Dublin Dance and Gymnastics Centre

• TERESA CRYE
• ALEXANDRA NAPOLI
• AMANDA McCOY
• AMBER GEISER
• ANGELA CARTER
• ANNE BROWNING
• ANNIKA RUSSO
• ASHLEY GARNER

• BONNIE LAVRIC
• CHRISTINA TAYLOR
• DEANNA GRAHAM
• ERIN BEAL
• GAVIN McNALLY
• HEIDI MAY
• JAIME KOTRBA WILSON
• JESSICA TUPA

• JULIA WYLIE
• KATHRYN FABIANO
• KERRY COBB
• KEITH MARSHALL
• LAUREN GRAFNER
• LINDSAY STALLINGS
• MARA MANDRADJIEFF
• MARTINE CLARK

• MERLE REX
• RACHAEL FORSTROM
• RACHAEL ZYNDA
• RIAN ORDERS
• SARAH HEIGEL

TERESA CRYE

Teresa opened Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics in 1984 (as Dublin Dance Centre) in an effort to find quality dance instruction in a safe and positive environment for children. Her love of the arts and passion for confidence-centered education has fostered the growth of Dublin Dance Centre to include a full program for all students from beginners to pre-professional. Teresa's goal for top-quality instruction has brought DDC&G some of the finest instructors around- not only qualified and experienced professionals with varied backgrounds, but, instructors who are sincerely dedicated to the children they teach. "Moving in the best interest of children" is truly Teresa's objective in all of DDC&G's endeavors.

ALEXANDRA NAPOLI

Alexandra began her dance training in Pittsburgh, PA at The Dance Company for the Performing Arts under the artistic direction of Patricia McKeown. She attended Wright State University as a dance major before acquiring an apprenticeship opportunity at the Columbus Dance Theatre in 2005/2006 dancing the title role in The Match Girl and numerous roles with the Company. In 2007/2008 she danced as a company member in Victoria, B.C. with the Canadian Pacific Ballet. She then moved back to Pittsburgh where she taught ballet at The Dance Company for the Performing Arts and became an AFFA certified group fitness instructor. She returned to Columbus in 2010 to continue dancing with The Columbus Dance Theatre and is excited to be teaching at DDC&G for her second season and sharing her love of fitness and dance with her students.

AMANDA McCOY

Amanda has trained in all dance art forms with a focus in Jazz. She received her BA in Dance from University of Akron. She has instructed at the Miller South School of Performing Arts (an inner-city magnet school in Akron), performed with the University of Akron Repertory Company, and was the Dance Director for three years at Richland Gymnastics and Dance Academy. Amanda is the Dance Consultant for Mansfield City Schools and is starting her tenth year with DDC&G. "I am blessed with the ability to share my knowledge and love of dance with others. When I watch my students dance, I am overwhelmed with pride. I know this is what I am meant to do. If my students walk away with love and appreciation for dance, I have done my job. Dancing just makes you feel good. Everybody should feel the freedom of movement!"

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AMBER GEISER

Amber has been dancing for 30 years. Amber studied dance at Bowling Green State University and Kent State University. She has also trained at the Broadway Dance Centre in New York and from various master teachers. Recently, Amber has studied under Ayodele Casel, Jimmy Tate and Gregory Filler at Columbus Taps! One of Amber's proudest moments is when she danced side by side Gregory Hines at a literacy banquet in Columbus, Ohio. Currently, Amber is the director of the Columbus Tap Project, a tap dance performance company under Becky Hoag. Amber is also a featured dancer for John Kunkle's Miss America Road-Show and LeVeck productions. Although Amber is trained in various forms of dance, her passion began at the age of two with tap dancing. This is Amber's seventh season with DDC&G.

ANGELA CARTER

Angela's training includes 25 years of dance study in Ballet, Jazz and Tap. She has had considerable experience educating pre-school aged children, including establishing the curriculum for Dublin Dance Centre's Creative Movement Program and 24 years instructing dance. Angela has been involved with DDC&G since its inception and has played an integral part in establishing the highest standards for educating the youngest dancers. "I feel as though it is a privilege to be able to touch young children by inspiring their self-esteem and confidence through movement."

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ANNE BROWNING

Anne has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She has studied all dance art forms but spent her later years concentrating on Jazz. She danced for Julie O'Connell in Toledo, OH, and she has traveled the U.S. for dance competitions for over seven years. In her college years, she used her dance and fitness training to compete in fitness competitions. Anne attended OSU to study Dance and Special Education. Anne has been an Intervention Specialist for the last 11 years. She has worked with special needs children from ages 2 to 18 in and out of the school setting. She is so excited to expand her love of children and movement to all kids at DDC&G. "I am so lucky to be living out my dream of dancing and teaching at DDC&G. There is not a day in my life without dance in our house and I can't wait to bring my energy to my students!" This is Anne’s second year on staff with DDC&G.

ANNIKA RUSSO

Annika joins the faculty of Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics as a licensed Physical Therapist, former professional dancer and accomplished teacher. Annika received her MPT from MCP Hahnemann University and her BA in Dance Pedagogy from Butler University. Her dance and performance career includes national and international tours with the Rockford Dance Company where she was a Principle Dancer from 1990-1994 and a Guest Artist from 2000-2002; Annika was a scholarship winner with The School of the American Ballet, and danced with the Butler Ballet from 1994-1998. Ms Russo has taught for the Rockford Dance Company, Butler University, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and most recently with her church: St. Patrick's Episcopal Church. Her Physical Therapy profession includes a focus on injury prevention and biomechanically correct movement patterns for dancers. She worked with the Rockford Dance Company in Illinois and with the Pennsylvania Ballet with this specific intent and will apply the same principles toward DDC&G’s curriculum and teacher training. We are excited to have Annika on staff for her first season with Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics.

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ASHLEY GARNER

Ashley has been with Dublin Dance Center & Gymnastics since age 5. She trained in a number of styles of dance and gymnastics. Ashley was a high school cheerleader for Worthington Kilbourne High School and a member of the composition squad. Ashley is a graduate from Ohio University, with a degree in communications and marketing. She is currently the marketing director for Money Concepts. DDC&G is happy to have Ashley on staff for the 2011 Summer season and wishes her the best as she moves to California this fall.

BONNIE LAVRIC

In Loving Memory ...

Beloved wife, mother, dancer, teacher, mentor and friend: Bonnie Jeanne Lavric began her study of dance with Louise B. Harrison in Pennsylvania and continued as a dance major at The Ohio State University. She danced at DDC&G for 16 years and taught for six – primarily Creative Dance classes for 3 - 5 year-olds, who loved her energy and ready smile. Bonnie became very interested in yoga and started teaching at DDC&G, with a loyal following. She played many character roles in the June performances, adding her special style to each. Bonnie touched many lives at DDC&G and everywhere she went. She is an inspiration, and it is a privilege for us to celebrate her spirit.

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CHRISTINA TAYLOR

Christina has been dancing for 33 years and has been teaching for 22 years. Christina studied dance at Fort Hayes Career Center as well as The Ohio State University during her junior and senior year of high school. After high school, she completed her studies at Florida State University where her emphasis was Ballet, Pointe, Modern, and Choreography. During college Christina received scholarships to Martha Graham School in New York City and Jacob's Pillow. After college Christina danced professionally in Atlanta, Georgia for . This is Christina's 17th year at DDC&G. "I teach because I find it a blessing to pass my dance experiences and knowledge on to children. I love that I can make a contribution to the younger generation.”

DEANNA GRAHAM

Deanna's family is from Naas, Co. Kildare Ireland. Her father started Deanna Irish Dancing at the age of 8 locally with Ann Richens. She has traveled extensively performing and competing throughout North America. She has also competed internationally for 10 years winning numerous awards and reaching a Championship level. She qualified to go to the World Irish Dance Competition in Ireland three times. She has been teaching solo and Ceili dance for twelve years in Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Circleville, Chillicothe and Lancaster. While she is teaching she is also studying to sit her T.C.R.G. with the Irish Dance Commission of Ireland to teach competitive Irish Dance. This is Deanna's sixth season with Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics.

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ERIN BEAL

Erin has danced since she was 3 years old; she has studied Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Modern at the Pre-Professional level and performed as a member of the Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics Repertory Company. Erin received her BFA in psychology with a dance minor from The Ohio State University. She has spent the past few years performing in several pieces around the Columbus community, with Columbus Movement Movement (CM2) and TUPACO company and teaching. This is Erin’s seventh season with DDC&G.

GAVIN McNALLY

Gavin Mark McNally started his training with Fort Wayne Ballet at the age of eight. He furthered his studies at Interlochen Arts Academy performing lead roles in The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty, he then went to Indiana University to train with Violette Verde. He joined the Kansas City Ballet where he performed works including Todd Bolender’s Danses Concertante, Twyla Tharp’s As Time Goes By, and George Balanchine’s Stravinsky Violin Concerto. Mr. McNally returned home to the Fort Wayne Ballet performing roles including Oberon and Theseus in a Midsummernight's Dream. He spent a year in New York City dancing with various companies including Janusphere Dance and furthering his movement studies. He is excited to be back the midwest dancing his second season for Columbus Dance Theatre and teaching for his first season with Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics.

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HEIDI MAY

Heidi has been involved in gymnastics and cheerleading since she was 8 years old. She trained and competed with Midwest Gymnastics and Cheerleading and competed individually. She was a two-time All American Cheer and Dance Pro Bowl Performance Tour and National Scholarship Invitational qualifier, and she cheered on the coed squad at the University of Maryland. Heidi taught at AmeriCheer prior to DDC&G. She is certified by the National Council for Spirit Safety and Education. In addition to DDC&G, Heidi performs and choreographs for Vaud-Villities and Concerts 4 Charity. A graduate of Otterbein College, Heidi has a BA in broadcast journalism and minors in public relations and speech communication. She works for Cochran Group, a communications firm. "I am blessed to have had the opportunity to teach and participate in gymnastics, cheerleading and dance. It gives me great joy to share my knowledge and love for gymnastics and cheerleading with others and see my students' excitement when they achieve something they have been working on." This is Heidi's fifth season with DDC&G.

JAIME KOTRBA WILSON

Currently a member of the Columbus Dance Theatre, Jaime has been teaching and dancing professionally since her graduation from Interlochen Arts Academy as a dance major. Her professional dancing includes two years with Ballet Met, Columbus; Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York; and Collage Dance Collective, Memphis. In addition Jamie is the founder of Jaunsphere Dance Company, New York where she continues to guest perform. Jamie’s teaching includes Columbus Dance Theater, Columbus; It’s Dance, New York; Bust a Move Dance Studio, Shelbyville; and Dance Arts Academy summer intensive, Traverse City. We are very excited to have Jamie on the Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics Staff for her first season.

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JESSICA TUPA

Jessica Tupa brings a lifetime of training to the classroom where she hopes to share her experience and, more importantly, her joy of dance with her students. After receiving her BFA in Dance from OSU she spent several years dancing professionally with modern dance company "Natalie Marrone and The Dance Cure." She has performed, taught dance and Pilates in several Columbus area studios and venues and is in her fourth year as an adjunct faculty at Capital University. She has been a very active part of the Professional Modern Dance community in Columbus and started her dance company, TUPACO Dance in 2007, in affiliation with her wellness class, TUPACO. Jessica created TUPACO to fill a need she saw in the wellness industry. TUPACO is a movement based class that integrates core work, Yoga, dance, movement, fundamentals, breath techniques, meditation and visualization. To learn more about TUPACO please visit her web-site, www.tupaco.com Prior to living in Columbus, she was a principle dancer and choreographer's assistant with the Tacoma based company "Melanie Kirkstauffer's Dance Theatre Northwest". Jessica believes that through the artistry and discipline of the movement arts, students of all ages and ability may add enrichment and joy to multiple aspects of their lives. Jessica is thrilled to be in her eighth season with DDC&G; we wish her the best as she pursues her master’s degree in Dayton and are happy she will continue to be with us for special events.

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JULIA WYLIE

A graduate of Hope College (Holland, MI) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Education and a minor in German Education. Julia has also spent time teaching in dance classrooms at Zeeland High School (Zeeland, MI), Rudyard Kipling Fine Arts Specialty School (Chicago, IL) and Curie Metro High School for the Performing and Technical Arts (Chicago, IL). Julia dedicates much of her spare time to directing and performing in Miracle Dancer, an annual benefit dance concert started in honor of her mother, which raises funds for Ovarian Cancer patients at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Julia has known she would teach since being inspired by her first grade teacher, Mrs. Stegner. "It is always such a delight to see the joy and passion in my student's faces when they are in class and on stage! What an awesome feeling to know I had a part in that!" Julia is excited to begin her sixth season with DDC&G.

KATHRYN FABIANO

Kathryn has danced at DDC&G since she was 3 years old; she has studied Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Modern at the Pre-Professional level and performed as a member of the Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics Repertory Company. Kathryn has performed several lead roles in DDC&G’s annual year-end and holiday performances. She has attended several dance intensives including Florida State University and Kaastbaan International in New York. Kathryn is currently a student at Dublin Coffman High School and is a director of the Corps De Ballet service group. This is her second season teaching at Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics.

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KERRY COBB

Kerry was a cheerleader for football and basketball at Cambridge High School, and on the co-ed cheer squad for the University of Findlay. She took Ballet, Tap and Jazz from the age of 3 through 18 at Danceworks in Cambridge, Ohio. She holds a BS degree in Biology from the University of Findlay and a Masters (MS) in Industrial & Physical Pharmacy from Purdue University in December 2010. This is Kerry's fourth year teaching at DDC&G.

KEITH MARSHALL

Keith was born and raised in Columbus Ohio where he trained as a competitive gymnast until the age of 13. After graduating from high school, he began performing as an acrobat/dancer working for Busch Gardens, Acroback for the New York Knicks, and the STREB Action Theatre Off Broadway, to name a few. Mr Marshall was nominated 2 consecutive years for I.A.P.P.A. Performer of the Year Award. While working in New York, he discovered a hidden passion for teaching, working with children and inspiring others to pursue their dreams in the performing arts. Keith considers himself blessed to do what he loves while earning a living. His life’s journey has brought him back to Columbus to finish school and obtain a B.A. in Marketing and the Arts. He plans to one day own a production company and a non-profit organization focused on exposing inner city youth to the arts. We hope his dreams come into fruition as his journey continues in Chicago.

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LAUREN GRAFNER

From the moment Lauren could balance and walk as a child, she twirled and whirled around the house. At age 6, she began her formal dance training in ballet, tap and jazz. As her skills progressed and she sought more instruction. Lauren studied with Donna Grisez at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. Lauren attended high school at the Cincinnati School for Creative Performing Arts (SCPA) where she studied under Sheila Cohen, Pat Rozow, Daryl Bjoza and Connie DiNapoli. There, she developed her love for modern dance. As a senior, Lauren toured with SCPA in Japan with the "Book of Five Rings." Lauren graduated from The Ohio State University where she received her bachelor of science in Human Development in Family Science with a minor in dance and was an active member of the Multi Cultural Dance Alliance. This is Lauren’s second year teaching with Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics..

LINDSAY STALLINGS

Lindsay began dancing at age five at Dance Unlimited in Tiffin, Ohio. She trained for thirteen years in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Modern with a concentration in Classical Ballet and Broadway Jazz styles. In addition, Lindsay studied through Ohio Ballet summer intensives. Lindsay holds her BS in Political Science from The Ohio State University. Miss Lindsay minored in Sociology and International Studies and also studied with the OSU dance program. Lindsay has been teaching for seven years and is beginning her second season with Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics. “I love teaching! It is my way to be creative and active. I love to share [the art] with my students and watch them grow as dancers.”

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MARA MANDRADJIEFF

Mara Mandradjieff began her ballet training with the Pittsburgh Youth Ballet where she performed principal roles in George Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes, Serenade, Valse Fantasie, and Garland Waltz. Her summers were spent training at various programs such as the School of American Ballet, Chautauqua Institute, and Miami City Ballet. Turning towards academics, Mara went on to receive her bachelors at the University of Pittsburgh in English Literature with a minor in Dance. Attending the University of Pittsburgh presented Mara with numerous opportunities such as becoming a board member, teacher, and choreographer for the Pitt Dance Ensemble where she worked with Susan Gillis, choreographing and dancing for Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, and interning for Attack Theatre. Mara then began researching dance, body, and gender theories. She went on to present such research at the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention with her lecture "Just Your Typical Starving Artist." In the following year, Mara won The Marlee and James Myers Award for her critical essay Queering Ballet. More recently, Mara finished her Masters in Education at the University of Pittsburgh where she continued to choreograph and teach as a part-time faculty member, in addition to offering her talents to Janet Hays Dance Studio, Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh, and Point Park University. In 2009, Mara joined Bodiography as a company member and performed in Maria Caruso's premier of Heart. We wish Mara the best as she returns to her home in Pittsburgh.

MARTINE CLARK

Martine holds a BFA in Fashion Design from The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago. Born into a family of dancers, she trained in several dance forms from an early age throughout Columbus. At 12 she was selected to train in BalletMet's Professional Track Ballet Program. Broadening her dance vocabulary, Martine joined EventCo Productions, and was a guest dancer with Columbus Dance Theatre. Upon relocating to Chicago, Martine studied hip hop with Nonstop Dance Productions and attended workshops, master classes and intensives with many respected teachers and choreographers. Martine has taught and choreographed throughout Columbus and Chicago and brings her diverse dance background to each style of dance she teaches; in addition, Martine’s studies in Early Childhood Education at Columbus State Community College and The Ohio State University add to her classroom instruction. Martine is currently the director of Ensemble, DDC&G's jazz/hip hop performing group. This is her fourth year with DDC&G.

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MERLE REX

Merle has her Masters in Physical Education with a concentration in Exercise Physiology from the University of Alabama in Birmingham and BS in Biology and Physical Education from Auburn University. She has taught both middle school and high school aged students and coached and judged middle school gymnastics. She received her Ballet training as a member of the Alabama State Ballet and served as resident choreographer and stage manager for the Town & Gown Theatre in Birmingham. Merle and her three daughters have been a part of DDC&G for many years. We are excited to have Merle on staff for her eighth year teaching with DDC&G.

RACHAEL FORSTROM

Rachael received her BFA in Dance from Ohio University, with an emphasis on Performance and Choreography. She began dancing at DeWeese Academy of Dance Arts in Middletown, Ohio including Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, and Tap. Rachael has been performing and choreographing professionally in and around Columbus for the last 8 years, including Anatomical Scenario, The Columbus Crewzers, Columbus Movement Movement (CM2), Tupaco, Vaudvillities and Snap Productions. In 2009 Rachael traveled abroad to participate in the INLA dance festival in Beijing, China. "Dancing is in my soul. Knowing that I am able to instill my love of dance in others gives me great joy." This is Rachael's eighth year with DDC&G.

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RACHAEL ZYNDA

Rachael's ballet background includes studying with The Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet under Nan Klinger, Ballet Met of Columbus, North Carolina School of the Arts, and the Ballet Regent Summer Institute. She graduated from Butler University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance where she also performed with the Butler Ballet. Rachael's teaching background includes Ballet, Pointe, Creative Movement and conditioning classes. We wish Rachael the best as she takes a time to concentrate on her growing family!

RIAN ORDERS

Rian has been with Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics since the age of six. She trained in a number of dance styles, including ballet, tap, and jazz and was a member of the Senior Repertory company for seven years. Post high school, Rian continued her studies at The Ohio State University in Early Childhood Education. Rian is a former member of the GCAC award winning Anatomical Scenario, with whom she traveled to the New York International Fringe Festival for two consecutive summers, as well as a founding dancer with TUPACO dance. From 2006-2010, she danced professionally in the ‘Columbus Dances’ series (formally CM2), performing in critically acclaimed pieces by Kristina Isabelle and Jessica Tupa. Rian has most recently become a part of SNAP! Performance Productions and was a dancer in the original production ‘The Manila Envelope’ this past May. This will be her thirteenth season on the faculty of DDC&G.

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SARAH HEIGEL

Sarah is a senior at Bishop Watterson High School. She started dancing when she was 8 years old and fell in love with ballet. She has been in the Senior Intensive Ballet Program at DDC&G for 3 years, a member of Repertory Company and has had several lead roles in DDC&G's annual performances. Sarah has attended summer dance intensives at the Cincinnati Ballet, Kaatsbaan Intenational Dance in Tivoli, NY and Point Park University in Pittsburgh. In addition to dance, Sarah is committed to service. She is the director of Corps de Ballet at Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics and travels with Ms Amanda to teach at Southside Settlement House. This is Sarah’s first year on staff with DDC&G.