OUR STAFF

All of 4th Street Dance Centre’s classes are taught by qualified instructors to encompass all ages, levels, and abilities. With a focus on friendship, community, passion, technique, and fun, your dancer will definitely find a place to call home. Our professional dance instructors are experts in their genres, continue their education annually, and work hard to remain cutting edge and innovative in the dance industry. With the different genres, performance opportunities, and programs – your child will absolutely be able to find what they excel in at 4Th Street Dance Centre!

Our instructors instill an appreciation and love for dance within each student. We believe that dance enriches life. Dance education encompasses far more than technique or the steps your children will learn. We believe the discipline of dance training gives young people a better understanding of commitment by offering them the chance to learn, experience the spirit of teamwork and understand what hard work can accomplish.

From your child’s first class to their graduation performance, 4SDC has a class for everyone! We offer training for beginners through advanced and competitive levels. Stop in for a tour today… our team is excited to meet you and your dancer!

Meet Our Talented Staff

Meet our talented staff at 4th Street Dance Centre! 

We are thrilled to offer you a team of instructors that are professional and at the top of their careers. Their vast experience is evidenced on the faces of all our dancers and the joy they bring to the studio! We are committed to the love of dance and sharing that joy with our dance family. 

Our staff works with all levels of dancers to help them achieve their individual and group goals. We are so proud of the success demonstrated at competitions and at our end of the year recital. 

Contact us: info@4sdconline.com

OWNER / MASTER INSTRUCTOR

Instructor, Senior Assistant

Instructor, Senior Assistant

RECREATIONAL CLASSES – TAP, JAZZ, BALLET, LYRICAL 

RECREATIONAL & COMPETITION TEAMS

Instructor, Senior Assistant

Office Manager

COMPETITION TEAMS

Instructor, Senior Assistant

Instructor, Senior Assistant

OFFICE MANAGER

TUMBLING INSTRUCTOR

Instructor, Senior Assistant

BALLET INSTRUCTOR

Instructor, Senior Assistant

RECREATIONAL CLASSES – TAP, JAZZ, BALLET, LYRICAL

HIP HOP INSTRUCTOR

COMPETITION TEAMS

COMPETITION TEAMS

GUEST INSTRUCTOR

GUEST INSTRUCTOR

GUEST INSTRUCTOR

GUEST INSTRUCTOR

GUEST INSTRUCTOR

Carol Anderson

Carol Anderson

Owner / Master Instruction

As an instructor with over 30 years of experience, I bring a deep passion and dedication to the classroom every day. Over the years, my choreography across all styles of dance has been recognized at both state and national levels, and I’m proud of the work I’ve created and shared with my students.
Many of my students have gone on to perform on regional and national stages, earning top honors for their talent and hard work. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see so many of them pursue careers in the professional dance world—whether in film, on professional dance teams, as dance educators, or on stage. One of the greatest honors in my career has been welcoming former students back to 4SDC as members of our teaching staff over the past three decades.
Outside of the studio, I am a wife, mother and a “Bubbie” to my beautiful grandchildren.  I’m a licensed member of both Dance Educators of America and Professional Dance Teachers of America, and I take pride in staying connected to the broader dance community.
 
My Teaching Philosophy
I believe that every dancer—no matter their age or level—is here to grow and to enjoy the journey. Whether a student dreams of dancing professionally or simply comes once a week for the joy of movement, each has their own goals and passions. As teachers, it’s our role to nurture that growth, to share our knowledge and love of dance, and to create a space where students feel seen, supported, and inspired. When you give your students 100%, they’ll give it right back.

Abby Glass

Instructor, Senior Assistant

Abby Glass is a certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, Group Training Instructor, Personal Trainer, and experienced Dance Instructor and Choreographer with a passion for helping dancers build strength, confidence, and longevity in their movement. She began dancing at the age of 3 and joined the competitive program at 4th Street Dance Centre when she was 8, continuing all the way through to Senior Stars. Abby started junior assisting while still a student and has been teaching since 2016, sharing her knowledge and love for dance with students of all ages and levels. 

Whether in the studio, onstage, or in the gym, Abby is committed to cultivating artistry, athleticism, and self-belief in every dancer she works with.

In addition to teaching at 4SDC, Abby owns and operates her own personal training business, Built By Glass, where she specializes in strength training for dancers and athletes. She is also a performer with Enticing Entertainment, a Minneapolis-based entertainment company, and coaches Danze Choreography classes at Lifetime.

She is trained in a wide range of styles including tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary, and blends her technical dance background with a strong foundation in anatomy, mobility, and injury prevention to help dancers move safely and powerfully.

Annika Meyer

Annika Meyer

Instructor, Senior Assistant

Annika is a Senior Assistant Instructor with a deep love for working with children and helping them discover their passion for dance. Since Fall 2024, she has been assisting in a variety of styles at the studio – including tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and more. In every class she joins, Annika brings a fun, uplifting energy and helps build confidence in each dancer she works with. 

Annika began dancing at the age of four and trained at 4th Street for seven years before graduating in 2024. Immediately after graduation, she joined the staff and continues her journey with the studio as a dedicated assistant instructor.

 In every class, Annika strives to fulfill 4th Street’s mission by encouraging a strong work ethic, professionalism, confidence, and a true love for dance. She believes that students at 4th Street should grow not only as dancers, but also as well-rounded individuals. 

Outside the studio, Annika is a student at Bethel University in Arden Hills, studying biochemistry and psychology on the pre-med track. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her parents, younger sister, and friends – whether it’s going out to eat, catching a movie, or trying something new. 

Annika is grateful to be part of the 4th Street family and for the opportunity to give back to the community that helped shaped her.

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Ashlee Koerner

Recreational Classes - Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical

Ashlee Koerner grew up as a dancer at 4th Street Dance Centre.  When she was twelve, she began assisting in the classroom.  Ever since then she has loved being a part of teaching dancers what she knew – dance!  

After graduating high school she became a member of the 4th Street staff team.  Ashlee became a lead instructor in 2008 for our younger classes.  She has helped lead our youngest competing line to many high-scoring awards in the competition world.  Working primarily with our preschool through second-grade programs has worked perfectly with Ashlee’s patience, dedication, kind heart and love of kids.  

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Crystal Secor

Recreational and Competition Teams

Crystal Secor is a 2008 graduate of the University of MN where she received her BFA in dance. While studying at the U of MN she had the opportunity to work with many Guest Artists.

Prior to her studies at the U of MN, Crystal completed a BS in Kinesiology from the University of WI, Eau Claire. While at UWEC she participated in the Concert Dance Company, a student-organized dance group that presented original student choreography and participated in ACDFA. She was a member of Eclectic Edge Ensemble from 2009-2018. She was also a member of AMP (Alternative Motion Project) from 2015-2018. Her teaching experience includes jazz for beginners at SPCPA, as well as numerous dance company workshops working with school aged children developing a love for the creative arts. 

She currently works with our novice competition lines where her choreography has won numerous judges awards and top ten placements. She also teaches recreational classes including tap, jazz, and ballet as well as strength and stretch classes. When she’s not teaching you can find her playing with her two beautiful kids, working on our social media account, and having a pint of her favorite beer. Dancing has been a part of her life since the age of 4 and it brings her great joy to spread the love of movement and dance to the next generation. Crystal would like to thank her husband, kids and family for all their support

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Elliana Angiers

Senior Assistant Instructor

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Shawn Vue

Hip Hop Instructor

Shawn Vue is a Hmong American Minnesota based Dancer/Choreographer and Creative Director for Elite Family Dance. He has worked with organizations such as the Chozen One Productions, Hmong American Partnership, Fremont FIT Force, Center for Hmong Arts & Talents, Premiere Entertainments, Asian Media Access, Barnes & Noble, Vitamin Water and Mojo Solo. Shawn Vue was also a featured dancer of the 2017-2018 612 Crew for the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA hip hop dance team.

Some notable mentions are 1st place open division champion at the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Competition 2021, featured on World of Dance Tour 2017, Best Theme Award Upper Division at World of Dance Chicago 2018, 3rd place at Masterpiece Chicago dance competition 2019, and 1st place at HIDO dance competition at the Mall of America 2019.

Shawn is also a videographer that captures dance in unique ways. He is part of the Be Your Best MN film crew as well as The Workroom film crew. When not doing anything dance related, he is a father to two amazing babies.

Hanna Simon

Hanna Simon

Office Manager

Hanna was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan and danced at Rising Star Studio of Dance Arts for 11 years. She trained in Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Pointe Ballet and was an Assistant Teacher for over 6 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Packaging from Michigan State University and has a Minor in Graphic Design. She relocated to Minnesota in 2018 but has flown back to Michigan each Spring to help with Rising Star’s recital weekend. 

She lives in White Bear Lake with her husband Eric and is so excited to join the 4th Street Staff as an Office Manager. Dance has always been a source of joy in Hanna’s life, so she is looking forward to sharing her love for dance with 4SDC dancers and their families for many years to come!

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Jenna Mauch

Competition Teams

Jenna Mauch grew up at 4th Street Dance Centre. She started assisting classes as a young student and continued teaching right out of high school. Jenna has extensive training in Tap, Jazz, and Ballet. Her specialty is with our youngest dancers because it joins her passion for teaching with her love of kids.

Her dancers have been consistent winners on the competition circuit. Jenna lives in White Bear Lake with her husband and two children. 

Jenna is the Lead Instructor for the Pre-teen Performing Line.

Jess Twedt

Jess Tvedt

Instructor, Senior Assistant

Jess Tvedt started dancing at 4th Street Dance Centre at the age of 5 and started competing at the age of 7. She helped out as a Junior Assistant throughout her years as a student at 4SDC. After graduation she was a senior assistant to Carol for tap/jazz for all competition lines. In 2005 she left the studio to pursue a career in HealthCare where she is currently working during the day. Jess came back to the studio when she had her daughter Hayden and placed her in dance at the age of 2. She has been back as a senior assistant to Jenna & Maddy for the last 4 years helping with the Mini and Rising Stars Competition lines. She is grateful to Carol to be back working at the studio where she called home for so many years. Jess is married to her husband Greg and live in White Bear Lake. They have two children Carter and Hayden.
Katelyn Ramacher

Katelyn Ramacher

Instructor, Senior Assistant

I grew up dancing at 4th Street for 15 years, graduating in 2020. I went on to dance competitively at the University of St Thomas, helping the team bring home 3 UDA national titles during my 4 years there, including the team’s first championship in Division 1. I returned to 4th Street in 2021 to work with specialty numbers and competition teams. I love teaching for my home studio to spread the love of dance and help make 4SDC feel like home for generations to come!
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Kim Dixon

Office Manager

Kim has been part of the 4th Street Dance Centre family since 1991, starting as a proud dance mom of four.  Over the years, she transitioned from helping at the front desk to becoming Office Manager, a position that she now shares with Hanna Simon, and also Show Coordinator.  Known for her warm welcome and professional care, Kim loves being a part of every dancer’s journey.

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Kristen Detert

Tumbling Instructor

Kristen Detert was a collegiate gymnast for Gustavus Adolphus College and continues to stand on her hands to this day! She enjoys working with students of all ages and has extensive classroom teaching experience, as well as a Master’s Degree in Education. Kristen also has several years of experience coaching gymnastics for a local club and during her time in college.

She is excited to share her love for gymnastics with the dancers at 4th Street as she focuses her instruction on building the strength and flexibility necessary for successful and safe skill development and on the acrobatic skills that will
enhance choreography and grow self-confidence.

Lauren Lawless

Lauren Lawless

Instructor, Senior Assistant

Lauren danced for 14 years at Fourth Street starting at 4 years old and graduated in 2018. She started at the competitive level as a Rising Star and finished as a Star. Lauren competed in all disciplines, but her favorite was and is tap.

After graduating high school in 2018, she attended Iowa State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree, and she now is a practicing architect in the Twin Cities.

Lauren is excited to return to Fourth Street to help assist, focusing on competition tap. She is grateful to be back and part of the Fourth Street family.

Maddy Zobitz

Ballet Instructor

Maddy Schwartz began dancing at 4th Street at the age of four. She started competing at the age of six, dancing on all of the main competition lines. She was a leader and role model for other dancers as she was co-captain while on the Shining Stars and Stars lines. Her small groups, trios, and solos received recognition at regional and national competitions. During her last two years of dancing at the studio, she was a junior assistant. She is grateful for this opportunity as working with the younger dancers helped her find her passion for teaching.

After dancing at 4th street for fourteen years, she continued to dance at Gustavus Adolphus College. While receiving her Bachelor’s Degrees in Dance Honors and Exercise Physiology, she was a member and president of the Gustavus Dance Company. As a company dancer, she was able to choreograph for, and dance in many concerts with a featured performance at the American College of Dance Association in Madison, Wisconsin. While training in modern, ballet, pedagogy, and composition, she studied under Jill Patterson, Melissa Rolnick, Melissa Herrada, Jordan Klitzke, and Natosha Washington. Her senior year, she received the Distinguished Dancer Award for her commitment and diligence in her practice for four years.

Currently, she is continuing to dance and create. She is dancing with Grace Upon Grace, a sacred dance company showcasing how faith intersects with movement. She is also choreographing for local theatre companies.

She is excited to be back at the studio sharing her knowledge and love of dance with the students, working alongside the teachers that continue to inspire her.

Peyton Bakken

Peyton Bakken

Instructor, Senior Assistant

I began dancing at Fourth Street at the age of four and continued training there through High School. I graduated in 2024, and I am currently pursuing my studies at the University of St. Thomas, where I am an active member of the Club Dance Team, competing at NDA Nationals in Daytona. 

I returned to Fourth Street because it is like my second home, and I want to share my passion and love for dance with the next generation of dancers.

Rachel Johnson-Burnett

Recreational Classes - Tap, Jazz, Ballet, and Lyrical

Rachel Johnson Burnett has been teaching at 4SDC since 2013. Originally from Minneapolis, she started dancing at the age of 3 and never stopped!

She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2013 where she earned a B.A. in Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies and Dance. In college, she studied extensively with Melissa Rolnick, Stephan Koplowitz, Jeffrey Peterson, and Sarah Hauss.

She has performed in Italy and New Zealand as well as locally (local highlights include RENOVATE at the Ritz Theatre and co-directing, choreographing, & performing in the MN Fringe Festival). She continues her training through taking dance classes as much as possible, but has found that being a dance educator is her passion.

Her goal as a teacher is to share her knowledge and love of dance with her students, no matter what age or ability – from Tiny Tots to adults!

When not at the studio, Rachel can be found reading, baking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family – especially husband Dan, kids Mara and Jack, and dog Stella.

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Stephanie Wickland

Competition Teams

At the age of 4 Stephanie began her dance journey at Larkin Dance Studio. Professionally trained, she studied ballet under Ted Kivitt and Michelle Lucci.

Over the next 23 years, she continued her training and love of dance by attending numerous conventions such as Tremaine, LA Dance Force, West Coast Dance Explosion, Pulse ad Broadway Dance Center NYC.

After switching to 4th Street Dance Centre at the age of 13 and dancing competitively through high school, she began teaching both recreational and competition levels, ages pre-school through high school.  Stephanie is the lead instructor of 4 competition classes – Rising Stars, Twinkling Stars, Junior Line and Teen Line.  In addition, she choreographs and instructs competitive solos, duets, trios and small groups.  She lives in Hugo with her family.  Two of her three children also dance competitively at 4th Street Dance Centre.

Stephanie’s Mission:  Sharing her love of dance with her students, be it recreational or competitive classes.  She wants her dancers to achieve their goals in a positive, supportive classroom.  She’s here to make sure they learn proper technique and have fun doing it.

Stephen Kincade

Competition Teams

Steve Kincade started his dance education in maple grove, Minnesota.

Since then, he has developed his skills as a choreographer all over the country.

After moving to Los Angeles, he was featured in commercials such as Old Navy, Exxon, 7up, as well as teaching on several competition convention circuits.  Intrigue, Showbiz, Hall of Fame, Starpower, to name a few…

He starred as the Prince in Disney World’s Beauty And The Beast and opened the Tarzan show in the Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World. 

His love of the art, and strong emphasis on technique, led him back to Minnesota, where he opened Energy Dance Center and Kincade Dance Industries. 

He has inspired many students in his career to move on to dance professionally, and the attention to his students and love he continues to bring to the art, as well as his one of a kind choreography, is admired across the country.

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Luke Kolling

Guest Instructor

Luke has dedicated his life to movement, music, and the arts, fostering a passion for dance that has spanned more than two decades. He began dancing at a young age and has since made a name for himself as a choreographer and master teacher, traveling across the country to work in a diverse range of venues. While based in Dallas, he and his wife owned and operated a dance studio for six years, which they later sold to focus on freelance work and travel.

Luke’s talent for creating compelling movement to music and evocative stories has always been a cornerstone of his approach to dance. Today, he has translated that same passion and skill into his various styles of yoga and fitness classes, believing that music is an essential component of life that should be enjoyed and shared by all. He has earned a 500- ERYT Yoga Instructor certification, as well as additional certifications in personal training, functional training, SUP yoga, and Animal Flow. He continues to expand his knowledge and skills while teaching group classes and working with clients one-on-one.

Luke’s classes are known for their fun, lighthearted atmosphere, while also delving deep into the practices and philosophy of yoga, dance, and fitness through a variety of techniques. He places great emphasis on alignment and conscious movement, enabling his students to reach their full potential and achieve longevity in their practice.

Luke’s passion for working with people of all abilities is palpable, and he brings that same enthusiasm to the workshops and retreats he and his wife regularly organize for various forms of movement and exercise.

For Luke, there is nothing more inspiring than helping individuals achieve their personal goals and better themselves in any way possible. He pours his heart and soul into every class he teaches, sharing his wealth of knowledge and abilities with a diverse range of students, from kids in dance studios to adults in yoga studios and gyms. Luke’s passion for helping people reach their full potential extends beyond the physical studio. He has also started an online coaching program, where he works with clients one-on-one to create personalized plans for achieving their fitness and wellness goals. Through this program, he is able to reach a wider audience and make his expertise accessible to anyone with an internet connection.

Luke’s dedication to his craft, his infectious enthusiasm, and his commitment to helping others make him a truly exceptional teacher, coach, and mentor.

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Mandi Kolling

Guest Instructor

With over 25 years of experience in the dance industry, I have trained extensively in various genres and specialized in Jazz, Tap, and Contemporary dance. My professional performing career began in New York and Los Angeles, where I taught, performed, and trained. As time passed, it became clear that my passion lay in teaching and working with others, rather than performing.

I transitioned into full-time teaching, both in studios and as a convention instructor. After opening a dance studio with my husband, we eventually decided to explore other forms of movement and their benefits for the mind and body. This led me to discover yoga and other fitness practices, which I quickly fell in love with.

Now an 500-ERYT Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer, Youth Fitness Specialist, SUP Yoga Instructor and Breathwork Facilitator, I have discovered a deep passion for movement and helping others achieve their personal health and fitness goals. I am an enthusiastic teacher with a positive energy and am committed to guiding students of all ages and levels towards becoming well-rounded, strong-minded, and healthy individuals. I love all forms of physical activity and am constantly amazed at what the human body and mind are capable of.

My husband and I continue to work as master teachers and choreographers, freelancing with dance studios while also leading workshops and retreats in mindfulness, mobility, and movement. In addition to teaching in the U.S, I’ve also had the privilege of teaching yoga and fitness internationally both in Bali, Indonesia and Tulum, Mexico, broadening my understanding of movement practices from a global perspective. Most recently I launched an online coaching program to help people all over the world achieve their fitness goals and improve their overall wellbeing. I am thrilled to be surrounded by like-minded individuals who are committed to discovering their best selves, and I am constantly inspired by the amazing capabilities of the human body and mind.

Chris Wendorff

Guest Instructor

Chris Wendorff began his dance training at the age of 9. Throughout his younger years, he was a competitive dancer and attended many competitions and conventions throughout the United States. While competing, he was awarded many awards and scholarships. Chris continued his dance training while attending the prestigious Point Park University and received a BFA in Dance. While at Point Park, he continued learning and training in styles such as Bob Fosse, commercial jazz, ballet, modern and contemporary techniques.

Chris has worked for Walt Disney World as a parade and stage performer. He has also been seen working as a professional dancer on cruise ships, most notably, would be Regent Seven Seas and Carnival Cruise Line. Chris has taught many master classes and conventions throughout the United States and in the United Kingdom. He is currently a sought after dancer, guest teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator. He has recently choreographed a contemporary jazz piece for Zenon Dance Company’s pre-professional program. Chris also created and Co-founded a brand new Dance Training Intensive known as The Power of 3, and is very excited to be heading out to studios with the other founder this season. Chris plans on continuing to expand his knowledge and experiences of the dance world by pursing a MFA in Dance in the near future. He is very excited to continue to be a part of the dance universe and cannot wait to see where this journey will take him next.

Eric Campros

Eric Campros

Guest Instructor

Eric John Campros has enjoyed a varied career as a dancer, choreographer, and educator. Highlights include the legendary Grease on Broadway and performances with the Backstreet Boys, Aaliyah, Usher, and Mikaela. He has danced in films including the hit Bollywood Musical Jaaneman, Casadoodle, and Across the Universe. Choreography credits include Sal Valentinetti from America’s Got Talent, boys’ bands Real Soul and Connexion, Carnival Entertainment, Japanese Animation Studios, the Fox network upfronts, Levis, Wrangler, and Nissan industrials, commercials for Famous Footwear and TJ Maxx, and most recently for the short film NYC Stories.

As an educator Eric created a 2-year dance-based curriculum for Hebei Art College and Shandong University in China, and is a guest teaching artist at Yale, Sacred Heart University, MSU, Lick Wilmerding High School, and Hillsborough College. His work has been commissioned around the world, most recently in India, Russia, England, Paris, and Canada. In December Eric was honored by the Indian Government in a ceremony recognizing his contribution to the arts and humanities in Telangana. Recently Eric was the keynote speaker at a conference in Moscow; Erasing Conventional Boundaries for the Realization of Creative Potential, where he spoke about the challenges of navigating a career in the rocky landscape of the dance world.

Michelle Banburry

Michelle Banbury

Guest Instructor

Began dancing career at age 3 with tap and ballet.  Trained at Larkin Dance Studio from ages 11-18 moved to competitive dance winning many high-point and over-all awards in jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop and musical theatre.   This included both regional and national competitions. 
 
Continued study of dance throughout the United States and overseas, ie Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Amsterdam.  Have worked with Vanessa Williams in a Walt Disney Production and appeared on Broadway in the new Gershwin musical “Crazy for You”. 
 
Have been teaching and doing choreography professionally for 26 years in the Twin Cities and surrounding area, including several years at Larkin Dance as well as other studios (Genesis Studio, Turning Pointe and Jete Dance Center). Teaching ages ranging from 5 – adult. Accomplishments include many awards in the area of high-score and over-alls.  My strengths are contemporary jazz and lyrical, hip-hop and musical theatre.  I also teach jazz, tap, ballet and contemporary. Additionally, have won numerous awards for entertainment and choreography.  
 
Many of my trained dancers have gone on to cheerlead for the Timberwolves and Vikings; are on the U of M dance team, appear on Broadway and Walt Disney World.  One has gone on to be Miss Teen Minnesota. 
 
Outside industrial work includes travelling with Rocco Altobelli and dancing for Polaris.  Past work also includes choreography for numerous studios as well as Lori Line’s Christmas Shows.