Burr Ridge Staff
 Michael has been a performer / dancer / singer / actor / choreographer for as long as he can remember. He has been in numerous on stage dramatic and musical productions with his love always remaining in the dance areas of Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical and now Ballroom. Before coming to the arena of ballroom dance at Fred Astaire his dance company credits included: 15 years with the University of Nebraska-Omaha's modern dance company, The Moving Company, (which in 2001 won an international award in dance in Cesena, Italy -of which he danced in), Omaha Modern Dance Collective, Missouri Resident More> |
 Ellie has been involved in various forms of dancing and athletics from a young age. As a child she participated in both tap and modern dance classes. Ellie was also a figure skater for nine years. Beginning as a student at Fred Astaire Burr Ridge in 2008, Ellie quickly fell in love with ballroom dancing and found it to be a natural transition from skating to dancing. As a teacher she enjoys imparting her love and knowledge for dancing with devotion and enthusiasm. Ellie is currently attending college at Dominican University. |
 Caleb has been dancing and teaching for the past three years. He has experience in competing with students in Latin, Rhythm and Smooth and competes professionally himself. Caleb has a cheerleading background and was on varsity all four years of high school as well as an all-star competitive cheer team.Also he coached for two years after high school which also involved choreography for competitive cheer. More > |
Margie has been on stage in one form or another for as long as she can remember. Between her tutus and toe shoes recitals and her marathon musical theater days, she was always performing. Margie has fifteen years of classical Russian and Cecchetti ballet training and performance experience, primarily in Michigan. She also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater History and Criticism from Columbia College Chicago. On top of her dance and theater background, she is also internationally certified as a personal trainer with ISSA, the International Sports and Sciences Association. More> |
 Mark is an energetic and devoted Ballroom Dance Instructor, who is also a regional competitor as well as soon to be national competitor. He is goal oriented and a fitness enthusiast!! Dance has always played a large roll in his life and inspires him to share the "Gift of Dance" with his students! Having lived in Chicago all his life, he is a strong motivator and positive influencer that always strives to improve those around him. He is confident he will always get the job done!! |
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