in order to bring her students the freshest ideas and skills for the competitive edge.
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| Cecily Daguman |
| Classically trained ballet dancer for over 20 years. Studied with West Side School of Ballet in Santa Monica, CA at the age of 14. Was a semi finalist for the Music Center’s Spotlight Awards. Trained with Laura Young, Bruce Marks, & Bruce Wells at Boston Ballet. Was a scholarship student at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. At Ailey, studied and took classes with Denise Jefferson and Judith Jamison. Toured and performed with Off Center Dance Theatre in New York under the direction of Joe Cavise. Growing up, was a part of Palm Springs Dance Company with Tianne Sanders. After marriage and children returned to Palm Springs Dance Company. Partnered again with Ms. Sanders as her assistant, choreographed and taught all levels of dancers. Staged, choreographed and produced the company’s version of Disney’s The Lion King, choreographed Nutcracker Suites, Wizard of Oz, and Sleeping Beauty Highlights. Performed in Hello Dolly, Oklahoma, and The Music Man in both California and New York. Was a soloist for Shea New’s original production of Planet Ok. Trained at The Edge Performing Arts Center with some of Hollywood’s best known choreographers and instructors.
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| Octavia Brankley - Intro To Hip Hop, Teen Beg. Jazz/Funk, Sat. Hip Hop |
| Bio coming soon.
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| Claire Hilleren - Jazz IV, Beg. Ballet/Jazz/Tap |
| 14 years dance experience, trained in Dance at the University of Iowa and currently at Webster University, has taught many dance classes in St. Louis area, will recieve a BFA degree in Dance from Webster University in Spring of ‘08, has performed with Annonyarts and Webster U. Dance Ensemble.
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