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Tabitha R. Andrews-Colmary ("Miss Tabby")
Dance Program Director
was dancing before She could walk. Studying dance all her life, Miss Tabby had the privilege of training under many
prestigious names. She began her training at the early age of two with "Miss Dina" in Oxford. As Miss Tabby grew so
did her passion for dance. This led her to devote many hours a day toward her dream of performing, choreographing,
and sharing her love of dance with others through teaching.
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Miss Tabby studied at many locations; Academy of Dance, with the legendary James Jamieson, Brandywine Dance Academy,
Delaware Dance Academy, Philadelphia School of the Arts, and Baltimore School of the Arts, to name a few. Many summer
school programs and intensive workshops, throughout the US, round out her extensive training.
Following high school, Miss Tabby decided to pursue her dreams of performing and immediately began a career in musical
theatre performance. Performing in industrials, revues and many of the great musicals on Dinner Theatre, Amphitheatre,
and Resort Theatre stages across the United States, Miss Tabby has truly been blessed to do what She loves. One of her
most treasured moments on stage was playing the part of "Cassie" in A Chorus Line.
Miss Tabby now entirely devotes her passion and enthusiasm for the performing arts to inspiring and motivating her
students of all ages and levels. Her classes are designed to keep her students happily challenged and entertained.
Miss Tabby has opened many doors for the students of her program, and takes great pride offering many opportunities
of growth! Filling the calendar with family field trips to "the theatre", master classes & lectures given by
professional guest artists, chances to perform in exciting venues outside of KMC DANCE, as well as experience in
traveling & studying dance as a group for weekend intensives, to name a few. Many of Miss Tabby's students have
auditioned for & been selected into dance & theatre programs for college & summer workshops! Some have
even launched a professional dance modeling career! The possibilities are endless!
Besides sharing her love of dance with her students, Miss Tabby is privileged to be the wife of "Mr. Tabby"
(Kevin) and a proud mommy of two wonderful and star-bound children, Cassidy & Kolby!!
What a blessing to be able to do what you love everyday of your life! To live is to dance!
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Caitlin Cellini ("Miss Caitlin")
Assistant Dance Program Director
has been dancing for 19 years at studios suchas Paul J. Klocke Studio of Dance, Linda Moore's School of Dance, Steppin Out Dance Center,
and Karen Myers & Co. While attending Octorara High School she was a member of the dance club. She also attended workshops given by International
Teachers of Dance Inc. in New Jersey, as well asthe New York City Dance Alliance in Philadelphia.
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Miss Caitlin has participated in many dance competitions including Dance Arts Plus and StarPower, held in Lancaster, where she and her fellow dancers took
second place in their category. In the past, Miss Caitlin has also enjoyed performing in local events such as the Halloween Parades in Kennett and Oxford.
She previously performed in a New Jersey Nets Pre-game Show, and attended a workshop in New York City hosted by members of the Broadway cast of Mary Poppins
and the Off-Broadway cast of Altar Boyz. In past years, Miss Caitlin joined her fellow KMC dancers in many performance experiences such as dancing in the
6ABC Ikea Thanksgiving Day Parade, Capitol Kickline, and the "Dance the Magic" Parade down Mainstreet USA in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
Most recently Miss Caitlin joined KMC Dance as they performed in the televised 6ABC Christmas Day Parade in Walt DisneyWord. This past summer she performed
as "Ruth" & "tapping office stenog" in the Avon Grove Community Theatre production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" at
Lincoln University. Miss Caitlin is a West Chester University graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and PA State Certification in
Elementary Education and Middle School Mathematics. She currently teaches Title I Math at Octorara Intermediate School. Miss Caitlin has proven to be
an important asset to KMC as she has been assisting and teaching both dance classes and dance camps for seven years as well as assisting with MANY of
the "behind the scenes" & production aspects of the KMC Dance program. Miss Caitlin looks forward to sharing her love of dance & working
with students of all ages!
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Angela Frezzo ("Miss Angela")
teaches ballet, modern, and rhythmic tap here at KMC. She has been dancing her whole life. Starting at age three She danced here at
KMC till She graduated high school. From there She went to West Chester University and is the current President of the University Dance Company.
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Within the company She has had the pleasure of taking countless master classes with many professional dancers, participated in the American
College Dance Festival, and choreographed for two of the company's productions. She is the co-choreographer for the 2010 AIDS benefit and a
member of the University Theatre. She has also been recognized by the University Dance Company Alumni Chapter as outstanding junior
and choreographer of the spring. One day, She would love to start her own dance company. Miss Ang is thrilled to be back at KMC for
another exciting year to spread her love of dance with everyone!!
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Sandra Dee Guillen ("Miss Sandra")
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Sarah Marlowe ("Miss Sarah")
Sarah was dancing her heart out soon after she took her first steps! At the age of 3, she began taking Creative Movement at her preschool and by
the time she was 6 she took her first dance class at KMC. One ballet class soon turned into tap and ballet, which eventually grew to include tap,
ballet, dance theater, lyrical, pointe, and modern.
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This year, she can't wait to share her love of dance with her students! Currently she is attending Unionville High School and is on her school's
Dance Team, which specializes in hip hop and jazz techniques. She has also had many memorable experiences with KMC such as the Oxford Apple Festival,
Ikea Thanksgiving Day Parade, Danz Jam, Capitol Kickline, Fall Frolic, and Disney parades. This past summer, Miss Sarah attended the Los Angeles
Ballet Summer Intensive, and was also accepted into the Rockette Summer Intensive. She wants to thank KMC for helping her discover her love of dance
and for helping her to Dance Loud and Dance Proud!
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Holly Moidel ("Miss Holly")
Miss Holly started dancing at KMC with Miss Karen when she was in pre-school and has loved every year since. Miss Holly is currently studying
ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical and dance theater with Miss Tabby and Miss Caitlin. Ballet and Pointe being her favorites! Miss Holly has loved
being as assistant teacher for the past two years! Among her favorite memories at KMC DANCE are performing in the Walt Disney World Disney
Parade and local performances.
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Miss Holly is currently a Senior at Avon Grove High School. She is involved with a local modeling agency and believes the influence, guidance
and support from her instructors at KMC DANCE has given her the confidence to perform with pride in dance and in modeling. She is happy and
honored to be apart of a great atmosphere at KMC DANCE, and is happy to share it with the students
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Carolyn Peck ("Miss Carolyn")
Born in State College, Pennsylvania, Carolyn trained intensively with the Arts Conservatory of Central PA for 16 years.
She attended prestigious summer programs such as the American Ballet Theatre and Governor's School for the Arts.
Following her training in PA She spent two years as a trainee with the Fort Wayne Ballet Company of Indiana,
studying ballet, contemporary dance forms, theatre and dance pedagogy.
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She returned to PA in 2007 where She joined the faculty of the Arts Conservatory and taught preschool through advanced
ballet classes for two years. During that time She also performed as an actress with the Nittany Theatre Company and
danced professionally with the People's Dance Company. She has danced many lead roles such as the Sugar Plum fairy
in The Nutcracker and the title role in The Firebird, and performed as Tuptim in The King and I with the Nittany
Valley Symphony. She has choreographed numerous ballet pieces and musicals such as Alice in Wonderland and Little
Women.
One of Carolyn's greatest passions is sharing her love for dance and the arts with her students. She is excited to begin her third year as
a faculty member of KMC Dance. Carolyn currently lives in Newark, DE with her husband, Daniel.
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Caroline Poore ("Miss Caroline")
has been dancing ever since she was born. She would watch her sister and learn her steps.
She took her first year of dance class when she was 4 years old. She has been dancing ever
since. Four years ago she started dancing at KMC. Dancing in many dance competitions has
allowed her to see many different kinds of dance and travel all over the east coast.
She loves dancing in many different styles of dance. This includes ballet, tap, point, lyrical,
jazz, dance theatre, hip-hop, modern, and Latin jazz fusion.
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She is so excited to share her love of dance with her students this year. Miss Caroline hopes
that her students get the same experiences she has gotten since dancing at KMC DANCE. Some of
these experiences include dancing at Capital Kickline, Fall Frolic, Danz Jam, Oxford Apple
Festival, and she has danced in Walt Disney World twice with fellow her KMC dancers. She wants
to thank all of her teachers for helping her with reach her dream of being a dance teacher.
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Macy Poore ("Miss Macy")
began dancing at the age of three years old, and has never stopped since. She has attended KMC Dance for the past four years. She also has danced at 5
other studios all over the country, expanding and developing her technique in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, dance theater, lyrical, pom, modern, and pointe.
Having competed in dance for 7 years, She was able to travel to places like Branson, MO, San Antonio, TX, Charleston, SC and Columbus, OH for national
dance competitions.
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Her dance group in West Virginia was given the opportunity to dance during halftime at the University of Charleston and Marshall University basketball
games. With the KMC dancers, She has participated in many dance workshops, such as Conquest, Danz Jam, Capitol Kickline, and Fall Frolic. She modeled
dance costumes for a dance instructor's exposition outside of New York City. Macy has danced in Disney World twice, including the ABC taping of the
Disney World Christmas Parade. Right now, She is beginning college at Valley Forge Christian College and has decided to study Early Elementary Education.
It is Macy's life goal to own a dance studio, and She wants to thank KMC for leading her in the right direction.
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Brian Sload ("Mr Brian")
Brian Thomas Sload born and raised in West Chester, began breakin' in 1982. Staying true to form, Brian's training
in breakin' came strictly from the streets. As a member of Shock Explosion, a Philadelphia area based crew, he
competed in events locally. Upon the break up of Shock Explosion Brian formed a new crew called MACH7 which competed and performed throughout the
Delaware Valley. Over time, Brian turned his focus to martial arts and bodybuilding in which he received intense
training from some of the nations leading martial artists.
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Some of these trainers include, Marty Feldman boxing
coach to several U.S. champions, Andy Carr nationally known Tang So Do specialist, and Denis Nackord world renowned
Kempo Stylist. Brian devoted 6 hard years of training to martial arts receiving a high level ranking in the form
Shotokan from Bob Hoffman of the ISKF. Yet, despite the concentrated training the art of breakin' never left his
soul. Brian's motto is, "Once a Bboy always a Bboy". Brian began to connect his martial arts and breakin'
backgrounds to create his own unique style within the dance form. This style has a powerful explosion of what he
calls trick bustin' which involves a series of twisted flips and aerial moves. Brian is founder of EXTREMEKICKS
a circuit for breakers to compete, make friends, and obtain performing opportunities with Team Extreme.
EXTREMEKICKS has also served as a way to keep the true elements of hip hop alive, and given young people a way
to see hip hop outside of the many negative connotations the culture carries today. Brian has been teaching the
art of breakin' for numerous years now at places such as the West Chester YMCA, and Body Quest located in
Downingtown and several studios in and around the Philadelphia area. He also travels around the USA to teach
master classes as well. Currently Brian is teaching throughout Philadelphia including KMC Dance Studio in
Kennett Square. In addition to his teaching Brian is a certified IT professional and has his own consulting
business in which his current clients comprise of the Department of Defense and CSI. Brian resides in Morgantown,
Pa with his Girlfriend Sandra Dee Guillen. Be sure to check out his website
www.extremekicks.com, and of course his classes.
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Janeen Walker ("Miss Janeen")
holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre from Temple University, and has studied improv in NYC through Second City
Master Class. After competing in Miss PA with a platform promoting theatre arts and becoming a Top Ten Finalist,
Janeen became a drama instructor at the YMCA of Ambler, then on to becoming a performer at Busch Gardens,
Williamsburg (where, by the way, She met her hubby!).
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After coming back to Pennsylvania to perform as vocalist/comedienne at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, Janeen
then went on to perform at the Fulton Opera House as Maria in SOUND OF MUSIC, Donna in TAFFETAS, Ruth in PIRATES OF
PENZANCE, and featured roles in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. She has also had the opportunity to be onstage at Dutch Apple
Dinner Theatre in CALAMITY JANE as Jane and featured comedic roles at Rainbow Dinner Theatre. Her performing experience
also includes NUNSENSE as Mother Superior, Miss Lynch in GREASE and again as Ruth in PIRATES OF PENZANCE, all at the
Palace Theatre in Manchester, NH. Janeen has done commercial and industrials, and video work for QVC, and was a
principal on Forensic Files. Presently, her greatest and most challenging role and by far, the best She has ever had,
is the role of "Bobby's mommy" in which a stay-at home mom pulling out her hair must struggle with the trials and
tribulations of raising an active 5 year old boy, and is slowly drowning in testosterone as She is outnumbered 2-1
by her son and husband. It is now playing in THE HOUSE ON THE HILL IN GAP. (tickets available through Ticketron).
Janeen is very happy to be at KMC teaching theatre to the students, and helping them to become more confident as
they grow
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Alycia White ("Miss Alycia")
Though Miss Alycia has been dancing with KMC for three years, she has been dancing for as long as she can remember! Music is among her passions,
and KMC has taught her how to properly express such. She currently studies ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, and theatre performance. Many
experiences have furthered those studies, such as National Dance Week, Disney World parades, and local performances.
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This is Miss Alycia’s second year of assistant teaching. To her, nothing is more vital than instilling a love for dance into her students.
She feels blessed to be a part of the KMC DANCE family, and honored to know each of you! Miss Alycia would like to extend her warmest thanks
to KMC DANCE for treasuring and nurturing her passion.
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Nikki Wood ("Miss Nikki")
Nikki Wood has been a professional dancer since she turned 17 years old. She started her career with a full scholarship with Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet
where she danced various roles in the Nutcracker ballet. From there she transitioned herself into more theatre style shows throughout the world.
She spent four years of her career on the islands of Guam and Saipan. There she trained extensively to become a featured dancer, Aerialist, and
Magic Assistant.
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Other venues that she performed at are American Music Theatre for two Christmas shows and three musical reviews, Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach,
three shows with Greg Thompson Productions, and Opus 1 contemporary. Nikki has also performed for many events such as the Marian Anderson Awards
Ceremony honoring Gregory Peck, Republican National Convention. Nikki Choreographed and performed many dances in ABC’s Boscov's Thanksgiving Day
Parade, as well as Sonoco Welcome America 4th of July Parades in Philadelphia.
Nikki is extremely excited to be teaching and dancing again. In 2007 she sustained a back injury during a performance that has put her performing
career on hold. She is currently going to college to be an Early Childhood Educator. Nikki recently received her Child Development Associate in ECE.
I am thrilled to be teaching my passion in life. and that is dance. I am looking forward to my third year at KMC, and excited to see what 2011-2012
dance year brings!
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