ABOUT THE TEACHERS
Janell Timmany is a graduate of Russell Sage College, where she studied Ballet, Modern, History of Ballet, and Women in Dance, in addition to receiving a degree in Psychology. She is a school psychologist by trade who has studied dance for 27 years at many local studios. Ms. Janell attends local and national dance conventions and workshops to keep up with the ever-changing world of dance. This is her 25th year teaching dance and 16th year as director of THE DANCE EXPERIENCE. Prior to opening THE DANCE EXPERIENCE, Ms. Janell taught at local studios where she co-directed and choreographed for a national competition dance team. She has received awards for her creative choreography as well as her “cute” dances. Ms. Janell has experience working with all levels of dancers from 3 years to 75 years and from less structured camp settings to highly structured ballet schools.
Jaclyn Abatecola has been dancing since the age of
three studying tap and jazz at Roz's Dance Works in Hudson, NY. Miss Jackie
studied mathematics at Marist College while taking intermural dance classes and
recieved an M.B.A. from The Colleg of St. Rose. Miss Jackie was a memeber of
the Albany Patroons dance team, The Emeralds for the 2007 - 2008 season. She
has since performed with fellow dance team members at various events in the
capital district including Lark Fest and several different charitable benefits.
Miss Jackie currently works as an accountant in a renewable energy company and
is looking forward to her first year teaching at The Dance
Experience!
Jeanne DiChiara started dancing when she was 4, and has studied ballet, pointe, character, jazz and tap. This is her second year teaching and third year assisting at the Dance Experience.
Audrey Evans and her adult tap class can attest to the fact that you’re never too old to start something new! Beginning with an adult tap class a long time ago, her dance experience includes ballet, jazz and modern. It’s certainly strengthened by attending dance workshops, conventions, and seminars. Ms. Audrey is a professional statistician who enthusiastically embraces her “fun” job of teaching dance. For the past 16 years, she has skillfully taught and assisted beginning/intermediate classes for children from preschool to 11 years of age. She teaches the adult tappers too! The energy, creativity and fun she brings to her classes is joyfully resonated by her students as they learn the basic technique and terminology. We look forward to seeing Ms. Audrey’s uniquely original and entertaining children’s dance routines.
Julie Gale began her dance training with Fred Danieli at the Newark Ballet Academy in Newark, NJ joining his company, The Garden State Ballet, at the age of thirteen. With GSB she performedcontemporary and classical worksincluding Balanchine's Symphony In C andStars And Stripes.She appearedwith them for three years, then went on toNew York City studyingballet withValentina Pereyaslavec and Leon Danilian of The American Ballet Theater Schooland jazz with Luigi. She hasperformed with The American Ballet Theater, The Westminster Dance Theater, The Empire State Ballet and The River Ballet of Lambertvilleappearing as the Sugar Plum Fairy in their production of The Nutcracker. She has taught and choreographed extensively for the ballet and musical theater as well as teachingand performing ballroomat numerous ballroom exhibitions most recently being The Marc Ballroom in Manhattan. Julie is very pleased to be returning for her 5th year on the staff of The Dance Experience.
Katie Kind is a graduate of Dean College "School of Dance" where she studied ballet, modern, jazz, creative movement, musical theater and hip hop. She has taught and choreographed for many local studios and dance teams. Katie has had the opportunity to perform and choreograph in theme park and dinner show venues with Encore International. She has also performed as a singer/dancer aboard cruise line venues with Paramount Productions. Katie is a Certified Kindermusik Educator and has worked with various ages and levels of dancers over the years. Katie resides in Albany with her husband and 4 year old son and 1 year old daughter, who she considers to be her greatest accomplishments. Katie is very excited to be teaching at The Dance Experience again this year.
Trisha Miklic began dancing at the age of four. She started taking tap at a local studio in her home town and then discovered ballet and Pointe. Her education in dance expanded as she was introduced to modern dance at SUNY Potsdam (graduating with a major in Dance). While in college, Trisha held a Summer internship at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. During her senior year, Trisha also gained experience by teaching at a local studio in the Potsdam area. After graduating from college Trisha moved to Chicago. While in Chicago she studied jazz, modern, ballet and Pointe technique at the Joel Hall Dance Center. She also took classes at Lou Conte's studio and the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Upon her return back to New York State in 2004 Trisha began teaching dance. She has found teaching to be extremely meaningful. To be able to pass on all that she has learned in dance and to watch her students grow into more knowledgeable and experienced dancers has been very rewarding.
Lauren Sheffer has been dancing since the age of three, studying ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical throughout the years. She has been with The Dance Experience since third grade and this is her fourth year teaching. Lauren is currently a junior at Siena College working towards a degree in biology. She is happy to be teaching again this year!
ABOUT OUR ASSISTANTS
Jessica Carlson has been dancing at The Dance Experience for 2 years. She enjoyys hip hop, lyrical and jazz. This is her first year as an assistant.
Amanda Clark has danced for 11 1/2 years. This is her 3rd year as an assistant.
Jenny Harris has been dancing at The Dance Experience for 6 years and is a member of the competition team. She enjoys jazz, ballet and lyrical. This is her first year as an assistant.
Meghan Kane has been dancing for 9 years. She enjoys ballet, tap, lyrical, & jazz, and is on the competition team. Meghan enjoys working with younger children and was a Counselor-In-Training at St.Thomas Summer Camp. This is her second year assisting.
McKenzie Koch has been dancing at The Dance Experience for 8 years and this is her first year assisting. She is on the competition team and she also enjoys playing the piano and hanging out with friends.
Cassidy Mulligan is beginning her 8th year of dance and her 4th year on the competition team. In addition to dance, Cassidy loves swimming and diving. This is her first year assisting.
Olivia Parker has been with The Dance Experience
for 10 years. She takes ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical. Olivia is a freshman at
Albany High School. This is her first year assisting.
Kayla Thomas has been dancing at The Dance Experience for 4 years. She's taken tap, jazz, ballett and hip hop. She dances, acts and cheers in her spare time. This is her first year assisting.
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