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 26 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 23rd year teaching dance and 14th 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.
Erika Edlund will be returning for her tenth year at The Dance Experience where she has studied ballet, tap, lyrical and Musical Theatre. This is her third year as an assistant and first year as a teacher. She is on the competion team and also plays softball at her school.
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 has expanded to include 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 12 years, she has skillfully taught and assisted beginning/intermediate classes for children from preschool to 11 years of age. She is teaching 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 3rd year on the staff of The Dance Experience.
Kathleen Hoff has studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, hip hop and pointe. She has been at the Dance Experience for 11 years and she is on the Competition Team. Kathleen is in 11th grade at the Bethlehem High School. This is her 3rd year teaching.
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 2 year old son, who she considers to be her greatest accomplishment. Katie is very excited to be back teaching at The Dance Experience.
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.
Shannen O’Brien has been dancing with The Dance Experience for 10 years studying ballet, jazz, lyrical and pointe. She is excited to be returning this year as a teacher and can’t wait to work with Miss Erika and the younger girls. In her spare time, Shannen enjoys being with her friends and playing tennis.
Rachelle Starson was dancing before she even walked. While Rachelle did take dance classes at local studios, she feels her true training started in New Milford CT, where she accepted a scholarship to the School of Performing Arts on the recommendation of her school music teacher. Rachelle has studied ballet, jazz, modern, musical theatre and hip hop. She also studied acting and earned a degree in the Performing Arts-Drama. She toured with Chapmyn Spoken Word for one year, performing in and choreographing a few pieces for Women with Wings and One Race, One People, One Peace. Hip Hop and dance are her true loves (after her family of course) and she enjoys working with children as well. Teaching dance just became the perfect job for this otherwise stay at home mom. She looks forward to her third year at THE DANCE EXPERIENCE!!
ABOUT OUR ASSISTANTS
Casey Beyer has been doing tap, jazz and ballet for 12 years. This is her first year assisting at the Dance Experience. She enjoys dancing, singing, and playing the guitar and piano.
Amanda Clark has danced for 10 1/2 years. This is her 2nd year as an assistant.
Alicia Califano has been doing jazz, lyrical, musical theater and hip hop for 7 years and is a member of the competition team. In her free time she enjoys dancing and hanging out with her friends.
Jeanne DiChiara has been dancing for many years. This is her first year assisting at the Dance Experience. She is a scientist by day, but a dancer by night.
Karly Dolen has been dancing for eight years and this is her third year as an assistant. She enjoys hanging out with friends and riding four wheelers.
Nicole Havill has been dancing for 11 years taking tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, and hip hop. She is a member of the competition team and also likes to play softball during the school year. This is her first year assisting.
Joy Liebman has been dancing at The Dance Experience for 10 years taking ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical. This is her 4th year as an assistant. She loves to dance and take pictures.
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