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Broadway Dance Center Pro Sem. Alumni Summer 2021
Certified Acro-Dance Adjudicator: Founding Member ADTA
Certified to teach: Kids Yoga (ages 2-12)
Certified to teach: Acrobatic Arts- Module 1
Certified to teach: Kinderdance, KinderGym, and KinderCombo
DEA Member: Performing Arts
USA Gymnastics Member: Recreational Coach
Miss Theresa has been passionate about dancing and acrobatics since a young age. She graduated from Southern CT State University, obtaining Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and French. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology: Expressive Arts Therapy at California Coast University. In addition, she holds two regional senior dance titles and is the 2023 WIDC Pro-Am/Adult National Dance Battle Champion. She also is the 10th place recipient of DEA's "National Teen Miss Dance of Las Vegas" in 2010. Theresa holds a certificate of dance training from American Dance Experience in Hamden, CT and is a 2021 graduate of NYC's Broadway Dance Center's Pro-Sem in Musical Theatre & Jazz. She has studied the styles of Acrobatics, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre and Tap.
Theresa is an active member of the New York City and Connecticut dance communities taking part in cabaret performances, music video projects and numerous auditions, including a brief appearance on the popular TV show, So You Think You Can Dance in season 11. She is the current theater choreographer for East Shoreline Catholic Academy in Branford, CT and has also choreographed various dance routines for elementary students at Ross Woodward Magnet School in New Haven, CT (2018). Growing up, Miss Theresa also competed in gymnastics, including Yale University's Club Gymnastics Team qualifying for NAIGC Nationals Floor Exercise finals in 2019. She currently competes as a level 7 gymnast as an NAIGC Alumni.
Performance Credits: The West End Lounge NYC 2017-2019, CT's We the Heroes Ball 2018, NYC's Broadway Dance Center Student Showcase 2019, LipGloss Crisis Productions ft. The State House Cabaret 2019-2020, Deucebug Productions & Fullblast Booking 2021, PRIDE New Haven 2019 & 2022, The Stonewall Inn NYC 2023, Troupe 429 Norwalk CT 2018-Present
Choreography Credits: East Shoreline Catholic Academy: 2022-Present
DEA Member: Performing Arts
Miss Kate has been both dancing and teaching dance for over 25 years. She started out at Myra's School of Dance in Hamden, CT. Upon graduating dance school, she went on to perform with The Judith Nilsson Ballet Company in Hamden, CT. Miss Kate had the honor of receiving an outstanding tap dance award, as well as placing in various competitions for Dance Educators of America and Dance Masters of America.
Throughout her teaching experience, Kate has always emphasized Ballet technique. She has a strong background in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz dancing. Her past classes have focused on pre-teen and teen dancers both competitive and non-competitive. She also was the head of the arts department at First Congregational Church in West Haven, CT teaching Liturgical Dance.
Miss Kate holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Financial Accounting from The University of New Haven, in West Haven, CT. She also holds nine years experience in International Marketing
CT Certified Elementary School Teacher
USA Gymnastics Member
Miss Jamie has been dancing for over 15 years and is a graduate of American Dance Experience. She is a graduate of Central CT State University, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. Jamie also is a former member of the Central CT State University & Hamden High Dance Teams. She has competed in UDA sanctioned competitions and camps as well as in The World Dance Championships with SDA growing up. Her favorite styles of dance are Tap and Jazz.
Miss Sarah has over 20 years of gymnastics and acrobatic experience. She has worked for All Stars Gymnastics Academy in Windsor, CT for 12 years from 2005-2016. She has worked specifically with the pre-school program, intermediate recreation gymnastics levels 1-3, tumbling and trampoline, and helped backhand spring clinics. She also helped choreograph the end of the year show every year for all levels from pre-school to team level.
Miss Sarah also coached a competitive hip-hop team at All Stars and also coached a few seasons of dance team both at St. Bernard’s Elementary school and Enfield High School. In addition, Miss Sarah owns three strength and conditioning gyms in Southern California.
You can find Miss Sarah at Shining Starz as an assistant instructor and substitute teaching Acrobatics and Tumbling.
CT Certified Elementary School Teacher
Miss Marisa has 25 years of dance experience and has been teaching for 5 years. she grew up dancing at Wendy's School of Dance and attended Lafayette College.
At Lafayette, Marisa was the dance team captain for 2 years, as well as a member of the Lafayette College Dance Company. Here she choreographed various routines in Tap, Jazz, and Irish Step for their Dance Company Showcases.
Besides dancing, Marisa is a 3rd grade teacher who loves to hike and watch Disney movies!
You can find Miss Marisa at Shining Starz as a substitute teacher & during our Master Class Workshop Series teaching Ballet, Tap, Jazz or Hip-Hop.
NASM, DEA, & Barre Certified
For 15 years Miss Robyn has brought the latest in fitness, dance and entertainment to the shoreline.
She holds over 28 years of experience in the fields of fitness, dance and entertainment. Miss Robyn's dance career began at Gloria Jean's Studio of dance at the age of 4. She has taught recreational and competitive dance as well as adult dance classes.
Robyn has choreographed for both original and school productions, served as a talent director for local elementary schools and has choreographed dozens of weddings.
You can find Miss Robyn at Shining Starz as a substitute teacher in Ballet, Tap, or Jazz dancing.
Morgan Dubay (she/her) is an undergraduate student at Salve Regina University studying Psychology and Dance.
As a senior, she feels drawn to dance pedagogy, and finds fuel from the dancers and teachers around her to learn new techniques. With her passion for dance always driving her, Morgan teaches dance to the next generation at Gladding School of Dance and Powerhouse Dance Academy, hoping to one day open her own studio and provide the knowledge and passion for the arts for generations to come.
Her favorite styles of dance range from tap to contemporary but feels drawn to the “get-down” of jazz, and often utilizes that mindset within her outside training. The blooming dancer feels that her involvement in Extensions Dance Company, under the direction of Lindsay Guarino and Ashley Rich, is providing her with the ability to chase her dreams and become a strong voice in the dance community, some day.
You can find Miss Morgan at Shining Starz as a guest instructor in Contemporary during our Masterclass Workshop Series.
Registered Dietician
USA Gymnastics Member
Miss Rachel is a registered dietician at Columbia University and a former collegiate gymnast for Southern CT State University. Working with student athletes, Rachel feels that food should always be priority in both dancers and gymnasts alike. By fueling our bodies, we are able to stay active and healthy as performers.
You can find Miss Rachel at Shining Starz as a guest instructor in Nutrition or Tubmling during our Masterclass Workshop Series.
Mr. Danny is a studio owner and competition director based in New York City. Holding numerous award-winning choreography pieces, Danny brings current industry standards and experience into the studio.
Performance credits include Disney World, and many worldwide performances.
You can find Mr. Danny at Shining Starz as a guest instructor in Hip-Hop during our Masterclass Workshop Series.
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